force analysis of structures and machines.pptVIP

1 Solution: In order to use the method of sections, however, it is first necessary to determine the external reactions at A or D, why? A free-body diagram of the entire truss is shown in figure (b). A C D 8 m 4 m 3 m 1200 N 400 N Dy Ay Ax Figure (b) A C D 8 m 4 m 3 m 1200 N 400 N Dy Ay Ax The free-body diagram of the left portion of the sectioned truss is shown in figure (c). Summing moments about point G eliminates FGE and FGC and yields a direct solution for FBC. Figure (c) A C G 4 m 4 m 3 m FGE 300 N 400 N FGC FBC By summing moments about point C we obtain a direct solution for F