A simple pin-connected truss is loaded and supported as shown. The truss is constructed from three aluminum members, each having a cross-sectional area of A = 1200 mm2. Assume a = 2.1 m, b = 6.5 m, and c = 2.8 m. If P = 40 kN and Q = 90 kN, determine the normal stress in each member.

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A simple pin-connected truss is loaded and supported as shown. The truss is constructed from three aluminum members, each having a cross-sectional area of A = 1200 mm2. Assume a = 2.1 m, b = 6.5 m, and c = 2.8 m. If P = 40 kN and Q = 90 kN, determine the normal stress in each member.

A simple pin-connected truss is loaded and supported as shown. The truss is constructed from three aluminum members, each having a
cross-sectional area of A = 1200 mm². Assume a = 2.1 m, b = 6.5 m, and c = 2.8 m. If P = 40 kN and Q = 90 kN, determine the normal
stress in each member.
P
Q←
Lx
A
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JAB=
i
авс =
i
JAC= i
a
B
C
MPa (C)
MPa (T)
MPa (T)
Transcribed Image Text:A simple pin-connected truss is loaded and supported as shown. The truss is constructed from three aluminum members, each having a cross-sectional area of A = 1200 mm². Assume a = 2.1 m, b = 6.5 m, and c = 2.8 m. If P = 40 kN and Q = 90 kN, determine the normal stress in each member. P Q← Lx A Answers: JAB= i авс = i JAC= i a B C MPa (C) MPa (T) MPa (T)
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