1.(a) Two steel rods, AC and BC are fixed in ceiling by hinges at A and B respectively and are connected at hinge C to s

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1 A Two Steel Rods Ac And Bc Are Fixed In Ceiling By Hinges At A And B Respectively And Are Connected At Hinge C To S 1 (83.75 KiB) Viewed 40 times

1.(a) Two steel rods, AC and BC are fixed in ceiling by hinges at A and B respectively and are connected at hinge C to support a weight of 300 kN. Assuming that the weights of the rods and the hinges are negligible, calculate the tension forces in the steel rods. AO 4.5 m T, KN T, KN JOB 3 m C . ...-.-.- X 300 KN 6 m oto 4m i) Write the force equilibrium equation along X direction. Write the force equilibrium equation along Y direction. Calculate T. Calculate T2. (4 marks) (4 marks) (3 marks) (2 marks) iii) iv) (b) Calculate the reactions at A and E (HA, VA, Ve in kN) in order to provide a condition of force equilibrium for the truss as shown below. (12 marks) 200 KN H 6 m HANI A B C D E 150 KN 300 KN | 8m + 8m to 8m + 8m /