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30
x
SOLUTION O u
+ F = 0; 4
: x F2 sin 60 + F1 cos 60 - 5 cos 30 - (7) = 0
5 5
3
4
0.866F2 + 0.5F1 = 9.930
7 kN F1
3
+ c Fy = 0; F2 cos 60 + 5 sin 30 - F1 sin 60 - (7) = 0
5
Solving:
F2 = 9.45 kN Ans.
F1 = 3 .49 kN Ans.
32.
30
x
SOLUTION O u
+ F = 0; 4
: x 6 sin 60 + F1 cos u - 5 cos 30 - (7) = 0
5 5
3
F1 cos u = 4.73397 4
3
+ c Fy = 0; 6 cos 60 + 5 sin 30 - F1 sin u - (7) = 0 7 kN F1
5
F1 sin u = 1.3
Solving:
u = 15.36 Ans.
F1 = 4.9 1 kN Ans.
33.
SOLUTION B C
Free-Body Diagram: By observation, the force F1 has to support the entire weight
of the container. Thus, F1 = 50019.812 = 4905 N.
2 .0 m 2 .0 m
Equations of Equilibrium:
+ F = 0;
: FAC cos u - FAB cos u = 0 FAC = FAB = F
x
Thus,
u = 44.48
2.0
From the geometry, l = and u = 44.48. Therefore
cos u
2.0
l = = 2 .80 m Ans.
cos 44.48
34. The towing pendant AB is subjected to the force of
50 kN exerted by a tugboat. Determine the force in each of
the bridles, BC and BD, if the ship is moving forward with D C
constant velocity.
30
20
B
50 kN
.
35.
D
B
SOLUTION
T C 5 kN
+ F = 0;
: -T cos 30 + 8 + 5 sin 45 = 0
x
F = 10.2 kN Ans.
36.
D
SOLUTION B
+ F = 0; T C 5 kN
: x 8 - T cos u + 5 sin 45 = 0
+ c Fy = 0; 12 - T sin u - 5 cos 45 = 0
F
Solving,
T = 14.3 kN Ans.
u = 36.3 Ans.
37.
400 mm 250 mm
SOLUTION
Equations of Equilibrium: A direct solution for FBC can be obtained by summing
forces along the y axis.
Using the result FBC = 2.993 kN and summing forces along x axis, we have
+ F = 0;
: 3.5 cos 48.37 + 2.993 cos 60.95 - FAB = 0
x
+ F = 0; 90
: x F - Ta b = 0
150
21502 - 902
+ c Fy = 0; TB R - 0.15(9.81)(10- 3 ) = 0
150 90
T = 1.839(10 - 3) N
F = 1.10 mN Ans.
.
310.
Determine the tension developed in wires CA and CB
required for equilibrium of the 10-kg cylinder. Take u = 40. A B
30 u
C
SOLUTION
Equations of Equilibrium: Applying the equations of equilibrium along the x and y
axes to the free-body diagram shown in Fig. a,
+ F = 0;
: FCB cos 40 - FCA cos 30 = 0 (1)
x
SOLUTION
Equations of Equilibrium: Applying the equations of equilibrium along the x and
y axes,
+ F = 0;
: FCB cos u - FCA cos 30 = 0 (1)
x
Determine the force in each cable and the force F needed to hold the lamp of mass M in the position
shown. Hint: First analyze the equilibrium at B; then, using the result for the force in BC, analyze the
equilibrium at C.
Given:
M 4 kg
T1 30 deg
T2 60 deg
T3 30 deg
Solution:
Initial guesses:
TBC 1N TBA 2N
Given
At B:
o 6F x = 0; TBC cos T 1 TBA cos T 2 0
At C: TCD 1N F 2N
Given
+
0.75
A Fx = 0; (T )( 2 ) F = 0
2.8125
k = 600 N/m
T = ks = 600( 1.52 + 0.752 1.5) = 106.23 N
B F = 95.0 N Ans.
3m
F
y
k = 600 N/m T
C 1.5
d 0.75
F x
1.5
0.75
T
314. The springs AB and BC each have a stiffness of
6 00 N/m and an unstretched length of 1.5 m. Determine
the displacement d of the cord from the wall when a force
F = 200 N is applied to the cord.
y
T
A
+
Fx = 0; 200 = 2T sin
k = 600 N/m
T sin = 100
x
200
d B
T = 100 3m
1.5 + d 2
2
F
T
T = ks = 600( 1.52 + d 2 1.5) k = 600 N/m
1.5 100
d 1 = = 0.1667
2.25 + d 2 600 C
d
By trial and error:
d = 0.997 m Ans.
