An equilateral triangular truss ABC has a vertical member AC that has one of its side 2m long. It has a roller support at A and hinged at C. The truss carries a vertical load of 50 kN at joint B. Cross- sectional area of all members is 800 mm? and E=200,000 MPa. Determine the force carried by member BC due to the 50kN applied load. so iN Select one: a. 25 kN b. 45 kN C. 50 kN

An equilateral triangular truss ABC has a vertical member AC that has one of its side 2m long. It has a roller support at A and hinged at C. The truss carries a vertical load of 50 kN at joint B. Cross- sectional area of all members is 800 mm? and E=200,000 MPa. Determine the force carried by member BC due to the 50kN applied load. so iN Select one: a. 25 kN b. 45 kN C. 50 kN

Structural Analysis

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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