Question

• 1) A redundant member is a member that:

  Answer:

  • A) can resist tension or compression.
  • B) is not necessary for stability.
  • C) consists of two structural sections.
  • D) resists stress only if another member fails.

• 2) A truss cannot support any load between panel points.

  Answer:

  • True
  • False

• 3) Although many trusses require complex fabrication, they are often economical structural systems.

  Answer:

  • True
  • False

• 4) The net forces on truss joints are always zero.

  Answer:

  • True
  • False

• 5) In a parallel chord truss, the forces in the chords increase towards the center of the span.

  Answer:

  • True
  • False

• 6) Which of the following statements is true about the K truss?

  Answer:

  • A) All the compression members are shorter than in the other truss designs.
  • B) It can be difficult to build due to the special joints in the middle of the vertical members
  • C) It's the best truss design if the load direction is unknown.
  • D) Due to shorter members, its the lightest of all truss designs.

Answer 1

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