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7–1.

Determine the internal normal force and shear force, and 8 kip
the bending moment in the beam at points C and D.
Assume the support at B is a roller. Point C is located just to 40 kip ft
the right of the 8-kip load.
A
C D B
8 ft 8 ft 8 ft

SOLUTION
Support Reactions: FBD (a).

a + ©MA = 0; By (24) + 40 - 8(8) = 0 By = 1.00 kip

+ c ©Fy = 0; Ay + 1.00 - 8 = 0 Ay = 7.00 kip

+ ©F = 0
: Ax = 0
x

Internal Forces: Applying the equations of equilibrium to segment AC [FBD (b)],

we have
+ ©F = 0

. We or
: x NC = 0 Ans.

m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
+ c ©Fy = 0; 7.00 - 8 - VC = 0 VC = -1.00 kip Ans.

d th g. in t la
MC = 56.0 kip # ft

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
a + ©MC = 0; MC - 7.00(8) = 0 Ans.
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co

Applying the equations of equilibrium to segment BD [FBD (c)], we have

th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat

+ ©F = 0;
: ND = 0 Ans.
x
ity o g us d S

+ c ©Fy = 0; VD + 1.00 = 0 VD = -1.00 kip

te is ss th ite

Ans.
in f th se for Un
gr w in e

a + ©MD = 0; 1.00(8) + 40 - MD = 0
th t o a ly by

MD = 48.0 kip # ft
y ar d le d
ro p an o te

Ans.
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

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7–2.

Determine the shear force and moment at points C and D. 500 lb

200 lb 300 lb
B

A E
C D

6 ft 4 ft 4 ft 6 ft
2 ft

SOLUTION
Support Reactions: FBD (a).

a + ©MB = 0; 500(8) - 300(8) - Ay (14) = 0

Ay = 114.29 lb

Internal Forces: Applying the equations of equilibrium to segment AC [FBD (b)],

we have
+ ©F = 0
: NC = 0 Ans.
x

. We or
+ c ©Fy = 0; 114.29 - 500 - VC = 0 VC = -386 lb Ans.

m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
a + ©MC = 0; MC + 500(4) - 114.29 (10) = 0

d th g. in t la
MC = -857 lb # ft

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
Ans.
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co

Applying the equations of equilibrium to segment ED [FBD (c)], we have

th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat

+ ©F = 0;
: ND = 0 Ans.
x
ity o g us d S

+ c ©Fy = 0; VD - 300 = 0 VD = 300 lb

te is ss th ite

Ans.
in f th se for Un

MD = -600 lb # ft
gr w in e

a + ©MD = 0; -MD - 300 (2) = 0 Ans.

th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

The strongback or lifting beam is used for materials

handling. If the suspended load has a weight of 2 kN and a 3m 3m
center of gravity of G, determine the placement d of the
padeyes on the top of the beam so that there is no moment
developed within the length AB of the beam. The lifting
bridle has two legs that are positioned at 45°, as shown. d 45° 45° d
A B
0.2 m
0.2 m
SOLUTION E F

Support Reactions: From FBD (a),

a + ©ME = 0; FF162 - 2132 = 0 FE = 1.00 kN

G
+ c ©Fy = 0; FF + 1.00 - 2 = 0 FF = 1.00 kN

From FBD (b),

+ ©F = 0;
: FAC cos 45° - FBC cos 45° = 0 FAC = FBC = F
x

+ c ©Fy = 0; 2F sin 45° - 1.00 - 1.00 = 0

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
FAC = FBC = F = 1.414 kN

is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
Internal Forces: This problem requires MH = 0. Summing moments about point H
k g rn to rig
of segment EH [FBD (c)], we have or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co

a + ©MH = 0; 1.001d + x2 - 1.414 sin 45°1x2

th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat

- 1.414 cos 45°10.22 = 0

ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite

d = 0.200 m Ans.
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

The boom DF of the jib crane and the column DE have a D

uniform weight of 50 lb>ft. If the hoist and load weigh 300 lb, B A F
determine the normal force, shear force, and moment in the
crane at sections passing through points A, B, and C. 2 ft 8 ft 3 ft
5 ft

C
300 lb

7 ft

SOLUTION
E
+ ©F = 0;
: NA = 0 Ans.
x

+ c ©Fy = 0; VA - 450 = 0; VA = 450 lb Ans.

a + ©MA = 0; -MA - 150(1.5) - 300(3) = 0; MA = -1125 lb # ft Ans.

+ ©F = 0;
: NB = 0 Ans.
x

. We or
m W ina g
+ c ©Fy = 0; VB - 550 - 300 = 0; VB = 850 lb

b)
Ans.

ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
MB = -6325 lb # ft

d th g. in t la
a + ©MB = 0; -MB - 550(5.5) - 300(11) = 0; Ans.

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
+ ©F = 0;
: VC = 0 or in a uc y Ans.
x
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co

+ c ©Fy = 0; NC - 650 - 300 - 250 = 0; NC = 1200 lb Ans.

th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat

a + ©MC = 0; -MC - 650(6.5) - 300(13) = 0; MC = -8125 lb # ft Ans.

ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Determine the internal normal force, shear force, and 8 kN

moment at points A and B in the column. 6 kN
0.4 m 0.4 m
30⬚

SOLUTION A
0.9 m

Applying the equation of equilibrium to Fig. a gives 3 kN

+ ©F = 0; 1.5 m
: x VA - 6 sin 30° = 0 VA = 3 kN Ans.
2m
+ c ©Fy = 0; NA - 6 cos 30° - 8 = 0 NA = 13.2 kN Ans.
a + ©MA = 0; 8(0.4) + 6 sin 30°(0.9) - 6 cos 30°(0.4) - MA = 0
MA = 3.82 kN # m Ans. B

and to Fig. b,

+ ©F = 0; VB - 6 sin 30° = 0 VB = 3 kN Ans.

: x

+ c ©Fy = 0; NB - 3 - 8 - 6 cos 30° = 0 NB = 16.2 kN Ans.

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
a + ©MB = 0; 3(1.5) + 8(0.4) + 6 sin 30°(2.9) - 6 cos 30°(0.4) - MB = 0

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
MB = 14.3 kN # m Ans.

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Determine the distance a as a fraction of the beam’s length P P

L for locating the roller support so that the moment in the
beam at B is zero.
C
B
a A
SOLUTION L/3

L
-P a - a b + Cy1L - a2 + Pa = 0
2L
a + ©MA = 0;
3
2P A L3 - a B
Cy =
L - a

2P A L3 - a B L
a + ©M = 0; M = a b = 0
L - a 3

2PL a
L
- ab = 0
3

. We or
a = Ans.

m W ina g

b)
3

ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Determine the internal normal force, shear force, and 2500 lb

moment at points C and D in the simply-supported beam.
500 lb/ft
Point D is located just to the left of the 2500-lb force.

A B
C D
3 ft 3 ft 3 ft 3 ft
SOLUTION
With reference to Fig. a, we have

a + ©MA = 0; By(12) - 500(6)(3) - 2500(9) = 0 By = 2625 lb

a + ©MB = 0; 2500(3) + 500(6)(9) - A y(12) = 0 A y = 2875 lb
:+ ©F = 0; Ax = 0
x

Using these results and referring to Fig. b, we have

+ ©F = 0;
: NC = 0 Ans.
x

+ c ©Fy = 0; 2875 - 500(3) - VC = 0 VC = 1375 lb Ans.

. We or
a + ©MC = 0; MC + 500(3)(1.5) - 2875(3) = 0 MC = 6375 lb # ft

m W ina g
Ans.

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
Also, by referring to Fig. c, we have

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
+ ©F = 0;
: ND = 0 or in a uc y Ans.
w d le tr p
x

er ld
e lu nt ns co

+ c ©Fy = 0; VD + 2625 - 2500 = 0 VD = - 125 lb Ans.

th inc de f i es

7875 lb # ft
of rk ( stu e o tat

a + ©MD = 0; 2625(3) - MD = 0 MD = Ans.

ity o g us d S

The negative sign indicates that VD acts in the opposite sense to that shown on the
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un

free-body diagram.
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Determine the normal force, shear force, and moment at a 10 kip 8 kip
0.8 kip/ft
section passing through point C. Assume the support at A
can be approximated by a pin and B as a roller.
A C B

6 ft 12 ft 12 ft 6 ft

SOLUTION
a + ©MA = 0; - 19.2(12) - 8(30) + By (24) + 10(6) = 0

By = 17.1 kip
+ ©F = 0;
: Ax = 0
x

+ c ©Fy = 0; Ay - 10 - 19.2 + 17.1 - 8 = 0

Ay = 20.1 kip
+ © Ans.
: Fx = 0; NC = 0

. We or
+ c ©Fy = 0; VC - 9.6 + 17.1 - 8 = 0

m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
VC = 0.5 kip Ans.

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
a + ©MC = 0; -MC - 9.6(6) + 17.1(12) - 8(18) = 0 or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co

MC = 3.6 kip # ft Ans.

th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Determine the normal force, shear force, and moment at a B

section passing through point C. Take P = 8 kN.

0.1 m 0.5 m
C A

0.75 m 0.75 m 0.75 m

P
SOLUTION
a + ©MA = 0; -T(0.6) + 8(2.25) = 0

T = 30 kN
+ ©F = 0;
: Ax = 30 kN
x

+ c ©Fy = 0; Ay = 8 kN
+ ©F = 0;
: -NC - 30 = 0
x

NC = - 30 kN Ans.

. We or
+ c ©Fy = 0; VC + 8 = 0

m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
VC = - 8 kN Ans.

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
a + ©MC = 0; - MC + 8(0.75) = 0 or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co

MC = 6 kN # m Ans.
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

The cable will fail when subjected to a tension of 2 kN. B

Determine the largest vertical load P the frame will support
and calculate the internal normal force, shear force, and
moment at a section passing through point C for this loading. 0.1 m 0.5 m
C A

0.75 m 0.75 m 0.75 m

P
SOLUTION
a + ©MA = 0; -2(0.6) + P(2.25) = 0

P = 0.533 kN Ans.
+ ©F = 0;
: Ax = 2 kN
x

+ c ©Fy = 0; Ay = 0.533 kN
+ ©F = 0;
: -NC - 2 = 0
x

NC = - 2 kN Ans.

. We or
+ c ©Fy = 0; VC - 0.533 = 0

m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
VC = -0.533 kN Ans.

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
a + ©MC = 0; - MC + 0.533(0.75) = 0 or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co

MC = 0.400 kN # m Ans.
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

The shaft is supported by a journal bearing at A and a thrust 2500 lb 3000 lb

bearing at B. Determine the normal force, shear force, and 75 lb/ ft
moment at a section passing through (a) point C, which is
just to the right of the bearing at A, and (b) point D, which C D B
is just to the left of the 3000-lb force.
A
6 ft 12 ft
2 ft

SOLUTION
a + ©MB = 0; - Ay (14) + 2500(20) + 900(8) + 3000(2) = 0

Ay = 4514 lb
+ ©F = 0;
: Bx = 0
x

+ c ©Fy = 0; 4514 - 2500 - 900 - 3000 + By = 0

By = 1886 lb

a + ©MC = 0; 2500(6) + MC = 0

. We or
MC = -15 000 lb # ft = -15.0 kip # ft

m W ina g
Ans.

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
+ ©F = 0;
: NC = 0 Ans.
x

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
+ c ©Fy = 0; - 2500 + 4514 - VC = 0 or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co

VC = 2014 lb = 2.01 kip Ans.

th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat

a + ©MD = 0; - MD + 1886(2) = 0
ity o g us d S

MD = 3771 lb # ft = 3.77 kip # ft

te is ss th ite

Ans.
in f th se for Un
gr w in e

+ ©F = 0; ND = 0
th t o a ly by

: x Ans.
y ar d le d
ro p an o te

+ c ©Fy = 0; VD - 3000 + 1886 = 0

st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

VD = 1114 lb = 1.11 kip

Ans.
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Determine the internal normal force, shear force, and the

moment at points C and D. A

2m C

2 kN/m
6m
45˚
B
D
SOLUTION 3m 3m
Support Reactions: FBD (a).

a + ©MA = 0; By 16 + 6 cos 45°2 - 12.013 + 6 cos 45°2 = 0

By = 8.485 kN

+ c ©Fy = 0; A y + 8.485 - 12.0 = 0 A y = 3.515 kN

+ ©F = 0
: Ax = 0
x

Internal Forces: Applying the equations of equilibrium to segment AC [FBD (b)],

. We or
we have

m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
Q+ ©Fx¿ = 0; 3.515 cos 45° - VC = 0 VC = 2.49 kN Ans.

d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
a+ ©Fy¿ = 0; 3.515 sin 45° - NC = 0 NC = 2.49 kN Ans.
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co

a + ©MC = 0; MC - 3.515 cos 45°122 = 0

th inc de f i es

MC = 4.97 kN # m
of rk ( stu e o tat

Ans.
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite

Applying the equations of equilibrium to segment BD [FBD (c)], we have

in f th se for Un

+ ©F = 0;
gr w in e

: ND = 0 Ans.
th t o a ly by

x
y ar d le d

+ c ©Fy = 0; VD + 8.485 - 6.00 = 0 VD = -2.49 kN

ro p an o te

Ans.
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

a + ©MD = 0; 8.485132 - 611.52 - MD = 0

s
ill o u vi pr

MD = 16.5 kN # m
w le co ro is

Ans.
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Determine the internal normal force, shear force, and 300 lb/ft
moment acting at point C and at point D, which is located 200 lb/ft 200 lb/ft
just to the right of the roller support at B. D
F E
A C B

4 ft 4 ft 4 ft 4 ft

SOLUTION
Support Reactions: From FBD (a),

a + ©MA = 0; By (8) + 800 (2) - 2400(4) - 800(10) = 0

By = 2000 lb

Internal Forces: Applying the equations of equilibrium to segment ED [FBD (b)],

we have
+ ©F = 0;
: ND = 0 Ans.
x

. We or
+ c ©Fy = 0; VD - 800 = 0 VD = 800 lb Ans.

m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
a + ©MD = 0; -MD - 800(2) = 0

d th g. in t la
MD = - 1600 lb # ft = - 1.60 kip # ft

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
Ans.
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co

Applying the equations of equilibrium to segment EC [FBD (c)], we have

th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat

+ ©F = 0;
: NC = 0 Ans.
x
ity o g us d S

+ c ©Fy = 0; VC + 2000 - 1200 - 800 = 0 VC = 0

te is ss th ite

Ans.
in f th se for Un
gr w in e

a + ©MC = 0; 2000 (4) - 1200(2) - 800(6) - MC = 0

th t o a ly by

MC = 800 lb # ft
y ar d le d
ro p an o te

Ans.
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Determine the normal force, shear force, and moment at a w

section passing through point D. Take w = 150 N>m.
B
A
D

4m 4m 3m

SOLUTION
4m

- 150182142 + FBC182 = 0
3
a + ©MA = 0;
5

FBC = 1000 N

110002 = 0
+ ©F = 0; 4
: x Ax -
5

A x = 800 N

110002 = 0
3

. We or
+ c ©Fy = 0; A y - 150182 +

m W ina g
5

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
A y = 600 N

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
+ ©F = 0; ND = - 800 N or in a uc y Ans.
w d le tr p

er ld
: x
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es

+ c ©Fy = 0; 600 - 150142 - VD = 0

of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S

VD = 0 Ans.
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e

a + ©MD = 0; - 600142 + 150142122 + MD = 0

th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te

MD = 1200 N # m = 1.20 kN # m
st ny s d s ec

Ans.
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

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T

The beam AB will fail if the maximum internal moment at w

D reaches 800 N # m or the normal force in member BC
becomes 1500 N. Determine the largest load w it can B
A
support. D

4m 4m 3m

SOLUTION
4m
Assume maximum moment occurs at D;

a + ©MD = 0; MD - 4w(2) = 0

800 = 4w(2)

w = 100 N/m

a + ©MA = 0; - 800(4) + FBC (0.6)(8) = 0

FBC = 666.7 N 6 1500 N (O.K.!)

. We or
w = 100 N/m

m W ina g
Ans.

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Determine the internal normal force, shear force, and 600 N/m
moment at point D in the beam.

900 N⭈m
A D B
SOLUTION 1m 1m 1m

4 5
Writing the equations of equilibrium with reference to Fig. a, we have 3 C
4
a + ©MA = 0; FBC ¢ ≤ (2) - 600(3)(1.5) - 900 = 0 FBC = 2250 N
5

a + ©MB = 0; 600(3)(0.5) - 900 - A y(2) = 0 Ay = 0

2
+ ©Fx = 0;
: A x - 2250 ¢ ≤ = 0 A x = 1350 N
5

Using these results and referring to Fig. b, we have

:+ ©Fx = 0; ND + 1350 = 0 ND = - 1350 N = - 1.35 kN Ans.

+ c ©Fy = 0; - VD - 600(1) = 0 VD = - 600 N Ans.
- 300 N # m

. We or
a + ©MD = 0; MD + 600(1)(0.5) = 0 MD = Ans.

m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
The negative sign indicates that ND, VD, and MD act in the opposite sense to that

an on in rs h
shown on the free-body diagram.

k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Determine the normal force, shear force, and moment at a 400 N/m
section passing through point E of the two-member frame.

B
A D
3m
2.5 m

C E
SOLUTION

F 162 = 0
5 6m
a + ©MA = 0; - 1200142 +
13 BC

FBC = 2080 N

120802 = 0
+ ©F = 0; 12
: x -NE -
13

NE = - 1920 N = - 1.92 kN Ans.