315.
400 mm
A k 800 N/m B
SOLUTION
300 mm
The Force in The Spring: The spring stretches s = l - l0 = 0.5 - 0.2 = 0.3 m.
Applying Eq. 32, we have
D
Fsp = ks = 800(0.3) = 240 N 500 mm 400 mm
Equations of Equilibrium:
+ F = 0; 4
: x FBC cos 45 + FBD a b - 240 = 0
5
3
+ c Fy = 0; FBC sin 45 - FBD a b = 0
5
Two spheres A and B have an equal mass M and are electrostatically charged such that the
repulsive force acting between them has magnitude F and is directed along line AB. Determine the
angle T, the tension in cords AC and BC, and the mass M of each sphere.
Unit used:
3
mN 10 N
Given:
F 20 mN
m
g 9.81
2
s
T1 30 deg
T2 30 deg
Solution:
Guesses TB 1 mN M 1 gm
TA 1 mN T 30 deg
Given
For B:
o 6F x = 0; F cos T 2 TB sin T 1 0
F sin T 2 TB cos T 1 M g
n 6Fy = 0; 0
For A:
o 6F x = 0; TA sin T F cos T 2 0
TA cos T F sin T 2 M g
n 6Fy = 0; 0
TA
TB TA 52.92
Find TA TB T M mN T 19.11 deg M 4.08 gm Ans.
T TB 34.64
M
317.
SOLUTION A B
m = 2.37 kg Ans.
318.
kAC 20 N/m
3m
kAB 30 N/m
SOLUTION
FAD = 2(9.81) = xAD(40) xAD = 0.4905 m Ans. A
+ F = 0; 4 1
: x FAB a b - FAC a b = 0
5 22
1 3 D
+ c Fy = 0; FAC a b + FAB a b - 2(9.81) = 0
22 5
FAC = 15.86 N
15.86
xAC = = 0.793 m Ans.
20
FAB = 14.01 N
14.01
xAB = = 0.467 m Ans.
30
319.
kAC 20 N/m
3m
kAB 30 N/m
SOLUTION
A
F = kx = 30(5 - 3) = 60 N
+ F = 0; 4
: x Tcos 45 - 60 a b = 0
5
T = 67.88 N
D
3
+ c Fy = 0; -W + 67.88 sin 45 + 60 a b = 0
5
W = 84 N
84
m = = 8.56 kg Ans.
9.81
320.
B
6m
F
+ F = 0; 1.5
: x (T)(2) - F = 0 C
211.25
d
T = ks = 500(232 + (1.5)2 - 3) = 177.05 N
F = 158 N Ans.
321.
B
6m
F
T = ks = 500( 232 + d 2 - 3)
3
d a1 - b = 0.175
29 + d2
By trial and error:
d = 1.56 m Ans.
322. The wire forms a loop and passes over the small
pulleys at A, B, C, and D. If its end is subjected to a force of
B
P = 50 N, determine the force in the wire and the
magnitude of the resultant force that the wire exerts on
each of the pulleys. C
A
30 D
30
.
323. The wire forms a loop and passes over the small
pulleys at A, B, C, and D. If the maximum resultant force that
B
the wire can exert on each pulley is 120 N, determine the
greatest force P that can be applied to the wire as shown.
C
A
30 D
30
.
324. Determine the force in each cord for equilibrium of 2m
the 200-kg crate. Cord BC remains horizontal due to the
roller at C, and AB has a length of 1.5 m. Set y = 0.75 m. A
B
C
325. If the 1.5-m-long cordAB can withstand a maximum 2m
force of 3500 N, determine the force in cord BC and the
distance y so that the 200-kg crate can be supported. A
B
C
.
.
328. A
Determine the tension developed in each cord required for E
equilibrium of the 20-kg lamp. 4 5
3
C D 30
B 45
SOLUTION
F
Equations of Equilibrium: Applying the equations of equilibrium along the x and y
axes to the free-body diagram of joint D shown in Fig. a, we have
Using the result FCD = 339.83 N and applying the equations of equilibrium along the
x and y axes to the free-body diagram of joint D shown in Fig. b, we have
+ F = 0; 3
: x 339.83 - FCA a b - FCD cos 45 = 0 (1)
5
4
+ c Fy = 0; FCA a b - FCB sin 45 = 0 (2)
5
Solving Eqs. (1) and (2), yields
FCB = 275 N FCA = 243 N Ans.
