PROBLEM 6.53 Determine the force in members DF and DE of the truss shown. State whether the members are in tension or compression.
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The sum of the vertical forces is equal to zero, so we have: VA + VB = 30 kN + 20 kN = 50 kN The sum of the moments about point A is also equal to zero, so we have: VB * 6 m = 30 kN * 1.5 m + 20 kN * 3.5 m Solving this equation, we find that VB = 20 kN. Show more…
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