Use the Virtual Work method to determine the vertical component of deflection at point B of the truss shown.

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Use the Virtual Work method to determine the vertical component of deflection at point B of the truss shown. Note:hand written solution should be avoided.
A
50 k
For all members
E = 29,000 ksi
25 k
B
(3.0 in.2)
(4 in.2)
(3.0 in.2)
6 ft
8 ft
8 ft
C
Transcribed Image Text:A 50 k For all members E = 29,000 ksi 25 k B (3.0 in.2) (4 in.2) (3.0 in.2) 6 ft 8 ft 8 ft C
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