Question: A scissors truss supports three forces at joints B , C , and D as shown in the figure below. The forces have magnitudes F

A scissors truss supports three forces at joints B,C, and D as shown in the figure below. The forces have
magnitudes F1=40kip,F2=35kip, and F3=20kip. The truss is held in equilibrium by a pin at point
A and a roller at point E. Note that sides ABC,CDE,AFD, and BFE are straight lines, and member CF is
vertical. Joint F lies s=30ft to the right and h=10ft above joint A, and joint C lies h=10ft above
joint F. Use the method of joints to determine the force in each member of the truss, and indicate
whether they are in tension or compression.
Note: Express tension forces as positive (+) and compression forces as negative (-).
Find: P(ab), P(af),P(bc),P(bf),P(cd),P(cf),P(de),P(df),P(ef)
A scissors truss supports three forces at joints

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