The braced frame (vertical truss) has a hinge support at point A and a horizontal roller support at point B. It is subjected to an 80 kN horizontal load at joint F and a horizontal load P = 70 kN at joint E as shown. What is the force in member FC? Note: Enter a positive value to indicate that the member is in Tension and a negative value to indicate that the member is in compression. P (kN) E 80 KN F 1.5 m B 2 m 2 m
The braced frame (vertical truss) has a hinge support at point A and a horizontal roller support at point B. It is subjected to an 80 kN horizontal load at joint F and a horizontal load P = 70 kN at joint E as shown. What is the force in member FC? Note: Enter a positive value to indicate that the member is in Tension and a negative value to indicate that the member is in compression. P (kN) E 80 KN F 1.5 m B 2 m 2 m
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Transcribed Image Text:The braced frame (vertical truss) has a hinge support at point A and a horizontal roller support at point B. It is
subjected to an 80 kN horizontal load at joint F and a horizontal load P = 70 kN at joint E as shown. What is the
force in member FC?
Note: Enter a positive value to indicate that the member is in Tension and a negative value to indicate that the
member is in compression.
P (KN)
80 KN
E
F
1.5 m
D
B
2 m
2 m
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