Problem 6.4 Determine the axial forces in the members of the truss.

0.3 m B

2 kN

0.4 m C 0.6 m 1.2 m

Solution: First, solve for the support reactions at B and C, and then use the method of joints to solve for the forces in the members.
BY 0.3 m BX 0.4 m 0.6 m 0.6 m CY
Fx : Fy : + MB : Bx + 2 kN = 0 B y + Cy = 0 0, 6Cy (0, 3)(2 kN) = 0

A 0.3 m B

2 kN

A 2 kN 0.4 m

C 1.2 m

1.2 m
tan = 7 12

(BC = 0.961 kN) = 30.26 Fx = BC cos + AC cos = 0 Fy = BC sin + AC sin + 1 = 0 Solving, we get AC = 0.926 kN We have AB = 2.839 kN (T ) BC = 0.961 kN (C)

Solving, Bx = 2 kN Cy = 1 kN By = 1 kN Joint B:

BY (1 kN)

BX (2 kN)

AB
6

AC = 0.926 kN (C) Check: Look at Joint A

18 4

y 2 kN x AB

BC
Fx : Fy : AB cos + BC cos 2 = 0 AB sin BC sin 1 = 0

Solving, we get AB = 2.839 kN, BC = 0.961 kN Joint C:

AC

AC BC

Fx : Fy :

AB cos AC cos + 2 = 0 AB sin AC sin = 0

12 1 kN

Substituting in the known values, the equations are satised: Check!

Problem 6.9 The truss shown is part of an airplanes internal structure. Determine the axial forces in members BC, BD, and BE.
A

8 kN C E G

14 kN H 300 mm

Solution: First, solve for the support reactions and then use the method of joints to solve for the reactions in the members.
8 kN 0.4 m 0.4 m 0.4 m 0.3 m BX BY 0.8 m FY
B A

B 400 mm 400 mm

D 400 mm

F 400 mm

14 kN 0.4 m

8 kN C E G

14 kN H 300 mm F 400 mm 400 mm

Fx : Fy : + MB :

Bx = 0 By + Fy 8 14 = 0 (kN) (0.4)(8) + 0.8Fy 1.2(14) = 0

D 400 mm

400 mm

Solving, we get Bx = 0, By = 5.00 kN Fy = 17.00 kN. The forces we are seeking are involved at joints B, C, D, and E. The method of joints allows us to solve for two unknowns at a joint. We need a joint with only two unknowns. Joints A and H qualify. Joint A is nearest to the members we want to know about, so let us choose it. Assume tension in all members. Joint A:
y

Fx : Fy :

BC = 0 AC + CE = 0 BC = 0,

Solving, we get

CE = 10.67 kN (T ) Joint B:
y

8 kN
AB BC

AC AB

BE

5 3

BD x

sin = 0.6 cos = 0.8 = 36.87 Fx = AC + AB cos = 0 Fy = 8 AB sin = 0 Solving, we get AC = 10.67 kN (T ) AB = 13.33 kN (C) Joint C: (Again, assume all forces are in tension)
y

BY

We know AB = 13.33 kN BC = 0 By = 5.00 kN. We know 3 of the 5 forces at B Hence, we can solve for the other two. Fx : Fy : BD + BE cos AB cos = 0 BC + By + BE sin + AB sin = 0

Solving, we get BD = 14.67 kN (C) BE = 5.00 kN (T )

AC

From Joint C, we had BC = 0 Thus BC = 0, BD = 14.67 kN (C) BE = 5.00 kN (T )

[AC = 10.67 kN (T )]

Problem 6.17 Determine the axial forces in the members in terms of the weight W .
1m A

D 1m C

0.8 m

0.8 m

0.8 m

Solution: Denote the axial force in a member joining two points I, K by IK. The angle between member DE and the positive x axis is = tan1 0.8 = 38.66 . The angle formed by member DB with the positive x axis is 90 + . The angle formed by member AB with the positive x-axis is . Joint E:
Fy = DE cos W = 0, from which DE = 1.28W (C) . Fy = BE DE sin = 0, from which BE = 0.8W (T ) Joint D: Fx = DE cos + BD cos CD cos = 0, from which BD CD = DE. Fy = BD sin + DE sin CD sin = 0, from which BD + CD = DE.

