I was wondering, for a problem where the answer choices are given like in the picture , could I use the answer choices to find the correct answers to save time? If so, how would I do that? A pin-jointed tower truss is loaded as shown in the below figure. The force induced inthe member DF is2 kN2 kN-K4 m1. 1.5 kN (tension)2. 4.5 kN (tension)F3. 1.5 kN (compression)4. 4.5 kN (compression)K-E E-EE

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Structural Analysis

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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I was wondering, for a problem where the answer choices are given like in the picture , could I use the answer choices to find the correct answers to save time? If so, how would I do that?

A pin-jointed tower truss is loaded as shown in the below figure. The force induced in
the member DF is
2 kN
2 kN-
K4 m
1. 1.5 kN (tension)
2. 4.5 kN (tension)
F
3. 1.5 kN (compression)
4. 4.5 kN (compression)
K-E E-EE

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The given question can be solved by conventional approach i.e. method of section or method of joints.

But we have to find out the answer from the given options; which can be said as short cut.

Let us first discuss the problem by given option approach & then cross check it by conventional approach.

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