2.6. The stiff member

AB

is horizontal before the load of

5,000lb

is applied at

A

. The three steel bars

ED,BD

, and

BC

are fastened with pins at their ends. Find (a) the force in the bar

BD

, and

(b)

the horizontal and vertical movement of the point

A

.

2.6. The stiff member AB is horizontal before the load of 5,000lb is applied at A. The three steel bars ED,BD, and BC are fastened with pins at their ends. Find (a) the force in the bar BD, and (b) the horizontal and vertical movement of the point A