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The document provides examples of using different structural analysis methods to determine forces in truss and frame structures, including: 1. The method of joints is demonstrated through examples finding forces at each joint of truss structures. 2. The method of sections is shown for examples calculating specific member forces by examining force diagrams on cut-away sections. 3. Drawing and using force diagrams of individual members and connection pins is presented for analyzing frame and machine systems. 4. The last example calculates cable forces in a pulley system used to lift a 500kg elevator car.

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The document provides examples of using different structural analysis methods to determine forces in truss and frame structures, including: 1. The method of joints is demonstrated through examples finding forces at each joint of truss structures. 2. The method of sections is shown for examples calculating specific member forces by examining force diagrams on cut-away sections. 3. Drawing and using force diagrams of individual members and connection pins is presented for analyzing frame and machine systems. 4. The last example calculates cable forces in a pulley system used to lift a 500kg elevator car.

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Method

of Joints Example 1

Determine the force in each member of the truss, indicate


if its in Tension or Compression


1. FBD Joint B











2. FBD Joint C





3. FBD Joint A


Method of Joints Example 2

Determine the force in each member of the truss, indicate


if its in Tension or Compression




1. FBD














2. FBD Joint C (why starting here?)

































3. FBD Joint D










4. FBD Joint B

Zero Force Members: 2-Joint Members


Find the Zero-Force Members

Zero Force Members: 3-Joint Members


Find the Zero-Force Members

Method of Sections Example 3


What are the forces in BC, GC & GF?



LHD FBD









Equilibrium Eqns

RHD FBD

Method of Sections Example 4


Determine the force in member CF

1. Find support reactions (why are we doing this?)

2. Section at aa and examine RHS FBD



Frames & Machines Example 5

Draw the FBD of (a) each member, (b) the pins A & B and
(c) the two members

(a) each member

(b) FBD Pin B


















FBD Pin A
























(c) two members







Frames & Machines Example 6

A 500kg elevator car is being hoisted by motor A using the


pulley system below. The car travels with a constant
speed. Determine the force developed in the two cables.
Neglect the mass of the cable and pulleys

1. FBD

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