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The truss in the figure is loaded by four external forces as shown below. Knowing that P1= 3 kN, P2-4 kN, P3-6 kN and P4=2 kN, a= 3 m and h=2 m, you are required to:

The truss in the figure is loaded by four external forces as shown below. Knowing that P1= 3 kN, P2-4 kN, P3-6 kN and P4=2 kN, a= 3 m and h=2 m, you are required to:

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The truss in the figure is loaded by four external forces as shown below. Knowing that P1= 3 kN, P2-4 kN, P3-6 kN and P4=2 kN, a= 3 m and h=2 m, you are required to: h P1 P2 a H B members GH, BG, BC. I P3 G C P4 F D a --- a -- a a) Determine the reactions at the supports A and E. b) Using the method of joints, determine the forces of the members at joint A. c) Using the method of joints, determine the forces of the members at joint E. d) Using the method of sections, determine forces on members GF GC, CD. e) Using the method of sections, determine forces on P1 Note: You are required to draw the FBD and apply the equilibrium equations for each case. E
Transcribed Image Text:The truss in the figure is loaded by four external forces as shown below. Knowing that P1= 3 kN, P2-4 kN, P3-6 kN and P4=2 kN, a= 3 m and h=2 m, you are required to: h P1 P2 a H B members GH, BG, BC. I P3 G C P4 F D a --- a -- a a) Determine the reactions at the supports A and E. b) Using the method of joints, determine the forces of the members at joint A. c) Using the method of joints, determine the forces of the members at joint E. d) Using the method of sections, determine forces on members GF GC, CD. e) Using the method of sections, determine forces on P1 Note: You are required to draw the FBD and apply the equilibrium equations for each case. E
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