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Chapter2: Loads On Structures
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A reduced stress in compression is specified to reduce the danger of buckling. From the given loadings of the truss shown, find the cross-sectional areas of the following if stresses are not to exceed 20 ksi in tension and 14 ksi in compression.
11. Member AG
a. 1.17 in²
b. 1.65 in²
c. 2.12 in²
d. 1.00 in²
12. Member BC
a. 4.15 in²
b. 5.15 in²
c. 6.15 in²
d. 3.15 in²
3. Member CE
a. 1.43 in²
b. 2.36 in²
c. 3.45 in²
d. 1.00 in²
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