Truss analysis: reactions, method of joints, method of sections and graphical solutions

What this note covers

1. Equilibrium: the three equations that solve every truss
2. Method of joints, step by step
3. Method of sections for a single member
4. Graphical solutions: force polygons and Bow's notation
5. Reading truss questions in the exam
6. Applying truss analysis to real structures
7. Practice drill and self-check

7 sections · 10 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes