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ES226 SPRING 2013 Lesson 21 – Trusses I – Method of Joints"I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand." - ConfuciusLESSON 21 – PLANAR (2D) TRUSSES I – METHOD OF JOINTSFriday, March 15, 2013LESSON OBJECTIVES1. List the characteristics of trusses and the assumptions of a truss analysis.2. Compute the forces in all of the members of a planar (2D) truss using the method of joints.REQUIRED READINGHibbeler Chapter 6: 6.1, 6.2PROBLEMS:Problem 1: Determine the force in each member of the truss shownand indicate whether the members are in compression or tension.Problem 2: Determine the force in each member of the truss shown and indicatewhether the members are in compression or tension.500 lbs1500 lbs

ES226 SPRING 2013 Lesson 21 – Trusses I – Method of JointsHOMEWORK (Due Next class day)1. Use the method of joints to determine the forces in each member of the truss and clearly state whether each is in tension orcompression.2. Use the method of joints to determine the forces in each member of the truss and clearly state whether each is in tension orcompression.