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The forces at the ends must be directed along the axis of the member
If the force tends to shorten the member, it is a compressive force (refer to Figure 1)
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3.0 APPARATUS
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4.0 PROCEDURES
1. Switch on the data acquisition module. For stability of readings, the data acquisition
must be switched on 10 minutes before taking readings.
2. Use the truss configuration below:
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12. Record the initial readings (0 Newtons in Channel 6) and other 5 channels.
13. Start put on the weight to the hook to apply loads in the downward direction and
observe the readings for the 6 channels.
14. Repeat step 13 for more load increments.
15. At the end of the experiment, export the data to the excel spreadsheet and carry out the
necessary analysis.
5.0 RESULTS
Table 1 Measured Forces in Member of Truss
Members
Load / Jack
Initial Readings
0 Newton
10
60
Member 1
Member 2
Member 3
Member 4
Member 5
Member 6
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subtract the initial reading from the data acquired for each load increment.
Fill the results in Table 1.
Plot the graph of forces in the members verses the applied load for the experimental and
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theoretical case.
Determine the percentage error by calculating the slope of each graph.
Percentage Error=
6.0 DISCUSSION
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From the plotted graph, compare the experimental and theoretical case.
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State the relationship between the applied load and the force in the members.
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State the possible source of errors. Comment on the accuracy of the experiment and ways
of improving it.
7.0 REFERENCES
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J.L. Meriam & E. Kraige. 2006. Engineering Mechanics Vol 1. Statics, 6th Ed. Wiley.
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