For the truss shown: (a) Identify all zero force members (b) Determine the force in members AE and CB and indicate whether the members are in tension or compression. Note that both supports A and B are pins. MUST DRAW A FREE-BODY DIAGRAM. 2 kN 1.5m 4 kN- 1.5 m |Ε A C B

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For the truss shown:
(a) Identify all zero force members
(b) Determine the force in members AE and CB and indicate whether the members are in tension or
compression. Note that both supports A and B are pins.
MUST DRAW A FREE-BODY DIAGRAM.
2 kN-
15 m
4 kN-
1.5 m
E
с
4m
YOB
Transcribed Image Text:For the truss shown: (a) Identify all zero force members (b) Determine the force in members AE and CB and indicate whether the members are in tension or compression. Note that both supports A and B are pins. MUST DRAW A FREE-BODY DIAGRAM. 2 kN- 15 m 4 kN- 1.5 m E с 4m YOB
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