Determine the force in each member of the complex truss shown in Fig. below. Assume joints B, F, and D are on the same horizontal line. State whether the members are in tension or compression 4 ft 5 k

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Determine the force in each member of the complex truss
shown in Fig. below. Assume joints B, F, and D are on the
same horizontal line. State whether the members are in
tension or compression
4 ft
3 ft
B
45°
5 k
F 45%
-8 ft-
D
E
Transcribed Image Text:Determine the force in each member of the complex truss shown in Fig. below. Assume joints B, F, and D are on the same horizontal line. State whether the members are in tension or compression 4 ft 3 ft B 45° 5 k F 45% -8 ft- D E
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