Solving an Asymmetric Truss: Seeking Help

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Start date Mar 5, 2012
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The discussion focuses on solving an asymmetric truss problem involving given loads and the need to find reaction forces. The user has successfully calculated the vertical reaction forces A_y and D_y by summing moments about points A and D. However, they are struggling to determine the horizontal reaction forces A_x and D_x. Other participants in the thread indicate that similar issues have been addressed in a previous discussion. The conversation highlights the challenges of analyzing truss systems using static equilibrium equations.

Mar 5, 2012

jehan60188

Homework Statement

http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg839/scaled.php?server=839&filename=truss1.png&res=medium

asymmetric truss, with given loads
need to find reaction forces

Homework Equations

sum F = 0
sum M = 0

The Attempt at a Solution

summed up the moments about A and D to find A_y and D_y
can't figure out how to find A_x and D_x

thanks!

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Mar 9, 2012

OldEngr63

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Seems like we got this taken care of on another thread.

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