Space Trusses, Frames & Machines

This lecture covers the analysis of space trusses in 3D, frames, and mechanisms. It discusses the necessary conditions for isostatic trusses, methods of joints and sections, internal loads determination, and the design of trusses. The lecture also delves into the design of rigid frames and machines, focusing on multiforce members and equilibrium. Examples are provided to illustrate the concepts, including the analysis of loaded frames and machines. The lecture concludes with the examination of statically determinate structures, frames, and machines, emphasizing the importance of hierarchy in structural design.