Determine the forces in members BE and CE of the loaded truss. The forces are positive if in tension, negative if in compres 5.8 kN 5.6 kN 3.1 m 40° A 2.9 m 2.9 m BC = CD !! Answers: BE = i kN CE = i kN

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Determine the forces in members BE and CE of the loaded truss. The forces are positive if in tension, negative if in compression.
5.8 kN
5.6 kN
3.1 m
40°
A
2.9 m
2.9 m
BC = CD
!!
Answers:
BE =
i
kN
CE =
i
kN
Transcribed Image Text:Determine the forces in members BE and CE of the loaded truss. The forces are positive if in tension, negative if in compression. 5.8 kN 5.6 kN 3.1 m 40° A 2.9 m 2.9 m BC = CD !! Answers: BE = i kN CE = i kN
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