Trusses!- assume all joints are pins!- all loads are applied at the joints!- members only carry axial loads!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Zero force members!!Case 1 - if no external load @ a joint !Consisting of 2 members , both bars are zero!Force members!!Case 2 - I f no external load at joint consisting of !3 bars, and 2 members are collinear the force in bar!Which is not collinear equals
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