Question

Determine the force in member be of the loaded truss. The force is positive if in tension, negative if in compression.

1) 9 kn
2) 5 m
3) c
4) 9 kn
5) e
6) 5 m
7) b
8) 5 kn
9) 5 m
10) а
11) -7 m

Answer 1

To determine the force in member BE of a loaded truss, a free-body diagram and static equilibrium equations are required, but since no specific figure is provided, a general explanation of the process is given.

Step-by-step explanation:

The problem asks to determine the force in member BE of a loaded truss, stating the force as positive if it is in tension, and negative if it is in compression. To do this, usually, a free-body diagram must be constructed, followed by the application of the methods of joints or sections, as pertinent to truss analysis in statics, which is a branch of Physics. Upon proper analysis of the truss, application of equilibrium equations and possibly the method of sections or joints will reveal the force in member BE.

Given the details provided, we do not have a specific figure or arrangement of the truss, which is necessary to calculate the force in a specific member accurately. The student would be required to apply equilibrium equations (sum of forces in both x and y directions as well as the moment equation) based on the geometry and loading of the truss. If tensions are found to be acting away from the joint, then those member forces are positive, and if they are acting towards the joint, the member forces are negative, indicating compression.