1300 kN 12 500 kN 4 1000 kN 35 12 370 kN 15
Chapter2: Loads On Structures
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The truss shown below is loaded. Determine the forces acting on the highlighted members. Indicate if the member is in tension or compression.
Note: Each grid is 1 m by 1 m. Also draw the free body diagram and answers should be in 3 decimal places.

Transcribed Image Text:1300 kN
500 kN
4
12
B
1000 kN
35
12
370 kN
15
1700 kN
100 kN
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