120802 = 0
5

. We or
+ c ©Fy = 0; VE -

m W ina g
13

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
VE = 800 N Ans.

an on in rs h
120802132 + k g rn to rig
12080212.52 - ME = 0
5 12 or in a uc y
a + ©ME = 0; -
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
13 13
th inc de f i es

ME = 2400 N # m = 2.40 kN # m Ans.

of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Determine the normal force, shear force, and moment in 3 kip

the beam at sections passing through points D and E. Point
1.5 kip/ ft
E is just to the right of the 3-kip load.

A
D B E C

6 ft 6 ft 4 ft 4 ft
SOLUTION
1
a + ©MB = 0; 2 (1.5)(12)(4) - Ay (12) = 0

Ay = 3 kip
+ ©F = 0;
: Bx = 0
x

1
+ c ©Fy = 0; By + 3 - 2 (1.5)(12) = 0

By = 6 kip
+ ©F = 0;
: ND = 0 Ans.
x

. We or
m W ina g
+ c ©Fy = 0; 3 - 12 (0.75)(6) - VD = 0

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
VD = 0.75 kip Ans.

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
a+ ©MD = 0; MD + 12 (0.75) (6) (2) - 3 (6) = 0 or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co

MD = 13.5 kip # ft Ans.

th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat

+ ©F = 0; NE = 0 Ans.
ity o g us d S

: x
te is ss th ite

+ c ©Fy = 0; - VE - 3 - 6 = 0
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by

VE = -9 kip Ans.
y ar d le d
ro p an o te

a+©ME = 0; ME + 6 (4) = 0
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

ME = - 24.0 kip # ft
s
ill o u vi pr

Ans.
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Determine the internal normal force, shear force, and

moment at points E and F in the beam. C

E 45⬚ F
SOLUTION A D B

With reference to Fig. a,

300 N/m
a + ©MA = 0; T(6) + T sin 45°(3) - 300(6)(3) = 0 T = 664.92 N 1.5 m 1.5 m 1.5 m 1.5 m
:+ ©Fx = 0; 664.92 cos 45° - A x = 0 A x = 470.17 N
+ c ©Fy = 0; A y + 664.92 sin 45° + 664.92 - 300(6) = 0 A y = 664.92 N

Use these result and referring to Fig. b,

+ ©Fx = 0;
: NE - 470.17 = 0
NE = 470 N Ans.
+ c ©Fy = 0; 664.92 - 300(1.5) - VE = 0

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
VE = 215 N

in
Ans.

no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
a + ©ME = 0; ME + 300(1.5)(0.75) - 664.92(1.5) = 0

an on in rs h
ME = 660 N # m
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p Ans.

er ld
e lu nt ns co

Also, by referring to Fig. c,

th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat

+ ©Fx = 0;
: NF = 0 Ans.
ity o g us d S

+ c ©Fy = 0; VF + 664.92 - 300 = 0

te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un

VF = - 215 N Ans.
gr w in e
th t o a ly by

a + ©MF = 0; 664.92(1.5) - 300(1.5)(0.75) - MF = 0

y ar d le d
ro p an o te

MF = 660 N # m
st ny s d s ec

Ans.
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr

The negative sign indicates that VF acts in the opposite sense to that shown on the
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk

free-body diagram.
th d wo
an his

e
T

Rod AB is fixed to a smooth collar D, which slides freely 60 lb

along the vertical guide. Determine the internal normal 15 lb/ft
force, shear force, and moment at point C. which is located
just to the left of the 60-lb concentrated load. A
B 30⬚
D
C

3 ft 1.5 ft
SOLUTION
With reference to Fig. a, we obtain

1 1
+ c ©Fy = 0; FB cos 30° - (15)(3) - 60 - (15)(1.5) = 0 FB = 108.25 lb
2 2

Using this result and referring to Fig. b, we have

+ ©Fx = 0;
: - NC - 108.25 sin 30° = 0 NC = - 54.1 lb Ans.

1
+ c ©Fy = 0; VC - 60 - (15)(1.5) + 108.25 cos 30° = 0
2

. We or
VC = - 22.5 lb Ans.

m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
1

d th g. in t la
a + ©MC = 0; 108.25 cos 30°(1.5) - (15)(1.5)(0.5) - MC = 0
2

an on in rs h
MC = 135 lb # ft
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p Ans.

er ld
e lu nt ns co

The negative signs indicates that NC and VC act in the opposite sense to that shown
th inc de f i es

on the free-body diagram.

of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Determine the internal normal force, shear force, and 3000 lb

moment at points D and E in the compound beam. Point E 600 lb/ft
is located just to the left of the 3000-lb force. Assume the
support at A is fixed and the beam segments are connected C
together by a short link at B. A D B E
4.5 ft 4.5 ft 3 ft 3 ft

SOLUTION
With reference to Fig. b, we have

a + ©MC = 0; 600(6)(3) + 3000(3) - FB(6) = 0 FB = 3300 lb

Using this result and referring to Fig. c, we have

+ ©Fx = 0;
: ND = 0 Ans.
+ c ©Fy = 0; VD - 600(4.5) - 3300 = 0 VD = 6 kip Ans.
a + ©MD = 0; - MD - 600(4.5)(2.25) - 3300(4.5) = 0
MD = - 20925 lb # ft = - 20.9 kip # ft

. We or
Ans.

m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
Also, by referring to Fig. d, we can write

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
+ ©Fx = 0;
: NE = 0 or in a uc y
w d le tr p Ans.

er ld
e lu nt ns co

+ c ©Fy = 0; 3300 - 600(3) - VE = 0 VE = 1500 lb = 1.5 kip Ans.

th inc de f i es

a + ©ME = 0; ME + 600(3)(1.5) - 3300(3) = 0

of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S

ME = 7200 lb # ft = 7.2 kip # ft Ans.

te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un

The negative sign indicates that MD acts in the opposite sense to that shown in the
gr w in e
th t o a ly by

free-body diagram.
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Determine the internal normal force, shear force, and 15 kN

3 kN/m
moment at points E and F in the compound beam. Point F is
located just to the left of the 15-kN force and 25-kN # m
25 kN⭈m
couple moment. A
D
E C F
B 2m 2m
2.25 m 2.25 m 1.5 m

SOLUTION
With reference to Fig. b, we have

+ ©F = 0; Cx = 0
: x

a + ©MC = 0; Dy(4) - 15(2) - 25 = 0 Dy = 13.75 kN

a + ©MD = 0; 15(2) - 25 - Cy(4) = 0 Cy = 1.25 kN

Using these results and referring to Fig. a, we have

+ ©F = 0; Ax = 0
: x

a + ©MB = 0; 3(6)(1.5) - 1.25(1.5) - A y(4.5) = 0 A y = 5.583 kN

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
With these results and referring to Fig. c,

d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
+ ©F = 0; NE = 0 Ans.
: x
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co

+ c ©Fy = 0; 5.583 - 3(2.25) - VE = 0 VE = - 1.17 kN Ans.

th inc de f i es

a + ©ME = 0; ME + 3(2.25) - 3(2.25)(8.125) = 0

of rk ( stu e o tat

ME = 4.97 kN # m
ity o g us d S

Ans.
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un

Also, using the result of Dy referring to Fig. d, we have

gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d

+ ©F = 0; NF = 0 Ans.
ro p an o te

: x
st ny s d s ec

+ c ©Fy = 0; VF - 15 + 13.75 = 0 VF = 1.25 kN Ans.

de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr

a + ©MF = 0; 13.75(2) - 25 - MF = 0 MF = 2.5 kN # m Ans.

w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo

The negative sign indicates that VE acts in the opposite sense to that shown in the
an his

free-body diagram.
T

Determine the internal normal force, shear force, and 2m

moment at points D and E in the frame. Point D is located 200 N/m
just above the 400-N force.

E B
1m 1m
SOLUTION 400 N 2.5 m
30⬚
D
With reference to Fig. a, we have
1.5 m
a + ©MA = 0; FB cos 30°(2) + FB sin 30°(2.5) - 200(2)(1) - 400(1.5) = 0 C
A
FB = 335.34 N

Using this result and referring to Fig. b, we have

+ ©F = 0; VD - 335.34 sin 30° = 0 VD = 168 N Ans.

: x

+ c ©Fy = 0; 335.34 cos 30° - 200(2) - ND = 0 ND = - 110 N Ans.

a + ©MD = 0; 335.34 cos 30°(2) + 335.34 sin 30°(1) - 200(2)(1) - MD = 0
MD = 348 N # m Ans.

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
Also, by referring to Fig. c, we can write

t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
+ ©F = 0;

k g rn to rig
: x -NE - 335.34 sin 30° = 0 NE = - 168 N Ans.
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
+ c ©Fy = 0;

er ld
VE + 335.34 cos 30° - 200(1) = 0 VE = - 90.4 N Ans.
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es

a + ©ME = 0; 335.34 cos 30°(1) - 200(1)(0.5) - ME = 0

of rk ( stu e o tat

ME = 190 N # m Ans.
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite

The negative sign indicates that ND, NE, and VE acts in the opposite sense to that
in f th se for Un
gr w in e

shown in the free-body diagram.

th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Determine the internal normal force, shear force, and 40 kN

bending moment at point C. 8 kN/m

60°
B
A C
3m 3m 3m
0.3 m

SOLUTION
Free body Diagram: The support reactions at A need not be computed.

Internal Forces: Applying equations of equilibrium to segment BC, we have

+ ©F = 0;
: - 40 cos 60° - NC = 0 NC = -20.0 kN Ans.
x

+ c ©Fy = 0; VC - 24.0 - 12.0 - 40 sin 60° = 0

VC = 70.6 kN Ans.

a + ©MC = 0; - 24.011.52 - 12.0142 - 40 sin 60°16.32 - MC = 0

. We or
m W ina g
MC = - 302 kN # m

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
Ans.

is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Determine the shear force and moment acting at a section 3 kip/ ft

passing through point C in the beam.

A B
C
6 ft
18 ft

SOLUTION
a + ©MB = 0; -Ay (18) + 27(6) = 0

Ay = 9 kip
+ ©F = 0;
: Ax = 0
x

a + ©MC = 0; - 9(6) + 3(2) + MC = 0

MC = 48 kip # ft Ans.

+ c ©Fy = 0; 9 - 3 - VC = 0

. We or
m W ina g
VC = 6 kip

b)
ed e n
Ans.

in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Determine the ratio of a>b for which the shear force will be w
zero at the midpoint C of the beam.

A C B
A C B

a b/ 2 b/2 a
SOLUTION

(2a + b)c (2a + b) - (a + b) d + Ay (b) = 0

w 2
a + ©MB = 0; -
2 3
w
Ay = (2a + b)(a - b)
6b
+ ©F = 0;
: Ax = 0
x

aa + b - VC = 0
w w b
+ c ©Fy = 0; - (2a + b)(a - b) -
6b 4 2

. We or
Since VC = 0,

m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
(2a + b)(a - b) = (2a + b)a b

d th g. in t la
1 1 1
-

an on in rs h
6b 4 2

k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
1 1
e lu nt ns co

- (a - b) =
6b 8
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat

3
ity o g us d S

-a+b = b
4
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un

a 1
gr w in e

=
th t o a ly by

Ans.
b 4
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Determine the normal force, shear force, and moment at a 400 N/m
section passing through point D of the two-member frame. 200 N/m

B
A D
2.5 m 3m

SOLUTION C
6m
5
a + ©MA = 0; -1200 (3) - 600 (4) + FBC (6) = 0
13
FBC = 2600 N

+ ©F = 0; 12
: x Ax = (2600) = 2400 N
13

5
+ c ©Fy = 0; Ay - 1200 - 600 + (2600) = 0
13

Ay = 800 N

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
+ ©F = 0;
: ND = 2400 N = 2.40 kN Ans.
x

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
+ c ©Fy = 0; 800 - 600 - 150 - VD = 0 or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co

VD = 50 N Ans.
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat

a + ©MD = 0; - 800 (3) + 600 (1.5) + 150 (1) + MD = 0

ity o g us d S

MD = 1350 N # m = 1.35 kN # m
te is ss th ite

Ans.
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Determine the normal force, shear force, and moment at 500 lb

sections passing through points E and F. Member BC is 80 lb/ ft
pinned at B and there is a smooth slot in it at C. The pin at C 350 lb ft
60
is fixed to member CD. E B F
A D
C

2 ft 2 ft 3 ft 2 ft 4 ft 2 ft
1 ft
SOLUTION
a + ©MB = 0; -120(2) - 500 sin 60°(3) + Cy (5) = 0

Cy = 307.8 lb
+ ©F = 0;
: Bx - 500 cos 60° = 0
x

Bx = 250 lb

+ c ©Fy = 0; By - 120 - 500 sin 60° + 307.8 = 0

By = 245.2 lb

. We or
+ ©F = 0;

m W ina g
-NE - 250 = 0

b)
ed e n
:

in
no W iss ea s
x

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
NE = -250 lb Ans.

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
+ c ©Fy = 0; VE = 245 lb or in a uc y Ans.
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co

a + ©ME = 0; - ME - 245.2(2) = 0
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat

ME = - 490 lb # ft Ans.
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite

+ ©F = 0;
: NF = 0 Ans.
in f th se for Un

x
gr w in e
th t o a ly by

+ c ©Fy = 0; - 307.8 - VF = 0
y ar d le d
ro p an o te

VF = -308 lb Ans.
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr

a + ©MF = 0; 307.8(4) + MF = 0
w le co ro is

MF = - 1231 lb # ft = - 1.23 kip # ft

sa eir is p rk

Ans.
th d wo
an his

e
T

Determine the normal force, shear force, and moment 700 lb

acting at a section passing through point C.

800 lb
600 lb
2 ft
3 ft
1 ft

1.5 ft
D 3 ft
1.5 ft
C 30 30
A B

SOLUTION
a + ©MA = 0; - 800 (3) - 700(6 cos 30°) - 600 cos 30°(6 cos 30° + 3cos 30°)

+ 600 sin 30°(3 sin 30°) + By (6 cos 30° + 6 cos 30°) = 0

By = 927.4 lb
+ ©F = 0;
: 800 sin 30° - 600 sin 30° - Ax = 0
x

. We or
Ax = 100 lb

m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
+ c ©Fy = 0; Ay - 800 cos 30° - 700 - 600 cos 30° + 927.4 = 0

d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
Ay = 985.1 lb
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co

Q+ ©Fx = 0; NC - 100 cos 30° + 985.1 sin 30° = 0

th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat

NC = - 406 lb Ans.
ity o g us d S

+a©Fy = 0; 100 sin 30° + 985.1 cos 30° - VC = 0

te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un

VC = 903 lb Ans.
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d

a + ©MC = 0; -985.1(1.5 cos 30°) - 100(1.5 sin 30°) + MC = 0

ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec

MC = 1355 lb # ft = 1.35 kip # ft

de f a rse de ot

Ans.
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Determine the normal force, shear force, and moment 700 lb

acting at a section passing through point D.

800 lb
600 lb
2 ft
3 ft
1 ft

1.5 ft
D 3 ft
1.5 ft
C 30 30
SOLUTION A B

a + ©MA = 0; - 800(3) - 700(6 cos 30°) - 600 cos 30°(6 cos 30° + 3 cos 30°)

+ 600 sin 30°(3 sin 30°) + By (6 cos 30° + 6 cos 30°) = 0

By = 927.4 lb
+ ©F = 0;
: 800 sin 30° - 600 sin 30° - Ax = 0
x

Ax = 100 lb

. We or
+ c ©Fy = 0; Ay - 800 cos 30° - 700 - 600 cos 30° + 927.4 = 0

m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
Ay = 985.1 lb

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
+a©Fx = 0; ND - 927.4 sin 30° = 0 or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co

ND = - 464 lb Ans.
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat

Q+ ©Fy = 0; VD - 600 + 927.4 cos 30° = 0

ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite

VD = - 203 lb Ans.
in f th se for Un
gr w in e

a + ©MD = 0; - MD - 600(1) + 927.4(4 cos 30°) = 0

th t o a ly by
y ar d le d

MD = 2612 lb # ft = 2.61 kip # ft

ro p an o te

Ans.
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Determine the distance a between the supports in terms of w0

the shaft’s length L so that the bending moment in the
symmetric shaft is zero at the shaft’s center. The intensity of
the distributed load at the center of the shaft is w 0. The
supports are journal bearings.

SOLUTION L

Support reactions: FBD(a)

Moments Function:

(w ) a b a b a b - w0 L a b = 0
1 L 1 L 1 a
a + ©M = 0; 0 +
2 0 2 3 2 4 2

L
a = Ans.
3

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

If the engine weighs 800 lb, determine the internal normal

force, shear force, and moment at points F and H in the 2.5 ft
floor crane. D 0.75ft
0.75ft

30⬚ C F
B

SOLUTION 60⬚
A 3 ft
With reference to Fig. a,
E
a + ©MB = 0; 800 cos 30°(4) - FAC sin 30°(1.5) = 0 FAC = 3695.04 lb
H
Using this result and referring to Fig. b, we have

+a©Fx¿ = 0; 3695.04 cos 30° - 800 sin 30° - NF = 0 NF = 2800 lb Ans.

+Q©Fy¿ = 0; 3695.04 sin 30° - 800 cos 30° - VF = 0 VF = 1155 lb Ans.
a + ©MF = 0; 800 cos 30°(3.25) - 3695.04 sin 30°(0.75) - MF = 0
MF = 866 lb # ft Ans.

. We or
m W ina g

b)
Also, referring to Fig. c, we can write

ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
+ ©Fx = 0;
: VH = 0 Ans.

