A simple pin-connected truss is loaded and supported as shown. The truss is constructed from three aluminum members, each having a cross-sectional area of A = 1480 mm². Assume a = 1.3 m, b = 6.0 m, and c = 3.6 m. If P = 55 kN and Q = 75 kN, determine the normal stress in each member.

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A simple pin-connected truss is loaded and supported as shown. The truss is constructed from three aluminum members, each having a
cross-sectional area of A = 1480 mm2. Assume a = 1.3 m, b = 6.0 m, and c= 3.6 m. If P = 55 kN and Q = 75 kN, determine the normal
stress in each member.
P
0←
L.
Answers:
OAB = i
OBC= i
JAC =
i
a
B
MPa (C)
MPa (T)
MPa (T)
Transcribed Image Text:A simple pin-connected truss is loaded and supported as shown. The truss is constructed from three aluminum members, each having a cross-sectional area of A = 1480 mm2. Assume a = 1.3 m, b = 6.0 m, and c= 3.6 m. If P = 55 kN and Q = 75 kN, determine the normal stress in each member. P 0← L. Answers: OAB = i OBC= i JAC = i a B MPa (C) MPa (T) MPa (T)
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