Question: ( 4 ) Consider the structure in Figure 4 . 1 . All members are of negligible weight and all joints are pin connections. The

(4) Consider the structure in Figure 4.1. All members are of negligible weight and all joints are pin
connections. The structure is supported by two hinges at point G and K and one roller at point A.
Member OP is subjected to a distributed load and is held by two cables IO and NP. The entire system
is in equilibrium. Answer the following questions.
(4.1) Find the tension forces in cables IO and NP.
(4.2) Noting that sub-structures ABHIG and HJLNM are internally stable, we can treat them as two rigid
bodies with a pin connection at point H and corresponding supports, as illustrated in Figure 4.2.
Draw the free body diagrams for sub-structures ABHIG and HJLNM.
(4.3) Determine the forces acting on sub-structures ABHIG and HJLNM.
(4.4) Once knowing the external forces acting on each sub-structure, we can further obtain the forces
in each member of the sub-structures. Determine the forces in member ML and EH.
( 4 ) Consider the structure in Figure 4 . 1 .

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