Note: Pi= 1000 lb and P:= 500 lb 4 ft 4 ft 4 ft 666 239 222
Chapter2: Loads On Structures
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Determine the force in ALL the members of the truss. State if the members are in tension or compression. (Hint: It is not needed to find the reaction forces at C and E if you use the Method of Joints).
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Transcribed Image Text:Note: Pi= 1000 lb and P:= 500 lb
4 ft
4 ft
4 ft
666
239
222
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Step 1
Using the Method of Joints:
Joint A:
Taking equilibrium of vertical forces (∑Fy = 0),
Taking equilibrium of horizontal forces (∑Fx = 0),
Step 2
Joint B:
Taking equilibrium of vertical forces (∑Fy = 0),
Taking equilibrium of horizontal forces (∑Fx = 0),
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