For a truss with j joints and m members, what condition must be met for it to be classified as a simple truss?

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17 Jan 2019
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The formula m = 2j – 3 defines the relationship between the number of members (m) and joints (j) in a simple truss. This condition ensures the truss is statically determinate and stable. Other options do not represent the standard criterion for a simple truss.

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