Determine the force in each member of the truss and state if the members are in tension or compression. Set $P_{1}=6 \mathrm{kN}, P_{2}=9 \mathrm{kN}$

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Determine the force in each member of the loaded truss. Enter the forces as positive if in tensi

Hafiz Shahzaib · Accepted Answer

First, we need to calculate the reactions at the supports. Assuming the truss is symmetric and t

Determine the force in each member of the loaded truss. Enter the forces as positive if in tension, negative if in compression. A 4.8 m C B 6 7 2.6 kN 7.3 kN D 1.4 m 2.6 m Answers: AB = kN AC = kN AD = kN BC = kN CD = kN