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Problem No. 1: For the truss shown, determine the force in each member using the method of joints, state if the members are in tension or compression. 4 kN 3 m 3 m 3 m C B 3 m A F 5 kN E D 5 m

          Problem No. 1:
For the truss shown, determine the force in each member using the method of
joints, state if the members are in tension or compression.
4 kN
3 m
3 m
3 m
C
B
3 m
A
F
5 kN
E
D
5 m

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University Physics with Modern Physics

Hugh D. Young 14th Edition

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- Sum of vertical forces: \( \sum F_y = 0 \) - Sum of moments about point A: \( \sum M_A = 0 \) Assume reactions at A are \( A_y \) and at E are \( E_y \). \[ \sum M_A = 0: -5 \times 0 + 4 \times 3 + E_y \times 9 = 0 \] \[ 12 + 9E_y = 0 \implies E_y = Show more…

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'Engineering Mechanics. Problem and diagram attached. Problem No: 1; For the truss shown, determine the force in each member using the method of joints, state if the members are in tension or compression 4kN ~3 m B _3m _3 m 5kN'