329. A
Determine the maximum mass of the lamp that the cord E
system can support so that no single cord develops a tension 4 5
exceeding 400 N. 3
C D 30
B 45
SOLUTION F
Using the result FCD = 16.99m and applying the equations of equilibrium along the
x and y axes to the free-body diagram of joint D shown in Fig. b, we have
+ F = 0; 3
: x 16.99m - FCA a b - FCD cos 45 = 0 (1)
5
4
+ c Fy = 0; FCA a b - FCB sin 45 = 0 (2)
5
Notice that cord DE is subjected to the greatest tensile force, and so it will achieve
the maximum allowable tensile force first. Thus
60
SOLUTION
A
Geometry: The angle u which the surface makes with the horizontal is to be
determined first. y 2.5x2
0.4 m
dy
tan u ` = ` = 5.0x ` = 2.00 x
x = 0.4 m dx x = 0.4 m x = 0.4 m
0.4 m
u = 63.43
Free-Body Diagram: The tension in the cord is the same throughout the cord and is
equal to the weight of block B, WB = mB (9.81).
Equations of Equilibrium:
+ F = 0;
: mB (9.81) cos 60 - Nsin 63.43 = 0
x
N = 5.4840mB (1)
D
332. If the tension developed in each of the four wires is
not allowed to exceed 600 N, determine the maximum mass A
of the chandelier that can be supported.
30
C
B 45 30
D
.
.
335. 3.5 m
x
Cable ABC has a length of 5 m. Determine the position x
and the tension developed in ABC required for equilibrium 0.75 m C
of the 100-kg sack. Neglect the size of the pulley at B.
A
SOLUTION
Equations of Equilibrium: Since cable ABC passes over the smooth pulley at B, the
tension in the cable is constant throughout its entire length. Applying the equation
of equilibrium along the y axis to the free-body diagram in Fig. a, we have
T = 687 N Ans.
336. A scale is constructed using the 10-kg mass, the 1.5 m
2-kg pan P, and the pulley and cord arrangement. Cord
BCA is 2 m long. If s = 0.75 m, determine the mass D in the A C 0
pan. Neglect the size of the pulley.
1.5 s
m
.
.
.
.
.
.
340.
SOLUTION
Free-Body Diagram: The tension force is the same throughout the cord.
Equations of Equilibrium:
+ F = 0;
: F sin u - F sin u = 0 (Satisfied!)
x
+ c Fy = 0; 2F cos u - 147.15 = 0
A
SOLUTION F
2m
Equations of Equilibrium:
D
+ 4 2
: Fx = 0; 300 - FAB a b - FAC a b = 0
241 25
06247FAB + 0.8944FAC = 300 (1)
5 1
+ c Fy = 0; FAB a b + FAC a b - 196.2 = 0
241 25
0.7809FAB + 0.4472FAC = 196.2 (2)
A
SOLUTION F
2m
Equations of Equilibrium:
D
+
: Fx = 0; 100 - FAB cos u = 0 FAB cos u = 100 (1)
F2 = 0.75 kN
120
y
SOLUTION F3 = 0.5 kN 60
45
Cartesian Vector Notation:
F1 = 2 kN
F1 = 25cos 45i + cos 60j + cos 120k6 kN = 51.414i + 1.00j - 1.00k6 kN x
-1.5i + 3j + 3k
F2 = 0.75 = 5-0.250i + 0.50j + 0.50k6 kN
21-1.522 + 32 + 32
F3 = 5-0.50j6 kN
P = Px i + Py j + Pz k
Equations of Equilibrium:
F = 0; F1 + F2 + F3 + P = 0
1Px + 1.414 - 0.2502 i + 1Py + 1.00 + 0.50 - 0.502 j + 1Pz - 1.00 + 0.502 k = 0
The magnitude of P is
Px - 1.164
a = cos-1 = cos-1 a b = 136 Ans.
P 1.614
Py -1.00
b = cos-1 = cos-1 = 128 Ans.
P 1.614
Pz 0.500
g = cos-1 = cos-1 = 72.0 Ans.
P 1.614
344.
