For the truss shown below, use the method of joints to determine the forces in members EF and BD, and indicate whether they are in tension or compression. [Ans.: FEF = 1 kN (tension); FBD = -4 kN (comp)] %3D 1 kN 2 m 2 m 2 m 2 m 2 m 5 kN Note: The length of each horizontal/vertical member is 2 m and hence 0 = tan-1(2 m/2 m) = 45° %3D

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For the truss shown below, use the method of joints to determine the
forces in members EF and BD, and indicate whether they are in tension
or compression.
[Ans.: FEF = 1 kN (tension); FBD =-4 kN (comp)]
%3D
1 kN
B
2 m
2 m
F
2 m
2 m
2 m
5 kN
%3D
Note: The length of each horizontal/vertical member is 2 m and hence 0 = tan-1(2 m/2 m) = 45°
Transcribed Image Text:For the truss shown below, use the method of joints to determine the forces in members EF and BD, and indicate whether they are in tension or compression. [Ans.: FEF = 1 kN (tension); FBD =-4 kN (comp)] %3D 1 kN B 2 m 2 m F 2 m 2 m 2 m 5 kN %3D Note: The length of each horizontal/vertical member is 2 m and hence 0 = tan-1(2 m/2 m) = 45°
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