Question

The Fink truss supports the wind loads shown. Determine the force in each member and indicate if the members are in tension or compression. Approximate each joint as a pin.

Ex=4000cos60=2000lbs.(left) sumMe=20000/(10cos30)=Ay=2310lbs(up) Ey=-4000sin60+2310=-1090lbs.(down)

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