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a) By inspection, the truss is internally and externally stable . Here,b= 11,
r= 3 and j = 6. Since b + r72jand (b + r) - 2j= 14 - 12 = 2, the truss is
statically indeterminate to the second degree.
b) By inspection, the truss is internally and externally stable . Here,b= 11,
r= 4 and j = 7. Since b + r72jand (b + r) - 2j= 15 - 14=1, the truss is
statically indeterminate to the first degree.
c) By inspection, the truss is internally and externally stable . Here,b= 12,
r= 3 and j = 7. Since b + r72jand (b + r) - 2j= 15 - 14 = 1, the truss is
statically indeterminate to the first degree.
3–3.Classify each of the following trusses as statically
determinate, indeterminate, or unstable. If indeterminate,
state its degree.
*3–4.Classify each of the following trusses as statically
determinate, statically indeterminate, or unstable. If
indeterminate, state its degree.
(a)
(b)
(c)
a) Here b = 10,r= 3 and j = 7. Since b + r62j, the truss is unstable.
b) Here b = 20,r= 3 and j = 12. Since b + r62j, the truss is unstable.
c) By inspection, the truss is internally and externally stable . Here,b= 8,
r= 4 and j = 6. Since b + r= 2j, the truss is statically determinate.
d) By inspection, the truss is unstable externally since the line of action
of all the support reactions are parallel.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)