

Note that the internal resultant forces sum to zero. In other words, the tension forces balance out the compression forces. This must be true to satisfy equilibrium of forces in the x direction (i.e., along the axis of the beam).
Note that the internal resultant forces sum to zero. In other words, the tension forces balance out the compression forces. This must be true to satisfy equilibrium of forces in the x direction (i.e., along the axis of the beam).