The method of sections is a technique used in structural analysis to determine internal forces in members of a truss by making a cut through the structure and analyzing the equilibrium of one of the resulting sections. This method allows engineers to effectively isolate and solve for unknown forces within the structure without having to analyze the entire system. It's particularly useful for determining forces in specific members when the truss geometry and loading conditions are complex.
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