Determine the force in members GE, GC and BC of the truss shown below. Indicate whether the members are in tension or compression.
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5 Now, calculate FGE: - ΣM at point G: FGE(3) - 500(3) + dy(3) = 0 - Substituting the value of dy, we get FGE = 654.545 Newtons Show more…
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