Chapter 5

5–10. Determine the horizontal and vertical components of reaction at the pin A and the
reaction of the rocker B on the beam. (Answer: NB = 3.464 kN, Ax = 1.73 kN, Ay = 1.00 kN)

5–14. The overhanging beam is supported by a pin at A and the two-force strut BC.
Determine the horizontal and vertical components of reaction at A and the reaction at B on
the beam. (Answer: FBC = 3916.67 N, Ax = 3133.33 N, Ay = 950 N)

5–37. The boom supports the two vertical loads. Neglect the size of the collars at D and B
and the thickness of the boom, and compute the horizontal and vertical components of force
at the pin A and the force in cable CB . Set F1 = 800 N and F2 = 350 N. (Answer: FCB =
781.6 N, Ax = 625 N, Ay = 681 N)
5–47. The horizontal beam is supported by springs at its ends. Each spring has a stiffness of k
= 5 kN/m and is originally unstretched when the beam is in the horizontal position.
Determine the angle of tilt of the beam if a load of 800 N is applied at point C as shown.
(Answer: Angle of tilt = 1.02 degree)

5-67. The boom is supported by ball and socket at A and a guy wire at B. If the 5kN load lies
in a plane which is parallel to x-y plane, determine the support reaction at A and tension in
the cable at B. (Answer: TB= 16.67 kN, Ax = 0, Ay = 5 kN, Az = 16.67 kN)
5-69. Determine the support reaction at the smooth journal bearings A, B and C. (Answer: Cy
= -318.2 N, Cz = 500 N, Bz= -272.7 N, Bx = 238.7 N, Ax = -238.7 N, Az = 90.9 N)
Chapter 6
6–5. Determine the force in each member of the truss, and state if the members are in tension
or compression. [Answer: FDC = 400 N (C), FDA = 300 N (C), FBA = 250 N (T), FBC = 200 N
(T), FCA = 282.8 N (C)]

6–13. Determine the force in each member of the truss and state if the members are in tension
or compression. Set P1 = 0 , P2 = 20 kN. (Answer: FGB = 30 kN (T), FAF = 20 kN (C), FAB =
22.36 N (C), FBF = 20 kN (T), FBC = 20 kN (T), FFC = 28.28 N, FFE = 0, FED = 0,
FEC = 20.0 kN (T), FDC = 0)
6–35. Determine the force in members BC, HC, and HG. State if these members are in
tension or compression. [Answer: FBC = 10.4 kN (C), FHG = 9.154 N (T), FHC = 2.24 kN (T)]

6–41. Determine the force in members FG, GC and CB of the truss used to support the sign,
and state if the members are in tension or compression. [Answer: FCB = 3600 N (T), FGC =
1800 N (C), FFG = 4024.9 N (C))
6–72. Determine the horizontal and vertical components of force at pins A, B, and C, and the
reactions at the fixed support D of the three-member frame. (Answer: By = 1.333 kN, Bx =
5.00 kN, Ax = Cx = 5 kN, Ay = Cy = 6.67 kN, MD = 10.0 kNm, Dy = 8.00 kN, Dx = 0)

6–73. The compound beam is fixed at A and supported by a rocker at B and C. There are
hinges (pins) at D and E. Determine the reactions at the supports. (Answer: Cy = 0, By = 7.50
kN, MA = 45.0 kN m, Ay = 7.5 kN, Ax = 0)
Chapter 7
7–5. Determine the internal normal force, shear force, and moment at points A and B in the
column. (Answer: VA = 3 kN, NA = 13.2 kN, MA = 3.82 kNm, VB = 3 kN, NB = 16.2 kN,
MB = 14.3 kNm)

7–9. Determine the normal force, shear force, and moment at a section passing through point
C. Take P = 8 kN. (Answer: NC = -30 kN, VC = -8 kN, MC = 6 kNm)

7–17. Determine the normal force, shear force, and moment at a section passing through
point E of the two member frame. (Answer: NE = -1920 N, VE = 800 N, ME = 2400 Nm)
7–24. Determine the internal normal force, shear force, and bending moment at point C.
(Answer: NC = -20.0 kN, VC = 70.6 kN, MC = -302 kNm)

7–59. Draw the shear and moment diagrams for the beam.

Answer:
Chapter 8
8–23. A 35-kg disk rests on an inclined surface for which 𝜇𝑠 = 0.2. Determine the maximum
vertical force P that may be applied to bar AB without causing the disk to slip at C. Neglect
the mass of the bar. (Answer: P = 371.4 N)

8–34. The coefficient of static friction between the 150-kg crate and the ground is 𝜇𝑠 = 0.3,
while the coefficient of static friction between the 80-kg man’s shoes and the ground is 𝜇′𝑠 =
0.4. Determine if the man can move the crate. (Answer: he can move the crate)

8–35. If the coefficient of static friction between the crate and the ground in Prob. 8–34 is 𝜇𝑠
= 0.3, determine the minimum coefficient of static friction between the man’s shoes and the
ground so that the man can move the crate. (Answer: 𝝁′𝒔 = 𝟎. 𝟑𝟕𝟔)

8-58. Determine the largest angle θ that will cause the wedge to be self-locking regardless of
the magnitude of horizontal force P applied to the blocks. The coefficient of static friction
between the wedge and the blocks is 𝜇𝑠 = 0.3. Neglect the weight of the wedge. (Answer:
𝜽 = 𝟑𝟑. 𝟒°)
8–63. Determine the minimum applied force P required to move wedge A to the right. The
spring is compressed a distance of 175 mm. Neglect the weight of A and B. The coefficient
of static friction for all contacting surfaces is 𝜇𝑠 = 0.35. Neglect friction at the rollers.
(Answer: P = 2.39 kN)

8–97. Determine the smallest force P required to lift the 40-kg crate. The coefficient of static
friction between the cable and each peg is 𝜇𝑠 = 0.1. (Answer: P = 736 N)