1. READING QUIZ In the analysis of a planar truss, all the member are assumed to be ___________. A) three-force member B) zero-force member C) two-force member D) None of the above.

2. READING QUIZ The simplest form of a planar truss is a _______. A) rectangle B) triangle C) trapezoid D) v-shaped

3. CONCEPT QUIZ Select the true statement about the truss shown. A) F CE is tensile B) F DE is tensile C) F CD = F CB D) F AB = F BC P P P D E F GA B C

4. CONCEPT QUIZ For the truss shown, what is F AB ? A) 1000 N Tension B) 1000 N Compression C) 1330 N Tension D) 1330 N Compression 1600 N BC A 3 4 5 3 5 4

5. ATTENTION QUIZ In the truss shown, select the zero-force members. A) CG B) BH, BG, DG and DF C) BC, CG, CD D) AH, HG, EF, FG A B C D HG F P E

6. ATTENTION QUIZ For the following truss, what is F BD ? A) P - Tension B) P - Compression C) 2P - Tension D) 2P - Compression P B D P AC