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Solve using the method of joints for ( A ), ( B ) , ( C ), ( D ), ( E ), ( F ), ( G )

To solve this truss problem using the **Method of Joints**, we must go through the following steps:

1. **Determine the Support Reactions** at points \(A\) and \(H\), since the structure is statically determinate.
2. **Solve for forces in the truss members** by isolating joints and applying equilibrium equations (\(\Sigma F_x = 0\) and \(\Sigma F_y = 0\)).

### Step 1: Determine the support reactions
- Point \(A\) is a pin support, providing reactions \(A_x\) (horizontal) and \(A_y\) (vertical).
- Point \(H\) is a roller support, providing a vertical reaction \(H_y\).

Using equilibrium for the entire structure:
- \(\Sigma F_x = 0\) (No horizontal loads, so \(A_x = 0\)).
- \(\Sigma F_y = 0\): The sum of the vertical forces must equal zero.

Given vertical loads of 15k, 25k, and 15k applied at points \(B\), \(D\), and \(F\) respectively:
\[
A_y + H_y = 15k + 25k + 15k = 55k
\]

Next, use the **moment equation** about point \(A\) to solve for \(H_y\):
- \(\Sigma M_A = 0\) (sum of moments about \(A\) is zero):
\[
H_y \times (8' + 8' + 8' + 8' + 5') - (15k \times 8') - (25k \times 16') - (15k \times 24') = 0
\]
Simplifying:
\[
H_y \times 37' = (15k \times 8') + (25k \times 16') + (15k \times 24')
\]
\[
H_y \times 37 = 120k + 400k + 360k = 880k
\]
\[
H_y = \frac{880k}{37} = 23.78k
\]

Now solve for \(A_y\):
\[
A_y = 55k - 23.78k = 31.22k
\]

### Step 2: Solve the forces in the truss members (Method of Joints)
Start analyzing joints where there are only two unknowns, such as Joint A or Joint H.

#### Joint A:
At Joint A, we have forces in members \(AB\) and \(AC\), and we already know \(A_y = 31.22k\).

Using equilibrium at Joint A:
- \(\Sigma F_x = 0\): \(F_{AC} = 0\) (since there’s no horizontal reaction at \(A\)).
- \(\Sigma F_y = 0\): \(F_{AB} = A_y = 31.22k\).

So, \(F_{AB} = 31.22k\) (in compression, pushing towards the joint).

#### Joint B:
At Joint B, the known forces are \(F_{AB} = 31.22k\) and the external vertical force of 15k.

Using equilibrium:
- \(\Sigma F_y = 0\): \(F_{BD} \sin \theta - 15k + 31.22k = 0\), where \(\theta\) is the angle of member \(BD\). First, calculate \(\theta\) using the geometry of the truss:
  \[
  \tan \theta = \frac{5}{8}, \quad \theta = \arctan\left(\frac{5}{8}\right)
  \]
  \(\sin \theta \approx 0.529\).

Continue solving joint by joint to find the forces in each member.

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### Questions:
1. How are the support reactions at \(A\) and \(H\) determined?
2. What are the equilibrium conditions applied in the method of joints?
3. Why do we start analyzing joints with only two unknowns?
4. How do the angles of the members affect the force calculations?
5. What is the importance of determining the correct sign for the forces (tension or compression)?

### Tip:
Always verify the geometry of the truss and double-check your angles, as they directly affect the sine and cosine values used in force calculations.

Find the forces (magnitude and character) in all of the members of this truss using the Method of Joints. Provide your answers on a free body diagram of the truss.

Step-by-step solution for calculating the forces in the members of a truss using the Method of Joints. This problem involves determining support reactions and applying static equilibrium conditions for each joint. Appropriate for college-level engineering mechanics courses.

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