This worksheet shows forces transferred into the wall and building structure. So if I add member AD would it decrease the forces applied into the wall from DE and even out the forces?
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I did intend to have pinned joints. So if I use pinned joints, It would be better to have a member at AD? I do not like the idea of rigid joints here because it would transfer moment into the wall corner instead of transferring vertical and horizontal forces into the wall, correct?
1. I am an architecture student and the assignment is to design a truss, set up the problem and solve it using graphic statics. I think I did it correctly using the graphical method but I am interested in solving it mathematically. Did I set the problem up correctly in my diagram and if so...