Would you not take the moment about A intially to find Bx? Chegg Study TEXTBOOK

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Would you not take the moment about A intially to find Bx?

Chegg Study TEXTBOOK SOLUTIONS EXPERT O&A; Se Chapter 6, Problem 5P (1 Bookmark) Show all steps Consider the free body diagram of the forces acting on the entire truSS Ay 10 kips 10 kips Comment Step 2 of 12 Apply moment equilibrium about the point B for the forces acting on the entire truss 0 RAx x5-10x10-10x 20 RA.* 5 = 300 = 60 kips Here, R is the horizontal reaction acting at point A. Apply vertical force equilibrium on the entire truss Ray +10+10 0 K, -20 kips

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No it wont be necessary as moment due to Bx at point B will be zero so its value doesnot need to be calculated.

Above solution is absolutely right

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