Each of the three members,?AB, AC,?and?AD,?of the tripod in Fig. P6-22 is secured by ball-and-socket connections and each is capable of exerting tension or compression. The turnbuckle in wire?AE?is tightened so that the wire tension is 4080 lb. Determine the axial force in each member. Neglect the weights of the members.

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B 4 ft 6 ft FIGURE P6-22 12 ft 3 ft 4 ft 5 ft 8 ft /9 ft B 4 ft 6 ft FIGURE P6-22 12 ft 3 ft 4 ft 5 ft 8 ft /9 ft