Determine the force in menmbers CH and CF. -2 m -2 m 2 m -2 m E |A B 2 m (F 24 kN

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Chapter4: Coplanar Equilibrium Analysis
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Problem 4.104P: Determine the axial force in member BC of the frame. Note the joint D is a sliding pin.
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Determine the force in members CH and CF.
-2 m
2 m
2 m
2 m
В
D
E
2 m
24 kN
G.
H
24 kN
24 kN
Transcribed Image Text:Determine the force in members CH and CF. -2 m 2 m 2 m 2 m В D E 2 m 24 kN G. H 24 kN 24 kN
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Pass the section directly through member CD, CF, and FG and analyze the portion of the truss to the right, because there are no supports or unknown reaction forces on the right section.

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Assume all members are in tension.

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Determine the moment about point E and equate it to zero.

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