Solving these two equations in two unknowns: CD = DE = 1.28W (C) , BD = 0 Joint B: Fx = BE AB sin BD sin = 0, from which AB =
BE sin

= 1.28W (T )

Fy = AB cos BC = 0, from which BC = AB cos = W (C)

Problem 6.18 Consider the truss in Problem 6.17. Each member will safely support a tensile force of 6 kN and a compressive force of 2 kN. Use this criterion to determine the largest weight W the truss will safely support.
From the solution to Problem 6.17, the largest tensile force is in member AB, AB = 1.28W (T ), from which 6 W = 1.28 = 4.69 kN is the maximum safe load for tension. The largest compressive forces occur in members DE and CD, DE = CD = 1.28W (C), from which W = is the largest safe load for compression.
2 1.28

Solution:

= 1.56 kN

Problem 6.21 Each member of the truss will safely support a tensile force of 4 kN and a compressive force of 1 kN. Determine the largest mass m that can safely be suspended.

1m

1m E

1m F

1m C 1m AB D m

Solution: The common interior angle BAC = DCE = EF D = CDB is = tan1 (1) = 45 . 1 Note cos = sin = . Denote the axial force in a member 2 joining two points I, K by IK. Joint F:
DF Fy = W = 0, 2 from which DF = 2W (C). Fx DF = EF = 0, 2

1m

1m E

1m F

1m C D 1m A B m

from which EF = W (T ). Joint E: CE Fx = + EF = 0 2 from which CE = 2W (T ). CE Fy = ED = 0, 2 from which ED = W (C). Joint D: DF BD FY = ED + = 0, 2 2 from which BD = 2 2W (C). DF BD FX = CD = 0, 2 2 from which CD = W (T ) Joint C: AC CE Fx = + + CD = 0, 2 2 from which AC = 2 2W (T ) AC CE Fy = + BC = 0, 2 2 from which BC = W (C)

EF

ED CE EF ED CD DF BD Joint D

DF

W Joint F CE CD BC Joint C

Joint E BC BD AB B Joint B

AC

Joint B: BD Fx = AB + = 0, 2 from which AB = 2W (C) This completes the determination of the axial forces in nine members. The all maximum tensile force occurs in member AC, AC = 2 2W (T ), from which 4 the safe load is W = = 2 = 1.414 kN. The maximum compression 2 2 occurs in member BD, BD = 2 2W (C), from which the maximum safe 1 load is W = = 0.3536 kN. The largest mass m that can be safely
2

supported is m =

2 353.6 9.81

= 36.0 kg

Problem 6.26 The Howe truss helps support a roof. Model the supports at A and G as roller supports. Determine the axial forces in members AB, BC, and CD.
400 lb

800 lb 600 lb D 400 lb C B A H 4 ft 4 ft I 4 ft J 4 ft K 4 ft L 4 ft E 8 ft F G 600 lb

Solution: The strategy is to proceed from end A, choosing joints with only one unknown axial force in the x- and/or y-direction, if possible, and if not, establish simultaneous conditions in the unknowns. The interior angles HIB and HJC differ. The pitch angle is
Pitch = tan
1

800 lb 600 lb 400 lb 8 ft B A H I J K L C D 600 lb E 400 lb F G

8 12

= 33.7 .

The length of the vertical members: BH = 4 8 12 = 2.6667 ft,

from which the angle HIB = tan1 CI = 8 2.6667 4 = 33.7 .

