Module 2 : Analysis of Statically Determinate Structures
Lecture 9 : Example for Trusses

 

 

Example 2.2 Find the forces in all members in the Figure E2.2.

                             
 
                                                                     Figure E2.2
  Solution:                                
 

From equilibrium of the whole body                               

                                         
 

                                                          

 

Looking at joint A :

                              
                                              AB is a zero-force member and
 

Looking at joint B :

 

                                                      Both BC and BD are zero-force member.

 

Looking at joint D :                        

                                                         Both CD and DF are zero-force member.