Statics: Lesson 51 - Trusses, Method of Sections, Truss Tips and Tricks

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[hallfamily]

Just wanted to update. I'm about halfway through the semester now. Currently have a 99 (highest score in the class). My professor is very pleased. Can't thank you enough for giving me a head start this semester. Really has helped me balance school, work, and life. Thanks Professor Hanson and Professor Zaurin!

[donejoubert]

All I can say is "WOW!" As a first-year engineering student, I found these truss problems extremely daunting but these tips, tricks and other videos helped so much! I actually feel more confident to write my test later today thanks to you Prof Hanson!!

[Jon_Iker]

i would die without jeff hanson, if i could have jeff for every engineering class i would in a heartbeat.

[helpontheway]

Lol I love that you always make me laugh and learn something new at the same time.
Much love Jeff<3

[alexvaldes]

I gotta say it. You are a pretty fantastic teacher. Honestly one of the best I've seen. you are doing a great service here, thank you

[wesleydutoit]

Haha was confused with min: 6:36 until i listened carefully to his lil song - "If the force is in the Y then the distance is in the X". I did not know that. Makes Moment much more clear now!

[LimaAlpha]

my gosh i gotta say, u wont find someone other than prof hanson solving questions with such sense of humour!

[leta]

I like watching this type of video. It really feels as if you are in a real classroom. Appreciate it, Jeff!

[tesfayebabore]

dear engineer, doctor, You are joy of engineers! I am happy to join you.

[lukkie]

Sir, you made everything sound easier than what I learned from my uni… Thank you!

[mikefaraday]

These tips are very helpful in helping me go fast. Thank you. Particularly the bit about taking moments at a point just outside the chosen section. It came in very handy on a question I was solving.

[Kelamanproduct]

Wish I could find this tutorial 4 years a go when I was doing my studies.. but it doesn't matter i still love this...statics

[justinecustorio]

he's the best engineering teacher out there I swear

[keithspears]

Great video. Learned a lot.
at 10.47 a point is reached where 2 equations are formed that Jeff then solves using a programmable calculator.
I would suggest solving using the simple method of 'simultaneous equations' :-
If equation #2 is subtracted from equation #1 then you get only one unknown, which is Fe.
This is then easily solved and results in Fe = 9.49.
If this answer is then plugged into equation #1, or #2 you then get Be as '-12' and not '8.49'.
Am I wrong?

[manuboker]

Wonderful Statics lessons!! really taking the time to explain the problems along with a good sense of humor :))

[markangelodavid]

you are awesome sir! hoping to be as good as you! God bless!

[dankmemer]

I just learned truss as I am completing my quiz on truss. 30 min for a multi part truss problem, barely made it.

[georgesadler]

Professor Hanson, thank you once again for a massive example that outline Trusses, Methods of Sections, Truss Tips and Tricks. These examples are fun.

[RK-txxb]

Great Hints professor. Well explained.

[TheKSRBroadcastHome]

I'd use a calculator with a system solver if it were allowed. I can't so I gotta stick with good old fashion lin. algebra and a simple scientific calculator