As shown, a truss is loaded by the forces P = 2.18 kN and P = 0.930 kN and has the dimension a = 2.90 m P1 G P2 a B a/2 al2 Determine Fcc and FGH, the magnitudes of the forces in members CG and GH, respectively, using the method of sections. Assume for your calculations that each member is in tension, and include in your response the sign of each force that you obtain by applying this assumption.

As shown, a truss is loaded by the forces P = 2.18 kN and P = 0.930 kN and has the dimension a = 2.90 m P1 G P2 a B a/2 al2 Determine Fcc and FGH, the magnitudes of the forces in members CG and GH, respectively, using the method of sections. Assume for your calculations that each member is in tension, and include in your response the sign of each force that you obtain by applying this assumption.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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