How Can You Solve for Force in Member GI of a Truss?

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The discussion focuses on solving for the force in member GI of a truss using established methods of truss analysis. Participants recommend first calculating the external reaction forces at joints H and I, followed by applying the method of joints starting from joint A. The importance of adhering to truss analysis assumptions and carefully tracking force directions throughout the process is emphasized. This systematic approach ensures accurate results in determining the forces within the truss structure.

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Can anyone suggest the method to use for solving for the force in member GI in the attached diagram? Is there a way to section the truss?

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It might help to first find the external reaction forces at H and I. There are normally some rules/assumptions about truss analysis. Do you know what they are? They must have been provided in class or the book.
 
There may be an easier way, but after solving reactions, use the method of joints, starting at A, and then grind out the forces, carefully watching plus and minus directions, joint by joint, until reaching the bottom...
 
yeah i forgot to mention that i can solve for the external forces okay. i was hoping i wasn't seeing a way to section it, hoping to avoid going join by join.

thanks community.
 

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