Question: Statics problem. For the tensegrity structure ( in pictures ) . ( 1 ) Label the two compression elements ( all four corner strings are

Statics problem. For the tensegrity structure (in pictures).(1)Label the two compression elements (all four corner strings are the same length. The string in the middle is vertical to cause tension.)(2)Draw three free-body diagrams. One of the whole structure, and one of each of the individual bodies. Draw the "bodies" (compression elements)in different perpendicular views for 2-d analysis. (3)Conduct equilibrium analysis (using no values, only arbitrary constants)to determine the forces acting on each body. (4) include how you calculated the center of gravity of each of the three bodies.
***DIMENSIONS/MASS I have two nodes, they are flat boards with a mass of 2 grams and dimensions 4x4.5 inches. The two nodes are a top and bottom for the structure. Offcenter on each node is a 2 gram strut 3 inches long poking diagonal through towards the center. A 1 inch cable .001grams connects the two struts in the middle. On all four corners of both nodes are .00375 gram cables 3.75 inches long connecting the nodes. The nodes are offset, bottom node is 1 inch to the left of top node.***
PLEASE provide a drawing for the three force body diagrams. make sure to include all: 1.draw an outlined shape 2.show all the internal/external forces, axial forces, tension forces and couple moments. 3.label loads and dimensions
Statics problem. For the tensegrity structure (

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