Consider the frame structure shown below. The support at E is fixed and the support at A is a pin.. The connections and B and C are simple. The connection at D is rigid.

a$)$ Use the counting method for plane frames to classify the frame as

STABLE or UNSTABLE. If stable, classify as DETERMINATE or INDETERMINATE.

If INDETERMINATE, give the degree of indeterminacy.

b$)$ Split the frame into $5$ members and use the method of members to draw complete loading diagrams for

each frame member $($FB$,$ BC$,$ CD$,$ AB $,$ and ED $)$

c$)$ Draw axial force, shear force, and bending moment diagrams for each frame member.