Question 1: A truss is shown in the given figure. Calculate the horizontal deflection of joint D produced by both the load and fabrication error (bar AE is 40mm too long). For all bars, area A = 1000 mm2, E = 200 GPa.
![2102_horizontal reflection.jpg](https://secure.tutorsglobe.com/CMSImages/2102_horizontal%20reflection.jpg)
Question 2: Use the Force Method to calculate all the support reactions in the given figure. A is a fixed support and B and C are roller supports. EI is constant.
![1840_force method.jpg](https://secure.tutorsglobe.com/CMSImages/1840_force%20method.jpg)