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The members of a truss are pin connected at
Chapter 3, Problem 3-2(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
The members of a truss are pin connected at joint O. Determine the magnitude of \(F_1\) and its angle \(\theta\) for equilibrium. Set \(F_2 = 6\ kN\).
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QUESTION:
The members of a truss are pin connected at joint O. Determine the magnitude of \(F_1\) and its angle \(\theta\) for equilibrium. Set \(F_2 = 6\ kN\).
ANSWER:
Step 1 of 5
First we will sketch the free body diagram.
Step 2 of 5
The summation of forces in the -direction:
...(1)
The summation of forces in the -direction: