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Joints

A joint or node is where the different members of a truss or spatial structure meet each other. For a truss this location is also called a “panel point”.


Joint (Node) in A Truss

Joint (Node) in a Truss

 

Joint (Node) in A Spatial Structure

Joint (Node) in a Spatial Structure

 

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