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(^242) „„„„„ A Textbook of Engineering Mechanics



  1. A cantilever braced truss supported on rollers at E and hinged at A is loaded as shown in
    Fig. 12.38.


Fig. 12.38.
Determine the reactions at A and E.[Ans. RA = 18.0 kN, RE = 15 kN, θ = 56.3°]


  1. A truss of 5 m span and 2.5 m height is subjected to wind load as shown in Fig. 12.39.


Fig. 12.39.
Find by any method the reactions at the two supports A and E.
[Ans. RA = 31.62 kN, RE = 14.14 kN, θ = 63.4°]


  1. A roof truss of 12 m span and 4.5 m height is loaded as shown in Fig. 12.40


Fig. 12.40.
Find graphically or otherwise the reactions at the two supports.
[Ans. RA = 6.2 kN, RJ = 2.5 kN, θ = 50.9°]
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