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World 6 · Statics & structures: trusses and beams · 10 min · PRO

Pratt, Howe or Warren?

Tension, compression and buckling

PRO · Simple Machines

World 6: Statics & structures: trusses and beams is part of PRO

The first world of Simple Machines is free. PRO opens the other 32 lessons in 6 worlds — simulations, quizzes and all.

  • Zero-force members
  • A stable truss with the fewest bars
  • Bending a beam
  • Refine the mesh
  • Find the hot spot
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  • All 26 labs — every world, every lesson
  • Practice exams and certificates

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