4. Use the Method of Sections for this problem. Determine the force in members EF, BE, and BC of the truss and state if these members are in tension or compression. (Note: you will need to solve for the roller forces at D by drawing a FBD of the entire truss system and summing the moment about A). 2 m 2 m 1.5 m -2 m E B 33 kN 66 kN

4. Use the Method of Sections for this problem. Determine the force in members EF, BE, and BC of the truss and state if these members are in tension or compression. (Note: you will need to solve for the roller forces at D by drawing a FBD of the entire truss system and summing the moment about A). 2 m 2 m 1.5 m -2 m E B 33 kN 66 kN

International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition

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ISBN:9781305501607

Author:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

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Chapter5: Three-dimensional Equilibrium

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 5.26P: The figure shows the FBD of a portion of the space truss shown in Fig. P5.25. Use this FBD to find...

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