5 Questions
What is the effective length of a column with one end fixed and one end free?
$2 imes l_e$
In a truss, what do gusset plates primarily do?
Enhance stability
What type of connection allows rotation at joints and transmits axial forces only?
Pinned connection
What is the function of web members in a truss?
Resist shear forces
What is the role of nodes in a truss structure?
Transmit forces and moments between members
Test your knowledge of truss components and their functions with this quiz. Learn about the functions of top and bottom chords, web members, nodes, gusset plates, and pins in truss structures.
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