Question

In the method of sections we probably use the joints and take out the forces in the beams.

(a) True

(b) False

This question was addressed to me by my college professor while I was bunking the class.

Enquiry is from Internal Forces Developed in Structural Members in portion Internal Forces of Engineering Mechanics

Answer 1

Correct answer is (b) False

For explanation I would say: In method of sections the determination of the forces is done over the trusses or the beams. It is not done on the joints. But yes the joints are used as the forces acting on the joints are used in the calculations. This is again used for the designing of the beams.