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(Solved): can you do a free body diagram as well. Pro 5 . The Howe truss is subjected to the loading shown. D ...
can you do a free body diagram as well.
Pro 5 . The Howe truss is subjected to the loading shown. Determine the force in members , and of the truss and state if the members are in tension or compression. (10 points)
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First, as the structure is symmetric, the vertical reaction forces at both support will be equal to the sum of all vertical forces divided by 2.therefore the support reactions would be =2+5+5+5+2/2=9.5 kNnow the question will proceed with the method ...