Compute the reactions and member forces for the two-span continuous truss shown in the figure. Circled figures are member areas, in square inches. 40 k U O U; @ U3 20 ft HA L4 L3 30 k 30 k Vc -4 at 25 ft = 100 ft- Technology Druen by fnnovntion What is the Horizontal Reaction at A in kips? [add negative (-) sign if answer is to the left / downwards]

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What is the Horizontal Reaction at A in kips? add negative sign if answer is to the left/downwards.

Compute the reactions and member forces for the two-span continuous truss
shown in the figure. Circled figures are member areas, in square inches.
40 k
U2
U3
20 ft
HA
L4
L3
30 k
30 k
Vc
-4 at 25 ft = 100 ft-
Technology Drven by (nnovntion
What is the Horizontal Reaction at A in kips? [add negative (-) sign if answer is to the left /
downwards]
Transcribed Image Text:Compute the reactions and member forces for the two-span continuous truss shown in the figure. Circled figures are member areas, in square inches. 40 k U2 U3 20 ft HA L4 L3 30 k 30 k Vc -4 at 25 ft = 100 ft- Technology Drven by (nnovntion What is the Horizontal Reaction at A in kips? [add negative (-) sign if answer is to the left / downwards]
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