Question 3
1. Determine the force in members BC, HC, and HG based on the following truss system. State if these members are in tension or compression. Hint: after the truss is sectioned, use a single equation of equilibrium for the calculation of each force.
2. If the same system is considered, determine the force in members CD, CF, and CG. State if these members are in tension or compression.
2 kN 5 kN 5 kN 6 kN 3 kN
A B C D E
3 m
H F 2 m
G
5 m 5 m 5 m 5 m
Figure 3: Truss system