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
+ c ©Fy = 0; NH - 800 = 0 NH = 800 lb
or in a uc y Ans.
w d le tr p

er ld
MH = 2771 lb # ft
e lu nt ns co

a + ©MH = 0; 800(4 cos 30°) - MH = 0 Ans.

th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

The jib crane supports a load of 750 lb from the trolley 1 ft 3 ft 5 ft 3 ft

which rides on the top of the jib. Determine the internal
1 ft
normal force, shear force, and moment in the jib at point C
B C G
when the trolley is at the position shown. The crane 1 ft H F
members are pinned together at B, E and F and supported D
by a short link BH. 2 ft

E
3 ft 750 lb
SOLUTION
A
Member BFG:

FEF a b (4) - 750 (9) + 375 (1) = 0

3
a + ©MB = 0;
5
FEF = 2656.25 lb

-Bx + 2656.25 a b -375 = 0

+ ©F = 0; 4
: x
5

Bx = 1750 lb

. We or
- By + 2656.25 a b - 750 = 0
3

m W ina g
+ c ©Fy = 0;

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
5

is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
By = 843.75 lb

k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
Segment BC:
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es

+ ©F = 0; NC - 1750 = 0
of rk ( stu e o tat

: x
ity o g us d S

NC = 1.75 kip Ans.

te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un

+ c ©Fy = 0; - 843.75 - VC = 0
gr w in e
th t o a ly by

VC = - 844 lb
y ar d le d

Ans.
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

a + ©MC = 0; MC + 843.75 (1) = 0

s
ill o u vi pr

MC = - 844 lb # ft
w le co ro is

Ans.
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

The jib crane supports a load of 750 lb from the trolley 1 ft 3 ft 5 ft 3 ft

which rides on the top of the jib. Determine the internal
1 ft
normal force, shear force, and moment in the column at
B C G
point D when the trolley is at the position shown. The crane 1 ft H F
members are pinned together at B, E and F and supported D
by a short link BH. 2 ft

E
3 ft 750 lb
SOLUTION
A
Member BFG:

FEF a b (4) - 750 (9) + 375(1) = 0

3
a + ©MB = 0;
5
FEF = 2656.25 lb

Entire Crane:

a + ©MA = 0; TB (6) - 750 (9) + 375(7) = 0

TB = 687.5 lb

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
+ ©F = 0;

itt id tio
Ax - 687.5-375 = 0

is e D t w
:

t p or em ch
x

d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
Ax = 1062.5 lb

k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
+ c ©Fy = 0;

er ld
Ay - 750 = 0
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es

Ay = 750 lb
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S

Segment AED:
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un

ND + 750 - 2656.25 a b = 0
3
gr w in e

+ c ©Fy = 0;
th t o a ly by

5
y ar d le d
ro p an o te

ND = 844 lb
st ny s d s ec

Ans.
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr

1062.5 - 2656.25 a b + VD = 0
+ ©F = 0; 4
w le co ro is

: x
5
sa eir is p rk
th d wo

VD = 1.06 kip Ans.

an his

e
T

-MD - 2656.25 a b (2) + 1062.5 (5) = 0

4
a + ©MD = 0;
5
MD = 1.06 kip # ft Ans.

Determine the internal normal force, shear force, and C

bending moment at points E and F of the frame.

1m 1m

0.5 m
D 0.25 m G

SOLUTION E
H 0.5 m
Support Reactions: Members HD and HG are two force members. Using method of 1m F 1m
joint [FBD (a)], we have
800 N
+ ©F = 0
: FHG cos 26.57° - FHD cos 26.57° = 0 0.5 m
x
A B
FHD = FHG = F

+ c ©Fy = 0; 2F sin 26.57° - 800 = 0

FHD = FHG = F = 894.43 N

. We or
From FBD (b),

m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
Cx 12 cos 26.57°2 + Cy 12 sin 26.57°2 - 894.43112 = 0

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
a + ©MA = 0; (1)

d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
From FBD (c),
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
894.43112 - Cx 12 cos 26.57°2 + Cy 12 sin 26.57°2 = 0
e lu nt ns co

a + ©MA = 0; (2)
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat

Solving Eqs. (1) and (2) yields,

ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite

Cy = 0 Cx = 500 N
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by

Internal Forces: Applying the equations of equilibrium to segment DE [FBD (d)],

y ar d le d

we have
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec

Q+ ©Fx¿ = 0; VE = 0
de f a rse de ot

Ans.
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is

+ ©Fy¿ = 0; 894.43 - NE = 0 NE = 894 N Ans.

sa eir is p rk
th d wo

a + ©ME = 0; ME = 0 Ans.
an his

e
T

Applying the equations of equilibrium to segment CF [FBD (e)], we have

+Q©Fx¿ = 0; VF + 500 cos 26.57° - 894.43 = 0

VF = 447 N Ans.

+ ©Fy¿ = 0; -NF - 500 sin 26.57° = 0 NF = – 224 N

Ans.

a + ©MF = 0; MF + 894.4310.52 - 500 cos 26.57°11.52 = 0

MF = 224 N # m Ans.

The hook supports the 4-kN load. Determine the internal

4 kN
normal force, shear force, and moment at point A.

SOLUTION
With reference to Fig. a, A

+Q©Fx¿ = 0; VA - 4 cos 45° = 0 VA = 2.83 kN Ans. 45⬚

75 mm
+a©Fy¿ = 0; NA - 4 sin 45° = 0 NA = 2.83 kN Ans.
a + ©MA = 0; 4 sin 45°(0.075) - MA = 0
MA = 0.212 kN # m = 212 N # m Ans.

4 kN

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Determine the normal force, shear force, and moment acting

at sections passing through point B on the curved rod. C
B
2 ft
30⬚ 45⬚
A
SOLUTION 400 lb

Q+ ©Fx = 0; 400 sin 30° - 300 cos 30° + NB = 0

300 lb
NB = 59.8 lb Ans.
+R©Fy = 0; VB + 400 cos 30° + 300 sin 30° = 0
VB = - 496 lb Ans.
a + ©MB = 0; MB + 400(2 sin 30°) + 300(2 - 2 cos 30°) = 0
MB = - 480 lb # ft Ans.
Also,
a + ©MO = 0; - 59.81(2) + 300(2) + MB = 0
MB = - 480 lb # ft Ans.

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Determine the normal force, shear force, and moment acting

at sections passing through point C on the curved rod. C
B
2 ft
30⬚ 45⬚
A
SOLUTION 400 lb

+ ©F = 0; A x = 400 lb 300 lb
: x

+ c ©Fy = 0; A y = 300 lb
a + ©MA = 0; MA - 300(4) = 0
MA = 1200 lb # ft
+a©Fx = 0; NC + 400 sin 45° + 300 cos 45° = 0
NC = - 495 lb Ans.
Q+ ©Fx = 0; VC - 400 cos 45° + 300 sin 45° = 0
VC = 70.7 lb Ans.

. We or
a + ©MC = 0; - MC - 1200 - 400(2 sin 45°) + 300(2 - 2 cos 45°) = 0

m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
MC = - 1590 lb # ft = - 1.59 kip # ft

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
Ans.

d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
Also,
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co

a + ©MO = 0; 495.0(2) + 300(2) + MC = 0

th inc de f i es

MC = - 1590 lb # ft = - 1.59 kip # ft

of rk ( stu e o tat

Ans.
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

The semicircular arch is subjected to a uniform distributed w0

load along its axis of w0 per unit length. Determine the
internal normal force, shear force, and moment in the arch
at u = 45°. r

O u

SOLUTION
Resultants of distributed load:

w0 (r du) sin u = r w0 ( - cos u) ` = r w0 (1 - cos u)

u u

L0
FRx =
0

w0 (r du) cos u = r w0 (sin u) ` = r w0 (sin u)

u u

L0
FRy =
0

L0
MRo = w0 (r du) r = r2 w0 u

. We or
m W ina g
At u = 45°

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
+b©Fx = 0; -V + FRx cos u - FRy sin u = 0

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
V = 0.2929 r w0 cos 45° - 0.707 r w0 sin 45°
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co

V = - 0.293 r w0 Ans.
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat

+a©Fy = 0; N + FRy cos u + FRx sin u = 0

ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite

N = - 0.707 r w0 cos 45° - 0.2929 r w0 sin 45°

in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by

N = - 0.707 r w0 Ans.
y ar d le d
ro p an o te

- M + r2 w0 a b + (-0.707 r w0)(r) = 0
p
st ny s d s ec

a + ©Mo = 0;
4
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is

M = - 0.0783 r2 w0 Ans.
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

The semicircular arch is subjected to a uniform distributed w0

load along its axis of w0 per unit length. Determine the
internal normal force, shear force, and moment in the arch
at u = 120°. r

O u

SOLUTION
Resultants of distributed load:

w0 (r du) sinu = r w0 (- cos u) ` = r w0 (1 - cos u)

u u

L0
FRx =
0

w0 (r du) cos u = r w 0 (sin u) ` = r w0 (sin u)

u u

L0
FRy =
0

L0
MRo = w0 (r du) r = r2 w0 u

. We or
m W ina g
At u = 120°,

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
FRx = r w0 (1 - cos 120°) = 1.5 r w0

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
FRy = r w0 sin 120° = 0.86603 r w0 or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co

+b©Fx¿ = 0; N + 1.5 r w0 cos 30° - 0.86603 r w0 sin 30° = 0

th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat

N = -0.866 r w0 Ans.
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite

+a©Fy¿ = 0; V + 1.5 r w0 sin 30° + 0.86603 r w0 cos 30° = 0

in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by

V = -1.5 rw0 Ans.

y ar d le d
ro p an o te

-M + r2 w0 (p) a b + ( -0.866 r w0)r = 0

120°
st ny s d s ec

a + ©Mo = 0;
180°
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is

M = 1.23 r2w0 Ans.

sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Determine the x, y, z components of force and moment at z F1

point C in the pipe assembly. Neglect the weight of the pipe.
The load acting at (0, 3.5 ft, 3 ft) is F1 = 5-24i - 10k6 lb and
B

M = {-30k} lb # ft and at point (0, 3.5 ft, 0) F2 = {-80i} lb. M

3 ft

SOLUTION
A C
Free body Diagram: The support reactions need not be computed. y
F2
Internal Forces: Applying the equations of equilibrium to segment BC, we have 1.5 ft 2 ft
x
©Fx = 0; (VC)x - 24 -80 = 0 (VC)x = 104 lb Ans.

©Fy = 0; NC = 0 Ans.

©Fz = 0; (VC)z - 10 = 0 (VC)z = 10.0 lb Ans.

©Mx = 0; (MC)x - 10(2) = 0 (MC)x = 20.0 lb # ft Ans.

. We or
(MC)y = 72.0 lb # ft

m W ina g

b)
ed e n
©My = 0; (MC)y - 24 (3) = 0 Ans.

in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
©Mz = 0; (MC)z + 24 (2) + 80 (2) - 30 = 0

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
(MC)z = -178 lb # ft or in a uc y Ans.
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Determine the x, y, z components of force and moment at z

point C in the pipe assembly. Neglect the weight of the pipe.
Take F1 = 5350i - 400j6 lb and F2 = 5- 300j + 150k6 lb. B F1

3 ft C
1.5 ft y

SOLUTION 2 ft

Free body Diagram: The support reactions need not be computed.

x
Internal Forces: Applying the equations of equilibrium to segment BC, we have F2

©Fx = 0; NC + 350 = 0 NC = - 350 lb Ans.

©Fy = 0; 1VC2y - 400 - 300 = 0 1VC2y = 700 lb Ans.

©Fz = 0; 1VC2z + 150 = 0 1VC2z = - 150 lb

. We or
Ans.

m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
1MC2x + 400132 = 0

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
©Mx = 0;

d th g. in t la
1MC2x = - 1200 lb # ft = - 1.20 kip # ft

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
Ans.
or in a uc y
1MC2y + 350132 - 150122 = 0
w d le tr p

er ld
©My = 0;
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es

1MC2y = - 750 lb # ft Ans.

of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S

©Mz = 0; 1MC2z - 300122 - 400122 = 0

te is ss th ite

= 1400 lb # ft = 1.40 kip # ft

in f th se for Un

MC Ans.
gr w in e

z
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Determine the x, y, z components of internal loading at a

section passing through point C in the pipe assembly. Neglect
the weight of the pipe. Take F1 = {350j - 400k} lb and
F2 = {150i - 200k} lb. F2
C
x 1.5 ft

2 ft
SOLUTION y
F1
3 ft
©FR = 0; FC + F1 + F2 = 0
FC = {- 170i - 50j + 600k} lb
Cx = - 150 lb Ans.
Cy = - 350 lb Ans.
Cz = 600 lb Ans.
©M R = 0; M C + rC1 * F1 + rC2 * F2 = 0

i j k i j k
MC + 3 3 2 0 3 + 3 0 2 0 3 = 0

. We or
m W ina g
0 350 - 400 150 - 150 -200

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
M C = {1200i - 1200j - 750k} lb # ft

d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
MCx = 1.20 kip # ft
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p Ans.
MCy = - 1.20 kip # ft

er ld
e lu nt ns co

Ans.
th inc de f i es

MCz = - 750 lb # ft Ans.

of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Determine the x, y, z components of internal loading at a z

section passing through point C in the pipe assembly. Neglect
the weight of the pipe. Take F1 = {- 80i + 200j - 300k} lb
and F2 = {250i - 150j - 200k} lb.
F2
C
x 1.5 ft
SOLUTION 2 ft
©FR = 0; FC + F1 + F2 = 0 y
F1

FC = {- 170i - 50j + 500k} lb 3 ft

Cx = - 170 lb Ans.
Cy = - 50 lb Ans.
Cz = 500 lb Ans.
©M R = 0; M C + rC1 * F1 + rC2 * F2 = 0

i j k i j k
MC + 3 3 2 0 3 + 3 0 2 0 3 = 0

. We or
m W ina g
- 80 200 -300 250 -150 - 200

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
M C = {1000i - 900j - 260k} lb # ft

d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
MCx = 1 kip # ft
k g rn to rig
Ans.
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
MCy = - 900 lb # ft

er ld
e lu nt ns co

Ans.
th inc de f i es

MCz = - 260 lb # ft Ans.

of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Draw the shear and moment diagrams for the overhang beam. P

SOLUTION A C
B
Since the loading discontinues at B, the shear stress and moment equation must be
written for regions 0 … x 6 b and b 6 x … a + b of the beam. The free-body
b a
diagram of the beam’s segment sectioned through an arbitrary point in these two
regions are shown in Figs. b and c.

Region 0 … x 6 b, Fig. b
Pa Pa
+ c ©Fy = 0; - - V = 0 V = - (1)
b b
Pa Pa
a + ©M = 0; M + x = 0 M = - x (2)
b b

Region b 6 x … a + b, Fig. c

. We or
m W ina g
©Fy = 0; V - P = 0 V = P (3)

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
a + ©M = 0; - M - P(a + b - x) = 0 M = - P(a + b - x) (4)

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
The shear diagram in Fig. d is plotted using Eqs. (1) and (3), while the moment
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co

diagram shown in Fig. e is plotted using Eqs. (2) and (4). The value of moment at B
th inc de f i es

is evaluated using either Eqs. (2) or (4) by substituting x = b; i.e.,

of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S

Pa
te is ss th ite

M ƒ x=b = - (b) = - Pa or M ƒ x = b = - P(a + b - b) = - Pa

b
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Draw the shear and moment diagrams for the beam (a) in P
terms of the parameters shown; (b) set P = 600 lb, a = 5 ft,
b = 7 ft.
A B

a b

SOLUTION
(a) For 0 … x 6 a

Pb
+ c ©Fy = 0; - V = 0
a + b

Pb
V = Ans.
a + b

Pb
a + ©M = 0; M - x = 0
a + b

. We or
Pb

m W ina g

b)
ed e n
M = x

in
no W iss ea s
Ans.

itt id tio
is e D t w
a + b

t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
For a 6 x … 1a + b2

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co

Pb
+ c ©Fy = 0; - P - V = 0
th inc de f i es

a + b
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S

Pa
V = - Ans.
te is ss th ite

a + b
in f th se for Un
gr w in e

Pb
th t o a ly by

a + ©M = 0; - x + P1x - a2 + M = 0
a + b
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec

Pa
de f a rse de ot

M = Pa - x Ans.
s
ill o u vi pr

a + b
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk

(b) For P = 600 lb, a = 5 ft, b = 7 ft

th d wo
an his

e
T

(b)

c + ©MB = 0; A y(6) - 9(4) = 0

A y = 6 kN

+ c ©Fy = 0; By = 3 kN
For 0 … x … 2 m

+ c ©Fy = 0; 6 - V = 0

V = 6 kN Ans.

c + ©M = 0; 6x - M = 0

M = 6x kN # m Ans.

Fo 2 6 x … 6 m

+ c ©Fy = 0; 6 - 9 - V = 0

V = - 3 kN Ans.

c + ©M = 0; 6x - 9(x - 2) - M = 0

. We or
M = 18 - 3x kN # m

m W ina g

b)
Ans.

ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Draw the shear and moment diagrams for the beam (a) in P P
terms of the parameters shown; (b) set P = 800 lb, a = 5 ft,
L = 12 ft.

a a
L

SOLUTION
(a) For 0 … x 6 a

+ c ©Fy = 0; V = P Ans.

a + ©M = 0; M = Px Ans.

For a 6 x 6 L -a

+ c ©Fy = 0; V = 0 Ans.

a + ©M = 0; -Px + P(x - a) + M = 0

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
M = Pa

is e D t w
Ans.

t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
For L -a 6 x … L
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
+ c ©Fy = 0; V = -P
e lu nt ns co
Ans.
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat

a + ©M = 0; -M + P(L - x) = 0
ity o g us d S

M = P(L - x) Ans.
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e

(b) Set P = 800 lb, a = 5 ft, L = 12 ft

th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te

For 0 … x 6 5 ft
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

+ c ©Fy = 0;
s

V = 800 lb
ill o u vi pr

Ans.
w le co ro is

M = 800x lb # ft
sa eir is p rk

a + ©M = 0; Ans.
th d wo
an his

For 5 ft 6 x 6 7 ft
T

+ c ©Fy = 0; V = 0 Ans.

a + ©M = 0; -800x + 800(x - 5) + M = 0

M = 4000 lb # ft Ans.

