6 m B 4 m E Ap D 6 m 6 m
Chapter2: Loads On Structures
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Consider the steel truss shown to answer Parts A, B, and C below, where P1 = 36 kN and P2 = 46 kN . The cross-sectional area of each member is A = 400 mm2 , E = 300 GPa, and ΔDh = 3.08 mm
ΔEv = ____ mm

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6 m
B
4 m
E
Ap
D
6 m
6 m

Transcribed Image Text:Part B - Vertical displacement
Use the method of virtual work to determine the vertical displacement of joint E due to the applied loads. Let a positive answer represent an
upward displacement and a negative answer represent a downward displacement.
Express your answer in the appropriate units to three significant figures.
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Hint 1. How to approach the problem
Hint 2. Virtual forces caused by the unit load
Hint 3. Real forces N.
The truss is subjected to the same external loads as in Part A. Therefore, the real forces in each truss member will not change.
However, the virtual load causes nonzero forces in all the members, so you need to calculate the forces in all the members.
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