6m 2m
D
C
SOLUTION 3m
1.5 m
y
Cartesian Vector Notation: O
6m 2m
2i + 3j - 6k
FAB = 700 = 5200i + 300j - 600k6 N 3m B
222 + 32 + 1-622
x
-1.5i + 2j - 6k
FAC = FAC = - 0.2308FACi + 0.3077FACj - 0.9231FACk
21-1.522 + 22 + 1-622
-3i - 6j - 6k
FAD = FAD = - 0.3333FADi - 0.6667FADj - 0.6667FADk
21-322 + 1-622 + 1-622
F = Fk
Equations of Equilibrium:
30 F2
F1 5
3
4
y
60
SOLUTION
30
F1 = F1{cos 60i + sin 60k}
x
= {0.5F1i + 0.8660F1k} N 800 N
3 4
F2 = F2 { i - j}
5 5
= { 0.6F2 i - 0.8F2 j} N
{-0.8660F3 i - 0.5F3 j } N
F1 = 800 N Ans.
F2 = 147 N Ans.
F3 = 564 N Ans.
3-46.
The bucket has weight W. Determine the tension developed in each cord for equilibrium.
Given:
W 100N
a 0.6m
b 0.6m
c 2.4m
d 2.1m
e 0.9m
f a
Solution:
Given
ce e e
6Fx = 0; F DA F DC F DB = 0
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
( c e) b a e ( d b) f e b f
b db b
6Fx = 0; F DA F DC F DB = 0
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
( c e) b a e ( d b) f e b f
a f f
6Fy = 0; F DA F DC F DB W = 0
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
( c e) b a e ( d b) f e b f
FDA
FDB Find FDA FDB FDC
FDC
FDA
107.7
69.9 N
FDB Ans.
88.1
FDC
347.
B
A
12 m
O
SOLUTION
y
x 4m 6m
Cartesian Vector Notation:
6i + 4j + 12k 3 2 6
FOC = FOC = FOCi + FOCj + FOCk
262 + 4 2 + 12 2 7 7 7
F = { -196.2k} N
Equations of Equilibrium:
3 2 6
a FOC - FOB b i + a FOC - FOA bj + a FOC - 196.2b k = 0
7 7 7
3
F - FOB = 0 (1)
7 OC
2
F - FOA = 0 (2)
7 OC
6
FOC - 196.2 = 0 (3)
7
F
Spring Elongation: Using spring formula, Eq. 32, the spring elongation is s = .
k
98.1
sOB = = 0.327 m = 327 mm Ans.
300
65.4
sOA = = 0.218 m = 218 mm Ans.
300
348.
z
If the balloon is subjected to a net uplift force of F = 800 N,
determine the tension developed in ropes AB, AC, AD. F
A
6m
1.5 m
SOLUTION 2m
B
C 2m
Force Vectors: We can express each of the forces on the free-body diagram shown in D
Fig. (a) in Cartesian vector form as 3m y
2.5 m
x
( -1.5 - 0)i + (-2 - 0)j + (-6 - 0)k 3 4 12
FAB = FAB C S = - F i - F j - F k
2(-1.5 - 0) + (-2 - 0) + (-6 - 0)
2 2 2 13 AB 13 AB 13 AB
W = {800k}N
3 4 12 2 3 6 5 12
- F i - F j - F k + FAC i - FAC j - FAC k + FAD j - F k + 800 k = 0
13 AB 13 AB 13 AB 7 7 7 13 13 AD
3 2 4 3 5 12 6 12
- F + FAC i + - F - FAC - F j + - F - FAC - F + 800 k = 0
13 AB 7 13 AB 7 13 AD 13 AB 7 13 AD
3 2
- FAB + FAC = 0 (1)
13 7
4 3 5
- FAB - FAC + F = 0 (2)
13 7 13 AD
12 6 12
- FAB - FAC - FAD + 800 = 0 (3)
13 7 13
A
6m
1.5 m
2m
B
SOLUTION C 2m
D
3m y
Force Vectors: We can express each of the forces on the free-body diagram shown in
2.5 m
Fig. a in Cartesian vector form as x
F=Fk
3 4 12 2 3 6 5 12
- F i - F j - F k + FAC i - FAC j - FAC k + FAD j - F k + Fk = 0
13 AB 13 AB 13 AB 7 7 7 13 13 AD
3 2 4 3 5 12 6 12
- FAB + FAC i + - FAB - FAC + FAD j + - FAB - FAC - FAD + F k = 0
13 7 13 7 13 13 7 13
3 2
- FAB + FAC = 0 (1)
13 7
4 3 5
- F - FAC + F = 0 (2)
13 AB 7 13 AD
12 6 12
- FAB - FAC - F + F = 0 (3)
13 7 13 AD
Assume that cord AD will break first. Substituting FAD = 450 N into Eqs. (2) and (3)
and solving Eqs. (1) through (3), yields
FAB = 264.71 N
FAC = 213.8 N
F = 842.99 N = 843 N Ans.
