230 CHAPTER 4 Coplanar Equilibrium Analysis

member HI; (b) maximum compression in member CI; and (c) maximum tension
in member CI. Also determine the magnitude of the indicated force in each case.

4.156 Determine the angle θ that maximizes the tensile force in member BC
and calculate the maximum value of this force.

D 2m A

θ 2m
42 kN
2m B
E
2m
C
2m
F
2m

Fig. P4.156

4.157 Find the forces in members CD, DH, and HI.

P
2 ft 2 ft 720 lb 1440 lb 1440 lb 720 lb 5 kN 4 kN 3 kN 2 kN
Q E H
A 3m 3m 3m 3m
A 8 ft 8 ft 8 ft 8 ft
3 ft B C D E A B C D E
6 ft
12 ft 4m
Q F I F
G
B H
I F
3 ft

Q
Fig. P4.157 Fig. P4.158
G J
C 4.158 Determine the forces in members CD and DF.
3 ft
4.159 Compute the forces in members CD and JK, given that P = 3000 lb and
D K Q = 1000 lb. (Hint: Use the section indicated by the dashed line.)

4.160 If PCD = 6000 lb and PGD = 1000 lb (both compression), find P and Q.
Fig. P4.159, P4.160
4.161 Determine the forces in members BC, CE, and FG.
560 lb 560 lb 560 lb
A
3 ft 3 ft 3 ft
B C D

2 ft
4 ft
E H
G

Fig. P4.161