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SkyCiv Truss Method of Joints Hand Calculations - wtChadlUJs6Lw21X2ko0YlxkPxK4NxPg
SkyCiv Truss Method of Joints Hand Calculations - wtChadlUJs6Lw21X2ko0YlxkPxK4NxPg
Welcome to the hand calculation feature for truss structures. The method implemented here is the well known
"Method of Joints".
Reaction forces will first be attempted by analysing the free body diagram (FBD) of the overall structure. Joints
(aka nodes) are then analysed via FBD's to determine any axial forces (or previously unsolved reaction forces).
This process continues across the joints until all axial forces have been solved. The following assumptions are
made:
All members are two force members and thus only support axial loads. This implies that only point loads that
Statically indeterminate structures cannot be fully solved by the "Method of Joints" however, the hand
calculations will still attempt as many solutions as possible for reactions and axial forces.
All axial forces will be assumed to be in tension. This means that all positive results will confirm tension,
negative results will determine compression, and zero results will determine 0 force members.
In some cases, the "Method of Joints" is unable to provide a solution, and this is a limitation on the method.
Evaluation
Since number of members (m = 41) plus reaction forces (r = 8) exceeds 2 times the number of joints (j = 22)
+
→ ∑ Fx = 0
+↑ ∑ Fy = 0
+ (1.6)(0.726) + (0.8)(0.726) = 0
+ (0.8)(0.726) = 0
All reactions could not be solved at this time. Proceed to the joints.