A pin-connected truss is loaded and supported as shown. Each aluminum member has a cross-sectional area of A = 2.2 in.². Assume a- 4.00 ft and b = 4.80 ft. If the normal stress in each member must not exceed 55 ksi, determine the maximum load Pmax that may be supported by the structure. E a b Answer: Pmax i B b kips

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A pin-connected truss is loaded and supported as shown. Each aluminum member has a cross-sectional area of A = 2.2 in.². Assume a =
4.00 ft and b = 4.80 ft. If the normal stress in each member must not exceed 55 ksi, determine the maximum load Pmax that may be
supported by the structure.
D
Answer: Pmax=
kips
i
Transcribed Image Text:A pin-connected truss is loaded and supported as shown. Each aluminum member has a cross-sectional area of A = 2.2 in.². Assume a = 4.00 ft and b = 4.80 ft. If the normal stress in each member must not exceed 55 ksi, determine the maximum load Pmax that may be supported by the structure. D Answer: Pmax= kips i
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