Problem 6-5 Determine the force in each member of the truss and state if the members are in tension or compression.
Problem 6-15 Determine the force in each member of the truss and state if the members are in tension or compression.
Problem 6-17 The maximum allowable tensile force in the members of the truss is Tmax and the maximum allowable compressive force is Cmax. Determine the maximum magnitude of the load P that can be applied to the truss.
Problem 6-25 Determine the force in each member of the truss and state if the members are in tension or compression. Hint: The vertical component of force at C must equal zero. Why?
Problem 6-32 The Pratt bridge truss is subjected to the loading shown. Determine the force in members JI, JE, and DE, and state if the members are in tension or compression.
Problem 6-37 Determine the force in members BF, BG, and AB, and state if the members are in tension or compression.
Problem 6-45 Determine the force in member GJ of the truss and state if this member is in tension or compression.
Problem 6-48 Determine the force in members BG, HG, and BC of the truss and state if the members are in tension or compression.