Problem 3 A two-member truss supporting a block of weight W. The cross-sectional areas of the members are 800 mm² for AB and 400 mm² for AC. Determine the maximum safe value of W if the working stresses are 110 MPa for AB and 120 MPa for AC. ANS: W=61.70 KN B 40° W 60°

Problem 3 A two-member truss supporting a block of weight W. The cross-sectional areas of the members are 800 mm² for AB and 400 mm² for AC. Determine the maximum safe value of W if the working stresses are 110 MPa for AB and 120 MPa for AC. ANS: W=61.70 KN B 40° W 60°

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Problem 3
A two-member truss supporting a block of weight W. The cross-sectional
areas of the members are 800 mm² for AB and 400 mm² for AC. Determine
the maximum safe value of W if the working stresses are 110 MPa for AB and
120 MPa for AC.
ANS: W = 61.70 KN
B
40°
W
60°

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