Calculate the force in each member of the loaded truss. Forces are positive if in tension, negative if in compression. E D 6.9 kN 3.8 m 3.1 m 3.1 m A C B Answers: AB = i kN AE = i kN BC - i kN BD = i kN BE = i kN CD = i kN DE = i kN

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### Truss Analysis Problem

Calculate the force in each member of the loaded truss. Forces are positive if in tension, negative if in compression.

#### Diagram Explanation:

- **Truss Structure:** 
  - The truss consists of five main points labeled A, B, C, D, and E.
  - Members of the truss are lines connecting these points: AB, AE, BC, BD, BE, CD, and DE.

- **Support and Dimensions:**
  - Points A and C are supported on a horizontal plane.
  - The horizontal distances between A and B, and between B and C are both 3.1 meters.
  - The vertical distance between E and D is 3.8 meters.

- **Load:**
  - A horizontal force of 6.9 kN is applied at point D towards the left.

#### Questions:

Calculate the forces in the following members and indicate whether they are in tension or compression:

- \( AB = \) [ ] kN
- \( AE = \) [ ] kN
- \( BC = \) [ ] kN
- \( BD = \) [ ] kN
- \( BE = \) [ ] kN
- \( CD = \) [ ] kN
- \( DE = \) [ ] kN

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Transcribed Image Text:### Truss Analysis Problem Calculate the force in each member of the loaded truss. Forces are positive if in tension, negative if in compression. #### Diagram Explanation: - **Truss Structure:** - The truss consists of five main points labeled A, B, C, D, and E. - Members of the truss are lines connecting these points: AB, AE, BC, BD, BE, CD, and DE. - **Support and Dimensions:** - Points A and C are supported on a horizontal plane. - The horizontal distances between A and B, and between B and C are both 3.1 meters. - The vertical distance between E and D is 3.8 meters. - **Load:** - A horizontal force of 6.9 kN is applied at point D towards the left. #### Questions: Calculate the forces in the following members and indicate whether they are in tension or compression: - \( AB = \) [ ] kN - \( AE = \) [ ] kN - \( BC = \) [ ] kN - \( BD = \) [ ] kN - \( BE = \) [ ] kN - \( CD = \) [ ] kN - \( DE = \) [ ] kN Fill in your answers in the provided boxes.
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