Structural Analysis
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Determine the forces in members BC and BH of the loaded truss.

**Determine the forces in members BC and BH of the loaded truss.**

The diagram shows a truss with various members and applied forces. Key features include:

- **Points and Members:**
  - The truss consists of points labeled A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H.
  - Members (beams) connect these points in the following manner: AB, BC, CD, DE, EF, FG, BH, CH, DH, and EH.

- **Forces:**
  - A force of 870 lb is applied horizontally at point B.
  - A force of 1090 lb is applied at an angle of 16° from the horizontal at point C.
  - A force of 1300 lb is applied at an angle of 28° from the horizontal at point D.

- **Dimensions:**
  - The horizontal distance from A to H is marked as 14 feet. The same distance applies from H to G, making the total span 28 feet.
  - The vertical distance from H to D is 16 feet.
  - It is noted that all segments such as AB, BC, CD, DE, EF, and FG are equal in length.

- **Calculations:**
  - You are required to determine the forces in members BC and BH.

**Answers:**

- BC = [   ] lb
- BH = [   ] lb

This content is designed to help students analyze forces in truss structures using principles of static equilibrium.
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Transcribed Image Text:**Determine the forces in members BC and BH of the loaded truss.** The diagram shows a truss with various members and applied forces. Key features include: - **Points and Members:** - The truss consists of points labeled A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H. - Members (beams) connect these points in the following manner: AB, BC, CD, DE, EF, FG, BH, CH, DH, and EH. - **Forces:** - A force of 870 lb is applied horizontally at point B. - A force of 1090 lb is applied at an angle of 16° from the horizontal at point C. - A force of 1300 lb is applied at an angle of 28° from the horizontal at point D. - **Dimensions:** - The horizontal distance from A to H is marked as 14 feet. The same distance applies from H to G, making the total span 28 feet. - The vertical distance from H to D is 16 feet. - It is noted that all segments such as AB, BC, CD, DE, EF, and FG are equal in length. - **Calculations:** - You are required to determine the forces in members BC and BH. **Answers:** - BC = [ ] lb - BH = [ ] lb This content is designed to help students analyze forces in truss structures using principles of static equilibrium.
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