2. A truss is shown in the figure below. a) Based on the number of joints and members, discuss about the stability of the truss b) Determine the reaction forces at supports.. c) Use "the method of sections" to determine the forces in members ED, EH, and GH, d) Determine whether each member is in tension (T) or compression (C). 50 kN 40 kN 2 m -2 m- -2 m D E F O 1.5 m C -30 kN G H 1.5 m B 40 kN I A 1.5 m 1. Given the specified tensions in cables AB and AC, calculate the resultant moments produced by these tensile forces at point A about point 0. ス 6 m 1.5 m B 2 m FB = 55 N 4 m 4 m Fc = 40 N A 3 m

2. A truss is shown in the figure below. a) Based on the number of joints and members, discuss about the stability of the truss b) Determine the reaction forces at supports.. c) Use "the method of sections" to determine the forces in members ED, EH, and GH, d) Determine whether each member is in tension (T) or compression (C). 50 kN 40 kN 2 m -2 m- -2 m D E F O 1.5 m C -30 kN G H 1.5 m B 40 kN I A 1.5 m 1. Given the specified tensions in cables AB and AC, calculate the resultant moments produced by these tensile forces at point A about point 0. ス 6 m 1.5 m B 2 m FB = 55 N 4 m 4 m Fc = 40 N A 3 m

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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