MHB How to Solve a Statics Truss Problem at Joint C Using the Joint Method?

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To solve the statics truss problem at joint C using the joint method, it's recommended to first analyze joint B, which has only two unknown stresses, allowing for easier calculations. The equations derived from joint B involve the forces F_AB and F_BD, with angles α and β being critical for the calculations. The angle β has been confirmed as 63.4 degrees, aiding in determining the unknown forces. Once the stresses at joint B are known, they can be used to simplify the analysis at joint C, where only two unknowns will remain. This approach streamlines the problem-solving process and enhances accuracy in finding the required stresses.
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can you help me continue this problem. I'm stuck @ joint C. please use joint method.
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Re: statics truss problem.

When trying to solve these kind of problems try to find the stress of the nodes where there are only two unknown forces (since you can only get two equations per node). You've chosen the node A first, which is fine since $F_{AX}$ is zero thus leaving with only two unknown stresses.

But if you chose node C next you will find there are three unknowns. So my advice is analyse the Node B (which has only two unknown stresses) before going for node C. From there you can find the stress of the joint $F_{BC}$.

Now you'll only have two unknowns in node C since $F_{AC}$ and $F_{BC}$ is known.
 
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can you help me create the free body diagram at joint B. thanks!
 
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$$\begin{align}
\rightarrow \displaystyle \Sigma \vec F &= 0\\
F_{AB} \sin \alpha - F_{BD}\sin{\beta} &= 0
\end{align}$$

$$\begin{align}
\uparrow \displaystyle \Sigma \vec F &= 0\\
F_{AB} \cos \alpha + F_{BD}\cos{\beta} +F_{BC} -400&= 0
\end{align}$$

I think you can find the appropriate values for $\alpha$ and $\beta$. $F_{AB}$ is known from node A (please consider that I've taken stress of the arm AB as a compression while you've taken it as a tension).
 

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I did find the angle $\alpha$ but I don't know how to find angle $\beta$. can you help me find it.
 

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$\beta=$63.4 degrees am I correct?
 
Yes that's correct. I hope you can manage to find the other stresses.
 
how can we solve this using method of sections?
 

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