Question: Problem 2 ( 5 points ) Using the Method of Virtual Work, find the vertical displacement at Point A on the truss to the right.

Problem 2(5 points)
Using the Method of Virtual Work, find the vertical displacement at Point A on the truss to the right. Assume that E=200GPa and that cross-sectional area A=300mm2.
C= Pin
D= Pin
(Despite the two pins, this is determinate - you can solve this. We know that the vertical reaction force at D must be zero by taking the method of joints at location D.)
Warning - Units for E and I are very important! Be careful and make sure they match with the units for the loads and lengths given in the problem.
1GPa=109Nm2=1kNmm2I find this problem is easier if you convert everything to millimeters and kilo-Newtons, but Newtons and meters is fine too.
Problem 2 ( 5 points ) Using the Method of

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