Review 4.

Rod AC is supported by a pin and bracket at A and rests against a peg at

B. Neglecting the effect of friction, determine the reactions at A and B
when a = 20 cm.
A
a

B .50 m

60 N .25 m

Guide : Assuming that the rod AC can be treated as a rigid body. There are
2 unknowns reactions at A and B. Use sine law.
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 Define the state of the problem Construct physical model
.25 m
A A
a
E
F
B .50 m A
D .20 m

C G
B
B
.30 m
60 N .25 m 2

C 1

Give : a = 20 cm
1
Determine : reactions at A and B 600 N tan = 2 = 26.57o

Assuming that the rod AC can be

treated as a rigid body.

2
 .25 m Construct mathematical model and
solve equations
A
Force Triangle:
E
F
A
D .20 m = 26.57o
A 300 N
G
B 600 N
B
.30 m
2 B 300 N
C 1 = 26.57o

1
600 N tan = 2 = 26.57o
300 N
A=B= o
= 670.7 N
sin 26.57

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 Conclusion
A = B = 670.7 N

.25 m
671 N

E 26.6o
F
A
D .20 m

G
B 26.6o

671 N .30 m
2

C 1

600 N

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Review 4.2 (Problem 4.65)

Determine the reactions at B and D.

90 mm
D

80 N 75 mm

C 60 mm
A B

250 mm

Guide : CD is a 2-force member line of action of reaction at D must pass

through C and D. Assuming that the member ABC can be treated as a rigid
body. There are 3 forces acting on it, reactions at B, C and 80 N at A. Use
equilibrium equations MB = 0 and Fy = 0. 5
 Define the state of the problem Construct physical model

90 mm
D

160 mm
80 N 75 mm RD
80 N 45o
C 60 mm
A B C 60 mm
45o
A B
250 mm 160 mm 90 mm
Determine : RD and RB RB
CD is a 2-force member line of action of 250 mm
reaction at D must pass through C and D.
1 60 + 160
Assuming that the member ABC can be = tan ( ) = 41.35o
250
treated as a rigid body. There are 3 forces
acting on it, reactions at B, C and 80 N at A.
Construct mathematical model and solve equations
+ MA = 0: 80(250) + RD sin45(90) - RD cos 45 (60) = 0 -----(1)

+ Fy = 0: -80 - RD sin 45 + RB sin 41.35o = 0 -----(2)

RD = -942.8 N RB = -888.0 N 6
 Conclusion

160 mm
RD = 943 N
80 N 45o

C 60 mm
41.4o
A B
160 mm 90 mm
RB = 888.0 N
250 mm

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Review 4.3 (Problem 4.85)

A slender rod of length L = 200 mm is held in equilibrium as shown, with

one end against a frictionless wall and the other end attached to a cord of
length S = 300 mm.Knowing that the weight of the rod is 10 N, determine
(a) the distance h, (b) the tension in the cord, (c) the reaction at B.

S h
B

A L

Guide : Assuming that rod AB can be treated as a rigid body. There are 3
forces acting on it,tension force by cable at A, reactions at B and its weight at
middle of span . Use equilibrium equations Fy = 0 and Fx = 0.
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 Define the state of the problem Construct mathematical model and
Assuming that solve equations
C
rod AB can be ACE: (2h)2 + (AE)2 = S2 (1)
treated as a rigid ABE: h2 + (AE)2 = L2 (2)
S h body. There are eq.(1)-eq.(2) : 3h2 = S2 - L2 (3)
B 3 forces acting
( S 2 L2 )
on it,tension h=
force by cable at 3
A L A, reactions at B (300 2 2002 )
and its weight at h= = 129.1 mm
3
middle of span .
2h 2(129.1)
ACE : cos = = = 0.8607
S 300
Construct physical model
C = 30.609o
30.61o
h + Fy = 0: T cos -10 = 0
D B RB T = 11.62 N
T
h 11.62 N 30.61o
G + F = 0: T sin - R = 0
x B
A E RB = 5.92 N
W = 10 N 9
 Conclusion
C

h = 129 mm
D B RB = 5.92 N
T = 11.6 N

G
A E
W = 10 N

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Review 4.4 (Problem 4.88)

A uniform rod AB of length 2R rests inside a hemispherical bowl of radius

R as shown. Neglecting friction, determine the angle corresponding to
equilibrium.

