Figure Q1 shows a space truss ABCD and a horizontal load P = 30 kN applied on it at joint D, acting in the x-direction. The rectangular coordinate system (x, y, z) is used here, all linear dimensions are given in metres, and the truss is in static equilibrium.

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Figure Q1 shows a space truss ABCD and a horizontal load P = 30 kN applied on it at
joint D, acting in the x-direction. The rectangular coordinate system (x, y, z) is used here,
all linear dimensions are given in metres, and the truss is in static equilibrium.
В (0, 3, 2)
D (3, 0, 0)
A (0, -3, 2):
P=30 kN
--- X
(0, 0, -3)
Figure Q1: A space truss
Using the method of tension coefficients, calculate:
1.1.
The tension coefficientstpA , tdBānd tpc,
1.2.
The magnitudes of internal forces in members DA, DB and DC,
1.3.
Re-sketch the truss and show the nature of internal forces in all the
members of the truss.
Transcribed Image Text:QUESTION 1 Figure Q1 shows a space truss ABCD and a horizontal load P = 30 kN applied on it at joint D, acting in the x-direction. The rectangular coordinate system (x, y, z) is used here, all linear dimensions are given in metres, and the truss is in static equilibrium. В (0, 3, 2) D (3, 0, 0) A (0, -3, 2): P=30 kN --- X (0, 0, -3) Figure Q1: A space truss Using the method of tension coefficients, calculate: 1.1. The tension coefficientstpA , tdBānd tpc, 1.2. The magnitudes of internal forces in members DA, DB and DC, 1.3. Re-sketch the truss and show the nature of internal forces in all the members of the truss.
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