The truss shown is called a king-post truss. It is inverted, such that the structure lies below the plane of the supports. Find the reactions at the supports and the forces carried in each member when a force of = 12.5 kN is applied and the dimensions of the truss are given below.
a = 2 m = 47 degrees = 66 degrees
Designate members in compression with negative values, and members in tension with positive values.
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be sure to include units with your answers
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