Method of Joints | Analysis of Simple

Trusses
Method of Joints
The free-body diagram of any joint is a concurrent force
system in which the summation of moment will be of no
help. Recall that only two equilibrium equations can be
written

and

This means that to solve completely for the forces
acting on a joint, we must select a joint with no more
than two unknown forces involved. This can be started
by selecting a joint acted on by only two members. We
can assume any unknown member to be either tension
or compression. If negative value is obtained, this
means that the force is opposite in action to that of
the assumed direction. Once the forces in one joint are
determined, their effects on adjacent joints are
known. We then continue solving on successive joints
until all members have been found.
Problem 001-mj | Method of Joints
Problem
Find the force acting in all members of the truss shown
in Figure T-01.



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Problem 002-mj | Method of Joints
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Problem 002-mj
The structure in Fig. T-02 is a truss which is pinned to
the floor at point A, and supported by a roller at point
D. Determine the force to all members of the truss.



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F
AB
= 8.73 kN tension
F
AG
= 21.82 kN compression
F
BC
= 15.71 kN tension
F
BF
= 8.73 kN compression
F
BG
= 8.73 kN tension
F
CD
= 5.24 kN tension
F
CE
= 13.09 kN tension
F
CF
= 13.09 kN compression
F
DE
= 13.09 kN compression
F
EF
= 10.48 kN compression
F
FG
= 12.22 kN compression
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Problem 003-mj | Method of Joints
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Problem 003-mj
Find the force in each member of the truss shown in Fig.
T-04.



Solution 003-mj
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Top chords
F
DE
= 64 kN tension
F
EF
= 176 kN tension

Bottom chords
F
AB
= 120 kN compression
F
BC
= 32 kN compression

Web members
F
AF
= 140 kN tension
F
AE
= 150.78 kN compression
F
BE
= 150.78 kN tension
F
BD
= 86.16 kN compression
F
CD
= 86.16 kN tension
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Problem 004-mj | Method of Joints
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Problem 004-mj
The truss pinned to the floor at D, and supported
by a roller at point A is loaded as shown in Fig. T-
06. Determine the force in member CG.



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Problem 005-mj |
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Problem 005-mj
Compute the force in all members of the truss
shown in Fig. T-08.



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Summary


Problem 404 Roof Truss - Method of Joints
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Problem 404
Determine the forces in the members of the roof
truss shown in Fig. P-404.



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Summary
AB = 450 N compression
AC = 389.71 N tension
BC = 450 N tension
BD = 900 N compression
CD = 389.71 N tension