The asymmetric roof truss is of the type used when a near normal angle of incidence of sunlight onto the south-facing surface ABC is desirable for solar energy purposes. The five vertical loads represent the effect of the weights of the truss and supported roofing materials. The 400-N load represents the effect of wind pressure. Determine the equivalent force-couple system at F. 500 N 500 N 500 N 400 N B 250 N 250 N 60 30 30 30 5m 5 m
The asymmetric roof truss is of the type used when a near normal angle of incidence of sunlight onto the south-facing surface ABC is desirable for solar energy purposes. The five vertical loads represent the effect of the weights of the truss and supported roofing materials. The 400-N load represents the effect of wind pressure. Determine the equivalent force-couple system at F. 500 N 500 N 500 N 400 N B 250 N 250 N 60 30 30 30 5m 5 m
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Transcribed Image Text:The asymmetric roof truss is of the type used when a near normal angle of incidence of suntight onto
the south-facing surface ABC is desirable for solar energy purposes. The five vertical loads represent
the effect of the weights of the truss and supported roofing materials. The 400-N load represents the
effect of wind pressure. Determine the equivalent force-couple system at F.
500 N
500 N
500 N
400 N
B
250 N
250 N
AV60
30
30
30
5m
5 m
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