Use the method of tension coefficients to calculate the forces in the members of the space truss shown in Fig. P.4.14. Note that the loads P2 and P3 act in a horizontal plane and at angles of 45° to the vertical plane BAD. Ans. AB = + 13.1, AD= +13.1, AC=-59.0. All in kN.

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P = 25 kN
P1
P2 = 25 kN
A.
P3 = 25 kN
P2, P3
4m
В, D
2.5 m
2.5 m
3m
45°
45°
3 m
P2
Transcribed Image Text:P = 25 kN P1 P2 = 25 kN A. P3 = 25 kN P2, P3 4m В, D 2.5 m 2.5 m 3m 45° 45° 3 m P2
Use the method of tension coefficients to calculate the forces in the members of the space truss
shown in Fig. P.4.14. Note that the loads P2 and P3 act in a horizontal plane and at angles of 45° to
the vertical plane BAD.
Ans. AB = + 13.1, AD= +13.1, AC=-59.0. All in kN.
Transcribed Image Text:Use the method of tension coefficients to calculate the forces in the members of the space truss shown in Fig. P.4.14. Note that the loads P2 and P3 act in a horizontal plane and at angles of 45° to the vertical plane BAD. Ans. AB = + 13.1, AD= +13.1, AC=-59.0. All in kN.
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