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OpenStudy (anonymous):

I need help!!! How to solve the following problem using the method of sections... Find the forces in the members BC, EC and DE in terms of P. What is the value of P so that no force in BC, EC and DE exceed 5000N

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I was trying to solve it but I was getting stuck on the reaction forces. I got zero=zero. I doubt this will help, but I included my work. Maybe it will spark something.

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