Question: A pin jointed structure is attached to a vertical wall at positions 1 and 2 as shown in the space diagram below. The lower most

A pin jointed structure is attached to a vertical wall at positions 1 and 2 as shown in the space diagram below. The lower most member (BC) has a length of 1m. An external load of 4kN is applied to the top right joint.
Starting with the top right-hand joint and then moving on to the bottom right-hand joint determine the magnitude and the nature (i.e. strut or tie) of the force in each member.
You may use either a graphical or an analytical approach.
A pin jointed structure is attached to a vertical

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