Truss compression and tension forces help

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The discussion revolves around a problem related to a space truss, specifically focusing on the compression and tension forces acting on its members. The original poster seeks assistance in determining three unknown forces (F1, F2, and F3) given a force of 10kN and expresses uncertainty about the lack of a reaction force for F1.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants explore the equilibrium conditions by discussing the summation of forces in the x, y, and z directions. Questions arise regarding the support of the x component of F1 by the wall and the implications of the truss configuration on force balance.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants questioning the setup and assumptions related to the truss configuration. Some guidance has been offered regarding the forces acting on the wall, but there is no explicit consensus on the interpretation of the forces or the adequacy of the provided diagram.

Contextual Notes

There is a mention of potential issues with visualizing the 3D aspects of the truss, and some participants express confusion about the completeness of the diagram, which may affect the analysis of force components.

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The space truss showin has compression and tension forces acting in the members as shown.

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Force F is 10kN, determine the three unknown forces (F1, F2 and F3).


I know that it should be the summation of Fx, Fy and Fz, however for F1, there is no reaction force, so I don't know what to do.

Can somebody please help?
 
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Attach A & B to a vertical wall.
What force is needed directly on the wall at the level of F3 to stop the wall from being pulled over by F.
 
so the x component of F1 would be supported by the wall??
 
bump ?
 
gozita73 said:
so the x component of F1 would be supported by the wall??
I'm not too good looking at 3D, but something appears wrong with your picture. There appears to be no way for the x component of the F1 force to be balanced at the joint, since the other 3 members all lie in the yz plane, unless the picture is misleading or incomplete?
 

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