EXAMPLE 3.3 Determine the force in each member of the scissors truss shown in Fig. 3-2la. State whether the members are in tension or compression. The reactions at the supports are given. 700 N 800 N SOLUTION A, 566 N 60 The truss will be analyzed in the following sequence: 30 Joint E, Fig. 3-21b. Note that simultaneous solution of equations ir avoided hy the r LOYOS oriantation 3m 3 m A,502 N E,-764 N (a)
EXAMPLE 3.3 Determine the force in each member of the scissors truss shown in Fig. 3-2la. State whether the members are in tension or compression. The reactions at the supports are given. 700 N 800 N SOLUTION A, 566 N 60 The truss will be analyzed in the following sequence: 30 Joint E, Fig. 3-21b. Note that simultaneous solution of equations ir avoided hy the r LOYOS oriantation 3m 3 m A,502 N E,-764 N (a)
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