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71. Determine (approximately) the force in each member of the truss. Assume the diagonals can support either a tensile or a compressive force.

50 kN F

40 kN E

20 kN D

3m A C B 3m 3m

Support Reactions. Referring to Fig. a, a + a MA = 0; a + a MC = 0; + : a Fx = 0; Cy(6) - 40(3) - 20(6) = 0 40(3) + 50(6) - Ay(6) = 0 Ax = 0 Cy = 40 kN Ay = 70 kN

Method of Sections. It is required that FBF = FAE = F1. Referring to Fig. b, + c a Fy = 0; Therefore, FBF = 14.1 kN (T) a + a MA = 0; a + a MF = 0; FAE = 14.1 kN (C) FEF = 10.0 kN (C) FAB = 10.0 kN (T) Ans. Ans. Ans. 70 - 50 - 2F1 sin 45 = 0 F1 = 14.14 kN

FEF(3) - 14.14 cos 45(3) = 0 FAB(3) - 14.14 cos 45(3) = 0

Also, FBD = FCE = F2. Referring to Fig. c, + c a Fy = 0; 40 - 20 - 2F2 sin 45 = 0 F2 = 14.14 kN

Therefore, FBD = 14.1 kN (T) a + a MC = 0; a + a MD = 0; Method of Joints. Joint A: Referring to Fig. d, + c a Fy = 0; 70 - 14.14 sin 45 - FAF = 0 FAF = 60.0 kN (C) Ans. FCE = 14.1 kN (C) FDE = 10.0 kN (C) FBC = 10.0 kN (T) Ans. Ans. Ans.

14.14 cos 45(3) - FDE(3) = 0 14.14 cos 45(3) - FBC(3) = 0

Joint B: Referring to Fig. e, + c a Fy = 0; 14.14 sin 45 + 14.14 sin 45 - FBE = 0 FBE = 20.0 kN (C) Ans. Joint C: + c a Fy = 0; 40 - 14.14 sin 45 - FCD = 0 FCD = 30.0 kN (C) Ans.

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Contiuned

72. Solve Prob. 71 assuming that the diagonals cannot support a compressive force.

50 kN F

40 kN E

20 kN D

3m A B 3m 3m C

Support Reactions. Referring to Fig. a, a + a MA = 0; a + a MC = 0; + : a Fx = 0; Cy(6) - 40(3) - 20(6) = 0 40(3) + 50(6) - Ay(6) = 0 Ax = 0 Cy = 40 kN Ay = 70 kN

Method of Sections. It is required that FAE = FCE = 0 Ans.

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Continued

Referring to Fig. b, + c a Fy = 0; 70 - 50 - FBF sin 45 = 0 FBF = 28.28 kN (T) = 28.3 kN (T) a + a MA = 0; a + a MF = 0 FEF(3) - 28.28 cos 45(3) = 0 FAB(3) = 0 FAB = 0 FEF = 20.0 kN (C) Ans. Ans. Ans.

Referring to Fig. c, + c a Fy = 0; 40 - 20 - FBD sin 45 = 0 FBD = 28.28 kN (T) = 28.3 kN (T) a + a MC = 0; a + a MD = 0; Method of Joints. Joint A: Referring to Fig. d, + c a Fy = 0; 70 - FAF = 0 FAF = 70.0 kN (C) Ans. 28.28 cos 45(3) - FDE(3) = 0 - FBC(3) = 0 FBC = 0 FDE = 20.0 kN (C) Ans. Ans. Ans.

Joint B: Referring to Fig. e, + c a Fy = 0; 28.28 sin 45 + 28.28 sin 45 - FBE = 0 FBE = 40.0 kN (C) Joint C: Referring to Fig. f, + c a Fy = 0; 40 - FCD = 0 FCD = 40.0 kN (C) Ans. Ans.

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73. Determine (approximately) the force in each member of the truss. Assume the diagonals can support either a tensile or a compressive force.

10 k H

10 k G

10 k F

10 k E 5k

20 ft A B 20 ft 20 ft C 20 ft D

VPanel = 8.33 k Assume VPanel is carried equally by FHB and FAG, so 8.33 2 = = 5.89 k (T) cos 45 8.33 2 = 5.89 k (C) = cos 45

FHB

Ans.

FAG Joint A: + : a Fx = 0;

Ans.

FAB - 5 - 5.89 cos 45 = 0;

FAB = 9.17 k (T)

Ans.

+ c a Fy = 0; Joint H: + : a Fx = 0;

- FAH + 18.33 - 5.89 sin 45 = 0;

FAH = 14.16 k (C)

Ans.

- FHG + 5.89 cos 45 = 0;

FHG = 4.17 k (C)

Ans.

VPanel = 1.667 k 1.667 2 = 1.18 k (C) = cos 45 1.667 2 = = 1.18 k (T) cos 45

FGC

Ans.

FBF Joint G:

Ans.

+ : a Fx = 0;

4.17 + 5.89 cos 45 - 1.18 cos 45 - FGF = 0 FGF = 7.5 k (C) Ans.

+ c a Fy = 0;

- 10 + FGB + 5.89 sin 45 + 1.18 sin 45 = 0 FGB = 5.0 k (C) Ans.

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Continued

Joint B: + : a Fx = 0; FBC + 1.18 cos 45 - 9.17 - 5.89 cos 45 = 0 Ans.

FBC = 12.5 k (T) VPanel = 21.667 - 10 = 11.667 k 11.667 2 = = 8.25 k (T) cos 45 11.567 2 = = 8.25 k (C) cos 45

FEC

Ans.

FDF Joint D: + : a Fx = 0; + c a Fy = 0;

Ans.

FCD = 8.25 cos 45 = 5.83 k (T) 21.667 - 8.25 sin 45 - FED = 0

Ans.

FED = 15.83 k (C) Joint E: + : a Fx = 0; 5 + FFE - 8.25 cos 45 = 0

Ans.

FFE = 0.833 k (C) Joint C: + c a Fy = 0; - FFC + 8.25 sin 45 - 1.18 sin 45 = 0

Ans.

FFC = 5.0 k (C)

Ans.

*74. Solve Prob. 73 assuming that the diagonals cannot support a compressive force.

10 k H

10 k G

10 k F

10 k E 5k

20 ft A B C 20 ft 20 ft D 20 ft

VPanel = 8.33 k FAG = 0 FHB 8.33 = = 11.785 = 11.8 k sin 45 Ans. Ans.

Joint A: + : a Fx = 0; FAB = 5 k (T) Ans.

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Continued

+ c a Fy = 0; FAN = 18.3 k (C) Joint H: + : a Fx = 0; FHG = 8.33 k (C) VPanel = 1.667 k FGC = 0 FBF = Joint B: + : a Fx = 0; FBC + 2.36 cos 45 - 11.785 cos 45 - 5 = 0 1.667 = 2.36 k (T) sin 45 11.785 cos 45 - FHG = 0

Ans.

Ans.

Ans. Ans.

