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    The document compares two methods for finding forces in truss members: the method of joints, which analyzes force equilibrium at joints using two equations, and the method of sections, which analyzes force and moment equilibrium across sections using three equations. The method of sections is noted to be less useful for space trusses as it is difficult to find a moment axis that isolates a single unknown force.

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    The document compares two methods for finding forces in truss members: the method of joints, which analyzes force equilibrium at joints using two equations, and the method of sections, which analyzes force and moment equilibrium across sections using three equations. The method of sections is noted to be less useful for space trusses as it is difficult to find a moment axis that isolates a single unknown force.

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    Aircraft Structures I

    22 Dec 2011

    Method of joints

    This method for finding the forces in the members of a truss consists of satisfying the conditions of equilibrium for the forces acting on the connecting pin of each joint. The method therefore deals with the equilibrium of concurrent forces, and only two independent equilibrium equations are involved.

    Method of sections

    This method for finding the forces in the members of a truss consists of satisfying the conditions of equilibrium for the forces and moments acting on the isolated section of truss. The method therefore deals with the equilibrium of non-concurrent forces, and three independent equilibrium equations are involved.

    Method of joints 1. Joints are isolated 2. Dealt with Concurrent forces 3. Only Force equilibrium conditions are used

    Method of Sections 1. Sections are isolated 2. Dealt with Non-concurrent forces 3. Force and moment equilibrium conditions are used

    4. At most two unknowns can 4. At most three unknowns can be determined in case of be determined in case of plane truss and at most plane truss and at most six three unknowns can be unknowns can be determined in case of space determined in case of space truss or 3d-truss truss or 3d-truss
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    Method of sections

    Note: This method is not widely used for space trusses, however, because a moment axis can seldom be found which eliminates all but one unknown, as in the case of plane trusses.

    3D Truss

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