Determine the forces in members BC, BE, and BF. The triangles are isosceles. The forces are positive if in tension, negative if in compression. B MA 63⁰ 163⁰ 63° 13 E 20⁰ 67 G Answers: BC= B BE- BF= L L L 63⁰° D L

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Determine the forces in members BC, BE, and BF. The triangles are isosceles. The forces are positive if in tension, negative if in
compression.
B
MA
63⁰ 163⁰
63° 13
E
20⁰
67
G
Answers:
BC=
B
BE-
BF=
L
L
L
63⁰°
D
L
Transcribed Image Text:Determine the forces in members BC, BE, and BF. The triangles are isosceles. The forces are positive if in tension, negative if in compression. B MA 63⁰ 163⁰ 63° 13 E 20⁰ 67 G Answers: BC= B BE- BF= L L L 63⁰° D L
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