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Solve for AB, BH, and HG. Use only one section cut. B 12 A 12' 12 12 首F H.
Chapter2: Loads On Structures
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Transcribed Image Text:**Problem Statement:**
Solve for \( AB \), \( BH \), and \( HG \). Use only one section cut.
**Diagram Explanation:**
The image depicts a truss structure with several joints and members labeled. The truss rests on supports at points \( A \) and \( E \). A 24 kips load is applied downward at point \( F \).
- **Members (represented as lines between joints):**
- \(\overline{AB}\), \(\overline{BC}\), \(\overline{CD}\), \(\overline{DE}\), \(\overline{HE}\), \(\overline{HF}\), \(\overline{HG}\)
- **Joints:**
- \( A, B, C, D, E, H, G, F \)
- **Dimensions:**
- Horizontal members: 12 feet
- Vertical members: 9 feet for some vertical members
- Diagonal members: Dimensions are not specified but can be derived from other dimensions.
**Supports:**
- \( A \) is a pin support.
- \( E \) is a roller support.
**Load:**
- A concentrated load of 24 kips downward at joint \( F \).
**Objective:**
- Calculate the forces in members \( \overline{AB} \), \( \overline{BH} \), and \( \overline{HG} \) using the method of sections. Apply the section cut strategically to isolate and solve for the desired member forces.
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