Define a Problem
Generate Concepts
All 3 of our truss design's were statically determinate, we had to insure this by designing each truss with the appropriate amount of members, joints, and forces.
We estimated the forces by brainstorming approx. how much force the truss can tale om accordance with its joints, members. and reaction forces.
We estimated the forces by brainstorming approx. how much force the truss can tale om accordance with its joints, members. and reaction forces.
Develop a Solution
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Construct and Test Prototype
Evaluate Solution
This table shows the weight, force, and efficiency of each truss model. The higher the efficiency of a truss, the more successful it will be, the more force it can with stand.
Present a Solution
Conclusion
The break of our truss was in an unique place. Located on the far right joint of our truss. A possibility to explain this occurrence is because the force wasn't equally distributed, or maybe one joint had more adhesive than the other. The broken member was NOT the one predicted to break, although was likely to break according to our calculations.
Given the opportunity to redesign this truss I would make it much more efficient with a more productive placement of supports and members. Over all, our design was successful and aesthetically pleasing.
Given the opportunity to redesign this truss I would make it much more efficient with a more productive placement of supports and members. Over all, our design was successful and aesthetically pleasing.