Consider the truss shown in (Figure 1). Suppose that F = 9.5 kN. Determine the force in member BC, CH, GH, and CG of the truss and state if the member is in tension or compression.

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Consider the truss shown in (Figure 1). Suppose that F = 9.5 kN. Determine the force in member BC, CH, GH, and CG of the truss and state if the member is in tension or compression.

 

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4m
H
B
4 kN
4m
C
F
4m
D
-4 m-
5 kN
E
2 m
3'm
Transcribed Image Text:4m H B 4 kN 4m C F 4m D -4 m- 5 kN E 2 m 3'm
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