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Lesson 9 Method of Members Frames Composite Structures

This document discusses methods for analyzing truss and frame structures by applying principles of statics. It provides two examples: 1. Finding the reaction force at a support using the method of joints on a simple truss. 2. Analyzing a leaning A-frame structure and calculating the horizontal and vertical forces in each member by taking moments at different joints and applying force equilibrium equations. The document concludes by assigning the reader to analyze the forces in another frame structure shown in a figure.

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Lesson 9 Method of Members Frames Composite Structures

This document discusses methods for analyzing truss and frame structures by applying principles of statics. It provides two examples: 1. Finding the reaction force at a support using the method of joints on a simple truss. 2. Analyzing a leaning A-frame structure and calculating the horizontal and vertical forces in each member by taking moments at different joints and applying force equilibrium equations. The document concludes by assigning the reader to analyze the forces in another frame structure shown in a figure.

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Method of Members:” Frames/ Composite Structures

truss

T T
Two force
members
C C

= non parallel, non -


C C concurrent force system

R1 R2

∑ X=0
∑ Y =0
∑ M =0
Example 1.: In the system shown in the figure, find the reaction at D caused by the 1200 lb.
load. Neglect the weight of the member

Isolate member AB

∑ M A =0+↷ HA
4
1200 ( 4 )− ( R B ) ( 12 )=0
5
R B=500 lbs VA RB

Isolate member CD
500

RD
∑ M C =0+↷
500 ( 4.2 )−R D ( 6 )=0
R D=350 lbs

Example 2: The A – frame shown in the figure is supported by a hinge at A and a roller at E.
Compute the horizontal and vertical components of the hinge forces at B and C as they act
upon member AC.

C C
240
H

B C B 6 D 3
B B
H V H

B B
V V

V
A

Entire frame
∑ M E=0+↷
−V A ( 10 ) +240 ( 1 )=0
V A =24 lbs

Member BD
∑ M D=0+↷
240 ( 3 )−BV ( 6 )=0
BV =120lbs
Downward on BD
Upward on AC

Member AC
∑ M C =0+↷
120 ( 3 )−B H ( 6 )−24 ( 5 ) =0
BH =40 lbs

∑ F X =0+→
BH −C H =0
C H =40 lbs

∑ F Y =0+↑
−24+ 120−C V =0
C V =96lbs

Assignment:
1. For the rhomboidal frame shown in the figure, find the forces acting in AC and AD.

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