Since FAC = 213.8 N 6 450 N and FAB = 264.71 N 6 450 N, our assumption is
correct.
350.
4m
O C y
SOLUTION
2m
6m 1.5 m
2 1.5 6
FAO = FAO { i - j + k} N
6.5 6.5 6.5 1.5 m
6 3 6
FAB = FAB {- i + j - k} N
9 9 9
2 3 6 x
FAC = FAC {- i + j - k} N
7 7 7
W = 15(9.81)k = {-147.15k} N
O C y
SOLUTION
2m
2 1.5 6 6m 1.5 m
FAO = FAO { i - j + k} N
6.5 6.5 6.5 1.5 m
6 3 6
FAB = FAB {- i + j - k } N
9 9 9
2 3 6
FAC = FAC {- i + j - k } N
7 7 7
x
W = {Wk} N
2 6 2
Fx = 0; F - FAB - FAC = 0
6.5 AO 9 7
1.5 3 3
Fy = 0; - F + FAB + FAC = 0
6.5 AO 9 7
6 6 6
Fz = 0; F - FAB - FAC - W = 0
6.5 AO 9 7
1) Assume FAB = 500 N
2 6 2
FAO - (500) - FAC = 0
6.5 9 7
1.5 3 3
- F + (500) + FAC = 0
6.5 AO 9 7
6 6 6
FAO - (500) - FAC - W = 0
6.5 9 7
Solving,
FAO = 1444.444 N 7 300 N (N . G!)
FAC = 388.889 N
W = 666.667 N
2) Assume FAC = 500 N
2 6 2
F - F - (500) = 0
6.5 AO 9 AB 7
1.5 3 3
- F + FAB + (500) = 0
6.5 AO 9 7
6 6 6
F - F - (500) - W = 0
6.5 AO 9 AB 7
Solving,
FAO = 1857.143 N 7 300 N (N . G!)
FAB = 642.857 N 7 500 N (N . G!)
3) Assume FAO = 300 N
2 6 2
(300) - F - F = 0
6.5 9 AB 7 AC
1.5 3 3
- (300) + FAB + FAC = 0
6.5 9 7
6 6 6
(300) - F - F - W = 0
6.5 9 AB 7 AC
Solving,
FAC = 80.8 N
FAB = 104 N
W = 138 N Ans.
352.
C D
3m
SOLUTION 6m
A
Cartesian Vector Notation: y
B
6i + 2.5k 12 5 6m
FAB = FAB = F i+ F k
26 + 2.5
2 2 13 AB 13 AB d
- 6i - 2j + 3k 6 2 3 x
FAC = FAC = - FAC i - FAC j + FAC k
2(- 6) + (-2) + 3
2 2 2 7 7 7
- 6i + 2j + 3k 6 2 3
FAD = FAD = - FAD i + FAD j + FAD k
2(- 6)2 + 22 + 32 7 7 7
F = {- 490.5k} N
Equations of Equilibrium:
12 6 6 2 2
a FAB - FAC - FAD bi + a - FAC + FAD b j
13 7 7 7 7
5 3 3
+a FAB + FAC + FAD - 490.5 bk = 0
13 7 7
Equating i, j, and k components, we have
12 6 6
F - F - F = 0 (1)
13 AB 7 AC 7 AD
2 2
- FAC + FAD = 0 (2)
7 7
5 3 3
F + F + F - 490.5 = 0 (3)
13 AB 7 AC 7 AD
Solving Eqs. (1), (2) and (3) yields
SOLUTION 6m
A
Cartesian Vector Notation: y
B
FAB = (FAB)x i + (FAB)y k 6m
d
FAB - 6i - 2j + 3k 3 1 3
FAC = = - FABi - FAB j + F k
2 2(- 6)2 + ( -2)2 + 32 7 7 14 AB x
FAB -6i + 2j + 3k 3 1 3
FAD = = - FABi + FAB j + FAB k
2 2(- 6) + 2 + 3
2 2 2 7 7 14
F = { - 490.5k} N
Equations of Equilibrium:
x
D
z
3m
x A
6m B
y
355. If the mass of the flowerpot is 50 kg, determine the z
tension developed in each wire for equilibrium. Set x = 2 m
and z = 1.5 m. 2m
C
x
D
z
3m
x A
6m B
y
3 56.
