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. How much is the percent error between the experimental and computational internal forces for Member A-B?" 8 kN 4 kN 3 m L. K J I H 12 m, 6 @ 2 m Member Experimental 13.533 14.680 Computational Percent Error A-L A-B B-K 0.012 O 1.53% O 1.49%

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. How much is the percent error between the experimental and computational internal forces for Member A-B?" 8 kN 4 kN 3 m L. K J I H 12 m, 6 @ 2 m Member Experimental 13.533 14.680 Computational Percent Error A-L A-B B-K 0.012 O 1.53% O 1.49%

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Chapter4: Coplanar Equilibrium Analysis

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Problem 4.168P: A couple acting on the winch at G slowly raises the load W by means of a rope that runs around the...

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