Question: The truss below is designed to support a linearly increasing distributed load between joints B and C . Under this loading, joint C will obviously

The truss below is designed to support a linearly increasing distributed load between joints B and C. Under this loading, joint C will obviously deflect downward. However, if we intentionally design member DE too long, then joint C will be initially propped upward. Determine how much longer we need to make member DE such that joint C will have zero deflection under load relative to joint A. All members have A=1.5in2 and E=10,000ksi.
(The deflected shape is shown below if member DE is intentionally too long and no load is applied to the truss.)
The truss below is designed to support a linearly

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