In the following problems, use A36 steel unless otherwise specified.

Also, compute the

section properties such as area, inertia, radius of gyration based on the given section
dimension unless otherwise specified.

Design of Tension and Compression Members

1. Investigate the adequacy of 2L-45X45X6mm angles back-to-back to be used as

top and bottom chord members of the truss loaded as shown below. Assume
lateral support is provided only at joints.

2. Investigate the adequacy of 2L-55X55X6mm angles back-to-back to be used as

top and bottom chord members of the truss loaded as shown below. Assume
lateral support is provided only at joints.

3. Compute the demand-to-capacity ratio for all the members of the truss loaded as
shown. Assume lateral support is provided only at the joints. All connections are
welded.