UNIVERSIDAD DEL SINÚ

Curso: Estatica
Docente: Ing. MSc. Jonathan Smith Castilla

Problem 6.1 In Active Example 6.1, suppose that in addition to the 2-kN downward force acting at point D,
a 2-kN downward force acts at point C. Draw a sketch of the truss showing the new loading. Determine the
axial forces in members AB and AC of the truss.

Problem 6.2 Determine the axial forces in the members of the truss and indicate whether they are in tension (T)
or compression (C).

Problem 6.3 Member AB of the truss is subjected to a 1000-lb tensile force. Determine the weight W and the
axial force in member AC.

Problem 6.5 Each suspended weight has mass m = 20 kg. Determine the axial forces in the members of
the truss and indicate whether they are in tension (T) or compression (C).