FBC = 11.7 k (T) + c a Fy = 0; - FGB + 11.785 sin 45 + 2.36 sin 45 = 0

Ans.

FGB = 10 k (C) Joint G: + : a Fx = 0; FGF = 8.33 k (C)

Ans.

Ans.

VPanel = 11.667 k FDF = 0 FEC = Joint D: + : a Fx = 0; + c a Fy = 0; Joint E: + : a Fx = 0; FEF + 5 - 16.5 cos 45 = 0 Ans. FCD = 0 FED = 21.7 k (C) Ans. Ans. 11.667 = 16.5 k (T) sin 45 Ans. Ans.

FEF = 6.67 k (C) Joint F: + c a Fy = 0; FFC - 10 - 2.36 sin 45 = 0 FFC = 11.7 k (C)

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75. Determine (approximately) the force in each member of the truss. Assume the diagonals can support either a tensile or a compressive force.

7k H

14 k G

14 k F

7k E 2k

6 ft A B 8 ft 8 ft C 8 ft D

Support Reactions. Referring to, Fig. a + : a Fx = 0; Ax - 2 = 0 Ax = 2 k

a + a MA = 0; Dy(24) + 2(6) - 7(24) - 14(16) - 14(8) = 0 Dy = 20.5 k a + a MD = 0; 14(8) + 14(16) + 7(24) + 2(6) - Ay(24) = 0 Ay = 21.5 k Method of Sections. It is required that FBH = FAG = F1. Referring to Fig. b, 3 + c a Fy = 0; 21.5 - 7 - 2F1 a b = 0 F1 = 12.08 k 5 Therefore, FBH = 12.1 k (T) FAG = 12.1 k (C) Ans.

4 a + a MH = 0; FAB(6) + 2(6) - 12.08 a b (6) = 0 FAB = 7.667 k (T) = 7.67 k (T) Ans. 5 4 a + a MA = 0; FGH(6) - 12.08 a b (6) = 0 FGH = 9.667 k (C) = 9.67 k (C) Ans. 5 It is required that FCG = FBF = F2. Referring to Fig. c,

3 + c a Fy = 0; 21.5 - 7 - 14 - 2F2 a b = 0 F2 = 0.4167 k 5

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75.

Continued

Therefore, FCG = 0.417 k (T) FBF = 0.417 k (C) 4 a + a MB = 0; FFG(6) - 0.4167 a b (6) + 7(8) - 21.5(8) = 0 5 FFG = 19.67 k (C) = 19.7 k (C) 4 a + a MG = 0; FBC(6) + 7(8) + 2(6) - 21.5(8) - 0.4167 a b (6) = 0 5 FBC = 17.67 k (T) = 17.7 k (T) It is required that FCE = FDF = F3. Referring to Fig. d 3 + c a Fy = 0; 20.5 - 7 - 2F3 a b = 0 F3 = 11.25 k 5 Therefore, FCE = 11.25 k (T) FDF = 11.25 k (C) 4 a + a MD = 0; 2(6) + 11.25 a b (6) - FEF(6) = 0 FEF = 11.0 k (C) 5 a + a ME = 0; 11.25(0.8)(6) - FCD(6) = 0 FCD = 9.00 k (T) Ans. Ans. Ans. Ans.

Ans.

Ans.

Method of Joints. Joint A: Referring to Fig. e, 3 + c a Fy = 0; 21.5 - 12.08 a b - FAH = 0 FAH = 14.25 k (C) 5 Joint B: Referring to Fig. f, 3 3 + c a Fy = 0; 12.08 a b - 0.4167 a b - FBG = 0 FBG = 7.00 k (C) 5 5 Referring Fig. g, 3 3 + c a Fy = 0; 11.25 a b + 0.4167 a b - FCF = 0 FCF = 7.00 k (C) 5 5 Ans.

Ans.

Joint C:

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Continued

Joint D:

Referring to Fig. h,

3 + c a Fy = 0; 20.5 - 11.25 a b - FDE = 0 5 FDE = 13.75 k Ans.

76. Solve Prob. 75 assuming that the diagonals cannot support a compressive force.

7k H

14 k G

14 k F

7k E 2k

6 ft A B 8 ft 8 ft C 8 ft D

Support Reactions. Referring to Fig. a, + : a Fx = 0; a + a MA = 0; a + a MD = 0; Ax - 2 = 0 Ax = 2 k Dy = 20.5 k Ay = 21.5 k

Dy(24) + 2(6) - 7(24) - 14(16) - 14(8) = 0 14(8) + 14(16) + 7(24) + 2(6) - Ay(24) = 0

Method of Sections. It is required that FAG = FBF = FDF = 0 Referring to Fig. b, + c a Fy = 0; 3 21.5 - 7 - FBH a b = 0 5 FBH = 24.17 k (T) = 24.2 k (T) Ans. Ans.

4 a + a MA = 0; FGH(6) - 24.17 a b (6) = 0 FGH = 19.33 k (C) = 19.3 k (C) 5 Ans. a + a MH = 0; 2(6) - FAB(6) = 0 FAB = 2.00 k (C) 208 Ans.

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76.

Continued

Referring to Fig. c 3 + c a Fy = 0; 21.5 - 7 - 14 - FCG a b = 0 FCG = 0.8333 k (T) = 0.833 k (T) 5 4 a + a MB = 0; FFG(6) + 7(8) - 21.5(8) - 0.8333 a b (6) = 0 5 FFG = 20.0 k (C) Ans. Ans.

a + a MG = 0; FBC(6) + 7(8) + 2(6) - 21.5(8) = 0 FBC = 17.33 k (T) = 17.3 k (T) Ans. Referring to Fig. d, 3 + c a Fy = 0; 20.5 - 7 - FCE a b = 0 FCE = 22.5 k (T) 5 4 a + a MD = 0; 2(6) + 22.5 a b (6) - FEF(6) = 0 FEF = 20.0 kN (C) 5 a + a ME = 0; Method of Joints. Joint A: Referring to Fig. e, + c a Fy = 0; 21.5 - FAH = 0 FAH = 21.5 k (C) Joint B: Referring to Fig. f, 3 + c a Fy = 0; 24.17 a b - FBG = 0 FBG = 14.5 k (C) 5 Joint C: Referring to Fig. g, 3 3 + c a Fy = 0; 0.8333 a b + 22.5 a b - FCF = 0 FCF = 14.0 k (C) 5 5 Joint D: Referring to Fig. h, + c a Fy = 0; 20.5 - FDE = 0 FDE = 20.5 k (C) Ans. Ans. Ans. - FCD(6) = 0 FCD = 0 Ans. Ans. Ans.

Ans.

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76.

Continued

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77. Determine (approximately) the force in each member of the truss. Assume the diagonals can support either a tensile or compressive force.

2m F E

2m D

1.5 m

B 8 kN

C 4 kN

Assume FBD = FEC + c a Fy = 0; 2FEC a 1.5 b - 4 = 0 2.5 Ans. Ans.

