Determine the force in each member of the loaded truss as a result of the hanging weight W = 265 lb. The forces are positive if in tension, negative if in compression.

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**Problem Statement**

Determine the force in each member of the loaded truss as a result of the hanging weight \( W = 265 \, \text{lb} \). The forces are positive if in tension, negative if in compression.

**Diagram Explanation**

The diagram depicts a truss with points labeled A, B, C, and D. The truss is supporting a weight \( W = 265 \, \text{lb} \) hanging vertically from point B. 

- The truss consists of five members: AB, AD, BC, BD, and CD.
- Lines AD, CD, and BC form a triangle with point D at the top, forming two right angles against the horizontal line AD and the vertical line BC.
- The horizontal and vertical distances are given for segments AD and CD as follows:
  - Segment AD has horizontal components labeled as 3 units and vertical as 2 units.
  - Segment CD has horizontal components labeled as 6 units and vertical as 2 units.

**Task**

Calculate the forces in each member:

- \( AB = \) [Input Field] lb
- \( AD = \) [Input Field] lb
- \( BC = \) [Input Field] lb
- \( BD = \) [Input Field] lb
- \( CD = \) [Input Field] lb

Input the respective values of the forces in pounds (lb) in the text boxes provided.
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem Statement** Determine the force in each member of the loaded truss as a result of the hanging weight \( W = 265 \, \text{lb} \). The forces are positive if in tension, negative if in compression. **Diagram Explanation** The diagram depicts a truss with points labeled A, B, C, and D. The truss is supporting a weight \( W = 265 \, \text{lb} \) hanging vertically from point B. - The truss consists of five members: AB, AD, BC, BD, and CD. - Lines AD, CD, and BC form a triangle with point D at the top, forming two right angles against the horizontal line AD and the vertical line BC. - The horizontal and vertical distances are given for segments AD and CD as follows: - Segment AD has horizontal components labeled as 3 units and vertical as 2 units. - Segment CD has horizontal components labeled as 6 units and vertical as 2 units. **Task** Calculate the forces in each member: - \( AB = \) [Input Field] lb - \( AD = \) [Input Field] lb - \( BC = \) [Input Field] lb - \( BD = \) [Input Field] lb - \( CD = \) [Input Field] lb Input the respective values of the forces in pounds (lb) in the text boxes provided.
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