Graphostatics Course
Dive into graphical statics for truss design in this course. Master modelling an 18m roof truss, converting roof loads to joint loads, drawing force and funicular polygons, checking member forces, and producing trustworthy documentation for engineering projects. Gain practical skills for real-world truss analysis using proven graphical methods, ensuring accuracy without software reliance.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Graphostatics Course offers a quick, hands-on way to master truss layouts, roof load calculations, and graphical analysis of internal forces for an 18m span. You'll learn to choose panel numbers, transform area loads into joint loads, build force and funicular polygons, calculate reactions, and record precise member forces using tables, checks, and digital drawings for dependable outcomes.
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Develop skills
- Truss layout design: Sketch accurate 18m truss geometry swiftly for projects.
- Roof load modelling: Transform area loads to joint loads with detailed tables.
- Funicular polygon application: Determine support reactions graphically with precision.
- Graphical force analysis: Calculate member axial forces and tension/compression via joints and sections.
- Result verification: Record forces, detect errors, and confirm with manual and software methods.
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