FEC = 3.333 kN = 3.33 kN (T) FBD = 3.333 kN = 3.33 kN (C) a + a MC = 0; FED(1.5) - a FED = 2.67 kN (T) + : a Fx = 0; FBC = 2.67 kN (C) Joint C: + c a Fy = 0; FCD + 3.333 a FCD = 2.00 kN (T) Assume FFB = FAE + c a Fy = 0; 2FFB a 1.5 b - 8 - 4 = 0 2.5 1.5 b - 4 = 0 2.5 2 b (3.333)(1.5) = 0 2.5

Ans. Ans.

Ans.

FFB = 10.0 kN (T) FAE = 10.0 kN (C) a + a MB = 0; FFE(1.5) - 10.0 a FFE = 13.3 kN (T) + : a Fx = 0; FAB = 13.3 kN (C) Joint B: + c a Fy = 0; FBE + 10.0 a FBE = 4.00 kN (T) Joint A: + c a Fy = 0; FAF - 10.0 a FAF = 6.00 kN (T) 1.5 b = 0 2.5 1.5 1.5 b - 3.333 a b - 8 = 0 2.5 2.5 2 b (1.5) - 4(2) = 0 2.5

Ans. Ans.

Ans. Ans.

Ans.

Ans.

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*78. Solve Prob. 77 assuming that the diagonals cannot support a compressive force.

2m F E

2m D

1.5 m

B 8 kN

C 4 kN

Assume

FBD = 0 1.5 b - 4 = 0 2.5

Ans.

+ c a Fy = 0; FEC a

FEC = 6.667 kN = 6.67 kN (T) a + a MC = 0; FED = 0 2 + : a Fx = 0; FBC - 6.667 a 2.5 b = 0 FBC = 5.33 kN (C) Joint D: From Inspection: FCD = 0 Assume FAE = 0 1.5 b - 8 - 4 = 0 2.5

Ans. Ans.

Ans.

Ans. Ans.

+ c a Fy = 0; FFB a

FFB = 20.0 kN (T) a + a MB = 0; FFE(1.5) - 4(2) = 0 FFE = 5.333 kN = 5.33 kN (T) 2 + : a Fx = 0; FAB - 5.333 - 20.0 a 2.5 b = 0 FAB = 21.3 kN (C) Joint B: + c a Fy = 0; - FBE - 8 + 20.0 a 1.5 b = 0 2.5

Ans.

Ans.

Ans.

FBE = 4.00 kN (T) Joint A: + c a Fy = 0; FAF = 0

Ans.

Ans.

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79. Determine (approximately) the force in each member of the truss. Assume the diagonals can support both tensile and compressive forces.

E 1.5 k

15 ft F D 15 ft 2k

Method of Sections. It is required that FCF = FDG = F1. Referring to Fig. a,

+ : a Fx = 0; 2F1 sin 45 - 2 - 1.5 = 0 F1 = 2.475 k Therefore, FCF = 2.48 k (T) FDG = 2.48 k (C) a + a MD = 0; 1.5(15) + 2.475 cos 45 (15) - FFG(15) = 0 FFG = 3.25 k (C) a + a MF = 0; 1.5(15) + 2.475 cos 45 (15) - FCD(15) = 0 FCD = 3.25 k (T) It is required that FBG = FAC = F2. Referring to Fig. b, + : a Fx = 0; 2F2 sin 45 - 2 - 2 - 1.5 = 0 F2 = 3.889 k Therefore, FBG = 3.89 k (T) FAC = 3.89 k (C) a + a MG = 0; 1.5(30) + 2(15) + 3.889 cos 45 (15) - FBC(15) = 0 FBC = 7.75 k (T) a + a MC = 0; 1.5(30) + 2(15) + 3.889 cos 45 (15) - FAG(15) = 0 FAG = 7.75 k (C) Method of Joints. Joint E: Referring to Fig. c, + : a Fx = 0; FEF cos 45 - 1.5 = 0 FEF = 2.121 k (C) = 2.12 k (C) + c a Fy = 0; 2.121 sin 45 - FDE = 0 FDE = 1.50 k (T) Joint F: Referring to Fig. d, + : a Fx = 0; 2.475 sin 45 - 2.121 cos 45 - FDF = 0 FDF = 0.250 k (C) Ans. Ans. Ans. Ans. Ans. Ans. Ans. Ans. Ans.
A 15 ft

C 15 ft B

2k

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Continued

Joint G: Referring to Fig. e, + : a Fx = 0; 3.889 sin 45 - 2.475 cos 45 - FCG = 0 FCG = 1.00 k (C) Joint A: Referring to Fig. f, + : a Fx = 0; FAB - 3.889 cos 45 = 0 FAB = 2.75 k Ans. Ans.

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710. Determine (approximately) the force in each member of the truss. Assume the diagonals DG and AC cannot support a compressive force.

E 1.5 k

15 ft F D 15 ft 2k

Method of Sections. It is required that FDG = FAC = 0 Referring to Fig. a, + : a Fx = 0; FCF sin 45 - 1.5 - 2 = 0 FCF = 4.950 k (T) = 4.95 k (T) Ans. a + a MF = 0; 1.5(15) - FCD(15) = 0 FCD = 1.50 k (T) a + a MD = 0; 1.5(15) + 4.950 cos 45(15) - FFG(15) = 0 FFG = 5.00 k (C) Referring to Fig. b, + : a Fx = 0; FBG sin 45 - 2 - 2 - 1.5 = 0 FBG = 7.778 k (T) = 7.78 k (T) Ans. a + a MG = 0; 1.5(30) + 2(15) - FBC(15) = 0 FBC = 5.00 k (T) a + a MC = 0; 1.5(30) + 2(15) + 7.778 cos 45 - FAG(15) = 0 FAG = 10.5 k (C) Method of Joints. Joint E: Referring to Fig. c, + : a Fx = 0; FEF cos 45 - 1.5 = 0 FEF = 2.121 k (C) = 2.12 k (C) + c a Fy = 0; 2.121 sin 45 - FDE = 0 FDE = 1.50 k (T) Joint F: Referring to Fig. d, + : a Fx = 0; 4.950 sin 45 - 2.121 cos 45 - FDF = 0 FDF = 2.00 k (C) Ans. Joint G: Referring to Fig. e, + : a Fx = 0; 7.778 sin 45 - FCG = 0 FCG = 5.50 k (C) Joint A: Referring to Fig. f, + : a Fx = 0; FAB = 0 Ans. Ans. Ans. Ans. Ans. Ans. Ans. Ans. Ans.

G C 15 ft A 15 ft B

2k

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710.

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711. Determine (approximately) the force in each member of the truss. Assume the diagonals can support either a tensile or compressive force.

1.5 m 8 kN E D

2m

Method of Sections. It is required that FCE = FDF = F1. Referring to Fig. a, 3 + : a Fx = 0; 8 - 2F1 a 5 b = 0 F1 = 6.667 kN Therefore, FCE = 6.67 kN (C) FDF = 6.67 kN (T) Ans.

