ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
truss - Correct answers✔✔structure composed of slender members joined together at their end
points
two-force member - Correct answers✔✔the force acting at each end of the member will be
directed along the axis of the member
method of joints - Correct answers✔✔if an entire truss is in equilibrium, then each of its joints
are in equilibirum
zero-force member - Correct answers✔✔Members that support no loading. Used to increase the
stability of the truss during construction.
method of sections - Correct answers✔✔if an entire truss is in equilibrium, then any segment of
the truss is also in equilibrium
multiforce member - Correct answers✔✔members that are subjected to two of more forces
frames - Correct answers✔✔support loads
machines - Correct answers✔✔contain moving parts and are designed to transmit and alter the
effect of forces