For 7 ft 6 x … 12 ft

+ c ©Fy = 0; V = -800 lb Ans.

a + ©M = 0; -M + 800(12 - x) = 0

M = (9600 - 800x) lb # ft Ans.

Draw the shear and moment diagrams for the beam (a) in M0 M0
terms of the parameters shown; (b) set M0 = 500 N # m,
L = 8 m.

L/ 3 L/ 3 L/ 3

SOLUTION
(a)

L
For 0 … x …
3

+ c ©Fy = 0; V = 0 Ans.

a + ©M = 0; M = 0 Ans.

L 2L
For 6 x 6
3 3

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
+ c ©Fy = 0;

no W iss ea s
V = 0 Ans.

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
a + ©M = 0; M = M0 Ans.

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
2L
e lu nt ns co

For 6 x … L
3
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat

+ c ©Fy = 0; V = 0 Ans.
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite

a + ©M = 0; M = 0 Ans.
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by

(b)
y ar d le d
ro p an o te

Set M0 = 500 N # m, L = 8 m
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr

8
w le co ro is

For 0 … x 6 m
sa eir is p rk

3
th d wo
an his

+ c ©Fy = 0;
e

V = 0 Ans.
T

c + ©M = 0; M = 0 Ans.

8 16
For m 6 x 6 m
3 3

+ c ©Fy = 0; V = 0 Ans.

c + ©M = 0; M = 500 N # m Ans.

16
For m 6 x … 8m
3

+ c ©Fy = 0; V = 0 Ans.

c + ©M = 0; M = 0 Ans.

If L = 9 m, the beam will fail when the maximum shear M0 M0

force is Vmax = 5 kN or the maximum bending moment is
Mmax = 2 kN # m. Determine the magnitude M0 of the
largest couple moments it will support.

L/3 L/3 L/3

SOLUTION
See solution to Prob. 7–48 a.

Mmax = M0 = 2 kN # m Ans.

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Draw the shear and moment diagrams for the beam. 100 lb

800 lb ft

A C
B

5 ft 5 ft

SOLUTION

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

The shaft is supported by a thrust bearing at A and a journal w

bearing at B. If L = 10 ft, the shaft will fail when the
maximum moment is Mmax = 5 kip # ft. Determine the A B
largest uniform distributed load w the shaft will support.
L

SOLUTION
For 0 … x … L

x + wxa b + M = 0
wL x
a + ©M = 0; -
2 2

wL wx2
M = x -
2 2

w
M = (Lx - x2)
2

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
From the moment diagram

is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
wL2

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
Mmax =
8 or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co

w(10)2
th inc de f i es

5000 =
8
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S

w = 400 lb/ft Ans.

te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Draw the shear and moment diagrams for the beam. 1.5 kN/m

A C
B
2m
3m

SOLUTION
Support Reactions:

a + ©MA = 0; Cy132 - 1.512.52 = 0 Cy = 1.25 kN

+ c ©Fy = 0; A y - 1.5 + 1.25 = 0 A y = 0.250 kN

Shear and Moment Functions: For 0 ◊ x<2 m [FBD (a)],

+ c ©Fy = 0; 0.250 - V = 0 V = 0.250 kN Ans.

a + ©M = 0; M - 0.250x = 0 M = 10.250x2 kN # m Ans.

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
For 2 m<x ◊ 3 m [FBD (b)],

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
+ c ©Fy = 0; 0.25 - 1.51x - 22 - V = 0

an on in rs h
V = 53.25 - 1.50x6 kN k g rn to rig
or in a uc y Ans.
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es

x - 2
b - M = 0
of rk ( stu e o tat

a + ©M = 0; 0.25x - 1.51x - 22a

2
ity o g us d S

M = - 0.750x2 + 3.25x - 3.00 kN # m Ans.

te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Draw the shear and moment diagrams for the beam. 20 kN

40 kN/m

A
B C
150 kN m
8m 3m

SOLUTION
0 … x 6 8

+ c ©Fy = 0; 133.75 - 40x - V = 0

V = 133.75 - 40x Ans.

M + 40x a b - 133.75x = 0
x
a + ©M = 0;
2
M = 133.75x - 20x2 Ans.

8 6 x … 11

. We or
m W ina g
+ c ©Fy = 0; V - 20 = 0

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
V = 20 Ans.

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
c + ©M = 0; M + 20(11 - x) + 150 = 0 or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co

M = 20x - 370 Ans.

th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Draw the shear and moment diagrams for the beam. 250 lb/ ft

A B

150 lb ft 150 lb ft
20 ft

SOLUTION
a + ©MA = 0; -5000(10) + By(20) = 0

By = 2500 lb
+ ©F = 0;
: Ax = 0
x

+ c ©Fy = 0; Ay - 5000 + 2500 = 0

A y = 2500 lb

For 0 … x … 20 ft

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
+ c ©Fy = 0;

in
2500 - 250x - V = 0

no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
V = 250(10 - x) Ans.

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
x or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
a + ©M = 0; - 2500(x) + 150 + 250x( ) + M = 0
e lu nt ns co

2
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat

M = 25(100x - 5x2 - 6) Ans.

ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Draw the shear and bending-moment diagrams for the beam. 50 lb/ft
200 lb · ft

A
B C

20 ft 10 ft

SOLUTION
Support Reactions:

a + ©MB = 0; 10001102 - 200 - A y1202 = 0 A y = 490 lb

Shear and Moment Functions: For 0 … x<20 ft [FBD (a)],

+ c ©Fy = 0; 490 - 50x - V = 0

V = 5490 - 50.0x6 lb Ans.

M + 50x a b - 490x = 0
x
a + ©M = 0;

. We or
2

m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
M = 5490x - 25.0x26 lb # ft

is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
Ans.

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
For 20 ft<x … 30 ft [FBD (b)], or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co

+ c ©Fy = 0; V = 0 Ans.
th inc de f i es

M = - 200 lb # ft
of rk ( stu e o tat

a + ©M = 0; -200 - M = 0 Ans.
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Draw the shear and bending-moment diagrams for beam w

ABC. Note that there is a pin at B.
C
A B

L L
2 2

SOLUTION
Support Reactions: From FBD (a),

a b - By a b = 0
wL L L wL
a + ©MC = 0; By =
2 4 2 4
From FBD (b),

wL wL 3wL
+ c ©Fy = 0; Ay - - = 0 Ay =
2 4 4

a b - a b = 0
wL L wL L wL2
a + ©MA = 0; MA - MA =

. We or
2 4 4 2 4

m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co

Shear and Moment Functions: For 0 … x … L [FBD (c)],

th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat

3wL
+ c ©Fy = 0;
ity o g us d S

- wx - V = 0
4
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un

w
gr w in e

V = (3L - 4x) Ans.

th t o a ly by

4
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec

wL2
(x) - wxa b -
3wL x
c + ©M = 0; -M = 0
de f a rse de ot

4 2 4
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is

A 3Lx - 2x2 - L2 B
sa eir is p rk

w
M =
th d wo

Ans.
4
an his

e
T

Draw the shear and bending-moment diagrams for each of the 150 lb/ft
two segments of the compound beam.
A
C D
B

SOLUTION 10 ft 4 ft
2 ft 2 ft
Support Reactions: From FBD (a),

a + ©MA = 0; By 1122 - 2100172 = 0 By = 1225 lb

+ c ©Fy = 0; A y + 1225 - 2100 = 0 A y = 875 lb

From FBD (b),

a + ©MD = 0; 1225162 - Cy182 = 0 Cy = 918.75 lb

+ c ©Fy = 0; Dy + 918.75 - 1225 = 0 Dy = 306.25 lb

Shear and Moment Functions: Member AB.

. We or
m W ina g
For 0 ◊ x<12 ft [FBD (c)],

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
+ c ©Fy = 0; 875 - 150x - V = 0

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
V = 5875 - 150x6 lb or in a uc y Ans.
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co

M + 150xa b - 875x = 0
x
a + ©M = 0;
th inc de f i es

2
of rk ( stu e o tat

M = 5875x - 75.0x26 lb # ft Ans.

ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite

For 12 ft<x ◊ 14 ft [FBD (d)],

in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by

+ c ©Fy = 0; V - 150114 - x2 = 0
y ar d le d
ro p an o te

V = 52100 - 150x6 lb
st ny s d s ec

Ans.
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr

14 - x
a + ©M = 0; - 150114 - x2a b - M = 0
w le co ro is

2
sa eir is p rk

M = 5- 75.0x2 + 2100x - 147006 lb # ft

th d wo

Ans.
an his

For member CBD, 0 ◊ x<2 ft [FBD (e)],

+ c ©Fy = 0; 918.75 - V = 0 V = 919 lb Ans.

a + ©M = 0; 918.75x - M = 0 M = 5919x6 lb # ft Ans.

For 2 ft<x ◊ 8 ft [FBD (f)],

+ c ©Fy = 0; V + 306.25 = 0 V = 306 lb Ans.

+ ©M = 0; 306.2518 - x2 - M = 0

M = 52450 - 306x6 lb # ft Ans.

Draw the shear and moment diagrams for the compound w

beam. The beam is pin-connected at E and F.
A D
B E F C

L L L L L
–– –– ––
3 3 3
SOLUTION
Support Reactions: From FBD (b),

Fy a b - a b = 0
L wL L wL
a + ©ME = 0; Fy =
3 3 6 6

wL wL wL
+ c ©Fy = 0; Ey + - = 0 Ey =
6 3 6
From FBD (a),

Dy 1L2 + a b - a b = 0
wL L 4wL L 7wL
a + ©MC = 0; Dy =
6 3 3 3 18

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
From FBD (c),

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
a b - a b - A y 1L2 = 0
4wL L wL L 7wL

an on in rs h
a + ©MB = 0; Ay =

k g rn to rig
3 3 6 3 or in a uc y
w d le tr p 18

er ld
e lu nt ns co

7wL 4wL wL 10wL

+ c ©Fy = 0; By + - - = 0 By =
th inc de f i es

18 3 6 9
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S

Shear and Moment Functions: For 0 ◊ x<L [FBD (d)],

te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un

7wL
+ c ©Fy = 0; - wx - V = 0
gr w in e
th t o a ly by

18
y ar d le d

17L - 18x2
w
ro p an o te

V = Ans.
st ny s d s ec

18
de f a rse de ot

M + wxa b -
ill o u vi pr

x 7wL
a + ©M = 0; x = 0
w le co ro is

2 18
sa eir is p rk

17Lx - 9x22
w
th d wo

M = Ans.
18
an his

e
T

For L ◊ x<2L [FBD (e)],

7wL 10wL
+ c ©Fy = 0; + - wx - V = 0
18 9

13L - 2x2
w
V = Ans.
2

M + wxa b - 1x - L2 = 0
x 7wL 10wL
a + ©M = 0; x -
2 18 9

127Lx - 20L2 - 9x22

w
M = Ans.
18
For 2L<x ◊ 3L [FBD (f)],

7wL
+ c ©Fy = 0; V + - w13L - x2 = 0
18

147L - 18x2
w
V = Ans.
18
7wL 3L - x
a + ©M = 0; 3L - x - w 3L - x - M = 0
18 2

147Lx - 9x - 60L 2
w 2 2
M = Inc.,
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Draw the shear and moment diagrams for the beam. 1.5 kN/m

A B

SOLUTION
1
+ c ©Fy = 0; 0.75 - x (0.5x) - V = 0
2

V = 0.75 - 0.25x2

V = 0 = 0.75 - 0.25x2

x = 1.732 m

M + a b (0.5 x) (x) a x b - 0.75 x = 0

1 1
a + ©M = 0;
2 3

. We or
M = 0.75 x - 0.08333 x3

m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
Mmax = 0.75(1.732) - 0.08333(1.732)3 = 0.866

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

The shaft is supported by a smooth thrust bearing at A and a 300 lb/ft

smooth journal bearing at B. Draw the shear and moment
diagrams for the shaft.
A B

6 ft 6 ft
SOLUTION
Since the loading is discontinuous at the midspan, the shear and moment equations
must be written for regions 0 … x 6 6 ft and 6 ft 6 x … 12 ft of the beam. The
free-body diagram of the beam’s segment sectioned through the arbitrary points
within these two regions are shown in Figs. b and c.

Region 0 … x 6 6 ft, Fig. b

1
+ c ©Fy = 0; 600 - (50x)(x) - V = 0 V = {600 - 25x2} lb (1)
2
1 x
a + ©M = 0; M + (50x)(x) ¢ ≤ - 600(x) = 0
2 3

M = {600x - 8.333x3} lb # ft

. We or
(2)

m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
Region 6 ft 6 x … 12 ft, Fig. c

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
+ c ©Fy = 0; V + 300 = 0 V = - 300 lb
or in a uc y (3)
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co

a + ©M = 0; 300(12 - x) - M = 0 M = {300(12 - x)} lb # ft (4)

th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat

The shear diagram shown in Fig. d is plotted using Eqs. (1) and (3). The location at
ity o g us d S

which the shear is equal to zero is obtained by setting V = 0 in Eq. (1).

te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un

0 = 600 - 25x2 x = 4.90 ft

gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te

The moment diagram shown in Fig. e is plotted using Eqs. (2) and (4). The value of
st ny s d s ec

the moment at x = 4.90 ft (V = 0) is evaluated using Eq. (2).

de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr

M ƒ x = 4.90 ft = 600(4.90) - 8.333(4.903) = 1960 lb # ft

w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo

The value of the moment at x = 6 ft is evaluated using either Eq. (2) or Eq. (4).
an his

M ƒ x = 6 ft = 300(12 - 6) = 1800 lb # ft
T

Draw the shear and moment diagrams for the beam.

B
SOLUTION
A
Support Reactions: From FBD (a), Ans. 3 kN/m

a + ©MB = 0; 9.00122 - A y162 = 0 A y = 3.00 kN 6m

Shear and Moment Functions: For 0 … x … 6 m [FBD (b)],

x2
+ c ©Fy = 0; 3.00 - - V = 0
4

x2
V = b 3.00 - r kN Ans.
4

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
The maximum moment occurs when V = 0, then

t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
x2

k g rn to rig
0 = 3.00 - x = 3.464 m
4 or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co

x2 x
≤ a b - 3.00x = 0
th inc de f i es

a + ©M = 0; M + ¢
of rk ( stu e o tat

4 3
ity o g us d S

x3
r kN # m
te is ss th ite

M = b 3.00x - Ans.
in f th se for Un

12
gr w in e
th t o a ly by

Thus,
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec

3.464 3
= 6.93 kN # m
de f a rse de ot

Mmax = 3.0013.4642 -
s
ill o u vi pr

12
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

The cantilevered beam is made of material having a specific

weight g. Determine the shear and moment in the beam as
a function of x.

SOLUTION d
x
By similar triangles t

y h h
= y = x
x d d

W = gV = ga yxt b = gc a xb xt d =
1 1 h ght 2
x
2 2 d 2d

ght 2 ght 2
+ c ©Fy = 0; V - x = 0 V = x Ans.
2d 2d

. We or
x a b = 0
ght 2 x ght 3

m W ina g

b)
ed e n
a + ©M = 0; - M- M = - x

in
no W iss ea s
Ans.

itt id tio
is e D t w
2d 3 6d

t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Draw the shear and moment diagrams for the overhang beam. 8 kN/m

A C
B

4m 2m

SOLUTION
0 … x 6 5 m:
+ c ©Fy = 0; 2.5 - 2x - V = 0
V = 2.5 - 2x

M + 2x a xb - 2.5x = 0
1
a + ©M = 0;
2
M = 2.5x - x2
5 … x 6 10 m:
+ c ©Fy = 0; 2.5 - 10 - V = 0
V = - 7.5

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
a + ©M = 0; M + 101x - 2.52 - 2.5x = 0

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
M = - 7.5x - 25

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Draw the shear and moment diagrams for the beam. w

w0
w
w ⫽ ––02 x2
L

SOLUTION A
x
B
The free-body diagram of the beam’s segment sectioned through an arbitrary point C
shown in Fig. b will be used to write the shear and moment equations. The L L
–– ––
magnitude of the resultant force of the parabolic distributed loading and the 2 2
location of its point of application are given in the inside back cover of the book.

Referring to Fig. b, we have

- a 2x2 b x - V = 0 a L3 - 4x3 b
w0L 1 w0 w0
+ c ©Fy = 0; V = (1)
12 3 L 12L2

a L3x - x4 b (2)
1 w0 2 x w0L w0
a + ©M = 0; M + ¢ x ≤ (x) ¢ ≤ - x = 0 M =
3 L2 4 12 12L2

The shear and moment diagrams shown in Figs. c and d are plotted using Eqs. (1)

. We or
m W ina g
and (2), respectively. The location at which the shear is equal to zero can be

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
obtained by setting V = 0 in Eq. (1).

t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
a L3 - 4x3 b
w0
0 = x = 0.630L
or in a uc y
12L2
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es

The value of the moment at x = 0.630L is evaluated using Eq. (2).

of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S

c L3(0.630L) - (0.630L)4 d = 0.0394w0L2

w0
M ƒ x = 0.630L =
te is ss th ite

12L2
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Draw the shear and bending-moment diagrams for the beam. 300 N/m

A C
B

3m 4m

SOLUTION
Support Reactions: From FBD (a),

a + ©MB = 0; A y 132 + 450112 - 1200122 = 0 A y = 650 N

Shear and Moment Functions: For 0 … x<3 m [FBD (b)],

+ c ©Fy = 0; - 650 - 50.0x2 - V = 0

V = 5- 650 - 50.0x26 N Ans.

