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Analysis of Trusses (Method of Sections)

Problem 1:

Determine the force in members CD, CH, GH, and CG and state if these members are in tension or compression.

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Problem 3:

In the truss shown below:
a. Determine the force in AD
b. Determine the force in BD
c. Determine the force in BC.

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Problem: Maximum Value of the Applied P based on Given Capacities of Members

Given the truss shown in the figure,

a. If the strength of the truss is governed by the compressive load of member BD which is 100 kN, compute the maximum value of P in kilonewtons.
a. 25
b. 30
c. 20
d. Not in the list

b. If its strength is governed by the tensile force of member CD of 50 kN, compute the maximum value of P in kilonewtons.
a. 20
b. 50
c. 30
d. 40

c. If its strength is governed by the tensile force of member CF of 75 kN, compute the maximum value of P in kilonewtons.
a. 25
b. 30
c. 20
d. 15

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