The truss in the figure is loaded by four external forces as shown below. Knowing that P1= 3 kN, P2-4 kN, P3-6 kN and P4-2 kN, a= 2 m and h=2 m, you are required to: h P1 P2 НУ B a P3 C a P4 F P1 E d) Using the method of sections, determine forces on members GF, GC, CD. 7 e) Using the method of sections, determine forces on members GH, BG, BC. Note: You are required to draw the FBD and apply the equilibrium equations for each case.

The truss in the figure is loaded by four external forces as shown below. Knowing that P1= 3 kN, P2-4 kN, P3-6 kN and P4-2 kN, a= 2 m and h=2 m, you are required to: h P1 P2 НУ B a P3 C a P4 F P1 E d) Using the method of sections, determine forces on members GF, GC, CD. 7 e) Using the method of sections, determine forces on members GH, BG, BC. Note: You are required to draw the FBD and apply the equilibrium equations for each case.

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

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Chapter4: Coplanar Equilibrium Analysis

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