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18.
A plane pin-jointed truss is shown in the figure. The force resisted by the member AD is
zero
5002 kg. (compression)
5002 kg. (tension)
10002 kg. (tension)
Answer: Option
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Rahul verma said:   2 years ago
CF FE CD AC DE EB is zero force members

So,

Ra + Rb = 0
Taking moment about A.
Rb = 500
Ra = -500.
joint A
FADCOS45 - 500 = 0.
FAD = 500√2(tension).
(3)

Priyanka said:   5 years ago
B is right

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