4 ft

4 ft

4 ft

4 ft

4 ft

4 ft

8 = 5.3333 ft, 12 5.333 4

800 lb 600 lb 400 lb A 4 ft 4 ft 4 ft 4 ft 4 ft 4 ft AB 1400 lb Joint A BI Pitch CI

from which the angle IJC = tan1 = 53.1 .

600 lb 400 lb G

The moment about G: MG = (4 + 20)(400) + (8 + 16)(600) + (12)(800) 24A = 0, from which A = 33600 = 1400 lb. Check: The total load is 2800 lb. 24 From left-right symmetry each support A, G supports half the total load. check. The method of joints: Denote the axial force in a member joining two points I, K by IK. Joint A: Fy = AB sin P + 1400 = 0,
1400 from which AB = sin = 2523.9 lb (C)
p

BH AH HI

400 lb Pitch AB

AH

BC Pitch

Pitch

Joint H 600 lb CD

BH BI Joint B

HI IJ Joint I
Joint H:

IJC BC CI CJ Joint C

Fx = AB cos Pitch + AH = 0, from which AH = (2523.9)(0.8321) = 2100 lb (T )

Fy = BH = 0, or, BH = 0. Fx = AH + HI = 0, from which HI = 2100 lb (T ) Joint B: Fx = AB cos Pitch + BC cos Pitch +BI cos Pitch = 0, from which BC + BI = AB

6.26 Contd.
Fy = 400 AB sin Pitch + BC sin Pitch BI sin Pitch = 0, from which BC BI = AB +
400 . sin Pitch

Solve the two simultaneous equations in unknowns BC, BI: 400 = 360.56 lb (C), 2 sin Pitch

BI =

and

BC = AB BI = 2163.3 lb (C)

Joint I: Fx = BI cos Pitch HI + IJ = 0, from which IJ = 1800 lb (T ) Fy = +BI sin Pitch + CI = 0, from which CI = 200 lb (T ) Joint C: Fx = BC cos Pitch + CD cos Pitch + CJ cos IJC = 0, from which CD(0.8321) + CJ(0.6) = 1800 Fy = 600 CI BC sin Pitch + CD sin Pitch CJ sin IJC = 0,

from which CD(0.5547) CJ(0.8) = 400 Solve the two simultaneous equations to obtain CJ 666.67 lb (C), =

and

CD = 1682.57 lb (C)

Problem 6.30 The truss supports a 100-kN load at J. The horizontal members are each 1 m in length. (a) Use the method of joints to determine the axial force in member DG. (b) Use the method of sections to determine the axial force in member DG.

A 1m E

100 kN

Solution:
DJ 45

(a) Start with Joint J

A 1m J HJ 100 kN
Fx : Fx : Fy : Solving HJ DJ cos 45 = 0 DJ sin 45 100 = 0 DJ = 141.4 kN (T ) HJ = 100 kN (C) Joint H:

E 1m

F 1m

G 1m

H 1m

100 kN
CD DG cos 45 + DJ cos 45 = 0 DG sin 45 DJ sin 45 DH = 0

Fy :

Solving, CD = 200 kN DG = 141.4 kN (C) (b) Method of Sections

CD D 45

DH

DG J HJ GH H 1m 100 kN

1m

GH
Fx : Fy :

H
HJ GH = 0 DH = 0 DH = 0, GH = 100 kN (C) Fx : Fy : MD :

CD DG cos 45 GH = 0 DG sin 45 100 = 0 (1)GH (1)(100) = 0

Joint D

CD

D x 45

Solving, GH = 100 kN (C) CD = 200 kN (T ) DG = 141.4 kN (C)

