The 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 computational internal force of Member B-K?" 8 kN 4 kN to C. E 3 m K J 1 12 m, 6 @ 2 m Member A-L А-В Experimental 13.533 14.680 0.012 Computational Percent Error В-К O 13.334kN O 15.781KN O 14.908kN

The 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 computational internal force of Member B-K?" 8 kN 4 kN to C. E 3 m K J 1 12 m, 6 @ 2 m Member A-L А-В Experimental 13.533 14.680 0.012 Computational Percent Error В-К O 13.334kN O 15.781KN O 14.908kN

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

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Chapter4: Coplanar Equilibrium Analysis

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