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5. Determine the force in members BC, BE, ED of the truss and state if these members are in tension or compression. Use method of sections to solve the problem 80 kN 50 kN E D 3 m A B C 2 m 5 m 1 m

          5. Determine the force in members BC, BE, ED of the truss and state if these members are in
tension or compression. Use method of sections to solve the problem
80 kN
50 kN
E
D
3 m
A
B
C
2 m
5 m
1 m

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University Physics with Modern Physics

Hugh D. Young 14th Edition

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The truss is a triangular structure with point B at the top, points C and E along the base, and point D in the middle of the base. The force of 80kN is applied at point B, and the force of 50kN is applied at point D. The distances are as follows: BC = 3m, BE = 2m, Show more…

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