10 kN F

2m

4 a + a ME = 0; FCD(1.5) - 6.667 a b (1.5) = 0 FCD = 5.333 kN (C) = 5.33 kN (C) 5 Ans. 4 a + a MD = 0; FEF(1.5) - 6.667 a b (1.5) = 0 FEF = 5.333 kN (T) = 5.33 kN (T) 5 Ans. It is required that FBF = FAC = F2 Referring to Fig. b, 3 + : a Fx = 0; 8 + 10 - 2F2 a 5 b = 0 F2 = 15.0 kN Therefore, FBF = 15.0 kN (C) FAC = 15.0 kN (T) 4 a + a MF = 0; FBC(1.5) - 15.0 a b (1.5) - 8(2) = 0 5 FBC = 22.67 kN (C) = 22.7 kN (C) 4 a + a MC = 0; FAF(1.5) - 15.0 a b (1.5) - 8(2) = 0 5 FAF = 22.67 kN (T) = 22.7 kN (T) Method of Joints. Joint D: Referring to Fig. c, 3 + : a Fx = 0; FDE - 6.667 a 5 b = 0 FDE = 4.00 kN (C) Joint C: Referring to Fig. d, 3 3 + : a Fx = 0; FCF + 6.667 a 5 b - 15.0 a 5 b = 0 FCF = 5.00 kN (C) Joint B: Referring to Fig. e, 3 + : a Fx = 0; 15.0 a 5 b - FAB = 9.00 kN (T) Ans. Ans. Ans. Ans. Ans. Ans.

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711.

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*712. Determine (approximately) the force in each member of the truss. Assume the diagonals cannot support a compressive force.

1.5 m 8 kN E D

2m

Method of Sections. It is required that FCE = FBF = 0 Referring to Fig. a, Ans.

10 kN F

2m

3 + : a Fx = 0; 8 - FDF a 5 b = 0 FDF = 13.33 kN (T) = 13.3 kN (T)

Ans.
A

4 a + a ME = 0; FCD(1.5) - 13.33 a b (1.5) = 0 FCD = 10.67 kN (C) = 10.7 kN (C) 5 Ans. a + a MD = 0; FEF(1.5) = 0 FEF = 0 Referring to Fig. b, 3 + : a Fx = 0; 8 + 10 - FAC a 5 b = 0 FAC = 30.0 kN (T) a + a MC = 0; FAF(1.5) - 8(2) = 0 FAF = 10.67 kN (T) 4 a + a MF = 0; FBC(1.5) - 30.0 a b (1.5) - 8(2) = 0 5 FBC = 34.67 kN (C) = 34.7 kN (C) Method of Joints. Joint E: Referring to Fig. c, + : a Fx = 0; 8 - FDE = 0 FDE = 8.00 kN (C) Joint C: Referring to Fig. d, 3 + : a Fx = 0; FCF - 30.0 a 5 b = 0 FCF = 18.0 kN (C) Joint B: Referring to Fig. e, + : a Fx = 0; FAB = 0 Ans. Ans. Ans. Ans. Ans. Ans. Ans.

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712.

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713. Determine (approximately) the internal moments at joints A and B of the frame.
E 6m A B 6m F

3 kN/ m

C 8m 6m

The frame can be simplified to that shown in Fig. a, referring to Fig. b, a + a MA = 0; MA - 7.2(0.6) - 3(0.6)(0.3) = 0 MA = 4.86 kN # m Referring to Fig. c, a + a MB = 0; MB - 9.6(0.8) - 3(1.4)(0.1) + 7.2(0.6) = 0 MB = 3.78 kN # m Ans. Ans.

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714. Determine (approximately) the internal moments at joints F and D of the frame.
F

400 lb/ft E D

B 15 ft 20 ft

a + a MF = 0; MF - 0.6(0.75) - 2.4(1.5) = 0 MF = 4.05 k # ft a + a MD = 0; MD = 7.20 k # ft - MD + 0.8(1) + 3.2(2) = 0 Ans. Ans.

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715. Determine (approximately) the internal moment at A caused by the vertical loading.
E

5 kN/ m D

9 kN/ m C

The frame can be simplified to that shown in Fig. a, Referring to Fig. b, a + a MA = 0; MA - 5(0.8)(0.4) - 16(0.8) - 9(0.8)(0.4) - 28.8(0.8) = 0 MA = 40.32 kN # m = 40.3 kN # m Ans.
A B

8m

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*716. Determine (approximately) the internal moments at A and B caused by the vertical loading.
G 5 kN/ m L

3 kN/ m F K 5 kN/ m E

The frame can be simplified to that shown in Fig. a. The reactions of the 3 kN/m and 5 kN/m uniform distributed loads are shown in Fig. b and c respectively. Referring to Fig. d, a + a MA = 0; MA - 3(0.8)(0.4) - 9.6(0.8) - 5(0.8)(0.4) - 16(0.8) = 0 MA = 23.04 kN # m = 23.0 kN # m Referring to Fig. e, a + a MB = 0; 9.60(0.8) - 9.60(0.8) + 5(0.8)(0.4) + 16(0.8) - MB = 0 MB = 14.4 kN # m Ans. Ans.

A 8m

B 8m

C 8m

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717. Determine (approximately) the internal moments at joints I and L. Also, what is the internal moment at joint H caused by member HG?

0.5 k/ft I J K L

1.5 k/ft H G F

1.5 k/ft E

Joint I: a + a MI = 0; MI - 1.0(1) - 4.0(2) = 0 MI = 9.00 k # ft Joint L: a + a ML = 0; ML - 6.0(3) - 1.5(1.5) = 0 ML = 20.25 k # ft Joint H: a + a MH = 0; MH - 3.0(1) - 12.0(2) = 0 MH = 27.0 k # ft Ans. Ans. Ans.
A

B 20 ft 40 ft

C 30 ft

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718. Determine (approximately) the support actions at A, B, and C of the frame.

400 lb/ ft H G 1200 lb/ ft

A 15 ft

B 20 ft

Ax = 0 Ay = 12 k MA = 16.2 k # ft

Bx = 0 By = 16 k MB = 9 k # ft

Cx = 0 Cy = 4 k MC = 7.2 k # ft

Ans. Ans. Ans.

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719. Determine (approximately) the support reactions at A and B of the portal frame. Assume the supports are (a) pinned, and (b) fixed.

12 kN

6m

For printed base, referring to Fig. a and b, a + a MA = 0; a + a MB = 0; Ex(6) + Ey(2) - 12(6) = 0 Ey(6) - Ex(6) = 0 (1)
A B

(2)
4m

Solving Eqs. (1) and (2) yield Ey = 18.0 kN Referring to Fig. a, + : a Fx = 0; + c a Fy = 0; Referring to Fig. b, + : a Fx = 0; + c a Fy = 0; 6.00 - Bx = 0 By - 18.0 = 0 Bx = 6.00 kN By = 18.0 kN Ans. Ans. 12 - 6.00 - Ax = 0 18.0 - Ay = 0 Ax = 6.00 kN Ay = 18.0 kN Ans. Ans. Ex = 6.00 kN

For the fixed base, referring to Fig. c and d, a + a ME = 0; a + a MG = 0; Fx(3) + Fy(2) - 12(3) = 0 Fy(2) - Fx(3) = 0 (1) (2)

Solving Eqs (1) and (2) yields, Fy = 9.00 kN Referring to Fig. c, + : a Fx = 0; + c a Fy = 0; Referring to Fig. d, + : a Fx = 0; + c a Fy = 0; 6.00 - Gx = 0 Gy - 9.00 = 0 Gx = 6.00 kN Gy = 9.00 kN 12 - 6.00 - Ex = 0 9.00 - Ey = 0 Ex = 6.00 kN Ey = 9.00 kN Fx = 6.00 kN

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719.

