Truss analysis (method of sections)
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1
When applying the method of sections, you cut through at most how many members with unknown forces to solve directly with three equations?
A.One
B.Three
C.Six
D.Ten
2
The method of sections is most useful when you need what?
A.Only beam deflection
B.Only soil moisture
C.Forces in selected truss members without solving every joint
D.The color of the truss
3
The method of sections is most efficient when you need the force in:
A.Every member of the truss
B.A few specific members
C.Only the support reactions
D.The centroid of the truss
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