A technique used in statics to determine the internal forces in specific members of a truss structure. The method involves making an imaginary cut through the members of interest, isolating a portion of the truss. By applying the three static equilibrium equations ([latex]\Sigma F_x=0[/latex], [latex]\Sigma F_y=0[/latex], [latex]\Sigma M_A=0[/latex]) to the isolated section, the unknown member forces can be solved directly.
Method of Sections

The power of the Metodo of Sections lies in its ability to find forces in members located in the middle of a complex truss without first having to solve for the forces in all the preceding members, as required by the Method of Joints. The key is to choose a section cut that passes through no more than three members whose forces are unknown. This is because there are only three independent static equilibrium equations available for a 2D rigid body.
Once the section is cut, one of the two resulting pieces of the truss is chosen for analysis. All external forces (loads and support reactions) acting on that piece are shown, along with the unknown internal forces of the cut members. These internal forces are typically assumed to be in tension (pulling on the joint). A negative result in the calculation simply indicates that the member is actually in compression (pushing on the joint). The moment equilibrium equation, [latex]\Sigma M_A=0[/latex], is particularly powerful. By summing moments about a point where two of the three unknown forces intersect, the third unknown force can often be solved for with a single equation.
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Precursori
- Le leggi del moto di Newton
- concept of static equilibrium
- free-body diagrams
- understanding of trusses as assemblies of two-force members
- Varignon’s theorem for calculating moments
Applicazioni
- manual analysis of bridge trusses
- design of roof trusses for buildings
- analysis of crane structures
- educational tool for teaching statics and equilibrium
- quick verifica of forces in specific members from a computer analysis
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Method of Sections
(se la data non è nota o non è rilevante, ad esempio "meccanica dei fluidi", viene fornita una stima approssimativa della sua notevole comparsa)
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