Problem 8: Determine the force in members BC, CH, GH, and CG of the truss and state if the members are in tension or compression. 2 m 3'm D 4 m 4 m 4 m 4 m 4 kN 5 kN 8 kN
Problem 8: Determine the force in members BC, CH, GH, and CG of the truss and state if the members are in tension or compression. 2 m 3'm D 4 m 4 m 4 m 4 m 4 kN 5 kN 8 kN
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Transcribed Image Text:**Problem 8**: Determine the force in members BC, CH, GH, and CG of the truss and state if the members are in tension or compression.
### Diagram Explanation
A truss structure is depicted in the diagram. The truss is supported at points A and E and includes a series of interconnected members forming triangular units.
#### Dimensions:
- The horizontal distance between A and B, B and C, C and D, and D and E is 4 meters each.
- The vertical distance at the ends (point E) is split into 2 meters and 3 meters, making a total height of 5 meters.
#### Forces:
- A downward force of 4 kN is applied at point B.
- A downward force of 8 kN is applied at point C.
- A downward force of 5 kN is applied at point D.
### Members to Analyze:
- BC
- CH
- GH
- CG
The problem is to calculate the internal forces in the specified members and determine whether these members are under tension or compression.
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