A flowerpot of mass M is supported at A by the three cords. Determine the force acting in each
cord for equilibrium.
Given:
M 25 kg
m
g 9.81
2
s
T1 30 deg
T2 30 deg
T3 60 deg
T4 45 deg
Solution:
Initial guesses:
F AB 1N
F AD 1N
F AC 1N
Given
6F x = 0; F AD sin T 1 F AC sin T 2 0
If each cord can sustain a maximum tension of T before it fails, determine the greatest weight of the
flowerpot the cords can support.
Given:
T 50 N
T1 30 deg
T2 30 deg
T3 60 deg
T4 45 deg
Solution:
Initial guesses:
F AB T
F AD T
F AC T
W T
Given
6F x = 0; F AD sin T 1 F AC sin T 2 0
W1 W1 55.77
23.57 N
FAC1 Find W FAC FAD FAC1 Ans.
F F 23.57
AD1 AD1
W2 W2 118.30
106.07 N
FAB2 Find W FAB F AD FAB2 Ans.
F F 50.00
AD2 AD2
Given
6F x = 0; F AD sin T 1 F AC sin T 2 0
W3 W3 118.30
106.07 N
FAB3 Find W F AB FAC FAB3 Ans.
F F 50.00
AC3 AC3
310mft
D
20.6
ft m
B
1.2
4 ftm
3 ftm
0.9 C
3 ftm
0.9 d 41.2
ft m y
x
1.2i 0.6j 3k
FAB = FAB = 0.3578FABi 0.2683FAB j 0.8944FABk
1.2 2 + (0.6) 2 + (3) 2
0.6i 0.9j 3k
FAC = FAC = 0.1881FACi + 0.2822FAC j 0.9407FACk
0.6 + 0.9 + (3)
2 2 2 F = 17.5 kN
1.2 m
F = {17.5k} kN 0.6 m
3m
0.9 m
310mft
D
20.6
ft m
B
1.2
4 ftm
3 ftm
0.9 C
3 ftm
0.9 d 41.2
ft m y
x
1.2i 0.9j 3k
FAB = FAB = 0.3578FABi 0.2683FAB j 0.8944FABk
1.2 2 + (0.9) 2 + (3) 2
0.9j 3k
FAC = FAC = 0.2873FAC j 0.9578FACk
0.9 + (3)
2 2
1.2i + 0.3j 3k
FAD = FAD = 0.3698FADi + 0.09245FAD j 0.9245FADk
(1.2) 2 + 0.3 2 + (3) 2
F = {17.5k} kN
C 3m
2m
2m
1m 1m y
3m A
D
4m
1.5 m
x
362. If each cable can withstand a maximum tension of z
B
1000 N, determine the largest mass of the cylinder for
equilibrium.
C 3m
2m
2m
1m 1m y
3m A
D
4m
1.5 m
x
363.
SOLUTION z
A
Geometry: Referring to the geometry of the free-body diagram shown in Fig. a,
the lengths of cables AB, AC, and AD are all l = 20.52 + 0.62 = 20.61 m
Thus, cables AB, AC, and AD all develop the same tension.
0.6
Fz = 0; 3F - 100(9.81) = 0
20.61
SOLUTION z
A
Geometry: Referring to the geometry of the free-body diagram shown in Fig. a,
the lengths of cables AB, AC, and AD are all l = 20.52 + z2.
Thus, cables AB, AC, and AD all develop the same tension.
z
Fz = 0; 3F - 100(9.81) = 0
20.52 + z2
Cables AB, AC, and AD will also achieve maximum tension simultaneously.
Substituting F = 1000 N, we obtain
z
3(1000) - 100(9.81) = 0
20.52 + z2
2m
10 m
12 m
C 2m
D
4m
y
B 6m
2m
6m 6m
x
.
366. The ends of the three cables are attached to a ring z
at A and to the edge of the uniform plate. Determine the
largest mass the plate can have if each cable can support a
maximum tension of 15 kN.