45 DJ DH DG

Problem 6.36 For the Howe and Pratt trusses in Problem 6.35, determine the axial force in member HI. Solution: Howe Section: From the Howe truss section, we see that if we sum moments about C, we get one equation in one unknown, i.e.,
MC = 2LEY 2LF LTHIHowe = 0, or THIHowe = 3.5F (tension). Pratt Section: From the Pratt truss section we see that summing moments about D is advantageous. Hence, MD = LEY LTHIPratt = 0 or THIPratt = 2.75F (tension).
TCD C TCD D TCI I H THI 2F HOWE

y E x EY

y E EY x

THD I H THI 2F PRATT

Problem 6.37 The Pratt bridge truss supports ve forces F = 340 kN. The dimension L = 8 m. Use the method of sections to determine the axial force in member JK.
L A

L B

L C

L D

L E

L G

H I F F J F K L F M F

Solution:

First determine the external support forces.

L C D

L E

L G

AX AY

L
HY

A I J F K F F L M F

F = 340 kN, L = 8 M

Fx : Fy : + Solving: MA :

Ax = 0 Ay 5F + Hy = 0 6LHy LF 2LF 3LF 4LF 5LF = 0

= 45 L = 8M F = 340 kN Ay = 850 kN Fx : Fy : + MC : CD + JK + CK cos = 0 Ay 2F CK sin = 0 L(JK) + L(F ) 2L(Ay ) = 0

Ax = 0, Ay = 850 kN Hy = 850 kN

Note the symmetry: Method of sections to nd axial force in member JK.

Solving, JK = 1360 kN (T ) Also, CK = 240.4 kN (T ) CD = 1530 kN (C)

A L AY F F I

JK

Problem 6.41 The mass m = 120 kg. Use the method of sections to determine the axial forces in members BD, CD, and CE.
1m

1m

1m E

1m F

C 1m AB

D m

Solution: First, nd the support reactions using the rst free body diagram. Then use the section shown in the second free body diagram to determine the forces in the three members. Support Reactions: Equilibrium equations are
Fx = AX = 0, Fy = AY + BY mg = 0, and summing moments around A, MA = 3mg + (1)BY = 0. Thus, AX = 0, AY = 2.35kN, and BY = 3.53 kN Section: From the second free body diagram, the equilibrium equations for the section are Fx = AX + TCD + TCE cos(45 ) + TBD cos(45 ) = 0, Fy = AY + BY + TCE sin(45 ) + TBD sin(45 ) = 0, and, summing moments around C, MC = (1)TBD cos(45 ) (1)AY + (1)AX = 0. Solving, we get TBD = 3.30 kN, TCD = 1.18 kN, TCE = 1.66 kN.
AY AX

1m 1m C 1m AX AY B

1m E

1m F

120 g D

BY

1m 1m C 1m

1m TCE

1m F

TCD TBD B BY

Problem 6.42 For the truss in Problem 6.41, use the method of sections to determine the axial forces in members AC, BC, and BD. Solution: Use the support reactions found in Problem 6.41. The free body diagram for the section necessary to nd the three unknowns is shown at right. The equations of equilibrium are
Fx = AX + TAC cos(45 ) + TBD cos(45 ) = 0, Fy = AY + BY + TBC + TAC sin(45 ) + TBD sin(45 ) = 0, and, summing moments around B, MB = (1)AY (1)TAC sin(45 ) = 0. The results are TAC = 3.30 kN, TBC = 1.18 kN, and TBD = 3.30 kN.

1m 1m 1m AX AY TAC C

1m E

1m F

TBC

D TBD

BY

Problem 6.45 Use the method of sections to determine the axial force in member EF .

10 kip

A 4 ft

10 kip B

C 4 ft D E 4 ft F G 4 ft H I

12 ft

Solution:
= tan1

The included angle at the apex BAC is 12 16 = 36.87 .

10 kip

A 4 ft

The interior angles BCA, DEC, F GE, HIG are = 90 = 53.13 . The length of the member ED is LED = 8 tan = 6 ft. The interior angle DEF is = tan
1

10 kip B D

C 4 ft E 4 ft

4 LED

= 33.69 .

