The compound truss has two trusses ECA and FDB which are connected by three bars. Determine the force in each member and state if the members are in compression or tension. PKN P kN -3 m E 1 m D 2 m B -1 m -+ -1 m -1m -1 m 1 m

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The compound truss has two trusses ECA and FDB which are connected by three bars. Determine the force
in each member and state if the members are in compression or tension.
PkN
P kN
-3 m
E
1 m
2 m
B
-1 m
m
-1 m
1 m
Transcribed Image Text:The compound truss has two trusses ECA and FDB which are connected by three bars. Determine the force in each member and state if the members are in compression or tension. PkN P kN -3 m E 1 m 2 m B -1 m m -1 m 1 m
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