400 N 800 N B D A E C 2 m 1. Use the method of sections to determine the force in members AC, BC and BD. State whether these members are in tension or compression. (15 points)
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First, we need to determine the external forces acting on the truss. From the given information, we know that there is a 400 N force acting at point A and an 800 N force acting at point B. These forces will be used to determine the internal forces in the truss Show more…
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