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Determine the force in member BE of the loaded truss. The force is positive if in tension, negative if in compression. Answer: $BE = 1.27 L$

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Description: determine the force in member be of the loaded truss the force is positive if in tension negative if in compression answer be 127 l 10046

          Determine the force in member BE of the loaded truss. The force is positive if in tension, negative if in compression.
Answer: $BE = 1.27 L$

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University Physics with Modern Physics

Hugh D. Young 14th Edition

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04/29/2022

Step 1

Let's set joint A as the origin (0,0). Joint A: (0, 0) Joint D: The horizontal distance from A to D is $12' + 14' + 12' = 38'$. Since the support at D is a roller, it can move horizontally, but the problem implies a fixed horizontal distance for the truss Show more…

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