Question: A truss has forces applied to it at C and at D at the angles shown. Given the dimensions and forces shown in the table,

A truss has forces applied to it at C and at D at the angles shown. Given the dimensions and forces shown in the table, find the moments that these two forces create about joints A and B . Also find the reaction forces at the supports.
Moments: (counter-clockwise positive; clockwise negative.)
a=14.2ft b=15.6ft c=12.8ft d=17.8ft FC=6.7kip
=62 deg FD=5.8kip =69deg
Solve for M_A, M_B.
Then, solve for R_Ax, R_Ay, and R_By
Reactions: (Denote upward or rightward forces applied to the truss with positive values; downward or leftward forces applied to the truss with negative values.)
be sure to include units with your answers
A truss has forces applied to it at C and at D at

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