Truss Forces: Calculating F(AD) and F(AB) for Resolution of Forces

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from the calculation of F(AD), the force should point towards A,right? (red arrow)
but, in the calculation of F(AB), the (1/sqrt rt2)(48.08) should be positive,right? (which is pointing towards LEFT)?
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this involve the resolution of forces into vertical and horizontal axes,am i right?
 
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chetzread said:
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from the calculation of F(AD), the force should point towards A,right? (red arrow)
but, in the calculation of F(AB), the (1/sqrt rt2)(48.08) should be positive,right? (which is pointing towards LEFT)?
Positive X is rightward, as the equation HA -28 = 0 defined at the start of the solution.
Member AD was found to be in compression and so exerts a leftward force at joint A, so the term 1/(√2)(48.08) is negative.
 
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