An equilateral triangular truss ABC has a vertical member AC that has one of its side 2m long. It has a roller support at A and hinged at C. The truss carries a vertical load of 50 kN at joint B. Cross- sectional area of all members is 800 mm? and E=200,000 MPa. Compute the reaction at A. 2m 60 2m 60° OB 50 kN 60° 2m Select one: O a. 27.50 kN O b. 35.40 kN O C. 43.30 kN O d. 68.20 kN
An equilateral triangular truss ABC has a vertical member AC that has one of its side 2m long. It has a roller support at A and hinged at C. The truss carries a vertical load of 50 kN at joint B. Cross- sectional area of all members is 800 mm? and E=200,000 MPa. Compute the reaction at A. 2m 60 2m 60° OB 50 kN 60° 2m Select one: O a. 27.50 kN O b. 35.40 kN O C. 43.30 kN O d. 68.20 kN
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Transcribed Image Text:An equilateral triangular truss ABC has a vertical member AC that has one of its side 2m long. It has
a roller support at A and hinged at C. The truss carries a vertical load of 50 kN at joint B. Cross-
sectional area of all members is 800 mm? and E=200,000 MPa. Compute the vertical reaction at C.
2m
60
2m
60
B
50 kN
60
2m
Select one:
O a. 20 kN
O b. 40 kN
O c. 50 kN
O d. 30 kN

Transcribed Image Text:An equilateral triangular truss ABC has a vertical member AC that has one of its side 2m long. It has
a roller support at A and hinged at C. The truss carries a vertical load of 50 kN at joint B. Cross-
sectional area of all members is 800 mm? and E=200,000 MPa. Compute the reaction at A.
60°
2m
2m
60°
OB
50 kN
60°
2m
Select one:
O a. 27.50 kN
O b. 35.40 kN
O c. 43.30 kN
O d. 68.20 kN
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