In Figure P17.58/59, the truss is subjected to concentrated loads PD= 66 kN and PE= 42 kN. Members AB, AC, BC, and CD each have a cross-sectional area of A = 1,500 mm2. Members BD, BE, and DE each have a cross-sectional area of A = 600 mm2. All members are made of steel [E = 200 GPa]. For the given loads, use the virtual-work method to determine the horizontal displacement of (a) joint E, and (b) joint D.
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