. We or
M + 150.0x22 a b + 650x = 0
x

m W ina g
a + ©M = 0;

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
3

is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
M = 5- 650x - 16.7x36 N # m

an on in rs h
Ans.

k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
For 3 m<x … 7 m [FBD (c)],
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es

+ c ©Fy = 0; V - 30017 - x2 = 0
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S

V = 52100 - 300x6 N Ans.

te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un

-30017 - x2 a
7 - x
b - M = 0
gr w in e

a + ©M = 0;
th t o a ly by

2
y ar d le d
ro p an o te

M = 5 -15017 - x226 N # m
st ny s d s ec

Ans.
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Draw the shear and moment diagrams for the beam. w

w
––
2

A B

L
SOLUTION
Support Reactions: From FBD (a),

a b + a b - A y 1L2 = 0
wL L wL L wL
a + ©MB = 0; Ay =
4 3 2 2 3

Shear and Moment Functions: For 0 … x … L [FBD (b)],

- x - a
wL w 1 w
+ c ©Fy = 0; xb x - V = 0
3 2 2 2L

14L2 - 6Lx - 3x22

. We or
V = Ans.

m W ina g
12L

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
The maximum moment occurs when V = 0, then

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
0 = 4L2 - 6Lx - 3x2 x = 0.5275L or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es

a x bx a b + a b - 1x2 = 0
1 w x wx x wL
a + ©M = 0; M +
of rk ( stu e o tat

2 2L 3 2 2 3
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite

14L2x - 3Lx2 - x32

w
M =
in f th se for Un

Ans.
12L
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d

Thus,
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

34L210.5275L2 - 3L10.5275L22 - 10.5275L234

w
s

Mmax =
ill o u vi pr

12L
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk

= 0.0940wL2
th d wo

Ans.
an his

e
T

Determine the internal normal force, shear force, and P

moment in the curved rod as a function of u, where
0° … u … 90°.

SOLUTION r

With reference to Fig. a,

u
a + ©MA = 0; By(2r) - p(r) = 0 By = p>2

Using this result and referring to Fig. b, we have

p p
©Fx¿ = 0; sin u - V = 0 V = sin u Ans.
2 2
p p
©Fy¿ = 0; cos u - N = 0 N = cos u Ans.
2 2
3r (1 - cos u)4 - M = 0
p pr
a + ©M = 0; M = (1 - cos u) Ans.
2 2

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Express the x, y, z components of internal loading in the rod z

as a function of y, where 0 … y … 4 ft.
800 lb/ft

x y

4 ft

y
SOLUTION
For 0 … y … 4 ft 2 ft

©Fx = 0; Vx = 1500 lb = 1.5 kip Ans.

1500 lb
©Fy = 0; Ny = 0 Ans.

©Fz = 0; Vz = 800(4 - y) lb Ans.

4-y
©Mx = 0; Mx - 800(4 - y)a b = 0
2

Mx = 400(4 - y)2 lb # ft

. We or
Ans.

m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
©My = 0; My + 1500(2) = 0

an on in rs h
My = - 3000 lb # ft = -3 kip # ft
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p Ans.

er ld
e lu nt ns co

©Mz = 0; Mz + 1500(4 - y) = 0
th inc de f i es

Mz = -1500(4 - y) lb # ft
of rk ( stu e o tat

Ans.
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Express the internal shear and moment components acting z

in the rod as a function of y, where 0 … y … 4 ft.

4 lb/ft

x y

4 ft 2 ft
SOLUTION
Shear and Moment Functions:
y
©Fx = 0; Vx = 0 Ans.

©Fz = 0; Vz - 4(4 - y) - 8.00 = 0

Vz = {24.0 - 4y} lb Ans.

4 - y
©Mx = 0; Mx - 4(4 - y) a b - 8.00(4 - y) = 0
2

Mx = {2y2 - 24y + 64.0} lb # ft

. We or
Ans.

m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
My = 8.00 lb # ft

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
©My = 0; My - 8.00(1) = 0 Ans.

d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
©Mz = 0; Mz = 0
k g rn to rig
Ans.
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Draw the shear and moment diagrams for the beam. 4 kN 4 kN

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Draw the shear and moment diagrams for the beam. 20 kip 20 kip
4 kip/ft

A B
15 ft 30 ft 15 ft

SOLUTION

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Draw the shear and moment diagrams for the simply- 2w0
supported beam.
w0

A B
SOLUTION
L/2 L/2

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Draw the shear and moment diagrams for the beam. The
support at A offers no resistance to vertical load. A B

L
SOLUTION

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Draw the shear and moment diagrams for the beam. 10 kN

2 kN/m

A B

5m 3m 2m

SOLUTION
Support Reactions:

a + ©MA = 0; By 1102 - 10.012.52 - 10182 = 0 By = 10.5 kN

8 ft 4 ft 6 ft

SOLUTION

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Draw the shear and moment diagrams for the overhang 4 kN/m
beam.
A
B
6 kN·m
3m 3m 2m
SOLUTION
3 kN

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

The beam will fail when the maximum moment is w

Mmax = 30 kip # ft or the maximum shear is Vmax = 8 kip.
Determine the largest distributed load w the beam will
B
support.
A
6 ft 6 ft

SOLUTION
Vmax = 4w; 8 = 4w

w = 2 kip/ft

Mmax = - 6w; -30 = -6w

w = 5 kip/ft

Thus, w = 2 kip/ft Ans.

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Draw the shear and moment diagrams for the beam. 50 lb/ft

200 lb · ft

A
B C
9 ft 4 ft

SOLUTION

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Draw the shear and moment diagrams for the beam. 2 kN/m 2 kN/m

18 kN⭈m
A C
B

3m 3m

SOLUTION

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Draw the shear and moment diagrams for the beam. w0

A
B
L L

SOLUTION
Support Reactions:

b - a b = 0
L w0 L 4L
a + ©MA = 0; By(L) - w0 La
2 2 3

7w0 L
By =
6

7w0 L w0 L
+ c ©Fy = 0; Ay + - w0 L - = 0
6 2

w0 L

. We or
Ay =

m W ina g

b)
ed e n
3

in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Draw the shear and moment diagrams for the beam. w0

L
–– L
––
2 2

SOLUTION
Support Reactions:

a b - a b = 0
w0L L w0L 2L
a + ©MA = 0; MA -
2 4 4 3
7w0L2
MA =
24
w0L w0L 3w0L
+ c ©Fy = 0; Ay - - = 0 Ay =
2 4 4

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Draw the shear and moment diagrams for the beam. w w

L/ 2 L/2

SOLUTION

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

The shaft is supported by a smooth thrust bearing at A and a 300 N

smooth journal bearing at B. Draw the shear and moment 100 N/m
diagrams for the shaft.
A
B 300 N⭈m

SOLUTION 1.5 m 1.5 m 3m

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Draw the shear and moment diagrams for the overhang beam. 6 kN
3 kN/m

SOLUTION
A
The maximum span moment occurs at the position where shear is equal to zero B
within the region 0 … x 6 6 m of the beam. This location can be obtained using the
method of sections. By setting V = 0, Fig. b, we have 6m
1.5 m

4.5 - a x bx - (6 - x)(x) = 0
1 1 1
+ c ©Fy = 0; x = 1.76 m Ans.
2 2 2
Using this result,

(6 - 1.76)(1.76) a b + (1.76)(1.76)c (1.76) d - 4.5(1.76) = 0

1 1.76 1 2
+ ©M = 0; M ƒ x = 1.76 m +
2 2 4 3
M ƒ x = 1.76 m = 3.73 kN # m

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Draw the shear and moment diagrams for the overhang 600 lb
beam. 300 lb/ft

450 lb⭈ft
A B
SOLUTION
3 ft 3 ft 3 ft

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Draw the shear and moment diagrams for the beam. 5 kip/ ft

15 kip ft 15 kip ft

A B

6 ft 10 ft 6 ft

SOLUTION
Support Reactions: From FBD (a),

a + ©MA = 0; By (10) + 15.0(2) + 15 - 50.0(5) - 15.0(12) - 15 = 0

By = 40.0 kip

+ c ©Fy = 0; Ay + 40.0 - 15.0 - 50.0 - 15.0 = 0

Ay = 40.0 kip

Shear and Moment Diagrams: The value of the moment at supports A and B can be

. We or
evaluated using the method of sections [FBD (c)].

m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
M = -45.0 kip # ft

is e D t w
t p or em ch
a + ©M = 0; M + 15.0(2) + 15 = 0

d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Draw the shear and moment diagrams for the beam. 2 kip/ft

A
1 kip/ft

15 ft

SOLUTION
Shear and Moment Functions: For 0 … x 6 15 ft

+ c ©Fy = 0; 1x - x2>15 - V = 0

V = {x - x2>15} N Ans.

M + (x2>15) a b - 1x(x>2) = 0
x
a + ©M = 0;
3

M = {x2>2 - x3>45} N # m Ans.

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Determine the tension in each segment of the cable and the B

cable’s total length. Set P = 80 lb.
2 ft
A
5 ft

SOLUTION
From FBD (a) D
C
a + ©MA = 0; TBD cos 59.04°(3) + TBD sin 59.04°(7) - 50(7) - 80(3) = 0 50 lb

TBD = 78.188 lb = 78.2 lb Ans. P

+ ©F = 0; 78.188 cos 59.04° - A x = 0 A x = 40.227 lb

: x 3 ft 4 ft 3 ft

+ c ©Fx = 0; A y + 78.188 sin 59.04° - 80 - 50 = 0 A y = 62.955 lb

Joint A:

+ ©F = 0; TAC cos f - 40.227 = 0 (1)

. We or
: x

m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
+ c ©Fy = 0; - TAC sin f + 62.955 = 0

t p or em ch
(2)

d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
Solving Eqs. (1) and (2) yields:
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co

f = 57.42°
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat

TAC = 74.7 lb Ans.

ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite

Joint D:
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by

+ ©F = 0; 78.188 cos 59.04° - TCD cos u = 0 (3)

: x
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec

+ c ©Fy = 0; 78.188 sin 59.04° - TCD sin u - 50 = 0 (4)

de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is

Solving Eqs. (3) and (4) yields:

sa eir is p rk
th d wo

u = 22.96°
an his

e
T

TCD = 43.7 lb Ans.

5 4 3
Total length l = + + = 15.7 ft Ans.
sin 59.04° cos 22.96° cos 57.42°
of the cable:

If each cable segment can support a maximum tension of B

75 lb, determine the largest load P that can be applied.
2 ft
A
5 ft

D
C
50 lb

SOLUTION 3 ft 4 ft 3 ft

a + ©MA = 0; - TBD (cos 59.04°) 2 + TBD (sin 59.04°) (10) - 50 (7) - P (3) = 0

TBD = 0.39756 P + 46.383

. We or
m W ina g
+ ©Fx = 0;

b)
ed e n
- A x + TBD cos 59.04° = 0

in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
:

is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
+ c ©Fy = 0; A y - P - 50 + TBD sin 59.04° = 0

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
Assume maximum tension is in cable BD.
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es

TBD = 75 lb
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S

P = 71.98 lb
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e

A x = 38.59 lb
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te

A y = 57.670 lb
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr

Pin A:
w le co ro is

TAC = 2(38.59)2 + (57.670)2 = 69.39 lb 6 75 lb

sa eir is p rk

OK
th d wo
an his

u = tan-1 a b = 56.21°
57.670
T

38.59

Joint C:

+ ©F = 0; TCD cos f - 69.39 cos 56.21° = 0

: x

+ c ©Fy = 0; TCD sin f + 69.39 sin 56.21° - 71.98 = 0

TCD = 41.2 lb 6 75 lb OK

f = 20.3°

Thus, P = 72.0 lb Ans.

Determine the tension in each segment of the cable and the

cable’s total length. A

4 ft
D
7 ft

SOLUTION
B
Equations of Equilibrium: Applying method of joints, we have
C
Joint B 50 lb
4 ft 5 ft 3 ft
+ ©F = 0; 4
: x FBC cos u - FBA ¢ ≤ = 0 (1) 100 lb
265
7
+ c ©Fy = 0; FBA ¢ ≤ - FBC sin u - 50 = 0 (2)
265

Joint C

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
+ ©F = 0;

is e D t w
FCD cos f - FBC cos u = 0

t p or em ch
: x (3)

d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
+ c ©Fy = 0; FBC sin u + FCD sin f - 100 = 0 (4)

k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co

Geometry:
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat

y 5
sin u = cos u =
ity o g us d S

2y + 25
2
2y + 25
2
te is ss th ite

3 + y
in f th se for Un

3
sin f = cos f =
gr w in e

2y + 6y + 18 2y + 6y + 18
th t o a ly by

2 2
y ar d le d
ro p an o te

Substitute the above results into Eqs. (1), (2), (3) and (4) and solve. We have
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr

FBC = 46.7 lb FBA = 83.0 lb FCD = 88.1 lb Ans.

w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk

y = 2.679 ft
th d wo
an his

The total length of the cable is

l = 272 + 4 2 + 252 + 2.6792 + 232 + 12.679 + 322

= 20.2 ft Ans.

The cable supports the loading shown. Determine the xB

horizontal distance xB the force at point B acts from A. Set
P = 40 lb. A
5 ft
B
P

8 ft
SOLUTION
At B C
xB xB - 3 2 ft D 5
+ ©F = 0;
: 40 - TAB - TBC = 0 3
x
2x 2B + 25 2(xB - 3)2 + 64
4
30 lb
3 ft
5 8
+ c ©Fy = 0; TAB - TBC = 0
2x 2B + 25 2(xB - 3)2 + 64
13xB - 15
TBC = 200 (1)
2(xB - 3)2 + 64

. We or
At C

m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
xB - 3

d th g. in t la
+ ©F = 0; 4 3
: x (30) + TBC - TCD = 0

an on in rs h
5 2(xB - 3)2 + 64 213

k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
8 2 3
e lu nt ns co

+ c ©Fy = 0; TBC - TCD - (30) = 0

2(xB - 3) + 64 2
213 5
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat

30 - 2xB
ity o g us d S

TBC = 102 (2)

2(xB - 3)2 + 64
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e

Solving Eqs. (1) & (2)

th t o a ly by
y ar d le d

13xB - 15
ro p an o te

200
=
st ny s d s ec

30 - 2xB 102
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr

xB = 4.36 ft Ans.
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

The cable supports the loading shown. Determine the xB

magnitude of the horizontal force P so that xB = 6 ft.
A
5 ft
B
P

8 ft
SOLUTION
At B C

6 3 2 ft D 5
+ ©F = 0;
: P - TAB - TBC = 0 3
x
261 273
4
30 lb
3 ft
5 8
+ c ©Fy = 0; TAB - TBC = 0
261 273
63
5P - TBC = 0 (1)
273

. We or
m W ina g
At C

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
+ ©F = 0; 4 3 3
(30) + TBC - TCD = 0

an on in rs h
: x

k g rn to rig
5 273 213
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co

8 2 3
+ c ©Fy = 0; TBC - TCD - (30) = 0
th inc de f i es

273 213 5
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S

18
TBC = 102 (2)
te is ss th ite

273
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by

Solving Eqs. (1) & (2)

y ar d le d
ro p an o te

63 5P
st ny s d s ec

=
de f a rse de ot

18 102
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is

P = 71.4 lb Ans.
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

If cylinders E and F have a mass of 20 kg and 40 kg, 1.5 m 2m 2m

respectively, determine the tension developed in each cable
and the sag yC.
A 1m
2m
yC D
B
SOLUTION
First, TAB will be obtained by considering the equilibrium of the free-body diagram C
shown in Fig. a. Subsequently, the result of TAB will be used to analyze the
equilibrium of joint B followed by joint C. Referring to Fig. a, we have

E
40(9.81)(2) + 20(9.81)(4) - TAB a b (1) - TAB a b (4) = 0
3 4
a + ©MD = 0; F
5 5

TAB = 413.05 N = 413 N Ans.

Using the free-body diagram shown in Fig. b, we have

TBC cos u - 413.05 a b = 0

+ ©F = 0; 3

. We or
: x
5

m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
413.05 a b - 20(9.81) - TBC sin u = 0

itt id tio
4

is e D t w
t p or em ch
+ c ©Fy = 0;

d th g. in t la
5

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
Solving,
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co

u = 28.44°
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat

TBC = 281.85 N = 282 N Ans.

ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite

Using the result of u and the geometry of the cable, yC is given by

in f th se for Un
gr w in e

yC - 2
th t o a ly by

= tan u = 28.44°
2
y ar d le d
ro p an o te

yC = 3.083 m = 3.08 m Ans.

st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr

Using the results of yC, u, and TBC and analyzing the equilibrium of joint C, Fig. c,
w le co ro is

we have
sa eir is p rk
th d wo

+ ©F = 0; TCD cos 46.17° - 281.85 cos 28.44° = 0

: x
an his

TCD = 357.86 N = 358 N Ans.

+ c ©Fy = 0; 281.85 sin 28.44° + 357.86 sin 46.17° - 40(9.81) = 0 (Check!)