B
2R
C

Guide : Assuming AB can be treated as a rigid body. There are 3 force

acting on it, W, RA and RB.RA and RB are intersection, RA passes through O
and RC is perpendicular to rod. Set : cos 2 = 2 cos2 - 1.
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 Define the state of the problem Construct physical model

E
B
2R
R B
D O
C
2
A G
RC

A
W
Determine : for equilibrium RA
Assuming AB can be treated as a rigid body. Construct mathematical model and
There are 3 force acting on it, W, RA and RB. solve equations
The RA and RB are intersection on the circle, (AE) cos 2 = (AG) cos
RA passes through O and RC is perpendicular (2R)cos 2 = (R) cos
to rod. set : cos 2 = 2 cos2 - 1
4 cos2 - 2 = cos
4 cos2 - cos - 2 = 0

cos = 0.84307 = 32.5o

cos = -0.59307 = 126.4o (discard) 12
 Conclusion

R B
D O
C
G
RC
32o
A
W
RA

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 Review 4.6

The frame ACD is hinged at A and D and is supported by a cable which

passes through a ring at B and is attached to hooks at G and H. Knowing
that the applied force P is 1 kN, determine the tension force in the cable.
0.35 m
z

G 0.875 m
Guide : Assuming that the frame
ACD can be treated as a rigid body.
H Draw FBD of it , the forces acting on
the FBD are reactions involving 8
unknowns, namely, the force TBG
0.925 m O and TBH exerted by the cables, 3
A 0.75 m force components at A and D. Use
equilibrium equations :
MAD = uAD. [( rAC x P) + ( rAB x TBH )
x B + ( rAB x TBG )] = 0
0.5 D y
m C
0.5 0.75 m
m
P 14
 Define the state of the problem Construct physical model
0.35 m
z 0.35 m
z

G 0.875 m G 0.875 m

H H
TBG
0.925 m O 0.925 m O
A 0.75 m A 0.75 m
TBH

x B x B
0.5 D y 0.5 D y
m C m C
0.5 0.75 m 0.5 0.75 m
m m
P 1 kN k
Give : P = 1 kN
Determine : TBG and TBH Construct mathematical model

Assuming that frame ACD can be MAD = uAD. [( rAC x P) + ( rAB x TBH )
treated as a rigid body. + ( rAB x TBG )] = 0
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 0.35 m
z
d BH = (0.375) 2 + (0.75) 2 + (0.75) 2 = 1.125 m
G 0.875 m
TBH = T (_ 0.75 i + 0.375 j + 0.75 k)
1.125
H
= _ (.667 T) i + ( .333 T) j + (.667 T) k
TBG
0.925 m O d BG = (0.5) 2 + (0.925) 2 + (0.4) 2 = 1.125 m
TBH 0.75 m
TBG = T (_ 0.4 i - 0.5 j + 0.925 k)
1.125
x A B = _ (.356 T) i - (. 444 T) j + (.822 T) k
C D y
0.5 0.75 m MAD = uAD. [( rAC x P) + ( rAB x (TBH+TBG))] = 0
m
0.5 -.6 0 .8
m P 0 1 0
0 0 -1
Solve equations
-.6 0 .8
uAD = (_ .6 i + 8 j) 0 0.5 0
+ =0
rAB = (0.5 m ) j -1.023T -.111T 1.489T
rAC = (1.0 m ) j
T = 1.343 kN 16
 Conclusion

0.35 m
z

G TBG = (1.34 kN) (_ 0.4 i - 0.5 j + 0.92 k)

1.12
H

0.925 m O
TBH = (1.34 kN) (_ 0.75 i + 0.38 j + 0.75 k)
A 1.12

x B
C D y
0.5 0.75 m
m
0.5
m P

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 Review 4.6

A 200x250-mm panel of mass 20 kg is supported by hinges along edge

AB. Cable CDE is attached to the panel at C, passes over a small pulley
at D, and supports a cylinder of mass m. Determine mass of cylinder if
= 30o.
y Guide : Assuming that plate can be
treated as a rigid body. Draw FBD of it ,
There are 8 forces acting on it, the
0.2 m weight of plate W, the force T exerted
by the cable, and reactions involving 6
D unknowns, namely, 3 forces
components at each hinge. To eliminate
B x
the reactions at hinge from the
0.1 m computations, we express that the sum
of the moments of the forces about AB
A E x
is zero (MAB = 0).The forces reactions
C m is zero because there has not r can find
0.125 m T next assuming cylinder can be treated
z as a particle F = 0 can find m.
0.2 m 0.125 m

