Question: The floor beams AB and BC are stiffened using the two tie rods CD and AD. Determine the force along each rod when the floor

The floor beams AB and BC are stiffened using the two tie rods CD and AD. Determine the force along each rod when the floor beams are subjected to a uniform load w. Assume the three contacting members at B are smooth and the joints at A, C, and D are pins.

Units Used: kip = 103 lb

Given:

w = 80lb/ft

b = 5 ft

a = 12 ft



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