If cylinder E has a mass of 20 kg and each cable segment can

1.5 m 2m 2m
sustain a maximum tension of 400 N, determine the largest mass
of cylinder F that can be supported. Also, what is the sag yC?
A 1m
2m
yC D
B
SOLUTION
We will assume that cable AB is subjected to the greatest tension, i.e., TAB = 400 N. C
Based on this assumption, MF can be obtained by considering the equilibrium of the
free-body diagram shown in Fig. a. We have

MF(9.81)(2) + 20(9.81)(4) - 400a b(1) - 400a b(4) = 0

3 4 E
a+ ©MD = 0;
5 5 F
MF = 37.47 kg Ans.
Analyzing the equilibrium of joint B and referring to the free-body diagram shown
in Fig. b, we have

TBC cos u - 400a b = 0

+ ©F = 0; 3

. We or
: x
5

m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
400 a b - 20(9.81) - TBC sin u = 0
4
+ c ©Fy = 0;

an on in rs h
5

k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
Solving,

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es

u = 27.29°
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S

TBC = 270.05 N
te is ss th ite

Using these results and analyzing the equilibrium of joint C,

in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by

+ ©F = 0; TCD cos f - 270.05 cos 27.29° = 0

: x
y ar d le d
ro p an o te

+ c ©Fy = 0; TCD sin f + 270.05 sin 27.29° - 37.47(9.81) = 0

st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr

Solving,
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk

f = 45.45° TCD = 342.11 N

th d wo
an his

By comparing the above results, we realize that cable AB is indeed subjected to the
T

greatest tension. Thus,

MF = 37.5 kg Ans.
Using the result of either u or f, the geometry of the cable gives

yC - 2
= tan u = tan 27.29°
2
yC = 3.03 m Ans.

yC - 1
= tan f = tan 45.45°
2
yC = 3.03 m Ans.

The cable supports the three loads shown. Determine the

sags yB and yD of points B and D and the tension in each
4 ft E
segment of the cable.
A yB yD
14 ft
B D
C 200 lb
300 lb

SOLUTION 500 lb

Equations of Equilibrium: From FBD (a), 12 ft 20 ft 15 ft 12 ft

¥1yB
yB 12
a + ©ME = 0; - FAB § ¥ - FAB§ + 42
2yB2 + 144 2yB2 + 144

+ 200(12) + 500(27) + 300(47) = 0

47yB 12(yB + 4)
FAB § ¥ - FAB § ¥ = 30000 (1)
2yB2 + 144 2yB2 + 144

. We or
From FBD (b),

m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
¥114 - yB2
yB 12

d th g. in t la
a + ©MC = 0; - FAB § ¥(20) + FAB §
2yB2 2yB2

an on in rs h
+ 144 + 144

k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
+ 300(20) = 0
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es

20yB 12(14 - yB)

of rk ( stu e o tat

FAB § ¥ - FAB § ¥ = 6000 (2)

ity o g us d S

2yB2 + 144 2yB2 + 144

te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un

Solving Eqs. (1) and (2) yields

gr w in e
th t o a ly by

yB = 8.792 ft = 8.79 ft FAB = 787.47 lb = 787 lb Ans.

y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec

Method of Joints:
de f a rse de ot

Joint B
s
ill o u vi pr

+ ©F = 0; F cos 14.60° - 787.47 cos 36.23° = 0

w le co ro is

: x BC
sa eir is p rk

FBC = 656.40 lb = 656 lb

th d wo

Ans.
+ c ©Fy = 0;
an his

787.47 sin 36.23°

- 656.40 sin 14.60° - 300 = 0 (Checks!)

Joint C
+ ©F = 0; 15
: x FCD § ¥ - 656.40 cos 14.60° = 0 (3)
2yD2 + 28yD + 421

14 - yD
+ c ©Fy = 0; FCD § ¥ + 656.40 sin 14.60° - 500 = 0 (4)
2yD2 - 28yD + 421

Solving Eqs. (1) and (2) yields

yD = 6.099 ft = 8.79 ft FCD = 717.95 lb = 718 lb Ans.
Joint B
+ ©F = 0; FDE cos 40.08° - 717.95 cos 27.78° = 0
: x

FDE = 830.24 lb = 830 lb Ans.

+ c ©Fy = 0; 830.24 sin 40.08°
- 717.95 sin 27.78° - 200 = 0 (Checks!)

If x = 2 ft and the crate weighs 300 lb, which cable segment 2 ft 3 ft 3 ft

AB, BC, or CD has the greatest tension? What is this force
and what is the sag yB?
yB A D
3 ft
B
C
SOLUTION
The forces FB and FC exerted on joints B and C will be obtained by considering the
equilibrium on the free-body diagram, Fig. a. x

+ ©ME = 0; FC(3) - 300(2) = 0 FC = 200 lb

+ ©MF = 0; 300(1) - FB(3) = 0 FB = 200 lb
Referring to Fig. b, we have

+ ©MA = 0; TCD sin 45°(8) - 200(5) - 100(2) = 0

TCD = 212.13 lb = 212 lb (max)
Using these results and analyzing the equilibrium of joint C, Fig. c, we obtain

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
+ ©F = 0;

in
no W iss ea s
212.13 cos 45° - TBC cos u = 0

itt id tio
is e D t w
: x

t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
+ c ©Fy = 0; TBC sin u + 212.13 sin 45° - 200 = 0

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
TAB = TCD = 212 lb (max) or in a uc y Ans.
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co

Solving,
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat

TBC = 158.11 lb u = 18.43°

ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite

Using these results to analyze the equilibrium of joint B, Fig. d, we have

in f th se for Un
gr w in e

+ ©F = 0;
th t o a ly by

: x 158.11 cos 18.43° - TAB cos f = 0

y ar d le d
ro p an o te

+ c ©Fy = 0; TAB sin f - 100 - 158.11 sin 18.43° = 0

st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr

Solving,
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk

f = 45°
th d wo

TAB = 212.13 lb = 212 lb (max)

an his

e
T

Thus, both cables AB and CD are subjected to maximum tension. The sag yB is
given by

yB
= tan f = tan 45°
2

yB = 2 ft Ans.

If yB = 1.5 ft, determine the largest weight of the crate and 2 ft 3 ft 3 ft

its placement x so that neither cable segment AB, BC, or
CD is subjected to a tension that exceeds 200 lb.
yB A D
3 ft
B
C
SOLUTION
The forces FB and FC exerted on joints B and C will be obtained by considering the
equilibrium on the free-body diagram, Fig. a. x

wx
a + ©ME = 0; FC(3) - w(x) = 0 FC =
3
w
a + ©MF = 0; w(3 - x) - FB(3) = 0 FB = (3 - x)
3
Since the horizontal component of tensile force developed in each cable is
constant, cable CD, which has the greatest angle with the horizontal, will be
subjected to the greatest tension. Thus, we will set TCD = 200 lb.

First, we will analyze the equilibrium of joint C, Fig. b.

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
+ ©Fx = 0;

in
no W iss ea s
200 cos 45° - TBC cos 26.57° = 0 TBC = 158.11 lb

itt id tio
is e D t w
:

t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
wx
+ c ©Fy = 0;
k g rn to rig
200 sin 45° + 158.11 sin 26.57° - = 0
3 or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co

wx
= 212.13 (1)
th inc de f i es

3
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S

Using the result of TBC to analyze the equilibrium of joint B, Fig. c, we have
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un

158.11 cos 26.57° - TAB a b = 0

4
+ ©Fx = 0;
gr w in e

TAB = 176.78 lb
th t o a ly by

:
5
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec

176.78 a b - 158.11 sin 26.57° - (3 - x) = 0

3 w
+ c ©Fy = 0;
de f a rse de ot

5 3
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is

w
sa eir is p rk

(3 - x) = 35.36 (2)
th d wo

3
Solving Eqs. (1) and (2)
an his

e
T

x = 2.57 ft w = 247 lb Ans.

The cable AB is subjected to a uniform loading of 200 N/m.

B
If the weight of the cable is neglected and the slope angles
at points A and B are 30° and 60°, respectively, determine 60°
the curve that defines the cable shape and the maximum
tension developed in the cable.
y

SOLUTION

FH L L
1
y = ¢ 200 dx ≤ dx 30°
A
x

1100x2 + C1x + C22

1
y =
FH
200 N/m

1200x + C12
dy 1 15 m
=
dx FH

At x = 0, y = 0; C2 = 0

. We or
dy

m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
At x = 0, = tan 30°; C1 = FH tan 30°

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
dx

d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
1100x2 + FH tan 30°x2
k g rn to rig
1
y = or in a uc y
FH
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es

dy
At x = 15 m, = tan 60°; FH = 2598 N
of rk ( stu e o tat

dx
ity o g us d S

y = 138.5x2 + 577x2110-32 m
te is ss th ite

Ans.
in f th se for Un
gr w in e

umax = 60°
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te

FH 2598
Tmax = = = 5196 N
st ny s d s ec

cos umax cos 60°

de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr

Tmax = 5.20 kN Ans.

w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Determine the maximum uniform loading w, measured in 50 ft

lb>ft, that the cable can support if it is capable of sustaining
a maximum tension of 3000 lb before it will break. 6 ft

w
SOLUTION

a wdx bdx
FH L L
1
y =

dy
At x = 0, = 0
dx

At x = 0, y = 0

C1 = C2 = 0

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
w 2

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
y = x

d th g. in t la
2FH

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
At x = 25 ft, y = 6 ft FH = 52.08 w or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co

dy w 2
2
th inc de f i es

= tan umax = x
of rk ( stu e o tat

dx max FH x = 25 ft
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite

umax = tan - 1 (0.48) = 25.64°

in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by

FH
y ar d le d

Tmax = = 3000
ro p an o te

cos umax
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

FH = 2705 lb
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is

w = 51.9 lb/ft Ans.

sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

The cable is subjected to a uniform loading of w = 250 lb>ft. 50 ft

Determine the maximum and minimum tension in the cable.
6 ft

w
SOLUTION
From Example 7–12:

w0 L2 250 (50)2
FH = = = 13 021 lb
8h 8 (6)

umax = tan - 1 a b = tan - 1 a b = 25.64°

w0 L 250 (50)
2FH 2(13 021)

FH 13 021
Tmax = = = 14.4 kip Ans.
cos umax cos 25.64°

. We or
m W ina g
The minimum tension occurs at u = 0°.

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
Tmin = FH = 13.0 kip Ans.

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Cylinders C and D are attached to the end of the cable. If D 12 m

has a mass of 600 kg, determine the required mass of C, the
B
maximum sag h of the cable, and the length of the cable
between the pulleys A and B. The beam has a mass per unit 3m
length of 50 kg> m. A

SOLUTION
From the free-body diagram shown in Fig. a, we can write C
D

a + ©MA = 0; 600(9.81) sin uB(12) - 600(9.81) cos uB(3) - 50(12)(9.81)(6) = 0

uB = 43.05°
+ ©F = 0; 600(9.81) cos 43.05° - mC(9.81) cos uA = 0
: x

+ c ©Fy = 0; mC(9.81) sin uA + 600(9.81) sin 43.05° - 50(12)(9.81) = 0

Solving,

mC = 477.99 kg = 478 kg Ans.

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
uA = 23.47° Ans.

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
Thus, FH = TB cos uB = 4301.00 N. As shown in Fig. a, the origin of the x - y

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
coordinate system is set at the lowest point of the cable. Using Eq. (1) of Example 7–12,
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co

w0 2 50(9.81) 2
th inc de f i es

y = x = x
of rk ( stu e o tat

2FH 2(4301.00)
ity o g us d S

y = 0.05702x2
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e

Using Eq. (4) and applying two other boundary conditions y = (h + 3) m at x = x0

th t o a ly by

and y = h at x = - (12 - x0), we have

y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec

h + 3 = 0.05702x02
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr

h = 0.05702[ -(12 - x0)]2

w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo

Solving these equations yields

an his

e
T

h = 0.8268 m = 0.827 m Ans.

x0 = 8.192 m

The differential length of the cable is

ds = 2dx2 + dy2 = b dx = 21 + 0.01301x dx

A
dy 2
1 + a 2
dx
Thus, the total length of the cable is

21 + 0.01301 x 2
8.192 m

L L- 3.808 m
L = ds =

276.89 + x2 dx
8.192 m

L-3.808 m
= 0.1140

c x276.89 + x2 + 76.89 ln a x + 276.89 + x2 b d f `

8.192 m
1
= 0.1140e
2 -3.808 m

= 13.2 m Ans.
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The cable is subjected to the triangular loading. If the slope y

of the cable at point O is zero, determine the equation of the
curve y = f1x2 which defines the cable shape OB, and the
A B
maximum tension developed in the cable.
8 ft
O
x

SOLUTION

FH L L
1
y = ( w(x)dx)dx
500 lb/ft 500 lb/ ft

FH L L 15
1 500 15 ft 15 ft
= ( xdx)dx

FH L 3
1 50
= ( x 2 + C1)dx

1 50 3
= ( x + C1x + C2)

. We or
FH 9

m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
dy 50 2 C1

d th g. in t la
= x +
dx 3FH FH

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
dy

er ld
e lu nt ns co

at x = 0, = 0 C1 = 0
dx
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat

at x = 0, y = 0 C2 = 0
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite

50 3
in f th se for Un

y = x
gr w in e

9FH
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te

at x = 15 ft, y = 8 ft FH = 2344 lb
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

y = 2.37(10 - 3)x 3
s

Ans.
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is

dy 50
sa eir is p rk

2 = tan umax = x2 2
th d wo

dx max 3(2344) x = 15 ft
an his

umax = tan - 1(1.6) = 57.99°

FH 2344
Tmax = = = 4422 lb
cos umax cos 57.99°

Tmax = 4.42 kip Ans.

If the pipe has a mass per unit length of 1500 kg> m, 30 m

determine the maximum tension developed in the cable.
A B
3m

SOLUTION
As shown in Fig. a, the origin of the x, y coordinate system is set at the lowest point
of the cable. Here, w(x) = w0 = 1500(9.81) = 14.715(103) N>m. Using Eq. 7–12,
we can write

a w dx bdx
FH L L 0
1
y =

1 14.715(103) 2
= a x + c1x + c2 b
FH 2
dy
Applying the boundary condition = 0 at x = 0, results in c1= 0.
dx
Applying the boundary condition y = 0 at x = 0 results in c2 = 0. Thus,

. We or
7.3575(103) 2

m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
y =

itt id tio
x

is e D t w
t p or em ch
FH

d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
Applying the boundary condition y = 3 m at x = 15 m, we have

k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
7.3575(103)

er ld
e lu nt ns co

3 = (15)2 FH = 551.81(103) N
FH
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat

Substituting this result into Eq. (1), we have

ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite

dy
in f th se for Un

= 0.02667x
dx
gr w in e
th t o a ly by

The maximum tension occurs at either points at A or B where the cable has the
y ar d le d
ro p an o te

greatest angle with the horizontal. Here,

st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr

umax = tan - 1 a ` b = tan-1 [0.02667(15)] = 21.80°

dy
w le co ro is

dx 15 m
sa eir is p rk
th d wo

Thus,
an his

e
T

FH 551.8(103)
Tmax = = = 594.32(103) N = 594 kN
cos umax cos 21.80°

If the pipe has a mass per unit length of 1500 kg> m, 30 m

determine the minimum tension developed in the cable.
A B
3m

SOLUTION
As shown in Fig. a, the origin of the x, y coordinate system is set at the lowest point
of the cable. Here, w(x) = w0 = 1500(9.81) = 14.715(103) N>m. Using Eq. 7–12,
we can write

a w dx bdx
FH L L 0
1
y =

1 14.715(103) 2
= a x + c1x + c2 b
FH 2

dy
Applying the boundary condition = 0 at x = 0, results in c1= 0.
dx
Applying the boundary condition y = 0 at x = 0 results in c2 = 0. Thus,

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
7.3575(103) 2

in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
y =

t p or em ch
x

d th g. in t la
FH

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
Applying the boundary condition y = 3 m at x = 15 m, we have or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co

7.3575(103)
3 = (15)2 FH = 551.81(103) N
th inc de f i es

FH
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S

Substituting this result into Eq. (1), we have

te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un

dy
= 0.02667x
gr w in e
th t o a ly by

dx
y ar d le d
ro p an o te

The minimum tension occurs at the lowest point of the cable, where u = 0°. Thus,
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

Tmin = FH = 551.81(103) N = 552 kN

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

If the slope of the cable at support A is zero, determine the y

deflection curve y = f(x) of the cable and the maximum
tension developed in the cable. 12 m
B

4.5 m
SOLUTION A
x

Using Eq. 7–12,

a w(x)dxbdx
FH L L
1
y =
p
4 kN/m w ⫽ 4 cos –– x
24
a 4 cos * dx b dx
FH L L
1 p
y =
24

c 4(103) d sin x + C1
FH L p
1 24 p
y =
24
24 96(103)
c cos x d + C1x + C2
p
y = -
p pFH 24

. We or
m W ina g

b)
dy

ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
Applying the boundary condition = 0 at x = 0 results in C1 = 0.

is e D t w
t p or em ch
dx

d th g. in t la
Applying the boundary condition y = 0 at x = 0, we have

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
24 96(103) or in a uc y
c cos 0° d + C2
w d le tr p

er ld
0 = -
e lu nt ns co

p pFH
th inc de f i es

2304(103)
of rk ( stu e o tat

C2 =
ity o g us d S

p2FH
te is ss th ite

Thus,
in f th se for Un

2304(103)
gr w in e

c 1 - cos xd
p
th t o a ly by

y =
p2FH 24
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec

Applying the boundary condition y = 4.5 m at x = 12 m, we have

de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr

2304(103)
c 1 - cos (12) d
p
w le co ro is

4.5 = 2
p FH 24
sa eir is p rk
th d wo

FH = 51.876(103) N
an his

e
T

Substituting this result into Eqs. (1) and (2), we obtain

dy 96(103) p
= sin x
dx p(51.876)(103) 24
p
= 0.5890 sin x
24

and
2304(103)
c 1 - cos xd
p
y =
p 2(51.876)(103) 24

= 4.5 a 1 - cos xb m
p
Ans.
24
The maximum tension occurs at point B where the cable makes the greatest angle
with the horizontal. Here,

umax = tan-1 a ` b = tan-1 c 0.5890 sin a (12) b d = 30.50°

dy p
dx x = 12 m 24
Thus,
FH 51.876(103) 3
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Determine the maximum tension developed in the cable if y

it is subjected to a uniform load of 600 N/m.
10° B
20 m
x
A

SOLUTION
600 N/m
The Equation of The Cable: 100 m

FH L 1
1 w1x2dx2 dx
1
y =

1 w0 2
= ¢ x + C1x + C2 ≤ (1)
FH 2

1w x + C12
dy 1
= (2)
dx FH 0

. We or
m W ina g
Boundary Conditions:

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
1C 2
1

an on in rs h
y = 0 at x = 0, then from Eq. (1) 0 = C2 = 0

k g rn to rig
FH 2
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co

1C 2
dy 1
th inc de f i es

= tan 10° at x = 0, then from Eq. (2) tan 10° = C1 = FH tan 10°
dx FH 1
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S

w0 2
te is ss th ite

Thus, y = x + tan 10°x (3)

in f th se for Un

2FH
gr w in e
th t o a ly by

y = 20 m at x = 100 m, then from Eq. (3)

y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec

110022 + tan 10°11002

600
de f a rse de ot

20 = FH = 1 267 265.47 N
s
ill o u vi pr

2FH
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk

and
th d wo
an his

dy w0
= x + tan 10°
T

dx FH

600
= x + tan 10°
1 267 265.47

= 0.4735110-32x + tan 10°

u = umax at x = 100 m and the maximum tension occurs when u = umax .

