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BFC 31901
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Space Frame
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OBJECTIVE
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To varift member forces obtain from experiment with tension coeffient method.
LEARNING OUTCOME
1.0 Application the theoretical engineering knowledge in practical application.
2.0 To enhance technical competency in structural civil engineering through laboratory
application.
3.0 Communicate effectively in group.
4.0 To identify problem, solving finding out appropriate solution through laboratory
application.
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THEORY
If the members of a truss system is situated not in atwo dimensional plane, then the truss is
defined as a space frame truss. In other words, space truss has components in three, axis
i.ex.y and z
Consider a member with node A (XA,YA) and B (XB, YB)
Assume the force in the member is TAB(+ve tension) and length LAB.
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PROCUDER
Part 1 :
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Part 2
1. For part 2, use a distance of 350mm for a.
2. Place the hanger on D.
3. Measure the distance b,c and d. Record the dynamometer readings for member for
S1, S2 And S3.
4. Put a load of 5N on the hanger and record the dynamometer readings.
5. Repeat step2 to 4 using different load.
6. Complete Table 2 by calculating the theoretical member value.
7. Plot the graph of force against load for the theoretical and experiment result.
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RESULT
1. Compare the graph of theoretical and experimental results. Comment on the results.
2. Gives reasons for any discrepancy in the results.