What is the correct FBD and equilibrium equations for a truss analysis?

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The discussion centers on verifying the correctness of a Free Body Diagram (FBD) and equilibrium equations for truss analysis. The original poster received feedback that their FBD was mostly accurate, with a minor typo regarding a load value. Despite this, they encountered issues achieving equilibrium at all joints during the truss analysis. After further review and corrections, the poster successfully resolved their problems. The conversation highlights the importance of accurate FBDs and careful analysis in structural engineering tasks.
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Homework Statement



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Homework Equations



\sum F_{x} = 0
\sum F_{y} = 0
\sum M = 0

The Attempt at a Solution



See other figure.

is the FBD for my truss correct?
 

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jegues said:

Homework Statement



See figure

Homework Equations



\sum F_{x} = 0
\sum F_{y} = 0
\sum M = 0

The Attempt at a Solution



See other figure.

is the FBD for my truss correct?
Except for the typo error for the load applied at C (should be 4.5, not 4), your FBD is excellent, nice work.
 
Now that I'm sure my FBD diagram and equilibrium equations are correct, I moved onto the actual truss analysis and I'm still not obtaining an equilibrium at all the joints within the truss.

Can anyone help me find my error?

This has been giving me quite the headache!

Thanks again.

EDIT: Fixed my error, got everything to work out ;)
 

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