The support condition of the truss shown as Figure 1 below are such that the truss is pinned at A and supported by pin rollers at E. The truss is subjected to loading as shown on the Figure.
a) Calculate the reactions at supports A and E.
b) Calculate the force in each member of the truss. Reproduce and fill in the given table
by placing your answers in the columns designated (Force in the member) and
(Nature of the Force i. e. strut or tie)
80KN
с
90KN
3m
D
B
60kN
4m
А
E
F
40 KN
3m
3
3
Зm