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Determine the vertical displacement of point E. Each member has a cross-sectional area of 4.5 in2{in}^2. E=29(103)ksiE=29\left(10^3\right) \mathrm{ksi}. Use the method of virtual work.

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The given values are:

A=4.5 in2E=29103 ksih=6 ftb=8 ft\begin{aligned} A &= 4.5\ \mathrm{in^2} \hspace{2 cm} &E & = 29 \cdot 10^3\ \mathrm{ksi}\\\\ h &= 6\ \mathrm{ft} \hspace{2cm} &b &= 8\ \mathrm{ft}\\ \end{aligned}

In order to solve this problem using the method of virtual work, we have to determine the virtual and the real forces of the truss by using the method of joints. Kowing this, we will be able to use the virtual-work equation and determine the vertical displacement of point E needed.

Therefore, we have to draw a free-body diagram for determining these forces.

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