In the Fink truss shown in Figure, the web members BC and EF are perpendicular to the inclined members at their midpoints. Use the method of sections to determine the force in member DE if: P=86 Kn Q=45 Kn Use 2 Decimal places. If the member is in compression you need to include the negative (-) sign in your inputted answer. Do not include the unit in inputting your answer. P Q Q 3 m 4 m 4 m 4 m

In the Fink truss shown in Figure, the web members BC and EF are perpendicular to the inclined members at their midpoints. Use the method of sections to determine the force in member DE if: P=86 Kn Q=45 Kn Use 2 Decimal places. If the member is in compression you need to include the negative (-) sign in your inputted answer. Do not include the unit in inputting your answer. P Q Q 3 m 4 m 4 m 4 m

Structural Analysis

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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