Isbn: 9781331967330 - Strains in Trusses, Computed by Means of Diagrams: with Twenty Examples Drawn to Scale (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book uses diagrams to explain the theory and method of calculating the tension and compression forces acting on the structural elements of trusses, which are used in the construction of roofs, bridges, and other structures. The author aims to make this complicated topic accessible to those with no prior knowledge of statics. He explains the principles of force and equilibrium, and uses the parallelogram of forces to derive the mathematical relationships between forces acting on a point, leading to the concept of the polygon of forces. This is then used to calculate the forces in the different members of a truss, ensuring its stability and strength. Through numerous examples, the author demonstrates how to apply this method to determine the strains on the individual pieces of a truss, caused by a steady load, and how to identify whether each piece is a strut or a tie. The book provides a valuable tool for understanding the behavior of trusses and for designing and building safe and efficient structures. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…