The truss shown in the figure below is mounted to a wall via a pin at A and a roller at C. a) Determine the reactions at A and C. b) Using the method of joints, determine the forces in members HI, EI, ED, and DC. State  whether it is in tension or compression. c) Using the method of sections, determine the forces in members AI, and IC. State whether it is  in tension or compression.

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The truss shown in the figure below is mounted to a wall via a pin at A and a roller at C.

a) Determine the reactions at A and C.
b) Using the method of joints, determine the forces in members HI, EI, ED, and DC. State 
whether it is in tension or compression.
c) Using the method of sections, determine the forces in members AI, and IC. State whether it is 
in tension or compression.

1.0 m
1.0 m
H
E
20 N
D
B
000
2.0 m
Transcribed Image Text:1.0 m 1.0 m H E 20 N D B 000 2.0 m
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