The following figure (5.12 from the text) shows a truss with several zero force members. Identify the seven (7) zero force members in the following list. Hint: make many passes through the truss. Once you find one zero force member you'll find more. Hint 2: You don't need to determine the magnitudes of the reactions, but you do need to determine if any of them are zero. 4 m 4 m * 4 m D G 3 m 3 m 40 kN 80 kN K 3 m 4 m АК AL BJ BK CD СЕ CJ DE EJ FG FI HI O O O 0 00000 00

The following figure (5.12 from the text) shows a truss with several zero force members. Identify the seven (7) zero force members in the following list. Hint: make many passes through the truss. Once you find one zero force member you'll find more. Hint 2: You don't need to determine the magnitudes of the reactions, but you do need to determine if any of them are zero. 4 m 4 m * 4 m D G 3 m 3 m 40 kN 80 kN K 3 m 4 m АК AL BJ BK CD СЕ CJ DE EJ FG FI HI O O O 0 00000 00

International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305501607

Author:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

Publisher:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

Chapter5: Three-dimensional Equilibrium

Section: Chapter Questions

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

See similar textbooks

Similar questions

The figure shows the FBD of a portion of the space truss shown in Fig. P5.25. Use this FBD to find the force in member BD.
The bent rod of negligible weight is supported by the ball-and-socket joint at B and the cables attached to points A and C. Find the forces in the cables and the magnitude of the reaction at B. Dimensions Figure P.5.39
The figure shows a three-pin arch. Determine the horizontal component of the pin reaction at A caused by the applied force P.
Compute the magnitude of the pin reaction at B. Neglect the weights of the structural members.
Draw the FBDs for the beam ABC and the segments AB and BC. Note that the two segments are joined by a pin at B. Count the total number of unknowns and the total number of independent equilibrium equations.
The following figure shows a plane truss under the action of two loads P and Q and supported on A and B. Below, we have four free-body diagrams illustrating the possible reactions in the supports. Check the correct option that shows the proper reactions of the supports in order to keep the truss in balance.
Find the support reactions. Determine the force in each member of the truss. Draw a summary diagram clearly showing your results. Be sure to identify any zero force members in the summary diagram.
Using the information given in the figure, the reaction at points P and Q Calculate the forces as [kN].
Q: Find the force in members AC and BC of the Truss shown below?
Draw the free body diagram showing the reactions for each type of supports
A boom hinged at the base of a vertical mast is used to lift a 2000 load. Find the tension in the cable and the reaction R the end of the boom. The angle of the boom is 40 degrees with the horizontal and the cable is 60 degrees with the vertical mast. Show complete solution including FBD.
A plane truss is loaded as shown in the figure. A. Which of the following most nearly gives the reaction at G? B. Which of the following most nearly gives the force member in AH? C. Which of the following most nearly gives the force member in DJ?