` = 0.4735110-3211002 + tan 10°

dy
tan umax =
dx x = 100 m

umax = 12.61°

The maximum tension in the cable is

FH 1 267 265.47
Tmax = = = 1 298 579.01 N = 1.30 MN Ans.
cos umax cos 12.61°

The cable weighs 6 lb/ft and is 150 ft in length. Determine 100 ft

the sag h so that the cable spans 100 ft. Find the minimum
tension in the cable. h

SOLUTION
Deflection Curve of The Cable:

L 31 + 11>F H221 1 w0 ds2242

ds
x = 1 where w0 = 6 lb>ft

Performing the integration yields

b sinh-1 B 16s + C12 R + C2 r

FH 1
x = (1)
6 FH

From Eq. 7–14

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
16s + C12
dy
FH L 0
1 1

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
= w ds = (2)

d th g. in t la
dx FH

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
Boundary Conditions: or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co

10 + C12
dy 1
th inc de f i es

= 0 at s = 0. From Eq. (2) 0 = C1 = 0

of rk ( stu e o tat

dx FH
ity o g us d S

Then, Eq. (2) becomes

te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un

dy 6s
gr w in e

= tan u = (3)
th t o a ly by

dx FH
y ar d le d
ro p an o te

s = 0 at x = 0 and use the result C1 = 0. From Eq. (1)

st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr

b sinh-1 B 10 + 02 R + C2 r
FH 1
x = C2 = 0
w le co ro is

6 FH
sa eir is p rk
th d wo

Rearranging Eq. (1), we have

an his

e
T

FH 6
s = sinh ¢ x≤ (4)
6 FH

Substituting Eq. (4) into (3) yields

dy 6
= sinh ¢ x≤
dx FH

Performing the integration

FH 6
y = cosh ¢ x ≤ + C3 (5)
6 FH

FH FH
y = 0 at x = 0. From Eq. (5) 0 = cosh 0 + C3 , thus, C3 = -
6 6
Then, Eq. (5) becomes

FH 6
y = cosh x - 1 (6)
6 FH

s = 75 ft at x = 50 ft. From Eq. (4)

1502 R
FH 6
75 = sinh B
6 FH
By trial and error
FH = 184.9419 lb

y = h at x = 50 ft. From Eq. (6)

b cosh c 1502 d - 1 r = 50.3 ft

184.9419 6
h = Ans.
6 184.9419

The minimum tension occurs at u = umin = 0°. Thus,

FH 184.9419
Tmin = = = 185 lb Ans.
cos umin cos 0°

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

A telephone line (cable) stretches between two points which

are 150 ft apart and at the same elevation. The line sags 5 ft
and the cable has a weight of 0.3 lb> ft. Determine the
length of the cable and the maximum tension in the cable.

SOLUTION
w = 0.3 lb>ft

From Example 7–13,

FH w
s = sinh ¢ x≤
w FH

FH w
y = Bcosh ¢ x ≤ - 1 R
w FH

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
At x = 75 ft, y = 5 ft, w = 0.3 lb>ft

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
FH 75w
5 = Bcosh ¢ ≤ - 1R or in a uc y
w d le tr p
w FH

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es

FH = 169.0 lb
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S

` x≤ `
dy w
te is ss th ite

= tan umax = sinh ¢

in f th se for Un

dx max FH x = 75 ft
gr w in e
th t o a ly by

7510.32
umax = tan-1 csinh ¢ ≤ d = 7.606°
y ar d le d
ro p an o te

169
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr

FH 169
Tmax = = = 170 lb
w le co ro is

Ans.
cos umax cos 7.606°
sa eir is p rk
th d wo

sinh c 1752 d = 75.22

169.0 0.3
an his

s =
T

0.3 169.0
L = 2s = 150 ft Ans.

A cable has a weight of 2 lb> ft. If it can span 100 ft and has
a sag of 12 ft, determine the length of the cable. The ends of
the cable are supported from the same elevation.

SOLUTION
From Eq. (5) of Example 7–13:

FH w0L
h = Bcosh ¢ ≤ - 1R
w0 2FH

FH 211002
12 = Bcosh ¢ ≤ - 1R
2 2FH

100
24 = FH B cosh ¢ ≤ - 1R
FH

. We or
FH = 212.2 lb

m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
From Eq. (3) of Example 7–13:

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
FH w0 or in a uc y
s = sinh ¢ x≤
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
w0 FH
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat

21502
sinh a b
l 212.2
ity o g us d S

=
2 2 212.2
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un

l = 104 ft Ans.
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

The 10 kg>m cable is suspended between the supports A L

and B. If the cable can sustain a maximum tension of
1.5 kN and the maximum sag is 3 m, determine the
maximum distance L between the supports A B
3m

SOLUTION
The origin of the x, y coordinate system is set at the lowest point of the cable. Here
w0 = 10(9.81) N>m = 98.1 N>m. Using Eq. (4) of Example 7–13,

FH w0
y = Bcosh ¢ x ≤ - 1 R
w0 FH

FH 98.1x
y = Bcosh ¢ ≤ - 1R
98.1 FH
L
Applying the boundary equation y = 3 m at x = , we have
2

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
FH 49.05L

itt id tio
is e D t w
3 = Bcosh ¢ ≤ - 1R

t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
98.1 FH

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
The maximum tension occurs at either points A or B where the cable makes the
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
greatest angle with the horizontal. From Eq. (1),
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat

49.05L
tan umax = sinh ¢ ≤
ity o g us d S

FH
te is ss th ite

By referring to the geometry shown in Fig. b, we have

in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by

1 1
=
y ar d le d

cos umax =
ro p an o te

A
49.05L
st ny s d s ec

1 + sinh2 49.05L cosh ¢ ≤

¢ F ≤
de f a rse de ot

FH
s
ill o u vi pr

H
w le co ro is

Thus,
sa eir is p rk
th d wo

FH
Tmax =
an his

cos umax
T

49.05L
1500 = FH cosh ¢ ≤ (3)
FH

Solving Eqs. (2) and (3) yields

L = 16.8 m Ans.

FH = 1205.7 N

Show that the deflection curve of the cable discussed in

Example 7–13 reduces to Eq. 4 in Example 7–12 when the
hyperbolic cosine function is expanded in terms of a series
and only the first two terms are retained. (The answer
indicates that the catenary may be replaced by a parabola in
the analysis of problems in which the sag is small. In this
case, the cable weight is assumed to be uniformly
distributed along the horizontal.)

SOLUTION
x2
cosh x = 1 + + Á
21
Substituting into

FH w0
y = B cosh ¢ x ≤ - 1 R
w0 FH

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
w20x2

is e D t w
FH

t p or em ch
B1 + + Á - 1R

d th g. in t la
=
w0 2F 2H

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
w0x2
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co

=
2FH
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat

Using Eq. (3) in Example 7–12,

ity o g us d S

w0L2
te is ss th ite

FH =
in f th se for Un

8h
gr w in e
th t o a ly by

4h 2
y ar d le d

We get y = x QED
ro p an o te

L2
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

A cable has a weight of 5 lb/ft. If it can span 300 ft and has

a sag of 15 ft, determine the length of the cable. The ends of
the cable are supported at the same elevation.

SOLUTION
ds

L
x = 1

b1 + (w0 ds)2 r
1 2

F2H

Performing the integration yields:

b sinh - 1 c (4.905s + C1) d + C2 r

FH 1
x = (1)
4.905 FH

rom Eq. 7-13

. We or
m W ina g

b)
dy

ed e n
FH L
1

in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
= w0 ds

t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
dx

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
dy 1
= (4.905s + C1) or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
dx FH
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es

dy
of rk ( stu e o tat

At s = 0; = tan 30°. Hence C1 = FH tan 30°

ity o g us d S

dx
te is ss th ite

dy 4.905s
in f th se for Un

= + tan 30° (2)

gr w in e

dx FH
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te

Applying boundary conditions at x = 0; s = 0 to Eq.(1) and using the result

st ny s d s ec

C1 = FH tan 30° yields C2 = - sinh - 1(tan 30°). Hence

de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr

b sinh - 1 c (4.905s+FH tan 30°) d - sinh - 1(tan 30°)r

FH 1
w le co ro is

x = (3)
sa eir is p rk

4.905 FH
th d wo
an his

At x = 15 m; s = 25 m. From Eq.(3)
T

b sinh - 1 c (4.905(25) + FH tan 30°) R - sinh - 1(tan 30°) r

FH 1
15 =
4.905 FH

By trial and error FH = 73.94 N

At point A, s = 25 m From Eq.(2)

2
dy 4.905(25)
tan uA = = + tan 30° uA = 65.90°
dx s = 25 m 73.94

(Fv )A = FH tan uA = 73.94 tan 65.90° = 165 N Ans.

(FH)A = FH = 73.9 N Ans.

The cable has a mass of 0.5 kg>m, and is 25 m long. A

Determine the vertical and horizontal components of force
it exerts on the top of the tower.

SOLUTION
B 30
ds

L
x = 1
1 2
b1 + (w0 ds)2 r 15 m
F2H

Performing the integration yields:

b sinh - 1 c (4.905s + C1) d + C2 r

FH 1
x = (1)
4.905 FH

rom Eq. 7-13

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
dy
FH L

in
no W iss ea s
1

itt id tio
is e D t w
= w0 ds

t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
dx

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
dy 1
= (4.905s + C1) or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
dx FH
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es

dy
of rk ( stu e o tat

At s = 0; = tan 30°. Hence C1 = FH tan 30°

ity o g us d S

dx
te is ss th ite

dy 4.905s
in f th se for Un

= + tan 30° (2)

gr w in e

dx FH
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te

Applying boundary conditions at x = 0; s = 0 to Eq.(1) and using the result

st ny s d s ec

C1 = FH tan 30° yields C2 = - sinh - 1(tan 30°). Hence

de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr

b sinh - 1 c (4.905s+FH tan 30°) d - sinh - 1(tan 30°)r

w le co ro is

FH 1
x = (3)
sa eir is p rk

4.905 FH
th d wo
an his

At x = 15 m; s = 25 m. From Eq.(3)
T

b sinh - 1 c (4.905(25) + FH tan 30°) R - sinh - 1(tan 30°) r

FH 1
15 =
4.905 FH

By trial and error FH = 73.94 N

At point A, s = 25 m From Eq.(2)

dy 4.905(25)
tan uA = 2 = + tan 30° uA = 65.90°
dx s = 25 m 73.94

(Fv )A = FH tan uA = 73.94 tan 65.90° = 165 N Ans.

(FH)A = FH = 73.9 N Ans.

The power transmission cable weighs 10 lb>ft. If the 300 ft 200 ft

resultant horizontal force on tower BD is required to be A B C
10 ft h
zero, determine the sag h of cable BC.

SOLUTION D

The origin of the x, y coordinate system is set at the lowest point of the cables. Here,
w0 = 10 lb>ft. Using Eq. 4 of Example 7–13,

FH w0
y = Bcosh ¢ x ≤ - 1 R
w0 FH

FH 10
y = Bcosh ¢ x ≤ - 1 R ft
10 FH

Applying the boundary condition of cable AB, y = 10 ft at x = 150 ft,

(FH)AB 10(150)
Bcosh ¢ ≤ - 1R

. We or
10 =

m W ina g
10 (FH)AB

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
Solving by trial and error yields

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
(FH)AB = 11266.63 lb
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
Since the resultant horizontal force at B is required to be zero,
e lu nt ns co

(FH)BC = (FH)AB = 11266.62 lb. Applying the boundary condition of cable BC

th inc de f i es

y = h at x = - 100 ft to Eq. (1), we obtain

of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite

11266.62 10(- 100)

c cosh B R - 1s
in f th se for Un

h =
10 11266.62
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te

= 4.44 ft Ans.
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

The power transmission cable weighs 10 lb>ft. If h = 10 ft, 300 ft 200 ft

determine the resultant horizontal and vertical forces the A B C
10 ft h
cables exert on tower BD.

SOLUTION D

The origin of the x, y coordinate system is set at the lowest point of the cables. Here,
w0 = 10 lb>ft. Using Eq. 4 of Example 7–13,

FH w0
y = Bcosh ¢ x≤ - 1R
w0 FH

FH 10
y = Bcosh ¢ x ≤ - 1 R ft
10 FH

Applying the boundary condition of cable AB, y = 10 ft at x = 150 ft,

. We or
(FH)AB 10(150)
10 = Bcosh ¢ ≤ - 1R

m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
10 (FH)AB

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
Solving by trial and error yields

k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
(FH)AB = 11266.63 lb
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es

Applying the boundary condition of cable BC, y = 10 ft at x = - 100 ft to Eq. (2),

of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S

we have
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un

(FH)BC 10(100)
10 = Bcosh ¢ ≤ - 1R
gr w in e
th t o a ly by

10 (FH)BC
y ar d le d
ro p an o te

Solving by trial and error yields

st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr

(FH)BC = 5016.58 lb
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo

Thus, the resultant horizontal force at B is

an his

(FH)R = (FH)AB - (FH)BC = 11266.63 - 5016.58 = 6250 lb = 6.25 kip Ans.

10(150)
Using Eq. (1), tan (uB)AB = sin h B R = 0.13353 and tan (uB)BC =
11266.63

10(- 100)
sin h B R = 0.20066. Thus, the vertical force of cables AB and BC acting
5016.58

on point B are

(Fv)AB = (FH)AB tan (uB)AB = 11266.63(0.13353) = 1504.44 lb

(Fv)BC = (FH)BC tan (uB)BC = 5016.58(0.20066) = 1006.64 lb

The resultant vertical force at B is therefore

(Fv)R = (Fv)AB + (Fv)BC = 1504.44 + 1006.64

= 2511.07 lb = 2.51 kip Ans.

A uniform cord is suspended between two points having

the same elevation. Determine the sag-to-span ratio so
that the maximum tension in the cord equals the cord’s
total weight.

SOLUTION
From Example 7–15.

FH w0
s = sinh ¢ x≤
w0 FH

FH w0
y = B cosh ¢ x ≤ - 1 R
w0 FH

L
At x = ,
2

. We or
m W ina g
`

b)
dy

ed e n
w0L

in
no W iss ea s
= tan umax = sinh ¢ ≤

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
dx max 2FH

d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
1 or in a uc y
cos umax =
w d le tr p

er ld
cosh a b
w0L
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es

2FH
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S

FH
Tmax =
te is ss th ite

cos umax
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by

w012s2 = FH cosh ¢
w0L
≤
y ar d le d

2FH
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

w0L w0L
s
ill o u vi pr

2FH sinh ¢ ≤ = FH cosh ¢ ≤

2FH 2FH
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo

w0L 1
tanh ¢ ≤ =
an his

2FH 2
T

= tanh-110.52 = 0.5493
w0L
2FH

L
when x = ,y = h
2

FH w0
h = B cosh ¢ x ≤ - 1 R
w0 FH

FH 1 FH
h = e - 1 u = 0.1547 ¢ ≤

C
w0 w0
1 - tanh2 a b
w0L
2FH
0.1547 L
= 0.5493
2h
h
= 0.141 Ans.
L

A 50-ft cable is suspended between two points a distance of

15 ft apart and at the same elevation. If the minimum
tension in the cable is 200 lb, determine the total weight of
the cable and the maximum tension developed in the cable.

SOLUTION
Tmin = FH = 200 lb

From Example 7–13:

sinh a b
FH w0 x
s =
w0 FH

sinh a a bb
50 200 w0 15
=
2 w0 200 2

Solving,

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
w0 = 79.9 lb>ft

t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
Total weight = w0 l = 79.9 (50) = 4.00 kip Ans.

k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
`

er ld
dy w0 s
e lu nt ns co

= tan umax =
dx max FH
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat

79.9 (25)
ity o g us d S

umax = tan - 1 B R = 84.3°

200
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e

Then,
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te

FH 200
st ny s d s ec

Tmax = = = 2.01 kip Ans.

cos umax cos 84.3°
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

The man picks up the 52-ft chain and holds it just high
enough so it is completely off the ground. The chain has h
points of attachment A and B that are 50 ft apart. If the chain A B
has a weight of 3 lb/ft, and the man weighs 150 lb, determine
the force he exerts on the ground. Also, how high h must he 25 ft 25 ft
lift the chain? Hint: The slopes at A and B are zero.

