Calculate the force in member FE. Note that in trusses, you should specify if the member is in Tension or in Compression. 2 m 2 m 1.5 m 2 m E F A D B C 11 kN 22 kN O 15 kN (C) O 15 kN (T) O 5 kN (C) O 5 kN (T)
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In this truss, member FE is connected to joints E and F. Therefore, the forces acting on member FE are the forces exerted by joint E and joint F. Show more…
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