Figure b shows a truss structure in static equilibrium that is simply supported at A and C. Calculate the reaction forces RA and RC when subjected to vertical loads of 50 kN, 25 kN and 15 kN at nodes D, E & C, respectively

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Figure b shows a truss structure in static equilibrium that is simply supported at A and C. Calculate the reaction forces RA and RC when subjected to vertical loads of 50 kN, 25 kN and 15 kN at nodes D, E & C, respectively.

50 kN
D
25 kN
15 kN
55°
55°
35°
A
5.0 m
2.6 m
Transcribed Image Text:50 kN D 25 kN 15 kN 55° 55° 35° A 5.0 m 2.6 m
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