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The tower in Figure is subjected to three compressive forces 4kN, 5kN, 6kN at joints G, E and C respectively.
Calculate the stresses in MPa in members AC, CE and FD if the cross sectional area of each member is 2000mm2. Indicate if it is a tensile or compressive stress.

2m
G
5.8m
4.8m
K
H
5.8m
3
3.2m
3.2m
3.2m
Transcribed Image Text:2m G 5.8m 4.8m K H 5.8m 3 3.2m 3.2m 3.2m
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