Question

A carpenter builds the square frame ABCD and then braces it with member EF as shown in order to prevent racking (distortion into a rhombic shape) under the applied forceP. Determine the tension T in the brace. Member DC is firmly fastened to the floor. Take all connections to be pin joints and set P = 80 lb, L = 5 ft, and x = 3.8 ft.

Chapter 4, Problem 4.112 A carpenter builds the square frame ABCD and then braces it with member EF as shown in order to prevent racking (distortion into a rhombic shape) under the applied force P. Determine the tension T in the brace. Member DC is firmly fastened to the floor. Take all connections to be pin joints and set P-80 ilb, L : 5 ft, and x : 3.8 ft. 54F Answer: T= lb

Answer 1

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