Section: Solid Mechanics | Marks: 1
In the truss shown in the figure, all the members are pin jointed to each other. The members AB, BD, DE and DC have the same length. For the given loading, which of the following is the correct statement?
- A. BD is a zero-force member, and AB and ED are in compression
- B. AB is in tension, ED is in compression, and BD is a zero-force member
- C. AB and DC are in tension, and BC is in compression
- D. ED is in tension, and DC and BC are in compression
Answer: B. AB is in tension, ED is in compression, and BD is a zero-force member