The 240-ft structure is used to provide various support services to launch vehicles prior to liftoff. In a test, a 12-ton weight

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The 240-ft structure is used to provide various support services to launch vehicles prior to liftoff. In a test, a 12-ton weight

is suspended from joints F and G, with its weight equally divided between the two joints. Determine the forces in members GJ and GI. What would be your path of joint analysis for members in the vertical tower, such as AB or KL?

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alina1380 [7] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-07T13:25:38+03:00

Answer:

hello your question lacks the required question attached below is the missing diagram

Forces in GJ = -4.4444 i.e. 4.4444 tons

Forces in IG = 15.382 tons ( T )

Explanation:

Forces in GJ = -4.4444 i.e. 4.4444 tons

Forces in IG = 15.382 tons ( T )

attached below is the detailed solution