Question: Determine (approximately) the force in members GF,GK, and JK of the portal frame. Also find the reactions at the fixed column supports A and B.

Determine (approximately) the force in members GF,GK, and JK of the portal frame. Also find the reactions at the fixed column supports A and B. Assume all members of the truss to be connected at their ends.

6 ft 4 k H 3 ft 12 ft -8 ft--8 ft-8 ft- -8 ft--

6 ft 4 k H 3 ft 12 ft -8 ft--8 ft-8 ft- -8 ft--

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