The answer for (b) is Ix = 58.6 kN,
ax = -70.1 kN
Ay = 19.6 kN
The answer for (c) is FAH = 27.7 kN
FIH = -58.6 kN
FAB = 50.5 kN
The answer for (d) is FBC = 50.5 kN
FBH = 0
Q2
The truss shown in Figure Q2 is loaded at joints C and E.
10 kN
B
C
D
E
40
1m
15 kN
1m
1m
(b) Determine the support reactions. Show free-body diagrams and clearly annotate all calculations.
(c) Using the METHOD OF SECTIONS, determine the forces in members AB, AH, and IH of the truss. Show any free-body diagrams and clearly annotate all calculations.
(d) Using the METHOD OF JOINTS, determine the forces in members BC and BH. Show any free-body diagrams and clearly annotate all calculations.