SOLUTION
Deflection Curve of The Cable:

L 31 + 11>F H
ds
21 1 w0 ds2242
x = 1 where w0 = 3 lb>ft
2

Performing the integration yields

b sinh-1 B 13s + C12 R + C2 r

FH 1
x = (1)
3 FH

From Eq. 7–14

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
13s + C12
dy
FH L

t p or em ch
1 1

d th g. in t la
= w0 ds = (2)
dx FH

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
Boundary Conditions:

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es

10 + C12
dy 1
of rk ( stu e o tat

= 0 at s = 0. From Eq. (2) 0 = C1 = 0

dx FH
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite

Then, Eq. (2) becomes

in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by

dy 3s
= tan u =
y ar d le d

(3)
ro p an o te

dx FH
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s = 0 at x = 0 and use the result C1 = 0. From Eq. (1)

ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk

b sinh-1 B 10 + 02 R + C2 r
FH 1
x = C2 = 0
th d wo

3 FH
an his

e
T

Rearranging Eq. (1), we have

FH 3
s = sinh ¢ x≤ (4)
3 FH

Substituting Eq. (4) into (3) yields

dy 3
= sinh ¢ x≤
dx FH

Performing the integration

FH 3
y = cosh x + C3 (5)
3 FH

FH FH
y = 0 at x = 0. From Eq. (5) 0 = cosh 0 + C3 , thus, C3 = -
3 3

Then, Eq. (5) becomes

FH 3
y = B cosh ¢ x ≤ - 1 R (6)
3 FH

s = 26 ft at x = 25 ft. From Eq. (4)

sinh B 1252 R
FH 3
26 =
3 FH

FH = 154.003 lb

By trial and error

y = h at x = 25 ft. From Eq. (6)

1252 d - 1 r = 6.21 ft
154.003 3
h = b coshc Ans.
3 154.003

From Eq. (3)

. We or
`
dy 31262

m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
= tan u = = 0.5065 u = 26.86°

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
dx s = 26 ft 154.003

d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
The vertical force FV that each chain exerts on the man is
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co

FV = FH tan u = 154.003 tan 26.86° = 78.00 lb

th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat

Equation of Equilibrium: By considering the equilibrium of the man,

ity o g us d S

te is ss th ite

Nm = 306 lb Ans.
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Determine the internal normal force, shear force, and

moment at points D and E of the frame. C 150 lb

30 D
1 ft
A
E F
B
3 ft
SOLUTION 8 ft 4 ft

FCD = 86.60 lb

Since member CF is a two- force member

VD = MD = 0 Ans.

ND = FCD = 86.6 lb Ans.

. We or
By = 57.735 lb

m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

er ld
e lu nt ns co

VE = 28.9 lb Ans.
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat

ity o g us d S

ME = 86.6 lb # ft
te is ss th ite

Ans.
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Draw the shear and moment diagrams for the beam. 2 kN/ m

5 kN m
A
5m B

V = 10 - 2 x Ans.

M = 10 x - x2 - 30 Ans.

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Determine the distance a between the supports in terms of w

the beam’s length L so that the moment in the symmetric
beam is zero at the beam’s center.

a
L

SOLUTION
Support Reactions: From FBD (a),

(L + a) a b - By (a) = 0
w a w
a +©MC = 0; By = (L + a)
2 2 4
Free body Diagram: The FBD for segment AC sectioned through point C is drawn.

Internal Forces: This problem requires MC = 0. Summing moments about point

C [FBD (b)], we have

. We or
m W ina g

b)
2a2 + 2aL - L2 = 0

ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
a = 0.366L Ans.

k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

The balloon is held in place using a 400-ft cord that weighs

0.8 lb/ft and makes a 60° angle with the horizontal. If the
tension in the cord at point A is 150 lb, determine the length
of the cord, l, that is lying on the ground and the height h.
60 A
Hint: Establish the coordinate system at B as shown.

y h
SOLUTION
Deflection Curve of The Cable:
l s
B

L
ds x
x = where w0 = 0.8 lb>ft
C 1 + A 1>F 2H B ( w0 ds)2 D 2
L
1

Performing the integration yields

FH 1
x = b sinh - 1 B (0.8s + C1) R + C2 r (1)
0.8 FH

From Eq. 7–14

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
dy
FH L 0

in
no W iss ea s
1 1

itt id tio
is e D t w
= w ds = (0.8s + C1) (2)

t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
dx FH

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
Boundary Conditions:
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
dy
e lu nt ns co

= 0 at s = 0. From Eq. (2)

th inc de f i es

dx
of rk ( stu e o tat

1
ity o g us d S

0 = (0 + C1) C1 = 0
FH
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un

Then, Eq. (2) becomes

gr w in e
th t o a ly by

dy 0.8s
= tan u = (3)
y ar d le d

dx FH
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec

s = 0 at x = 0 and use the result C1 = 0. From Eq. (1)

de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr

FH 1
w le co ro is

x = b sinh - 1 B (0 + 0) R + C2 r C2 = 0
0.8 FH
sa eir is p rk
th d wo

Rearranging Eq. (1), we have

an his

e
T

FH 0.8
s = sinha xb (4)
0.8 FH
Substituting Eq. (4) into (3) yields

= sinh a xb
dy 0.8
dx FH
Performing the integration

x b + C3
FH 0.8
y = cosha (5)
0.8 FH
FH FH
y = 0 at x = 0. From Eq. (5) 0 = cosh 0 + C3, thus, C3 = -
0.8 0.8
Then, Eq. (5) becomes

B cosh a xb - 1 R
FH 0.8
y = (6)
0.8 FH

The tension developed at the end of the cord is T = 150 lb and u = 60°. Thus

FH FH
T = 150 = FH = 75.0 lb
cos u cos 60°

From Eq. (3)

dy 0.8s
= tan 60° = s = 162.38 ft
dx 75
Thus,

l = 400 - 162.38 = 238 ft Ans.

Substituting s = 162.38 ft into Eq. (4).

xb
75 0.8
162.38 = sinha
0.8 75

x = 123.46 ft

y = h at x = 123.46 ft. From Eq. (6)

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
(123.46) d - 1 R = 93.75 ft

in
no W iss ea s
75.0 0.8

itt id tio
B coshc

is e D t w
h =

t p or em ch
Ans.

d th g. in t la
0.8 75.0

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

The yacht is anchored with a chain that has a total length of 40

m and a mass per unit length of 18 kg/m, and the tension in A
the chain at A is 7 kN. Determine the length of chain ld which
is lying at the bottom of the sea. What is the distance d?
Assume that buoyancy effects of the water on the chain are 60
negligible. Hint: Establish the origin of the coordinate system
at B as shown in order to find the chain length BA. d
y
SOLUTION ld
Component of force at A is
s
x
FH = T cos u = 7000 cos 60° = 3500 N B

From Eq. (1) of Example 7 - 13

a sinh - 1 c (18)(9.81)s + C1 d + C2 b
3500 1
x =
18 (9.81) 3500
dy
Since = 0, s = 0, then
dx
dy 1
= (w s + C1); C1 = 0

. We or
dx FH 0

m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
Also x = 0, s = 0, so that C2 = 0 and the above equation becomes

d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
x = 19.82 asinh - 1 a bb
s

k g rn to rig
(1)
19.82 or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co

or,
th inc de f i es

s = 19.82 a sinha bb
x
of rk ( stu e o tat

(2)
19.82
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite

From Example 7 - 13
in f th se for Un

dy w0 s 18 (9.81) s
gr w in e

= = s = (3)
th t o a ly by

dx FH 3500 19.82
y ar d le d
ro p an o te

Substituting Eq. (2) into Eq. (3). Integrating.

st ny s d s ec

= sinh a b b + C3
dy x x
de f a rse de ot

y = 19.82 cosha
s
ill o u vi pr

dx 19.82 19.82
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk

Since x = 0, y = 0, then C3 = - 19.82

th d wo

Thus,
an his

y = 19.82 acosha b - 1b
x
T

(4)
19.82
Slope of the cable at point A is
dy
= tan 60° = 1.732
dx
Using Eq. (3),
sAB = 19.82 (1.732) = 34.33 m

Length of chain on the ground is thus

ld = 40 - 34.33 = 5.67 m Ans.

From Eq. (1), with s = 34.33 m

x = 19.82 a sinh - 1 a b b = 26.10 m

34.33
19.82
Using Eq. (4),

y = 19.82 acosha b - 1b
26.10
19.82
d = y = 19.8 m Ans.

Draw the shear and moment diagrams for the beam ABC.
D

A B C 45°

1.5 m

SOLUTION 3m 1.5 m 1.5 m

Support Reactions: The 6 kN load can be replacde by an equivalent force and

couple moment at B as shown on FBD (a). 6 kN

Shear and Moment Functions: For 0 ◊ x<3 m [FBD (b)],

M = 51.50x6 kN # m

m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
For 3 m<x ◊ 6 m [FBD (c)],

er ld
e lu nt ns co

th inc de f i es

M = 527.0 - 4.50x6 kN # m
of rk ( stu e o tat

Ans.
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

The uniform beam weighs 500 lb and is held in the

horizontal position by means of cable AB, which has a
B
weight of 5 lb/ft. If the slope of the cable at A is 30°,
determine the length of the cable.

SOLUTION
250
T = = 500 lb
sin 30°
FH = 500 cos 30° = 433.0 lb 30
A
From Example 7 - 13
C
dy 1 15 ft
= (w0 s + C1)
dx FH

dy
At s = 0, = tan 30° = 0.577
dx

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
‹ C1 = 433.0 (0.577) = 250

is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
FH 1
b sinh - 1 B (w0s + C1) R + C2 r
k g rn to rig
x =
w0 FH or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co

433.0 1
th inc de f i es

= b sinh - 1 B (5s + 250) R + C2 r

of rk ( stu e o tat

5 433.0
ity o g us d S

s = 0 at x = 0, C2 = -0.5493
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e

Thus,
th t o a ly by

1
y ar d le d

x = 86.6 b sinh - 1 B (5s + 250) R - 0.5493 r

ro p an o te

433.0
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr

When x = 15 ft.
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk

s = 18.2 ft Ans.
th d wo
an his

e
T

A chain is suspended between points at the same elevation

and spaced a distance of 60 ft apart. If it has a weight per
unit length of 0.5 lb>ft and the sag is 3 ft, determine the
maximum tension in the chain.

SOLUTION

L
ds
x = 1

e1 + (w0 ds)2 f
FH L
1 2

Performing the integration yields:

FH 1
x = b sin h - 1 B (0.5s + C1) R + C2 r (1)
0.5 FH

From Eq. 7-14

. We or
dy
FH L 0
1

m W ina g

b)
ed e n
=

in
no W iss ea s
w ds

itt id tio
is e D t w
dx

t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
dy 1

an on in rs h
= (0.5s + C1)

k g rn to rig
dx FH or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co

dy
th inc de f i es

At s = 0; = 0 hence C1 = 0
of rk ( stu e o tat

dx
ity o g us d S

dy 0.5s
= tan u = (2)
te is ss th ite

dx FH
in f th se for Un

Applying boundary conditions at x = 0; s = 0 to Eq. (1) and using the result C1 = 0

gr w in e
th t o a ly by

yields C2 = 0. Hence
y ar d le d
ro p an o te

FH 0.5
st ny s d s ec

s = sinha xb (3)
de f a rse de ot

0.5 FH
s
ill o u vi pr

Substituting Eq. (3) into (2) yields:

w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo

b
dy 0.5x
= sinha (4)
an his

dx FH
T

Performing the integration

x b + C3
FH 0.5
y = cosha
0.5 FH
FH
Applying boundary conditions at x = 0; y = 0 yields C3 = - . Therefore
0.5
c cosha xb - 1 d
FH 0.5
y =
0.5 FH

c cosh a (30) b - 1 d
FH 0.5
At x = 30 ft; y = 3 ft; 3 =
0.5 FH

By trial and error FH = 75.25 lb

At x = 30 ft; u = umax. From Eq. (4)

b
dy 0.5(30)
tan umax = 2 = sinha umax = 11.346°
dx x = 30 ft 75.25

FH 75.25
Tmax = = = 76.7 lb Ans.
cos umax cos 11.346°
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7–133.

Draw the shear and moment diagrams for the beam. 2 kN/m
50 kN m
A C
B

5m 5m

SOLUTION

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Determine the normal force, shear force, and moment at 7.5 kN

points B and C of the beam. 2 kN/m 6 kN
1 kN/m

C
A B
40 kN m

5m 5m 3m
SOLUTION 1m
Free body Diagram: The support reactions need not be computed for this case .

Internal Forces: Applying the equations of equilibrium to segment DC [FBD (a)],

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
MC = -62.5 kN # m

d th g. in t la
Ans.

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
Applying the equations of equilibrium to segment DB [FBD (b)], we have
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co

: x Ans.
of rk ( stu e o tat

VB - 10.0 - 7.5 - 4.00 - 6 = 0

te is ss th ite

VB = 27.5 kN Ans.
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by

y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec

- 4.00(7) - 6(9) - 40 = 0
de f a rse de ot

MB = -184.5 kN # m
ill o u vi pr

Ans.
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Draw the shear and moment diagrams for the beam. 8 kip/ft 8 kip/ft

A B
9 ft 9 ft 9 ft 9 ft

SOLUTION

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

If the 45-m-long cable has a mass per unit length of 5 kg> m, 40 m

determine the equation of the catenary curve of the cable
and the maximum tension developed in the cable. A B

SOLUTION
As shown in Fig. a, the orgin of the x, y coordinate system is set at the lowest point
of the cable. Here, w(s) = 5(9.81) N>m = 49.05 N>m.

FH A
d2y 49.05 dy 2
2
= 1 + a b
dx dx

dy du d2y
Set u = , then = , then
dx dx dx2

11 + u2
du 49.05
= dx
FH

. We or
Integrating,

m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
ln a u + 11 + u2 b =

is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
49.05
x + C1

an on in rs h
FH

k g rn to rig
dy or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
Applying the boundary condition u = = 0 at x = 0 results in C1 = 0. Thus,
e lu nt ns co

dx
th inc de f i es

ln a u + 11 + u2 b =
of rk ( stu e o tat

49.05
ity o g us d S

x
FH
te is ss th ite

u + 11 + u2 = e
in f th se for Un

49.05
FH x
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d

49.05 49.05 x
ro p an o te

FH
x - FH
dy
st ny s d s ec

e -e
= u =
de f a rse de ot

dx 2
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is

ex - e - x
sa eir is p rk

Since sinh x = , then

th d wo

2
an his

dy 49.05
T

= sinh x
dx FH
Integrating,

cosh a
FH 49.05
y = xb + C2
49.05 FH
FH
Applying the boundary equation y = 0 at x = 0 results in C2 = - . Thus,
49.05

c cosh a xb - 1 d m
FH 49.05
y =
49.05 FH
If we write the force equation of equilibrium along the x and y axes by referring to
the free-body diagram shown in Fig. b,

Eliminating T,

dy 49.05s
= tan u = (3)
dx FH
Equating Eqs. (1) and (3) yields

= sinh a
49.05s 49.05
xb
FH FH

= sinh a b
FH 49.05
s =
49.05 FH
Thus, the length of the cable is

L = 45 = 2 e sinh a (20) b f
FH 49.05
49.05 FH

Solving by trial and error,

. We or
FH = 1153.41 N

m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
Substituting this result into Eq. (2),

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
y = 23.5 [cosh 0.0425x - 1] m Ans.
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co

The maximum tension occurs at either points A or B where the cable makes the
th inc de f i es

greatest angle with the horizontal. Here

of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S

umax = tan - 1 a ` b = tan - 1 e sinh a (20) b f = 43.74°

dy 49.05
te is ss th ite

dx x = 20m FH
in f th se for Un
gr w in e

Thus,
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d

FH 1153.41
ro p an o te

Tmax = = = 1596.36 N = 1.60 kN Ans.

st ny s d s ec

cos umax cos 43.74°

de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

The traveling crane consists of a 5-m-long beam having a

uniform mass per unit length of 20 kg/m. The chain hoist
5m
and its supported load exert a force of 8 kN on the beam x 2m
when x = 2 m. Draw the shear and moment diagrams for
the beam. The guide wheels at the ends A and B exert only A
vertical reactions on the beam. Neglect the size of the
trolley at C.
C

SOLUTION
B
Support Reactions: From FBD (a),

Shear and Moment Functions: For 0 … x 6 2 m [FBD (b)],

. We or
V = {5.29 - 0.196x} kN Ans.

m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
M + 0.1962xa b - 5.2905x = 0
x

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
M = {5.29x - 0.0981x2} kN # m
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
Ans.
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat

For 2 m 6 x … 5 m [FBD (c)],

ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite

V + 3.6905 - (5 - x) = 0
1000
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d

V = {- 0.196x - 2.71} kN Ans.

ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec

(5 - x) a
5 - x
b - M = 0
20(9.81)
de f a rse de ot

1000 2
w le co ro is

M = {16.0 - 2.71x - 0.0981x 2} kN # m

sa eir is p rk

Ans.
th d wo
an his

e
T

The bolt shank is subjected to a tension of 80 lb.

Determine the internal normal force, shear force, and
moment at point C. C

6 in.
90

. We or
m W ina g

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his

e
T

Determine the internal normal force, shear force, and the

moment as a function of 0° … u … 180° and 0 … y … 2 ft
for the member loaded as shown.
1 ft
u
B C
200 lb
y

150 lb
SOLUTION 2 ft
For 0° … u … 180°:

A
V = 150 sin u - 200 cos u Ans.

N = 150 cos u + 200 sin u Ans.

. We or
M = 150 cos u + 200 sin u - 150

m W ina g
Ans.

b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s

itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
At section B, u = 180°, thus

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
VB = 200 lb or in a uc y
w d le tr p

er ld
e lu nt ns co

NB = - 150 lb
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat

MB = -300 lb # ft
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite

For 0 … y … 2 ft:
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by

de f a rse de ot

s
ill o u vi pr

M = - 300 - 200 y Ans.

th d wo
an his

e
T

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