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EXAMPLE 3.7
Determine the force in members BC and MC of the K-truss shown in
Fig. 3–28a. State whether the members are in tension or compression.
The reactions at the supports have been calculated.
La K J I H
10 ft
M N O P
Ax 0 10 ft
3
A B a C D E F G
15 ft 15 ft 15 ft 15 ft 15 ft 15 ft
a bFMC - a bFMK = 0
+ ©F = 0; 3 3
: x y
213 213
2900 - 1200 - a bFMC - a bFMK = 0
2 2
+ c ©Fy = 0; 2900 lb FMK
213 213
FMK = 1532 lb 1C2 FMC = 1532 lb 1T2
2
Ans. 3
M x
3
Sometimes, as in this example, application of both the method of sections 2
and the method of joints leads to the most direct solution to the problem. FMC
1200 lb
It is also possible to solve for the force in MC by using the result for
(d)
FBC. In this case, pass a vertical section through LK, MK, MC, and BC,
Fig. 3–28a. Isolate the left section and apply ©MK = 0. Fig. 3–28