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Determine the force in ALL the members of the truss. State if the members are in tension or compression. P, = 1000 lb and P2 = 500 lb. 4 ft 229 560 29

Determine the force in ALL the members of the truss. State if the members are in tension or compression. P, = 1000 lb and P2 = 500 lb. 4 ft 229 560 29

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.
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Determine the force in ALL the members of the truss. State if the members are in tension or compression. P, = 1000 lb and P2 = 500 lb. 4 ft 229 560 29
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Step 1

Applying the Method of Joints:

 

Joint A:

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Taking equilibrium of vertical forces (∑Fy = 0),

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Taking equilibrium of horizontal forces (∑Fx = 0),

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Joint B:

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Taking equilibrium of vertical forces (∑Fy = 0),

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Taking equilibrium of horizontal forces (∑Fx = 0),

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