Continued

Referring to Fig. e, + : a Fx = 0; + c a Fy = 0; a + a MA = 0; Referring to Fig. f, + : a Fx = 0; + c a Fy = 0; a + a MB = 0; 6.00 - Bx = 0 By - 9.00 = 0 MB - 6.00(3) = 0 Bx = 6.00 kN By = 9.00 kN MB = 18.0 kN # m Ans. Ans. Ans. 6.00 - Ax = 0 9.00 - Ay = 0 MA - 6.00(3) = 0 Ax = 6.00 kN Ay = 9.00 kN MA = 18.0 kN # m Ans. Ans. Ans.

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*720. Determine (approximately) the internal moment and shear at the ends of each member of the portal frame. Assume the supports at A and D are partially fixed, such that an inflection point is located at h/3 from the bottom of each column.

b P B C

a + a MB = 0;

2h Gy(b) - P a b = 0 3 2h b 3b 2Ph Ey = = 0 3b 2Ph Ey = 3b Gy = P a

+ c a Fy = 0;

MA = MD = MB = MC = Member BC: VB = VC =

P h Ph a b = 2 3 6 P 2h Ph a b = 2 3 3

Ans. Ans.

2Ph 3b

Ans.

Members AB and CD: VA = VB = VC = VD = P 2 Ans.

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721. Draw (approximately) the moment diagram for member ACE of the portal constructed with a rigid member EG and knee braces CF and DH. Assume that all points of connection are pins. Also determine the force in the knee brace CF.

1.5 ft 500 lb E 1.5 ft C F

7 ft

1.5 ft G H D

Inflection points are at A and B. From FBD (1): a + a MB = 0; From FBD (2): a + a ME = 0; + : a Fx = 0; 250(7.5) - FCF(sin 45)(1.5) = 0; FCF = 1.77 k(T) Ans. Ay(10) - 500(7.5) = 0; Ay = 375 lb

6 ft

- 250 + 1767.8(sin 45) + 500 - Ex = 0 Ex = 1500 lb

*722. Solve Prob. 721 if the supports at A and B are fixed instead of pinned.

1.5 ft 500 lb E 1.5 ft F C

7 ft

1.5 ft G H D

Inflection points are as mid-points of columns a + a MI = 0; + c a Fy = 0; a + a ME = 0; + : a Fx = 0; Jy(10) - 500(3.5) = 0; - Iy + 175 = 0; 250(4.5) - FCE(sin 45)(1.5) = 0; Jy = 175 lb
6 ft

Iy = 175 lb FCE = 1.06 k(T) Ans.

500 + 1060.66(sin 45) - 250 - Ex = 0; Ex = 1.00 k

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723. Determine (approximately) the force in each truss member of the portal frame. Also find the reactions at the fixed column supports A and B. Assume all members of the truss to be pin connected at their ends.

8 ft 2k 6 ft 1k C D G

8 ft F

12 ft

Assume that the horizontal reactive force component at fixed supports A and B are equal. Thus Ax = Bx = 2 + 1 = 1.50 k 2 Ans.

Also, the points of inflection H and I are at 6 ft above A and B respectively. Referring to Fig. a, a + a MI = 0; Hy(16) - 1(6) - 2(12) = 0 + c a Fy = 0; Iy - 1.875 = 0 Hy = 1.875 k Iy = 1.875 k

Referring to Fig. b, + : a Fx = 0; + c a Fy = 0; a + a MA = 0; Referring to Fig. c, + : a Fx = 0; + c a Fy = 0; a + a MB = 0; 1.50 - Bx = 0 By - 1.875 = 0 MB - 1.50(6) = 0 Bx = 1.50 k By = 1.875 k MB = 9.00 k # ft Ans. Ans. Hx - 1.50 = 0 1.875 - Ay = 0 MA - 1.50(6) = 0 Hx = 1.50 k Ay = 1.875 k MA = 9.00 k # ft Ans. Ans.

Using the method of sections, Fig. d, + c a Fy = 0; 3 FDG a b - 1.875 = 0 5 FDG = 3.125 k (C) FCD = 2.00 k (C) FFG = 1.00 k (C) Ans. Ans. Ans.

a + a MG = 0; FCD(6) + 1(6) - 1.50(12) = 0 a + a MD = 0; FFG(6) - 2(6) + 1.5(6) + 1.875(8) = 0 Using the method of Joints, Fig. e, + c a Fy = 0; + : a Fx = 0; 3 3 FDF a b - 3.125 a b = 0 5 5

FDF = 3.125 k (T)

Ans. Ans.

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723.

Continued

*724. Solve Prob. 723 if the supports at A and B are pinned instead of fixed.

8 ft 2k 6 ft 1k C D G

8 ft F

Assume that the horizontal reactive force component at pinal supports A and B are equal. Thus, Ax = Bx = H2 = 1.50 k 2 Ans.

12 ft

Referring to Fig. a, a + a MB = 0; Ay(16) - 1(12) - 2(18) = 0 + c a Fy = 0; By - 3.00 = 0 By = 3.00 k Ay = 3.00 k Ans. Ans.

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724.

Continued

Using the method of sections and referring to Fig. b, + c a Fy = 0; 3 FDG a b - 3.00 = 0 5 FDG = 5.00 k (C) FGF = 1.00 k (C) FCD = 3.50 k (T) Ans. Ans. Ans.

a + a MD = 0; FGF(6) - 2(6) - 1.5(12) + 3(8) = 0 a + a MG = 0; FCD(6) + 1(6) - 1.50(18) = 0 Using the method of joints, Fig. c, + c a Fy = 0; + : a Fx = 0; 3 3 FDF a b - 5.00 a b = 0 5 5 4 4 5.00 a b + 5.00 a b - 3.50 - FDE = 0 5 5

FDF = 5.00 k (T) FDE = 4.50 k (C)

Ans. Ans.

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725. Draw (approximately) the moment diagram for column AGF of the portal. Assume all truss members and the columns to be pin connected at their ends. Also determine the force in all the truss members.

