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Trusses, such as those used for the roof of Safeco Field in Seattle, provide both a practical and an economical solution to many engineering problems.


In this chapter, you will learn:
6.1Introduction
 Trusses
6.2Definition of a Truss
6.3Simple Trusses
6.4Analysis of Trusses by the Method of Joints
6.5Joints under Special Loading Conditions
6.6Space Trusses
6.7Analysis of Trusses by the Method of Sections
6.8Trusses Made of Several Simple Trusses
 Frames and Machines
6.9Structures Containing Multiforce Members
6.10Analysis of a Frame
6.11Frames Which Cease to Be Rigid When Detached from Their Supports
6.12Machines







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