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Peer reviewedRussell, Jeremiah V. – Mathematics Teacher, 1995
Tensile and compressive forces in planar trusses can be analyzed using either the method of sections or the method of joints. This article summarizes and extends a project accomplished by a high school student using the method of joints and graphing calculators, spreadsheets, and matrix-manipulation software. (MKR)
Descriptors: Civil Engineering, Educational Technology, Geometry, High Schools
