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5: Engineering Structures

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Video introduction to the topics to be covered in Chapter 5, delivered by Dr. Jacob Moore. YouTube source: https://youtu.be/BJ8SdEUnt2U.

  • 5.1: Structures
    Definition of an engineering structure. The classification of structures into trusses and frames or machines.
  • 5.2: Two-Force Members
    Definition of two-force members, and how to identify them. The importance of two-force members in truss analysis problems.
  • 5.3: Trusses
    Definition of trusses, and their classification into plane and space trusses. Overview of the methods for analyzing trusses: the method of joints and method of sections.
  • 5.4: Method of Joints
    Using the method of joints, a process centering on the joints or connection points between the members, to solve for the unknown forces acting on members of a truss. Includes several worked examples.
  • 5.5: Method of Sections
    Using the method of sections, a process that involves breaking the truss down into sections to each be analyzed as a separate rigid body, to solve for unknown forces acting on members of a truss. Includes several worked examples.
  • 5.6: Frames and Machines
    Definition of a frame or machine as a structure with at least one non-two-force member. Distinguishing between frames and machines by structure rigidity.
  • 5.7: Analysis of Frames and Machines
    Steps of the process for analyzing frames and machines and determining the forces experienced by each component. Includes several worked examples.
  • 5.8: Chapter 5 Homework Problems


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