For the given truss below, do the following: a. Determine the forces in the members AB, AC, CD and BD using the method of Joints. b. Determine the forces in members DF and CE of the scissors truss shown using the method of sections. Take W as 55 kN. Indicate whether the said members are in tension or compression.

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For the given truss below, do the following: a.
Determine the forces in the members AB, AC, CD
and BD using the method of Joints. b. Determine
the forces in members DF and CE of the scissors
truss shown using the method of sections. Take W
as 55 kN. Indicate whether the said members are in
tension or compression.
W
12 m
3
D
W
E
W
H
E
W
C
||3m|3m|3m|3m|3m|3m|
4m
8m
Transcribed Image Text:For the given truss below, do the following: a. Determine the forces in the members AB, AC, CD and BD using the method of Joints. b. Determine the forces in members DF and CE of the scissors truss shown using the method of sections. Take W as 55 kN. Indicate whether the said members are in tension or compression. W 12 m 3 D W E W H E W C ||3m|3m|3m|3m|3m|3m| 4m 8m
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