Question: Consider the truss shown in ( Figure 1 ) . Suppose that F 1 = 2 5 0 l b , F 2 = 5

Consider the truss shown in (Figure 1). Suppose that F1=250lb,F2=550lb and F3=400lb. All interior angles are 60. Assume all members are pin connected.
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Determine the force in member AE and state if the member is in tension or compression.
Express your answer in pounds to three significant figures. Enter negative value in the case of compression and positive value in the case of tension.
FAE=
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Part C
Determine the force in member AF and state if the member is in tension or compression.
Express your answer in pounds to three significant figures. Enter negative value in the case of compression and positive value in the case of tension.
FAF=-289lb
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Part D
Determine the force in member BC and state if the member is in tension or compression. Express your answer in pounds to three significant figures. Enter negative value in the case of compression and positive value in the case of tension.
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Part E
Determine the force in member BD and state if the member is in tension or compression.
Express your answer in pounds to three significant figures. Enter negative value in the case of compression and positive value in the case of tension.
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Part F
Determine the force in member BE and state if the member is in tension or compression.
Express your answer in pounds to three significant figures. Enter negative value in the case of compression and positive value in the case of tension.
FBE=
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F1=250lb,F2=550lb and F3=400lb. All interior angles are 60. Assume all members are pin connected.
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Part G
Determine the force in member CD and state if the member is in tension or compress
Express your answer in pounds to three significant figures. Enter negative value case of compression and positive value in the case of tension.
FCD=
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Part H
Determine the force in member DE and state if the member is in tension or compressic
Express your answer in pounds to three significant figures. Enter negative value case of compression and positive value in the case of tension.
Consider the truss shown in ( Figure 1 ) .

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