4 kN

2m E

2m

D 1.5 m C

8 kN

5m

Assume that the horizontal force components at pin supports A and B are equal. Thus, Ax = Bx = 4 + 8 = 6.00 kN 2

Referring to Fig. a, a + a MA = 0; By(4) - 8(5) - 4(6.5) = 0 + c a Fy = 0; 16.5 - Ay = 0 By = 16.5 kN

Ay = 16.5 kN

Using the method of sections, Fig. b, + c a Fy = 0; 3 FEG a b - 16.5 = 0 5 FEG = 27.5 kN (T) FEF = 24.0 kN (C) FCG = 4.00 kN (C) Ans. Ans. Ans.

a + a MG = 0; FEF(1.5) - 4(1.5) - 6.00(5) = 0

a + a ME = 0; 8(1.5) + 16.5(2) - 6(6.5) - FCG(1.5) = 0

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725.

Continued

Using the method of joints, Fig. c, + c a Fy = 0; + : a Fx = 0; 3 3 FCE a b - 27.5 a b = 0 5 5 FCE = 27.5 kN (C) FDE = 20.0 kN (T) Ans. Ans.

4 4 24 - 27.5 a b - 27.5 a b + FDE = 0 5 5

726. Draw (approximately) the moment diagram for column AGF of the portal. Assume all the members of the truss to be pin connected at their ends. The columns are fixed at A and B. Also determine the force in all the truss members.

4 kN

2m E

2m

D 1.5 m C

8 kN

Assume that the horizontal force components at fixed supports A and B are equal. Thus, Ax = Bx = 4 + 8 = 6.00 kN 2

5m

Also, the points of inflection H and I are 2.5 m above A and B, respectively. Referring to Fig. a, a + a MI = 0; + c a Fy = 0; Hy(4) - 8(2.5) - 4(4) = 0 Iy - 9.00 = 0 Hy = 9.00 kN Iy = 9.00 kN

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726.

Continued

Referring to Fig. b, + : a Fx = 0; + c a Fy = 0; a + a MA = 0; Hx - 6.00 = 0 9.00 - Ay = 0 MA - 6.00(2.5) = 0 Hx = 6.00 kN Ay = 9.00 kN MA = 15.0 kN # m

Using the method of sections, Fig. d, + c a Fy = 0; 3 FEG a b - 9.00 = 0 5 FEG = 15.0 kN(T) Ans.

a + a ME = 0;

8(1.5) + 9.00(2) - 6.00(4) - FCG(1.5) = 0 FCG = 4.00 kN (C) Ans. FEF = 14.0 kN (C) Ans.

a + a MG = 0;

FEF(1.5) - 4(1.5) - 6(2.5) = 0

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726.

Continued

Using the method of joints, Fig. e, + c a Fy = 0; + : a Fx = 0; 3 3 FCE a b - 15.0 a b = 0 5 5 FCE = 15.0 kN (C) Ans.

4 4 FDE + 14.0 - 15.0 a b - 15.0 a b = 0 5 5 FDE = 10.0 kN (T) Ans.

727. Determine (approximately) the force in each truss member of the portal frame. Also find the reactions at the fixed column supports A and B. Assume all members of the truss to be pin connected at their ends.

1.5 m 12 kN 8 kN F

3m E

1.5 m D 2m

G H

I C

Assume that the horizontal force components at fixed supports A and B are equal. Thus, 12 + 8 = 10.0 kN Ax = Bx = 2 Ans.
A 3m 3m B

6m

Also, the points of inflection J and K are 3 m above A and B respectively. Referring to Fig. a, a + a Mk = 0; Jy(6) - 8(3) - 12(5) = 0 Jy = 14.0 kN + c a Fy = 0; Ky - 14.0 = 0 Ky = 14.0 kN

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727.

Continued

Referring to Fig. b, + : a Fx = 0; Jx - 10.0 = 0 Jx = 10.0 kN + c a Fy = 0; 14.0 - Ay = 0 Ay = 14.0 kN a + a MA = 0; MA - 10.0(3) = 0 MA = 30.0 kN # m Referring to Fig. c, + : a Fx = 0; Bx - 10.0 = 0 Bx = 10.0 kN + c a Fy = 0; By - 14.0 = 0 By = 14.0 kN a + a MB = 0; MB - 10.0(3) = 0 MB = 30.0 kN # m Using the metod of sections, Fig. d, 4 + c a Fy = 0; FFH a b - 14.0 = 0 FFH = 17.5 kN (C) 5 a + a MH = 0; FEF(2) + 14.0(1.5) - 12(2) - 10.0(3) = 0 FEF = 16.5 kN (C) a + a MF = 0; FGH(2) + 8(2) - 10.0(5) = 0 FGH = 17.0 kN (T) Using the method of joints, Fig. e (Joint H), 4 4 + c a Fy = 0; FEH a b - 17.5 a b = 0 FEH = 17.5 kN (T) 5 5 3 3 + : a Fx = 0; 17.5 a 5 b + 17.5 a 5 b - 17.0 - FHI = 0 FHI = 4.00 kN (C) Referring Fig. f (Joint E), 4 4 + c a Fy = 0; FEI a b - 17.5 a b = 0 FEI = 17.5 kN (C) 5 5 3 3 + : a Fx = 0 FDE + 16.5 - 17.5 a 5 b - 17.5 a 5 b = 0 FDE = 4.50 kN (T) Referring to Fig. g (Joint I), 4 4 + c a Fy = 0; FDI a b - 17.5 a b = 0 FDI = 17.5 kN (T) 5 5 3 3 + : a Fx = 0; 17.5 a 5 b + 17.5 a 5 b + 4.00 - FCI = 0 FCI = 25.0 kN (C) Ans. Ans. Ans. Ans. Ans. Ans. Ans. Ans. Ans. Ans. Ans. Ans. Ans.

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727.

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*728. Solve Prob. 727 if the supports at A and B are pinned instead of fixed.
12 kN 8 kN

1.5 m F

3m E

1.5 m D 2m

G H

I C

Assume that the horizontal force components at pin supports A and B are equal. Thus, Ax = Bx = 12 + 8 = 10.0 kN 2 Ans.
A 3m 3m B

6m

Referring to Fig. a, a + a MB = 0; Ay(6) - 8(6) - 12(8) = 0 Ay = 24.0 kN + c a Fy = 0; By - 24.0 = 0 By = 24.0 kN Using the method of sections, Fig. b, 4 + c a Fy = 0; FFH a b - 24.0 = 0 FFH = 30.0 kN (C) 5 a + a MH = 0; FEF(2) + 24.0(1.5) - 12(2) - 10.0(6) = 0 FEF = 24.0 kN (C) a + a MF = 0; FGH(2) + 8(2) - 10.0(8) = 0 FGH = 32.0 kN (T) Using method of joints, Fig. c (Joint H), 4 4 + c a Fy = 0; FEH a b - 30.0 a b = 0 FEH = 30.0 kN (T) 5 5 Ans. Ans. Ans. Ans. Ans. Ans.

3 3 + : a Fx = 0; 30.0 a 5 b + 30.0 a 5 b - 32.0 - FHI = 0 FHI = 4.00 kN (C) Ans. Referring to Fig. d (Joint E), 4 4 + c a Fy = 0; FEI a b - 30.0 a b = 0 FEI = 30.0 kN (C) 5 5 Ans.

