15. Four forces are applied to a truss as shown. Determine the magnitude and direction of the resultant of the four forces and the perpendicular distance d from point A to the line of action of the resultant. 3 kN 25m B 2 m 2 m *-2 m

15. Four forces are applied to a truss as shown. Determine the magnitude and direction of the resultant of the four forces and the perpendicular distance d from point A to the line of action of the resultant. 3 kN 25m B 2 m 2 m *-2 m

International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition

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ISBN:9781305501607

Author:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

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Chapter1: Introduction To Statics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1.37P: Knowing that the resultant of the two forces is vertical, determine the angle

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15. Four forces are applied to a truss as shown. Determine the magnitude
and direction of the resultant of the four forces and the perpendicular
distance d from point A to the line of action of the resultant.
3 kN
25m
B.
2 m
2 m
2m

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