Question: Question 3 ( 2 0 marks ) A light is hanged on pin jointed frame ( PJF ) at point C . | The PJF

Question 3(20 marks)
A light is hanged on pin jointed frame (PJF) at point C.|The PJF consists of truss element
as shown in Figure 3. All the members of PJF are made of sections of aluminium pipes
(E=70GPa) cross-sectional area of 1000mm2. Knowing that the light weighs 5kg.
(a) Calculate the reaction at A and B
(b) Find force carried by each members of PJF in terms vertical force P and virtual
force Q and
(c) Calculate the vertical and horizontal deflection at C.
Question 3 ( 2 0 marks ) A light is hanged on pin

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