The free-body diagram of joint A is drawn with the members assumed to be in tension. Answers: AB= 175 lb AC= Find the forces in AB and AC. a i i AB AC lb lb

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Determine the force in each member of the loaded truss. Discuss the effects of varying the angle of the 54° support surface at C. The
forces are positive if in tension, negative if in compression.
175 lb
8.6'
B
3.3
54°
Transcribed Image Text:Determine the force in each member of the loaded truss. Discuss the effects of varying the angle of the 54° support surface at C. The forces are positive if in tension, negative if in compression. 175 lb 8.6' B 3.3 54°
The free-body diagram of joint A is drawn with the members assumed to be in tension.
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AB=
a
175 lb
AC=
Find the forces in AB and AC.
AB
AC
lb
lb
Transcribed Image Text:The free-body diagram of joint A is drawn with the members assumed to be in tension. Answers: AB= a 175 lb AC= Find the forces in AB and AC. AB AC lb lb
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