Calculate the stress in members BC, BD and CD of the trusses shown if the cross- sectional area of all the members is equal to 15cm?. State whether each member is in tension or compression

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Calculate the stress in members BC, BD and CD of the trusses shown if the cross-
sectional area of all the members is equal to 15cm? State whether each member is in
tension or compression.
300 kN
6 m
400 kN
4 m
50°
8 m
Match each item to a choice
OBD
OBC
Transcribed Image Text:Calculate the stress in members BC, BD and CD of the trusses shown if the cross- sectional area of all the members is equal to 15cm? State whether each member is in tension or compression. 300 kN 6 m 400 kN 4 m 50° 8 m Match each item to a choice OBD OBC
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