3 3 + : a Fx = 0; FDE + 24.0 - 30.0 a 5 b - 30.0 a 5 b = 0 FDE = 12.0 kN (T)Ans. Referring to Fig. e (Joint I), 4 4 + c a Fy = 0; FDI a b - 30.0 a b = 0 FDI = 30.0 kN (T) 5 5 3 3 + : a Fx = 0; 30.0 a 5 b + 30.0 a 5 b + 4.00 - FCI = 0 FCI = 40.0 kN (C) Ans. Ans.

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728.

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729. Determine (approximately) the force in members GF, GK, and JK of the portal frame. Also find the reactions at the fixed column supports A and B. Assume all members of the truss to be connected at their ends.

G 4k H J I

E D K L C 12 ft 6 ft 3 ft

Assume that the horizontal force components at fixed supports A and B are equal. Thus, Ax = Bx = 4 = 2.00 k 2 Ans.

8 ft

8 ft

8 ft

8 ft

Also, the points of inflection N and O are at 6 ft above A and B respectively. Referring to Fig. a, a + a MB = 0; Ny(32) - 4(9) = 0 Ny = 1.125 k a + a MN = 0; Oy(32) - 4(9) = 0 Oy = 1.125 k Referring to Fig. b, + : a Fx = 0; Nx - 2.00 = 0 Nx = 2.00 k + c a Fy = 0; 1.125 - Ay = 0 Ay = 1.125 k a + a MA = 0; MA - 2.00(6) = 0 MA = 12.0 k # ft Referring to Fig. c, + : a Fx = 0; Bx - 2.00 = 0 Bx = 2.00 k + c a Fy = 0; By - 1.125 = 0 By = 1.125 k a + a MB = 0; MB - 2.00(6) = 0 MB = 12.0 k # ft Using the method of sections, Fig. d, 3 + c a Fy = 0; FGK a b - 1.125 = 0 FGK = 1.875 k (C) 5 a + a MK = 0; FGF(6) + 1.125(16) - 2(9) = 0 FGF = 0 a + a MG = 0; FJK = 0.500 k (C) - FJK(6) + 4(6) + 1.125(8) - 2.00(15) = 0 Ans. Ans. Ans. Ans. Ans.

Ans. Ans.

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730. Solve Prob. 729 if the supports at A and B are pin connected instead of fixed.
4k H

E D 6 ft 3 ft C 12 ft

J I

8 ft

8 ft

8 ft

8 ft

Assume that the horizontal force components at pin supports A and B are equal. Thus, Ax = Bx = 4 = 2.00 k 2 Ans.

Referring to Fig. a, a + a MA = 0; By(32) - 4(15) = 0 By = 1.875 k + c a Fy = 0; 1.875 - Ay = 0 Ay = 1.875 k Using the method of sections, Fig. b, 3 + c a Fy = 0; FGK a b - 1.875 = 0 FGK = 3.125 k (C) 5 a + a Mx = 0; FGF(6) + 1.875(16) - 2.00(15) = 0 FGF = 0 Ans. Ans. Ans. Ans.

a + a MG = 0; 4(6) + 1.875(8) - 2.00(21) + FJK(6) = 0 FJK = 0.500 k (T) Ans.

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731. Draw (approximately) the moment diagram for column ACD of the portal. Assume all truss members and the columns to be pin connected at their ends. Also determine the force in members FG, FH, and EH.
4k D

G F J K E H I L 12 ft A B C 6 ft 6 ft 3 ft

Assume that the horizontal force components at pin supports A and B are equal. Thus, 4 Ax = Bx = = 2.00 k 2 Referring to Fig. a,

8 ft

8 ft

8 ft

8 ft

a + a MB = 0; Ay(32) - 4(15) = 0 Ay = 1.875 k Using the method of sections, Fig. b, 3 a + a MH = 0; FFG a b (16) + 1.875(16) - 2.00(15) = 0 FFG = 0 5 a + a MF = 0; 4(6) + 1.875(8) - 2.00(21) + FEH(6) = 0 FEH = 0.500 k (T) 3 a + a MD = 0; FFH a b (16) - 2.00(15) = 0 FFH = 3.125 k (C) 5 Also, referring to Fig. c, 3 a + a ME = 0; FDF a b (8) + 1.875(8) - 2.00(15) = 0 5 FDF = 3.125 k (C) a + a MD = 0; FCE a 3 273 b (8) - 2.00(15) = 0 FCE = 10.68 k (T) 8 4 + b - 3.125 a b - 2.00 - FDE = 0 : a Fx = 0; 4 + 10.68 a 5 273 FDE = 9.50 k (C) Ans. Ans. Ans.

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Continued

*732. Solve Prob. 731 if the supports at A and B are fixed instead of pinned.
F 4k D E C

G J K H I L 12 ft A B 6 ft 6 ft 3 ft

Assume that the horizontal force components at fixed supports A and B are equal. Thus, Ax = Bx = 4 = 2.00 k 2

Also, the points of inflection N and O are 6 ft above A and B respectively. Referring to Fig. a, a + a MO = 0; Ny(32) - 4(9) = 0 Ny = 1.125 k Referring to Fig. b, + : a Fx = 0; Nx - 2.00 = 0 Nx = 2.00 k a + a MA = 0; MA - 2.00(6) = 0 MA = 12.0 k ft + c a Fy = 0; 1.125 - Ay = 0 Ay = 1.125 k

8 ft

8 ft

8 ft

8 ft

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Continued

Using the method of sections, Fig. d, 3 a + a MH = 0; FFG a b (16) + 1.125(16) - 2.00(9) = 0 FFG = 0 5 a + a MF = 0; - FEH(6) + 4(6) + 1.125(8) - 2.00(15) = 0 FEH = 0.500 k (C) Ans. Ans. Ans.

3 a + a MD = 0; FFH a b (16) - 2.00(9) = 0 FFH = 1.875 k (C) 5 Also, referring to Fig e, 3 a + a ME = 0; FDF a b (8) + 1.125(8) - 2.00(9) = 0 FDF = 1.875 k (C) 5 a + a MD = 0; FCE a 3 273 b (8) - 2.00(9) = 0 FCE = 6.408 k (T)

8 4 + b - 1.875 a b - 2.00 - FDE = 0 FDE = 6.50 k (C) : a Fx = 0; 4 + 6.408 a 5 273

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732.

Continued

733. Draw (approximately) the moment diagram for column AJI of the portal. Assume all truss members and the columns to be pin connected at their ends. Also determine the force in members HG, HL, and KL.

