As shown, a truss is loaded by the forces P = 2.18 kN and P = 0.930 kN and has the dimension a = 2.90 m P1 H P2 B C D te a/2 a/2 Determine FRc, the magnitude of the force in member BC, using the method of sections. Assume for your calculations that each member is in tension, and include in your response the sign of each force that you obtain by applying this assumption.

As shown, a truss is loaded by the forces P = 2.18 kN and P = 0.930 kN and has the dimension a = 2.90 m P1 H P2 B C D te a/2 a/2 Determine FRc, the magnitude of the force in member BC, using the method of sections. Assume for your calculations that each member is in tension, and include in your response the sign of each force that you obtain by applying this assumption.

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

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Chapter4: Coplanar Equilibrium Analysis

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Problem 4.10P: Draw the FBD of the entire frame, assuming that friction and the weights of the members are...

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