Question: Analyze the truss structure shown in Figure 1 . Specifically, determine the forces in the members A B , B E , E F ,

Analyze the truss structure shown in Figure 1. Specifically, determine the forces in the members AB,
BE,EF, and DH as a function of m when m is applied at points A,B, and C. You can assume all angles
are either 45 or 90. If the maximum compression or tensile force each beam can withstand is 4N,
what is the maximum mass that can "drive" across the truss (i.e., be applied at A, B, and C, sequentially)?
If you were to remove the beams AE and CF from this structure, what would happen (you do not need
to show calculations)? Using the mass you found in the previous part, do you think the compression or
tensile force would exceed 4N?
Length of Beams
AB=BC=CG=AD=AE=CF=11.5cm
DE=BE=BF=GF=17.0cm
DH=GI=EF=24.0cm
Analyze the truss structure shown in Figure 1 .

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