Example Question

Example Question

Method of Sections example question

Find the force in member CH using the method of sections.

Find the force in member CH using the method of sections.

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Step 1:
Choose location of section cut

Step 1:
Choose location of section cut

Method of Sections solution step 1

Step 2:
Draw FBD of selected truss section cut, and apply equations of equilibrium to solve for F_CH

Step 2:
Draw FBD of selected truss section cut, and apply equations of equilibrium to solve for F_CH

Method of Sections solution step 2

Useful formula:

Useful formula:

Method of Sections formula

Now that you've mastered this question, you can try Question 1.