2 kN 4 kN

6 @ 1.5 m 9 m G F L M N

D 1.5 m 1m

4m

Assume the horizontal force components at pin supports A and B to be equal. Thus, 2 + 4 Ax = Bx = = 3.00 kN 2 Referring to Fig. a, a + a MB = 0; Ay(9) - 4(4) - 2(5) = 0 Ay = 2.889 kN Using the method of sections, Fig. b, a + a ML = 0; FHG cos 6.340 (1.167) + FHG sin 6.340 (1.5) + 2.889(3) - 2(1) - 3.00(4) = 0 FHG = 4.025 kN (C) = 4.02 kN (C) Ans.
A B

a + a MH = 0; FKL(1.167) + 2(0.167) + 4(1.167) + 2.889(1.5) - 3.00(5.167) = 0 FKL = 5.286 kN (T) = 5.29 kN (T) + c a Fy = 0; FHL cos 52.13 - 4.025 sin 6.340 - 2.889 = 0 FHL = 5.429 kN (C) = 5.43 kN (C) 247 Ans. Ans.

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733.

Continued

Also, referring to Fig. c, a + a MH = 0; FJK(1.167) + 2(0.167) + 4(1.167) + 2.889(1.5) - 3.00(5.167) = 0 FJK = 5.286 kN (T) a + a MJ = 0; FIH cos 6.340 (1) - 2(1) - 3.00(4) = 0 FIH = 14.09 kN (C) + c a Fy = 0; FJH sin 37.87 - 14.09 sin 6.340 - 2.889 = 0 FJH = 7.239 kN (T)

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734. Solve Prob. 733 if the supports at A and B are fixed instead of pinned.

2 kN 4 kN

6 @ 1.5 m 9 m G F L M N

D 1.5 m 1m

Assume that the horizontal force components at fixed supports A and B are equal. Therefore, Ax = Bx = 2 + 4 = 3.00 kN 2
A B 4m

Also, the reflection points P and R are located 2 m above A and B respectively. Referring to Fig. a a + a MR = 0; Py(9) - 4(2) - 2(3) = 0 Py = 1.556 kN Referring to Fig. b, + : a Fx = 0; Px - 3.00 = 0 Px = 3.00 kN a + a MA = 0; MA - 3.00(2) = 0 MA = 6.00 kN # m + c a Fy = 0; 1.556 - Ay = 0 Ay = 1.556 kN Using the method of sections, Fig. d,

a + a ML = 0; FHG cos 6.340 (1.167) + FHG sin 6.340 (1.5) + 1.556(3) - 3.00(2) - 2(1) = 0 FHG = 2.515 kN (C) = 2.52 kN (C) Ans.

a + a MH = 0; FKL(1.167) + 2(0.167) + 4(1.167) + 1.556(1.5) - 3.00(3.167) = 0 FKL = 1.857 kN (T) = 1.86 kN (T) + c a Fy = 0; FHL cos 52.13 - 2.515 sin 6.340 - 1.556 = 0 FHL = 2.986 kN (C) = 2.99 kN (C) Ans. Ans.

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Continued

Also referring to Fig. e, a + a MH = 0; FJK(1.167) + 4(1.167) + 2(0.167) + 1.556(1.5) - 3.00(3.167) = 0 FJK = 1.857 kN (T) a + a MJ = 0; FIH cos 6.340 (1) - 2(1) - 3.00(2) = 0 FIH = 8.049 kN (C) + c a Fy = 0; FJH sin 37.87 - 8.049 sin 6.340 - 1.556 = 0 FJH = 3.982 kN (T)

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735. Use the portal method of analysis and draw the moment diagram for girder FED.

15 kN

6m A 8m B 8m C

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*736. Use the portal method of analysis and draw the moment diagram for girder JIHGF.

4k 15 ft

A 18 ft

B 18 ft

C 18 ft

D 18 ft

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737. Use the portal method and determine (approximately) the reactions at supports A, B, C, and D.

9 kN

4m 12 kN E F G H

4m A 5m B 5m C 5m D

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737.

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737.

Continued

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738. Use the cantilever method and determine (approximately) the reactions at supports A, B, C, and D. All columns have the same cross-sectional area.

9 kN

4m 12 kN E F G H

4m A 5m B 5m C 5m D

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738.

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Continued

739. Use the portal method of analysis and draw the moment diagram for column AFE.

E 5k

12 ft F C

4k

12 ft A

15 ft

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739.

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*740. Solve Prob. 739 using the cantilever method of analysis. All the columns have the same cross-sectional area.

E 5k

12 ft F C

4k

12 ft A

15 ft

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741. Use the portal method and determine (approximately) the reactions at A.

3k

15 ft 4k D E F 15 ft A 18 ft B 20 ft C

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742. Use the cantilever method and determine (approximately) the reactions at A. All of the columns have the same cross-sectional area.

3k

15 ft 4k D E F 15 ft A 18 ft B 20 ft C

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743. Draw (approximately) the moment diagram for girder PQRST and column BGLQ of the building frame. Use the portal method.

6k 9k 9k

P K F A

Q L G B 15 ft

R M H C 15 ft 20 ft

S N I D 20 ft

T O J E 10 ft 10 ft 10 ft

Top story + : a Fx = 0; Second story + : a Fx = 0; Bottom story + : a Fx = 0; 6 + 9 + 9 - 8 V = 0; V = 3.0 k 6 + 9 - 8 V = 0; V = 1.875 k 6 - 8 V = 0; V = 0.75 k

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*744. Draw (approximately) the moment diagram for girder PQRST and column BGLQ of the building frame. All columns have the same cross-sectional area. Use the cantilever method.

6k 9k 9k

P K F A

Q L G B 15 ft

R M H C 15 ft 20 ft

S N I D 20 ft

T O J E 10 ft 10 ft 10 ft

x =

15 + 30 + 50 + 70 = 33 ft 5 - 6(5) 18 3 17 37 F(15) F(30) + F(50) + F(70) = 0 33 33 33 33

a + a MU = 0;

F = 0.3214 k a + a MV = 0; 3 17 37 18 F(15) F(30) + F(50) + F(70) = 0 33 33 33 33 F = 1.446 k a + a MW = 0; 18 3 17 37 F(15) F(30) + F(50) + F(70) = 0 33 33 33 33

- 6(15) - 9(5) -

- 6(25) - 9(15) - 9(5) -

F = 3.536 k

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745. Draw the moment diagram for girder IJKL of the building frame. Use the portal method of analysis.

20 kN

4m 40 kN E F G H

4m A B 4m 5m C 4m D

+ : a Fx = 0;

10 - 6V = 0;

V = 1.667 kN

The equilibrium of each segment is shown on the FBDs.

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*746. Solve Prob. 745 using the cantilever method of analysis. Each column has the cross-sectional area indicated.

20 kN

4m 40 kN E F G H

4m A B 4m 5m C 4m D

The centroid of column area is in center of framework. F Since s = , then A s1 = a 6.5 b s2 ; 2.5 F1 6.5 F2 = a b; 12 2.5 8 F4 = F1 F2 = F3 - 2(10) - 4(F2) + 9(F2) + 13(3.90 F2) = 0 F2 = 0.359 k F1 = 1.400 k The equilibrium of each segment is shown on the FBDs. F1 = 3.90 F2
Area

24 (103) m2 16 (103) m2

16 (103) m2

24 (103) m2

s4 = s1; s2 = s3; a + a MM = 0;

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