The pin-jointed frame work in the figure below hasmembers of cross sectional area A=1200mm2 and youngmodulus of elasticity of 200.5 GPa. If a verticalFconcentrated load of 800KN (downward) and horizontal4mforce of 1200KN (to the right) are applied at Point C. Howmany zero force member does the structure have?E3m3m

By inspection it is clear that truss has only two zero force members and they are member DE and EF.

The pin-jointed frame work in the figure below has D F members of cross sectional area A=1200mm2 and young modulus of elasticity of 200.5 GPa. If a vertical concentrated load of 800KN (downward) and horizontal 4m force of 1200KN (to the right) are applied at Point C. How many zero force member does the structure have? E

The pin-jointed frame work in the figure below has D F members of cross sectional area A=1200mm2 and young modulus of elasticity of 200.5 GPa. If a vertical concentrated load of 800KN (downward) and horizontal 4m force of 1200KN (to the right) are applied at Point C. How many zero force member does the structure have? E

Mechanics of Materials (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter2: Axially Loaded Members

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Problem 2.8.8P

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