The truss shown above is DETERMINATE. Member loads depend on only equilibrium relations. Material properties, cross-sectional areas and member lengths do not factor in on the member loads. It is easy ...

Utilize advanced techniques to evaluate structures. Advanced analysis is necessary for structures that are complex, exhibit finite deformations, are loaded beyond their first yield point, or ...

Lack of recognition of key aspects related to building construction is one of the top five common threads when analyzing firefighter fatality case studies. ASTM E119 is used to establish time ratings ...

Unlike conventional construction, lightweight wood truss construction does not obtain its strength from the size of the materials used but rather from compression and tension of the materials used in ...