Texts: Joint Method (Show all your work)
a) Draw FBD of the truss
[1 mark]
b) Determine external reaction forces FA and FD at support points A and D
[2 marks]
c) Determine the force in members AB, AE, BE, and BC of the truss shown using the method of joints. Draw FBD of each joint used.
[4 marks]
d) Indicate whether each of the above member forces is tension or compression.
[1 mark]
16 kN
COD
7 m
AB - AE - BE - DC = EC
= ED = CD = 8 m
D