Question: The Howe bridge truss is subjected to the loading shown. Determine the force in members DE, EH, and HG and state if the members are

The Howe bridge truss is subjected to the loading shown. Determine the force in members DE, EH, and HG and state if the members are in tension or compression.

Units Used:

kN = 103 N

Given:

F1 = 30kN

F2 = 20kN

F3 = 20kN

F4 = 40kN

a = 4 m

b = 4 m



F4 F2 F3 By yoG 4(a)

F4 F2 F3 By yoG 4(a)

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