Question 5 A structure with trusses is shown in Figure Q5. A vertical force P acts at the joint F. (a) Using energy method, calculate the vertical displacement at joint F. Assume that EA is constant for each truss. (b) Suggest an alternative method for solving this problem and, without solving it again, compare the use of your suggested alternative method with the energy method (in approximately 100 words). L *** B L + Figure Q5 L E 0 Turn Over

Question 5 A structure with trusses is shown in Figure Q5. A vertical force P acts at the joint F. (a) Using energy method, calculate the vertical displacement at joint F. Assume that EA is constant for each truss. (b) Suggest an alternative method for solving this problem and, without solving it again, compare the use of your suggested alternative method with the energy method (in approximately 100 words). L *** B L + Figure Q5 L E 0 Turn Over

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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