Question: k N , and F y = 7 7 . 0 k N , with the directions shown in the figure. Here h = 3

kN, and Fy=77.0kN, with the directions shown in the figure. Here h=3.0m and d=3.0m.
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Figure P3. Truss loaded with various point forces.
a) Determine the number of zero-force members in the truss. [1 mark]
Number of zero-force members in the truss =
b) Determine the force in member AK. Use a positive value to indicate tension and a negative value to indicate compression. Provide your answer in kN to 4 decimal places. [2 marks]
Force in member AK[kN]=
c) Determine the force in member AB. Use a positive value to indicate tension and a negative value to indicate compression. Provide your answer in kN to 4 decimal places. [2 marks]
Force in member AB[kN]=
d) Determine the force in member JI. Use a positive value to indicate tension and a negative value to indicate compression. Provide your answer in kN to 4 decimal places. [2 marks]
Force in member JI[kN]=
e) Determine the force in member CI. Use a positive value to indicate tension and a negative value to indicate compression. Provide your answer in kN to 4 decimal places. [2 marks]
Force in member Cl[kN]=
f) consider now the load Q is removed at joint I. Determine the force in member CD in this new scenario
k N , and F y = 7 7 . 0 k N , with the directions

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