Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
Purlins are generally placed at the nodal points of the rafter in a roof truss so as to avoid
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Choose the correct answer
A
axial force in rafter
B
shear force in rafter
C
deflection of rafter
D
bending moment in rafter
Correct Answer
D. bending moment in rafter
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Loading the truss only at nodes keeps members in pure axial force; loads between nodes would cause bending in the rafter.
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