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The cantilever truss in the figure is hinged at D and E. Find the force in member AB.

Mechanics of Materials (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781337093347

Author:Barry J. Goodno, James M. Gere

Publisher:Barry J. Goodno, James M. Gere

Chapter1: Tension, Compression, And Shear

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1.3.10P: Find support reactions at 4 and Band then use the method of joints to find all member forces. Let b...

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