Question: Problem 2 ( 5 0 points ) : A space truss is composed of 3 members and 4 nodes; the coordinates are given in the

Problem 2(50 points): A space truss is composed of 3 members and 4 nodes; the coordinates are given in the following figure. For all three members, the cross-sectional areas are 0.1m2, and the modulus of elasticity E=210GPa. A load of 20 KN is applied at node 1 in the global x -direction. Nodes 2,3 and 4 are pin-supported and thus constrained from movement in the x,y, and z direction. Find the displacement of node 1 using a FEA software. Please include in your report the following (a) a snapshot from the software showing the deformed structure and labeled nodes and elements. Note you may obtain a different nodes and elements numbering to the one shown in Fig. 2, but you must ensure that there are 3 elements and 4 nodes only, and (b) a list of the nodal reaction forces and displacements.
Problem 2 ( 5 0 points ) : A space truss is

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