he given truss below is loaded vertically downward with 4KN and 8KN at points C and D, respectively, as shown. A model of the truss was made in a laboratory, and it was found out that the values of internal forces in members A-L, A-B, and B-K are as indicated in the table. If the vertical reactions at A and G are 6.667 KN and 5.333 KN respectively, complete the table and answer the succeeding questions. Approximate all answers up to three decimal places. What is the behavior of the internal reaction of Member A-B?" 8 kN 4 kN 3 m LK J IH 12 m, 6 @ 2 m Experimental 13.533 14.680 0.012 Member Computational Percent Error A-L А-В B-K compression tension O none of the choices

he given truss below is loaded vertically downward with 4KN and 8KN at points C and D, respectively, as shown. A model of the truss was made in a laboratory, and it was found out that the values of internal forces in members A-L, A-B, and B-K are as indicated in the table. If the vertical reactions at A and G are 6.667 KN and 5.333 KN respectively, complete the table and answer the succeeding questions. Approximate all answers up to three decimal places. What is the behavior of the internal reaction of Member A-B?" 8 kN 4 kN 3 m LK J IH 12 m, 6 @ 2 m Experimental 13.533 14.680 0.012 Member Computational Percent Error A-L А-В B-K compression tension O none of the choices

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Chapter5: Three-dimensional Equilibrium

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Problem 5.39P: The bent rod of negligible weight is supported by the ball-and-socket joint at B and the cables...

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