Assume each of two mass-displacements to be denoted by x1, and x2 and Assume each spring has the same spring

constant k. Applying Newtons 2nd law and 3rd law of motion to develop a force- balance for each mass Statically determinate trusses are structure composed of bars connected together by pins forming stable triangular shapes. The members will be in tension or compression only: there will be no bending forces in the members because they are pinned at their ends. One end of the truss is restrained against both horizontal and vertical movement, whereas the other end is restrained against vertical movement only. To solve for the forces, Sum horizontal forces and vertical forces at the pins and set them zero for equilibrium. H = 0 V = 0 Assumptions: 1. All members are in tension 2. Horizontal forces to the right are positive. 3. External vertical reactions are up 4. External horizontal reactions are to the right 5. Clockwise moments are positive Member forces that come out negative will indicate compression in the members, and reactions that come out negative are down or to the left. M1 = 0: 100 L + RRV L = 0 RRV = 120 RLV = -20 RLH = -20
Summing horizontals

ans verticals at selected nodes gives: