Question: The members AD and BC are parallel while the 7kN external force is acting vertically downwards in Fig.1. By using the method of joints or

The members AD and BC are parallel while the 7kN external force is acting vertically downwards in Fig.1. By using the method of joints or otherwise, calculate the forces in members BC and DC respectively. Comment on the nature of the forces.

B с750 A60° 60° D7kN Fig. 1 Truss System 

B C 75 60 60 A D 7kN Fig. 1 Truss System

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