For the structure shown in Figure $1,$

answer the following questions.

a$)$ Determine the reaction

forces at points A and $G.$

b$)$ Are there any zero$-$force

members? If so$,$ identify all of

them.

c$)$ Determine which members

will be in tension, and which

in compression.

Figure $1$: Structure for Q$1$

d$)$ Determine the member with

the maximum force.