Mechanics of Materials (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337093347
Author: Barry J. Goodno, James M. Gere
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 1, Problem 1.3.16P
A space truss is restrained at joints A, B. and C, as shown in the figure. Load P acts in the +z direction at joint Band in the -z directions at joint C. Coordinates of all joints are given in terms of dimension variable L (see figure). Let P = 5 kN and L = 2 m.
(a) Find the reaction force components Az and Bx.
(b) Find the axial force in truss member AB.
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