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= 2 m and h=2 m, you are required to: h PI P2 НУ B P3 P4 D Pl E d) Using the method of sections, determine forces on members GF, GC, CD. 7 e) Using the method of sections, determine forces on members GH, BG, BC. Note: You are required to draw the FBD and apply the equilibrium equations for each case.

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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= 2 m and h=2 m, you are required to:
h
P1
P2
НУ
B
a
P3
C
a
P4
F
P1
E
d) Using the method of
sections, determine forces on members GF,
GC, CD.
j e) Using the method of
sections, determine forces on members GH,
BG, BC.
Note: You are required to draw the
FBD and apply the equilibrium
equations for each case.
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= 2 m and h=2 m, you are required to: h P1 P2 НУ B a P3 C a P4 F P1 E d) Using the method of sections, determine forces on members GF, GC, CD. j e) Using the method of sections, determine forces on members GH, BG, BC. Note: You are required to draw the FBD and apply the equilibrium equations for each case.
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