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Trusses

P INTRODUCTION

In this chapter we will study about pin connected structures designed to carry loads. The analysis which we will learn forms the basis of further design of the members of the structure. Here we make use of the equilibrium conditions studied earlier and work out not only the unknown external support reaction, but also internal axial forces acting in the members of the structure. DEFINITION OF TRUSS Truss is an engineering structure designed to support loads acting on it. It is formed by thin slender members which are pin connected at the ends forming a joint. The loads act only on the joints a not on the members. Thus the specialty of a truss is that the members are designed to carry only axial forces and not lateral forces. APPLICATION OF TRUSS A Roof truss is designed to carry the load of a roof at its top. For example the roof over a railway platform is usually supported on a truss, or industrial sheds have roof truss, even the roof of stadiums is usually supported on truss. There are many other applications of roof truss.

A bridge truss is designed to support the floor of a bridge. Usually railway bridges are steel fabricated truss. Electrical Transmission Towers are steel trusses in vertical position. They carry the load and tension of the heavy electrical cables supported on them.

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