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Determine the forces in members CH, AH and CD of the loaded truss. 3 kN 3 kN 3 kN 1.5 kN D 1.5 kN C E B 2 m F 1 m 1 m A 3 m 3 m G H $overline{BC} = overline{CD} = overline{DE} = overline{EF}$

          Determine the forces in members CH, AH and CD of the loaded truss.
3 kN
3 kN
3 kN
1.5 kN
D
1.5 kN
C
E
B
2 m
F
1 m
1 m
A
3 m
3 m
G
H
$overline{BC} = overline{CD} = overline{DE} = overline{EF}$

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University Physics with Modern Physics

Hugh D. Young 14th Edition

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Solved by Expert Sri K

12/08/2022

Step 1

The truss is symmetric, so the reactions at B and H will be equal. The total vertical load is 12 kN (3+3+3+1.5+1.5), so each reaction will be 6 kN. Show more…

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