Question

A roof truss and the detail of the riveted connection at joint B, see Fig. 2. Using allowable stresses

of ߬ = 70 MPa and ߪ ௕ൌ 140 ܯ ,ܽܲhow many 22-mm diameter rivets are required to fasten

members BC and member BE to the gusset plate. What is the largest average tensile or compressive

stress in BC and BE?

Answer 1

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