The complete structure as a free body: The moment about H is MH = 10(12) 10(16) + I(12) = 0, from which I = 280 = 23.33 kip. 12 The sum of forces: Fy = Hy + I = 0, from which Hy = I = 23.33 kip. Fx = Hx + 20 = 0, from which Hx = 20 kip. Make the cut through EG, EF , and DE. Consider the upper section only. Denote the axial force in a member joining I, K by IK. The section as a free body: The sum of the moments about E is ME = 10(4) 10(8) + DF (LED ) = 0, from which DF = 120 = 20 kip. 6 The sum of forces: Fy = EF sin EG sin DF = 0, Fx = EF cos + EG cos + 20 = 0, from which the two simultaneous equations: 0.5547EF + 0.8EG = 20, and 0.8320EF 0.6EG = 20. Solve: EF = 4.0 kip (T )

G 4 ft

12 ft

F = 10 kip F = 10 kip E EG

DF

EF

Problem 6.56 Consider the frame in Problem 6.55. The cable CE will safely support a tension of 10 kN. Based on this criterion, what is the largest downward force F that can be applied to the frame? Solution:
y From the solution to Problem 6.55: E = , 3 3 F Gy = F A, and A = 5 F . Back substituting, E = 5 or F = 5E, from which, for E = 10 kN, F = 50 kN

F 4G

Problem 6.57 The hydraulic actuator BD exerts a 6kN force on member ABC. The force is parallel to BD, and the actuator is in compression. Determine the forces on member ABC, presenting your answers as shown in Fig. 6.35.

0.5 m

0.5 m

0.5 m

Solution: The surface at C is smooth. Element ABC: The sum of the moments about A is
M = (0.5)B sin 45 + (1)C = 0, from which C = 3(0.707) = 2.121 kN . The sum of the forces: Fy = Ay + B sin 45 + C = 0, from which Ay = B (0.707) C = 2.121 kN . Fx = Ax B cos 45 = 0, from which Ax = 4.24 kN

A 0.5 m

C 0.5 m D 0.5 m C

AY AX 0.5 m B 45 0.5 m

2.12 kN 4.24 kN A B 45 2.12 kN 6 kN C

Problem 6.63 The tension in cable BD is 500 lb. Determine the reactions at A for cases (1) and (2).

E 6 in D 6 in

A 8 in

B 8 in (1)

C 300 lb

Solution: Case (a) The complete structure as a free body: The sum of the moments about G:
MG = 16(300) + 12Ax = 0, from which Ax = 400 lb . The sum of the forces: Fx = Ax + Gx = 0, from which Gx = 400 lb. Fy = Ay 300 + Gy = 0, from which Ay = 300 Gy . Element GE: The sum of the moments about E: ME = 16Gy = 0, from which Gy = 0, and from above Ay = 300 lb. Case (b) The complete structure as a free body: The free body diagram, except for the position of the internal pin, is the same as for case (a). The sum of the moments about G is MC = 16(300) + 12Ax = 0, from which Ax = 400 lb . Element ABC: The tension at the lower end of the cable is up and to the right, so that the moment exerted by the cable tension about point C is negative. The sum of the moments about C: MC = 8B sin 16Ay = 0, noting that B = 500 lb and = tan1 then Ay = 150 lb.
6 8

E 6 in D 6 in

A 8 in

B 8 in (2)

C 300 lb

E 6 in D

E 6 in D 6 in

6 in C 300 lb 8 in 8 in (a) Gy A 8 in B 8 in (b)

C 300 lb

= 36.87 ,

(a) 12 in

Gx Ay 16 in 300 lb

Gy Gx

Ey Ex

Ax B Cy Cx 300 lb

Ay (b) Ax 8 in

8 in

Problem 6.80 The weight W = 60 kip. What is the magnitude of the force the members exert on each other at D?
A 3 ft B D C 2 ft 3 ft