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 Define the state of the problem Construct physical model
y y
0.2 m
0.2 m
D
B x D
0.1 m B x
0.1 m
A E x W
T
m A x
C G
30o 0.125 m
C
z 0.125 m
0.2 m 0.125 m z
0.2 m 0.125 m
Assuming that plate can be treated as a
rigid body. Draw FBD of it , There are 8
B (0, 0, 0)
forces acting on it, W, T and reactions
C (0.2sin30o, - 0.2cos30o, 0.125)
involving 6 unknowns, namely, 3 forces
D (0.2, 0.1, 0)
components at each hinge. To eliminate
G (0.1sin30o, - 0.1cos30o, 0.125)
the reactions at hinge.
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 y
BG = 0.05i 0.0866 j + 0.125k
0.2 m BC = 0.1i 0.1732 j + 0.125k
B (0, 0, 0) W = ( 20 9.81) j = 196.2 j
D (0.2, 0.1, 0) D
B x CD 0.1i + 0.2732 j 0.125k
T = T( ) = T( )
0.1 m CD 0.1759
W
T BG W = (0.05i 0.0866 j + 0.125k) ( 196.2 j )
A x
G
= ( 24.53i 9.81k)
C
0.125 m BC T = (0.1i 0.1732 j + 0.125k)
z
0.2 m 0.125 m 0.1i + 0.2732 j 0.125k
T( )
0.1 -0.1732 0.1759
C (0.2sin30o, - 0.2cos30o, 0.125)
= T (0.0711i + 0.1421 j 0.2538k)
0.05 -0.0866
G (0.1sin30o, - 0.1cos30o, 0.125) M AB = 0 : k ( BG W ) + k ( BC T ) = 0
Construct mathematical model and
solve equations k (24.53i 9.81k)

M AB = 0 : + k T (0.0711i + 0.1421 j + 0.2538k) = 0

k ( BG W ) + k ( BC T ) = 0 (1) -9.81 + 0.2538T = 0

T = 38.66 N 20
 T
BG = 0.05i 0.0866 j + 0.125k
+ Fy = 0:
BC = 0.1i 0.1732 j + 0.125k T - mg = 0
W = ( 20 9.81) j = 196.2 j 38.66 - m(9.81) = 0
m = 3.94 kg
0.1i + 0.2732 j 0.125k mg
T = T( )
0.1759
Or use determinant Conclusion y
k ( BG W ) + k ( BC T ) = 0 0.2 m

M AB = 0 : k ( BG W ) + k ( BC T ) = 0
D
0 0 1 B x
0.05 0.0866 0.125 + 0.1 m
0 192.6 0 W
A G E x
(3.94)(9.81)
0 0 1 C
T 30o 0.125 m
0.1 0.1732 0.125 =0
0.1759 z
0.1 0.2732 0.125 0.2 m 0.125 m
-9.81 + 0.2538T = 0 T = 38.66 N 21
 Review 4.7 (Problem 4.133)

The 50-kg plate ABCD is supported by hinges along edge AB and by wire
CE. Knowing that the plate is uniform, determine the tension in the wire.

y Guide : Assuming that plate ABCD

240 240 can be treated as a rigid body. Draw
FBD of it , There are 12 forces acting
on it, the weight of plate W, the force T
E exerted by the cable, and reactions
400 involving 10 unknowns, namely, 3
forces components and 2 moment
components at each hinge F and H. To
400 A x
F eliminate the reactions at F and H from
200 the computations, we express that the
D H
sum of the moments of the forces
z B about AB is zero (MAB = 0).The forces
200 reactions is zero because there has
not r and moment reaction is zero
480 C because dot product is zero.
Dimension
in mm 22
 Define the state of the problem Construct physical model
y y
240 240 240 240

E E
400 400

400 A
F
x 400 A x
F
H 200
D T 200
D
z G
B z H B
200 200 -Wj
480 C
480 C
Given : m = 50 kg
Determine : T

Assuming that plate ABCD can be treated as a rigid body. There are 12 forces acting on it,
the weight of plate W, the force T exerted by the cable, and reactions involving 10
unknowns, namely, 3 forces components and 2 moment components at each hinge F and H.
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 y Construct mathematical model and
240 240 solve equations
M AB = 0 :
E AB (r AE T ) + AB (r AG W ) = 0 (1)
400 W = -(mg)j = -(50x9.81)j = -490.5j
CE = 240i + 600 j 400k CE = 760 mm
400 A F x
CE T
T 200 T =T = (240i + 600 j 400k)
D CE 760
G F
z B AB 480i 200 j 1
AB =
= = (12i 5 j )
200 -Wj AB 520 13
480 C
r AE = 240i + 400 j

r AG = 240i 100 j + 200k

12 5 0 12 5 0
T 1
Substitute in Eq.(1) : 240 + 400 0 + 240 100 200 = 0
13 760 13
240 600 400 0 490.5 0
(-12x400x400 - 5x240x400)T/760 + 12x200x490.5 = 0 T = 372.78 N 24
 Conclusion y
240 240

E
400

400 A x
F
200
D
G F
z B
200 -Wj
(240i + 600 j 400k)
480 C T = (373 N )
760

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