What are the reaction forces?
For the triangular truss shown below, use the Method of Joints to calculate the force in each member and determine if the members are in tension or compression.
Answers: FpE = 1.00 kN (C), Fpc = 800 N (T), Fce = 900 N (C), Fc = 800 N (T), Fe = 750 N (T), FEA = 1.75 kN (C), 600 N
4 m
900 N
4 m
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6 m