4. Use the method of joints to determine the forces in members AD, AB, AC, BC, and CD of the simple planar truss given in the figure, which is kept in static equilibrium by a pin at D and a roller at E. Also state whether each truss member is in tension or compression. 5 ft → - 5 ft 12 ft D 3 kip A 7 ft O 400 lb B E

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4. Use the method of joints to determine the forces in members AD, AB, AC, BC, and CD of the
simple planar truss given in the figure, which is kept in static equilibrium by a pin at D and
a roller at E. Also state whether each truss member is in tension or compression.
5 ft →
7 ft
- 5 ft
12 ft
D
3 kip A
O
400 lb
B
E
Transcribed Image Text:4. Use the method of joints to determine the forces in members AD, AB, AC, BC, and CD of the simple planar truss given in the figure, which is kept in static equilibrium by a pin at D and a roller at E. Also state whether each truss member is in tension or compression. 5 ft → 7 ft - 5 ft 12 ft D 3 kip A O 400 lb B E
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