Strength of Materials

3D-Truss Tutorial Problems


Question 1

1.1 Determine the forces in the simple space truss shown in figure 1 below.

1.2 Determine the vertical deflection at joint D.

Take AE = 48 X106 N



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Fig. 1
Question 2

2.1 Determine the forces in the simple space truss shown in figure 2 below.

2.2 Determine the vertical deflection at joint D.

Take AE = 54 X106 N



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Fig. 2
Question 3

3.1 Determine the forces in the simple space truss shown in figure 3 below.

3.2 Determine the vertical deflection at joint D.

Take AE = 48 X106 N

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Fig. 3
Question 4

4.1 Determine the forces in the simple space truss shown in figure 4 below.

4.2 Determine the vertical deflection at joint D.

Take AE = 96 X106 N

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Fig. 4