The signboard truss is designed to support a horizontal wind load of 720 lb. If the resultant of this load passes through point C, calculate the forces in members BG and BF. The forces are positive if in tension, negative if in compression. 720 lb Answers: BG= BF= i C B E Save for Later 10' VG th -10+5 8' 8 F 8' lb lb Attempts: 0 of 3 used Submit Answer

The signboard truss is designed to support a horizontal wind load of 720 lb. If the resultant of this load passes through point C, calculate the forces in members BG and BF. The forces are positive if in tension, negative if in compression. 720 lb Answers: BG= BF= i C B E Save for Later 10' VG th -10+5 8' 8 F 8' lb lb Attempts: 0 of 3 used Submit Answer

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

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Author:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

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Chapter5: Three-dimensional Equilibrium

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