Determine the forces in members CH and CF. The forces are positive if in tension, negative if in compression.

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**Problem Statement:**

Determine the forces in members \( CH \) and \( CF \). The forces are positive if in tension, negative if in compression.

**Diagram Description:**

The truss structure is a series of connected members that form two triangles sharing a side. 

- The bottom nodes (from left to right) are labeled \( A, H, G, F, E \), with \( B, C, \) and \( D \) labeling the top nodes.
- \( A \) is supported by a pin.
- A roller is placed under node \( E \).
- External forces are acting downward:
  - 35 kN at node \( G \)
  - 21 kN at node \( F \)
  - 17 kN at node \( E \)

Each section of the truss horizontally spans 2 meters, and the vertical distance from node \( A \) to node \( B \) is 2 meters.

**Answers:**

- \( CH = \) _____ kN
- \( CF = \) _____ kN

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Transcribed Image Text:**Problem Statement:** Determine the forces in members \( CH \) and \( CF \). The forces are positive if in tension, negative if in compression. **Diagram Description:** The truss structure is a series of connected members that form two triangles sharing a side. - The bottom nodes (from left to right) are labeled \( A, H, G, F, E \), with \( B, C, \) and \( D \) labeling the top nodes. - \( A \) is supported by a pin. - A roller is placed under node \( E \). - External forces are acting downward: - 35 kN at node \( G \) - 21 kN at node \( F \) - 17 kN at node \( E \) Each section of the truss horizontally spans 2 meters, and the vertical distance from node \( A \) to node \( B \) is 2 meters. **Answers:** - \( CH = \) _____ kN - \( CF = \) _____ kN **Instructions:** Click if you would like to Show Work for this question: [Open Show Work](#)
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