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Question
In the plane truss shown below, how many members have zero force?
A.
3
B.
5
C.
7
D.
9
Answer ( Option C)

7

Solution

•   If only two non-collinear members meet at a joint and threre is no external load at that joint, then both

     members are zero force members.

•   If three members meet at a joint, where two are collinear and one is non- collinear, and threee is no

    external load at that joint, then the non- collinear member is a zero force member.

7 members carry zero force

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