Chapter 2:

Analysis of Statically Determinate Structures

aware how the assumptions will affect the

actual performance.

Idealized Structures
- In reality the exact analysis of a structure can
never be carried out. Idealizing a structure is a
method of conservatively simplifying the
components of the structural system, while
keeping its behavior under loading the same.
This is done in order to simplify calculations.
Without an idealized structure, design could
take a massively longer amount of time.

Support Connections
Pin connection (allows slight
rotation)
Roller support (allows slight
rotation/translation)
Fixed joint (allows no
rotation/translation)

Tributary Loadings
- The accumulation of loads that are directed
toward a particular structural member.

There are 2 ways in which the

load on surfaces can transmit to
various structural elements

In reality, all connections and supports

are modeled with assumptions. Need to be

1-way system
2-way system

One Way System

Two Way System