When cutting a FBD through an axial member, assume that the internal force is tension and draw the force arrow _______ the cut s

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When cutting a FBD through an axial member, assume that the internal force is tension and draw the force arrow _______ the cut s

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shepuryov [24] · Answer 1 · 2023-02-05T04:58:31+03:00

Problem-Solving Tip: When cutting an FBD through an axial member, assume that the internal force is tension and draw the force arrow directed away from the cut surface. If the computed internal force value turns out to be a positive number, then the assumption of tension is confirmed.