(Solved): A 20 kN vertical load is applied at joint A and a vertical load F = 17 kN is applied at joint D. A p ...

A 20 kN vertical load is applied at joint A and a vertical load F = 17 kN is applied at joint D. A positive value indicates displacement in the same direction as which the 20 kN load is applied at A. b) Calculate the horizontal displacement of the joint A. Displacement to the right is positive.