30° A F B 45° Search The diagram shows the free body diagram of a joint in a truss which is supporting a load, F. In the FBD the direction (sense) of forces A and B are assumed, so may not be correct. Given: F = 425 kN and C = 100 KN 1. Draw draw a neat, labeled free body diagram representing the situation 2. Write two equilibrium equations, symbolically, based on your free body diagram. 3. Solve your equations to determine the magnitudes of forces A and B necessary for equilibrium. 4. Indicate whether forces A and B are in tension or compression.

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A=887.9kN Compression

B=1229kN Compression

 

### Free Body Diagram Analysis for a Truss Joint

**Objective:**
To analyze a truss joint subjected to different forces and determine the magnitudes of the forces \( A \) and \( B \), and their nature (tension or compression).

**Diagram Explanation:**
The given diagram is a free body diagram of a joint in a truss. The joint is under a vertical load \( F \). The forces acting on the joint include \( F \), \( A \), \( B \), and \( C \). The directions of the forces \( A \) and \( B \) are assumed and indicated by arrows.

1. **Force \( F \)** is acting vertically downward.
2. **Force \( A \)** is inclined at 30° to the horizontal and directed to the left.
3. **Force \( B \)** is inclined at 45° to the horizontal and directed upwards to the right.
4. **Force \( C \)** is acting horizontally to the right.

**Given Data:**
- \( F = 425 \, \text{kN} \)
- \( C = 100 \, \text{kN} \)

### Steps to Solve

1. **Draw a Neat, Labeled Free Body Diagram:**
   - Clearly indicate all forces with their respective angles and directions.
   - Label the angles between the forces and the horizontal axis.

2. **Write Two Equilibrium Equations:**
   Formulate the equilibrium equations based on the sum of forces in the horizontal and vertical directions:

   - **Sum of horizontal forces (\( \Sigma F_x = 0 \)):**
     \[
     -A \cos(30^\circ) + B \cos(45^\circ) + C = 0
     \]
     
   - **Sum of vertical forces (\( \Sigma F_y = 0 \)):**
     \[
     -F + A \sin(30^\circ) + B \sin(45^\circ) = 0
     \]

3. **Solve the Equations:**
   Use the given values of \( F \) and \( C \) to solve the system of equations for \( A \) and \( B \).

4. **Determine the Nature of Forces \( A \) and \( B \):**
   - If the values calculated for \( A \) and \( B \) are positive, the forces are in tension.
   -
Transcribed Image Text:### Free Body Diagram Analysis for a Truss Joint **Objective:** To analyze a truss joint subjected to different forces and determine the magnitudes of the forces \( A \) and \( B \), and their nature (tension or compression). **Diagram Explanation:** The given diagram is a free body diagram of a joint in a truss. The joint is under a vertical load \( F \). The forces acting on the joint include \( F \), \( A \), \( B \), and \( C \). The directions of the forces \( A \) and \( B \) are assumed and indicated by arrows. 1. **Force \( F \)** is acting vertically downward. 2. **Force \( A \)** is inclined at 30° to the horizontal and directed to the left. 3. **Force \( B \)** is inclined at 45° to the horizontal and directed upwards to the right. 4. **Force \( C \)** is acting horizontally to the right. **Given Data:** - \( F = 425 \, \text{kN} \) - \( C = 100 \, \text{kN} \) ### Steps to Solve 1. **Draw a Neat, Labeled Free Body Diagram:** - Clearly indicate all forces with their respective angles and directions. - Label the angles between the forces and the horizontal axis. 2. **Write Two Equilibrium Equations:** Formulate the equilibrium equations based on the sum of forces in the horizontal and vertical directions: - **Sum of horizontal forces (\( \Sigma F_x = 0 \)):** \[ -A \cos(30^\circ) + B \cos(45^\circ) + C = 0 \] - **Sum of vertical forces (\( \Sigma F_y = 0 \)):** \[ -F + A \sin(30^\circ) + B \sin(45^\circ) = 0 \] 3. **Solve the Equations:** Use the given values of \( F \) and \( C \) to solve the system of equations for \( A \) and \( B \). 4. **Determine the Nature of Forces \( A \) and \( B \):** - If the values calculated for \( A \) and \( B \) are positive, the forces are in tension. -
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