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Structural Analysis
Structural Analysis
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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.
Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.
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The forces F = 640 lb, F = 380 lb, F = 250 lb and F, = 320 lb. Determine the forces in each member of the truss. Use positive values to indicate tension and negative values to indicate compression. a - a a D F4 В G F3 A H 2013 Mchael Swanbom Values for dimensions on the figure are given in the following table. Note the figure may not be to scale. Variable value 6.00 ft b 7.70 ft The force in member AB is Ib. The force in member AH is Ib. The force in member GH is Ib. The force in member BH is Ib. The force in member BC is Ib. The force in member BG is Ib. The force in member EG is lb. The force in member CD is Ib. The force in member DE is lb. The force in member CE is Ib. The force in member CG is Ib.
Transcribed Image Text:The forces F = 640 lb, F = 380 lb, F = 250 lb and F, = 320 lb. Determine the forces in each member of the truss. Use positive values to indicate tension and negative values to indicate compression. a - a a D F4 В G F3 A H 2013 Mchael Swanbom Values for dimensions on the figure are given in the following table. Note the figure may not be to scale. Variable value 6.00 ft b 7.70 ft The force in member AB is Ib. The force in member AH is Ib. The force in member GH is Ib. The force in member BH is Ib. The force in member BC is Ib. The force in member BG is Ib. The force in member EG is lb. The force in member CD is Ib. The force in member DE is lb. The force in member CE is Ib. The force in member CG is Ib.
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We will use the method of joints to analyze this truss.

Support reactions at A= RA

Support reaction at D= RD in vertical and HD in horizontal directions.

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