Question 2

Question 2

Method of Sections question 2

Find the force in member BD using the method of sections.

Find the force in member BD using the method of sections.

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Step 1:
Choose location of section cut

Step 1:
Choose location of section cut

Method of Sections solution step 1

Step 2:
Draw FBD of selected truss section cut, and apply equations of equilibrium to solve for F_BD

Step 2:
Draw FBD of selected truss section cut, and apply equations of equilibrium to solve for F_BD

Method of Sections solution step 2

Useful formula:

Useful formula:

Method of Sections formula

Now that you've mastered this question, you can try Question 3.