A pin-connected truss is loaded and supported as shown. Each aluminum member has a cross-sectional area of A = 2.2 in.2. Assume a = 4.25 ft and b = 5.10 ft. If the normal stress in each member must not exceed 45 ksi, determine the maximum load Pmax that may be supported by the structure. D Answer: Pmax= i b B E b kips

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A pin-connected truss is loaded and supported as shown. Each aluminum member has a cross-sectional area of A = 2.2 in.². Assume a =
4.25 ft and b = 5.10 ft. If the normal stress in each member must not exceed 45 ksi, determine the maximum load Pmax that may be
supported by the structure.
a
Answer: Pmax
=
b
E
b
kips
Transcribed Image Text:A pin-connected truss is loaded and supported as shown. Each aluminum member has a cross-sectional area of A = 2.2 in.². Assume a = 4.25 ft and b = 5.10 ft. If the normal stress in each member must not exceed 45 ksi, determine the maximum load Pmax that may be supported by the structure. a Answer: Pmax = b E b kips
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