A
2m
10 m
12 m
C 2m
D
4m
y
B 6m
2m
6m 6m
x
.
z
367. The shear leg derrick is used to haul the 200-kg net of
fish onto the dock. Determine the compressive force along 5.6 m
each of the legs AB and CB and the tension in the winch 4m
cable DB. Assume the force in each leg acts along its axis. B
D
4m
C
A 2m
2m
x
y
.
.
.
369. The members of a truss are pin connected at joint O. y
Determine the magnitude of F1 and its angle u for
equilibrium. Set F2 = 8 kN. 5 kN
F2
70
30
x
O u
5
3
4
7 kN F1
+ 4
Fx = 0; 8 sin 70 + F1 cos 5 cos30 (7) = 0
5
F1 cos = 2.41259
3
+ Fy = 0; 8 cos 70 + 5 sin 30 F1 sin (7) = 0
5
F1 sin = 1.03616
Solving :
= 23.24 Ans.
F1 = 2.63 kN Ans.
370. The members of a truss are pin connected at joint O. y
Determine the magnitudes of F1 and F2 for equilibrium.
Set u = 50. 5 kN
F2
70
30
x
O u
5
3
4
7 kN F1
+ 4
Fx = 0; F2 sin 70 + F1 cos50 5 cos30 (7) = 0
5
3
+ Fy = 0; F2 cos 70 + 5 sin 30 F1 sin 50 (7) = 0
5
Solving :
F2 = 9.26 kN Ans.
F1 = 1.91 kN Ans.
371.
SOLUTION
+ c Fy = 0; TAB sin 60 - 6519.812 = 0
F1 F2
60
135
60
60
SOLUTION y
4 30
Fx = 0; F1 cos 60cos 30 + F2 cos 135 + F - 9 = 0
6 3 F3
x
4
Fy = 0; -F1 cos 60sin 30 + F2 cos 60 + F - 8 = 0 F
6 3
(4 m, 4 m, 2 m)
2
Fz = 0; F1 sin 60 + F2 cos 60 - F3 - 5 = 0
6
Solving,
F1 = 8.26 kN Ans.
F2 = 3.84 kN Ans.
F3 = 12.2 kN Ans.
373. The three cables are used to support the 800-N
( 80 kg) lamp. Determine the force developed in each
.
*376.
374. The ring of negligible size is subjected to a vertical
200 lb.
force of 1000 N.Determine
Determine the the longest
longest length
length ll of cord AC C u B
40
such that
that the
thetension
tensionacting
actingininACACis 160 lb. Also,
is 800 what
N. Also, is the
what is
forceforce
the acting in in
acting cord
cordAB?
AB?Hint:Hint:Use
Use thethe equilibrium l A
condition to determine the required angle u for attachment, 20.6
ft m
then determine l using trigonometry applied to ABC.
1000
200 lbkN
Equations of Equilibrium :
FAC = 800 kN
+
Fx = 0; FAB cos 40 800 cos = 0 [1]
The "scale" consists of a known weight W which is suspended at A from a cord of total length L.
Determine the weight w at B if A is at a distance y for equilibrium. Neglect the sizes and weights of
the pulleys.
Solution:
n 6Fy = 0; 2W sin T w 0
2 2
L y d 1 2 2
Geometry h ( L y) d
2 2 2
1 ( L y) 2 d2
2 2W 2 2
w 2W w ( L y) d Ans.
L y Ly
2
376.
The uniform crate of mass M is suspended by using a cord of length l that is attached to the sides of
the crate and passes over the small pulley at O. If the cord can be attached at either points A and B, or
C and D, determine which attachment produces the least amount of tension in the cord and specify
the cord tension in this case.
Given:
M 50 kg
m
g 9.81
2
s
a 0.6 m
b 1.5 m
l 2m
a
c
2
b
d
2
Solution:
l 2 2
d
2
Given Mg 2T 0 T1 Find ( T) T1 370.78 N
l
2
l 2 2
c
2
Given Mg 2T 0 T2 Find ( T) T2 257.09 N
l
2
Choose the arrangement that T min T1 T2 T 257.09 N Ans.
gives the smallest tension.
377. Determine the magnitudes of F1, F2, and F3 for z
equilibrium of the particle. F1
60
135 N
800 lb
5
F3 60 3
4
y
P
F2 200 lb
N
x
F1 = 400 N Ans.
F2 = 280 N Ans.
F3 = 357 N Ans.