The truss shown above is DETERMINATE. Member loads depend on only equilibrium relations. Material properties, cross-sectional areas and member lengths do not factor in on the member loads. It is easy ...

Topics includes composition and resolution of forces; moments and couples; equivalent force systems; free-body diagrams; equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies; forces in trusses and beams; ...

Graphic statics; equations of equilibrium; example; beam analogy for vertical loads ... a non-famous Gerber beam. 9) Simple trusses: Introduction; determinacy and stability of simple trusses; method ...