Question: Consider the space truss represented schematically in Figure 1 . It has 2 1 struts and a fixed support at C . At

Consider the space truss represented schematically in Figure 1. It has
21 struts and a fixed support at "C". At joint "E", it is applied a force
vector with a component of 30N, along the x-axis, and a component
of 10N, along the negative y-axis, as shown in Figure 1. Using the
method of joints, calculate the forces for the struts converging at joint
"G", i.e. the forces for struts "GB","GC","GD","GE","GF" and "GH"
and specify if the struts are in tension or in compression. (Your
submission must include the Free Body Diagram (FBD) of each joint
and the application of the equilibrium equations for the
corresponding FBD).
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Figure 1
 Consider the space truss represented schematically in Figure 1. It has

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