1. Determine the force in each member of the truss and state if the members are in tension or compression. Set P1 = 20 kN and P2 = 10 kN.
2. Determine the force in each member of the truss and state if the members are in tension or compression. Hint: The resultant force at the pin E acts along member ED. Why?
3. Determine the force in each member of the truss and state if the members are in tension or compression. Set P1 = 8001b, P2 = 0.
4. Determine the force in each member of the truss and state if the members are in tension or compression. Set P1 = 2401b, P2 = 100 lb.
5. Determine the force in each member of the truss and state if the members are in tension or compression. The load has a mass of 40 kg.
6. 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.
7. The internal drag truss for the wing of a light airplane is subjected to the forces shown. Determine the force in members BC, BH, and NC, and state if the members are in tension or compression.
8. The Pratt bridge truss is subjected to the loading shown. Determine the force in members LD, LK, CD, and KO, and state if the members are in tension or compression.
9. Determine the force members BC, FC, and FE, and state if the members are in tension or compression.
10. Determine the force in members OE, LE, and LK of the Baltimore truss and state if the members are in tension or compression.
