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Question 1

A structure composed of slender members joined together
at their endpoints.

Answer 1

TRUSS

Question 2

The members commonly used in construction consist of wooden struts, metal bars, angles or channels.

Answer 2

TRUSS

Question 3

The linear members are subject only to BLANK

Answer 3

compression or tension.

Question 4

The horizontal pieces forming the top and bottom of the truss are called the BLANK

Answer 4

Chords

Question 5

the sloping and vertical pieces connecting the chords are collectively called the BLANK

Answer 5

Web

Question 6

CLASSIFICATION OF
COPLANAR TRUSSES

Answer 6

1. Simple Truss
2. Compound Truss
3. Complex Truss

Question 7

constructed by starting with a basic
triangular element and connecting two members to form an additional element.

Answer 7

Simple Truss

Question 8

formed by connecting two or more simple trusses together. Used to support loads acting over a large span since it is cheaper to construct lighter compound truss than to use a heavier single truss.

Answer 8

Compound Truss

Question 9

one that cannot be classified as being Either simple or compound.

Answer 9

Complex Truss

Question 10

A truss is externally unstable if all of its reactions are concurrent or
parallel.

Answer 10

External Stability

Question 11

A truss can often be checked by careful inspection of the arrangement of its members.

Answer 11

Internal Stability

Question 12

Consist of members joined together at their ends to form a stable three-dimensional structure.

Answer 12

SPACE TRUSS