W 3 ft 3 ft

Solution: Assume that a tong half will carry half the weight, and denote the vertical reaction to the weight at A by R. The complete structure as a free body: The sum of the forces:
Fy = R W = 0, from which R = W Tong-Half ACD: Element AC: The sum of the moments about A: (1) MA = 3Cy + 3Cx = 0. The sum of the forces: (2) (3) Fy = R + Cy + Ay = 0, and 2

A B C 3 ft 2 ft D 3 ft

Fx = Cx + Ax = 0. Element CD: The sum of the forces:

(4) (5)

Fx = Dx P Cx = 0, and W = 0. Fy = Dy Cy 2 The sum of the moments: MD = 2Cx 3Cy 3P + 3 W =0 2

3 ft

3 ft

(6)

Ay By

R 2 Ax

R 2

Ay Ax Cy

Element AB: The sum of the forces: (7) (8) Fy = Ay + R By = 0, and 2

Fx = Ax Bx = 0. Element BD: The sum of the forces: W = 0, and Fy = By Dy 2 Fx = Bx Dx + P = 0. These are ten equations in ten unknowns. These have the solution R = 60 kip. Check, Ax = 30 kip, Ay = 0, Bx = 30 kip, By = 30 kip, Cx = 30 kip, Cy = 30 kip, Dx = 110 kip, Dy = 0, and P = 80 kip. The magnitude of the force the members exert on each other at D is D = 110 kip.

Bx Bx Dx P

Dy Dx By

Dy

Cx Cx Cy

(9) (10)

P W 2 W 2

Problem 6.85 The mechanism is used to weigh mail. A package placed at A causes the weighted point to rotate through an angle . Neglect the weights of the members except for the counterweight at B, which has a mass of 4 kg. If = 20 , what is the mass of the package at A?

100 mm

100 mm

B 30

Solution: Consider the moment about the bearing connecting the motion of the counter weight to the motion of the weighing platform. The moment arm of the weighing platform about this bearing is 100 cos(30 ). The restoring moment of the counter weight is 100 mg sin . Thus the sum of the moments is
M = 100 mB g sin 100 mA g cos(30 ) = 0. Dene the ratio of the masses of the counter weight to the mass of the package to be RM = mB . The sum of moments equation reduces to m
A

M = RM sin cos(30 ) = 0, = 2.8794, and the mass of the packfrom which RM = sin age is mA = R4 = 1.3892 = 1.39 kg
M

100 mm

cos(30)

100 mm B 30

Problem 6.89 Determine the force exerted on the bolt by the bolt cutters.
75 mm A B D 40 mm C 55 mm

100 N

90 mm

60 mm 65 mm

300 mm 100 N

Solution: The equations of equilibrium for each of the members will be developed.
Member AB: The equations of equilibrium are: FX = AX + BX = 0, FY = AY + BY = 0, and MB = 90F 75AX 425(100) = 0 FX = BX + DX = 0, FY = BY + DY + 100 = 0, and MB = 15DX + 60DY + 425(100) = 0.
F
75 mm

100 N A B D F

75 mm

40 mm C 55 mm

Member BD: The equations are

100 N
100 N

Member AC: The equations are FX = AX + CX = 0, FY = AY + CY + F = 0, and MA = 90F + 125CY + 40CX = 0. FX = CX DX = 0, FY = CY DY = 0. Solving the equations simultaneously (we have extra (but compatible) equations, we get F = 1051 N, AX = 695 N, AY = 1586 N, BX = 695 N, BY = 435 N, CX = 695 N, CY = 535 N, DX = 695 N, and Dy = 535 N
75 mm

AX

AY

40 mm 55 mm

A BX

B BY

Member CD: The equations are:

AX

AY

CY
40 mm

C 55 mm X

90 mm

60 mm 65 mm

300 mm

BY B BX D DY DX

60 mm 65 mm

300 mm

100 N

CY C DX D DY CX