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4.4 PROBLEMS

1. The truss used to support a balcony, is subjected to the loading shown in figure 1.Assume
each joint as a pin .Using the method of joints determine the force in member CB,CD,DB

and DE of truss. State whether the members are in tension or compression.

3m 3m
D E
C
40 0 40 0

B

A

Figure 1

2. The truss ABC is subjected to the loading P1=800kN and P2=400kN as shown in figure
2
i. Determine reaction force at A and C
ii. Determine the force on each of the truss

6m 8m
C
A

8m

B
P2

P1
Figure 2

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