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In a truss, if a member is in tension, what can be inferred about the forces act

Practice Questions

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In a truss, if a member is in tension, what can be inferred about the forces acting on it?
  1. It is being pulled apart
  2. It is being compressed
  3. It has zero force
  4. It is not connected

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

In a truss, if a member is in tension, what can be inferred about the forces acting on it?
  • Step 1: Understand what a truss is. A truss is a structure made of connected members (like beams) that support loads.
  • Step 2: Identify what it means for a member to be in tension. Tension means the member is being stretched or pulled apart.
  • Step 3: Recognize that forces act on the members of the truss. These forces can be from weights, loads, or other members.
  • Step 4: If a member is in tension, it means that the forces acting on it are pulling it away from the other members.
  • Step 5: Conclude that the forces acting on a tension member are directed outward, trying to pull the member apart.
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