A 10 KN/ H G E 10 KN 600 11m 1m +1m + 1m - T 0.5/1/1.5m
Chapter2: Loads On Structures
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The truss below varies in vertical dimensions where the first truss has a height of 0.5m, the second has a height of 1m and the third has a height of 1.5m (horizontal dimensions and load does not change) .
a) Calculate the axial forces that act on members HB, HC and BC for each of the three trusses. (they are highlighted)
Draw a free body diagram with all the reaction forces/ moments indicated. Identify zero force members and solve for reactions first.
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