The signboard truss is designed to support a horizontal wind load of 610 lb. If the resultant of this load passes through point C, calculate the forces in members BG and BF. The forces are positive if in tension, negative if in compression. 6' 610 Ib E 6' 10' 6' -10-5'어

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The signboard truss is designed to support a
horizontal wind load of 610 lb. If the resultant
of this load passes through point C, calculate
the forces in members BG and BF. The forces
are positive if in tension, negative if in
compression.
6'
610 lb
c\E
6'
B
10'
6'
G
-10+5
Answers:
BG =
i
Ib
BF =
Transcribed Image Text:The signboard truss is designed to support a horizontal wind load of 610 lb. If the resultant of this load passes through point C, calculate the forces in members BG and BF. The forces are positive if in tension, negative if in compression. 6' 610 lb c\E 6' B 10' 6' G -10+5 Answers: BG = i Ib BF =
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