Determine the force in member BE of the loaded truss. The force is positive if in tension, negative if in compression. 5 kN 5 m 7 kN E 5 m B 5 kN 5 m A.

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**Problem Statement:**

Determine the force in member \( BE \) of the loaded truss. The force is positive if in tension, negative if in compression.

**Diagram Explanation:**

The diagram depicts a truss with several members and applied forces:

- The truss has a vertical alignment on the left side with points \(\text{A, B, C, D}\) and a diagonal member connecting to \(E\).
- Horizontal member \( \text{EF} \) connects \(E\) to a roller at \(G\).
- Applied forces are as follows:
  - \(5 \, \text{kN}\) force to the left at point \(D\)
  - \(7 \, \text{kN}\) force to the left at point \(C\)
  - \(5 \, \text{kN}\) force to the left at point \(B\)
- Each segment \( \text{AB, BC, CD} \) is \(5 \, \text{m}\) in length.
- The horizontal distance between points \( A \) and \( G \) is \(6 \, \text{m}\).

**Calculation Box:**

- Answer space for the force in member \( BE \):
  \[
  \text{Answer: } BE = \quad \text{kN}
  \]
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem Statement:** Determine the force in member \( BE \) of the loaded truss. The force is positive if in tension, negative if in compression. **Diagram Explanation:** The diagram depicts a truss with several members and applied forces: - The truss has a vertical alignment on the left side with points \(\text{A, B, C, D}\) and a diagonal member connecting to \(E\). - Horizontal member \( \text{EF} \) connects \(E\) to a roller at \(G\). - Applied forces are as follows: - \(5 \, \text{kN}\) force to the left at point \(D\) - \(7 \, \text{kN}\) force to the left at point \(C\) - \(5 \, \text{kN}\) force to the left at point \(B\) - Each segment \( \text{AB, BC, CD} \) is \(5 \, \text{m}\) in length. - The horizontal distance between points \( A \) and \( G \) is \(6 \, \text{m}\). **Calculation Box:** - Answer space for the force in member \( BE \): \[ \text{Answer: } BE = \quad \text{kN} \]
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