Using the method of joints, determine the force in each member of the truss shown. The load P = 24 kN. (Round the final answers to their nearest whole number.)

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Using the method of joints, determine the force in each member of the truss shown.
The load P = 24 kN. (Round the final answers to their nearest whole number.)
4.5 m
3.2 m
↓
B
C
-6 m
P
PE
6 m
The force in member AC (FAC) is_____ kN. (Tension)
The force in member CE (FCE) is______ kN. (Tension)
The force in member DE (FDE) is_
kN. (Compression)
The force in member BD (FBD) is_________
kN. (Compression)
The force in member CD (FCD) is_
kN. (Tension)
The force in member BC (FBC) is kN. (Compression)
Transcribed Image Text:Using the method of joints, determine the force in each member of the truss shown. The load P = 24 kN. (Round the final answers to their nearest whole number.) 4.5 m 3.2 m ↓ B C -6 m P PE 6 m The force in member AC (FAC) is_____ kN. (Tension) The force in member CE (FCE) is______ kN. (Tension) The force in member DE (FDE) is_ kN. (Compression) The force in member BD (FBD) is_________ kN. (Compression) The force in member CD (FCD) is_ kN. (Tension) The force in member BC (FBC) is kN. (Compression)
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