Structural Analysis
Structural Analysis
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ISBN: 9781337630931
Author: KASSIMALI, Aslam.
Publisher: Cengage,
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**Method of Sections**

**Use the following information to work the problem:**

1. The members of the truss (shown in black) are connected at the joints (shown in red) by smooth pins.
2. There is a rocker support at A and a pin support at G.
3. The orange dashed lines are used to show distances.
4. The external applied forces are shown in blue.

**Diagram Details:**

- **Truss Structure:** The truss is composed of several members connected at joints labeled A through G. The members form triangular and rectangular shapes indicating a typical truss design.

- **Supports:** 
  - A rocker support is located at point A, allowing for horizontal movement while providing vertical support.
  - A pin support is located at point G, providing both vertical and horizontal support except movement is restricted in all directions.

- **External Forces:** 
  - Downward forces are applied at points B, C, D, and E: 45 lb, 50 lb, 30 lb, and 25 lb, respectively.
  - A horizontal force of 25 lb is applied to the right at point F.

- **Distances:** 
  - The truss spans a total length divided into sections, each measuring 6 feet horizontally. 
  - Vertically, the section from F to G is also 6 feet high.

This setup is typical for analyzing static equilibrium and calculating internal forces within the truss members using the method of sections.
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Transcribed Image Text:**Method of Sections** **Use the following information to work the problem:** 1. The members of the truss (shown in black) are connected at the joints (shown in red) by smooth pins. 2. There is a rocker support at A and a pin support at G. 3. The orange dashed lines are used to show distances. 4. The external applied forces are shown in blue. **Diagram Details:** - **Truss Structure:** The truss is composed of several members connected at joints labeled A through G. The members form triangular and rectangular shapes indicating a typical truss design. - **Supports:** - A rocker support is located at point A, allowing for horizontal movement while providing vertical support. - A pin support is located at point G, providing both vertical and horizontal support except movement is restricted in all directions. - **External Forces:** - Downward forces are applied at points B, C, D, and E: 45 lb, 50 lb, 30 lb, and 25 lb, respectively. - A horizontal force of 25 lb is applied to the right at point F. - **Distances:** - The truss spans a total length divided into sections, each measuring 6 feet horizontally. - Vertically, the section from F to G is also 6 feet high. This setup is typical for analyzing static equilibrium and calculating internal forces within the truss members using the method of sections.
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