Question

Please define method of sections, and give a detailed step-by-step procedure on how to approach a method-of-sections problem. Thank you.

Answer 1

Mett.od of sections: The me ltod Sechions isa process used to solue for th un Known forces actng prismahie. bars, Non-pvismatic bars and mem bers ofa P1oceduve This me thod involves th member into individ Lacaring analyzing Separate body Sechons an d each sechon as a Example For the paismahc bay as shovon in fig determine Omanimum anial tensile loed and manimuw ompressive load E2P In the above member, th Secah on forle is unknoon RAt 1P-8P +P+6P-2P So Eo O RA+14P-10P o -RA=-4P RA-4P me thod By using Breariang sections t prismaic bar into inlividual sechons Accading to esuilihvium en -RAttAe 0 F4P 4P FAR RA 4P Fa 3P ) -4p+ 1P- Fae> 3P 3P 4P -4P+ フP-%P-Fen-0 -Fr P D F Fe:-Sp Asumel lirecto is Feb 5P 5 P 5P D

7P &P FDE ? )-4P+7 p-8p+ P + FpE FRE 4 P p 보 2-0 SF FE2P 2P FE F 2P F 2P 2P

manimum ania tensile loed is Maximum (o mpressive load is Fr 3P