Question: Consider the truss in ( Figure 1 ) . Suppose that P 1 = 5 kN , P 2 = 8 kN , and P

Consider the truss in (Figure 1). Suppose that P1
=5 kN
, P2
=8 kN
, and P3
=10 kN
.
Figure1 of 1
A truss consists of 13 members joined by eight pins. The pin at 'A' is supported by a roller on a horizontal surface. The pin at B is 1.5 meters to the right of 'A'. The pin at C is 1.5 meters to the right of B. The pin at D is 1.5 meters to the right of C. The pin at E is fixed to the horizontal surface 1.5 meters to the right of D. The pin at H is 1 meter above B. The pin at G is 2 meters above C. The pin at J is 1 meter above D. The members are 'A' B, B C, C D, D E, E J, J G, G H, H 'A', B H, H C, C G, C J, and J D. A force of 4 kilonewtons is applied at point 'A' and is directed downward. Two loads labeled P subscript 1 are applied at points H and E and are directed downward. Load P subscript 2 is applied at point J and is directed downward. Load P subscript 3 is applied at point G and is directed downward.
Part A
Determine the force in member BC
.
Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units. Enter negative value in the case of compression and positive value in the case of tension.
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FBC
=
nothing
nothing
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Part B
Determine the force in member HC
.
Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units. Enter negative value in the case of compression and positive value in the case of tension.
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FHC
=
nothing
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Part C
Determine the force in member HG
.
Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units. Enter negative value in the case of compression and positive value in the case of tension.
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FHG
=
nothing
nothing
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