3 m 2 m 2 m A 60° Can't decide Neutral Tension Compression

Structural Analysis
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Chapter2: Loads On Structures
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1P
Question
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**Problem Statement:**

In the frame shown below, Member AB is in __________

**Diagram Description:**

The diagram features a structural frame with three members. Member AB is inclined at 60° to the horizontal (from point A to point B) and is 3 meters in length. Member BC is horizontal and 4 meters long, composed of two 2-meter segments from B to C. There is a downward force of 2000 N acting at the midpoint of BC.

**Options:**

- ○ Can't decide
- ○ Neutral
- ○ Tension
- ○ Compression

**Task:**

Determine the state of Member AB using the provided options.

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Transcribed Image Text:--- **Problem Statement:** In the frame shown below, Member AB is in __________ **Diagram Description:** The diagram features a structural frame with three members. Member AB is inclined at 60° to the horizontal (from point A to point B) and is 3 meters in length. Member BC is horizontal and 4 meters long, composed of two 2-meter segments from B to C. There is a downward force of 2000 N acting at the midpoint of BC. **Options:** - ○ Can't decide - ○ Neutral - ○ Tension - ○ Compression **Task:** Determine the state of Member AB using the provided options. ---
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