For the truss shown, determine the force in $BF$ by the method of joints and then check this result using the method of sections. Hint: To apply the method of sections, first obtain the value of $BE$ by inspection.
HW424
For the truss shown, determine the force in $BF$ by the method of joints and then check this result using the method of sections. Hint: To apply the method of sections, first obtain the value of $BE$ by inspection.