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17.
The force in the member 'AB' of the truss shown in the given figure is
25 kN compressive
25 2 tensile
25 2kN compressive
25 kN tensile
Answer: Option
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Discussion:
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Rahul said:   3 years ago
Here is the soltion;
tanx = 1.5/1.5.
x=45.
R1=R2=25.

At support,
F[AB]=R/sin45
=25√2 T.
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