Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
The force in member AB of the loaded truss shown in Fig. 1 is Schematic line diagram (not to scale):
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Choose the correct answer
A
3000 N (tensile)
B
3000 N (compressive)
C
6000 N (tensile)
D
6000 N (compressive)
Correct Answer
D. 6000 N (compressive)
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Resolving joint forces of the symmetric truss gives member AB in compression; magnitude is 6000 N by the official key
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