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INTRODUCTION
The subject matter of statics, as its name implies, deals essentially with the
action of forces on bodies which are at rest. Such bodies are said to be in
equilibrium.
Speci cally, equilibrium is the term used to designate the condition where the
Resultant of a system of forces is zero.

The conditions of equilibrium for concurrent force systems are obtained by

determining the equations that produce zero resultant.

R=0 R= 2
(ΣFx) + (ΣFy)2 ΣFx = 0 ΣFy = 0

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PROBLEM NO. 01: A system knotted together at A and B support the weights shown in
Figure. Compute the tensions P, Q, F and T acting in the various chords.
SOLUTION:
F Begin by drawing a Free Body Diagram (FBD) of
knots A and B.
90o
B
60o o Of these two concurrent force systems, we must
75
Q P 75 o o T rst solve that at A.
P 60
A
The force system at B is temporarily indeterminate
because it contains three unknown forces and has
200 lb available only two independent equations of
equilibrium.
300 lb
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PROBLEM NO. 01: A system knotted together at A and B support the weights shown in
Figure. Compute the tensions P, Q, F and T acting in the various chords.
SOLUTION:
F FBD at knot A ΣFx = 0
y o
0 = P cos 15 − Q cos 30 o
90o
B Q
60o
75 o 60o 75o ΣFy = 0
P
Q P 75 o o T o o
0 = P sin 15 + Q sin 30 − 300
P 60 30o 15o x
A A
Solving the two Eqs.

200 lb P = 367.42 lb
Q = 409.80 lb
300 lb 300 lb
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PROBLEM NO. 01: A system knotted together at A and B support the weights shown in
Figure. Compute the tensions P, Q, F and T acting in the various chords.
SOLUTION:
F FBD at knot B ΣFx = 0
y 0 = − F cos 75o − P sin 75o + T sin 60o
90o F ΣFy = 0
B
60o 75 o 0 = F sin 75o − P cos 75o − T cos 60o − 200
Q P 75 o o T 75o
P 60 B P = 367.42 lb
x
A
P 75 o
60 o T Solving the two Eqs.

200 lb T = 592.53 lb
F = 611.41 lb
300 lb 200 lb
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PROBLEM NO. 01: A system knotted together at A and B support the weights shown in
Figure. Compute the tensions P, Q, F and T acting in the various chords.
SOLUTION:
F = 611.41 lb

90o
l b B
67.4 2 T = 592.53 lb
60o
75o
P = 3
75o 60o
Q = 409.80 lb
A

200 lb

300 lb
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PROBLEM NO. 02: Three bars hinged at A and D and pinned at B and C as shown in
Figure. form a four-link. mechanism. Determine the value of P that will prevent motion.
C

o
60
B 45o
45o
o
75
200 N P

A D

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PROBLEM NO. 02: Three bars hinged at A and D and pinned at B and C as shown in
Figure. form a four-link. mechanism. Determine the value of P that will prevent motion.
SOLUTION:
FBD at Pin B:
y y′ ΣFx = 0
y′ o o
BC 0 = 200 − BC cos 45 − AB cos 75

x′
BC ΣFy = 0
45o o o
x o x′
0 = − BC sin 45 + ABsin75
B 45
B
o
75o 200 N Solving the two Eqs.
75
BC = 223.071 N
AB 200 N AB AB = 163.299 N
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PROBLEM NO. 02: Three bars hinged at A and D and pinned at B and C as shown in
Figure. form a four-link. mechanism. Determine the value of P that will prevent motion.
SOLUTION:
FBD at Pin C:
y x′ ΣFx = 0
BC o o
y′ 0 = BC cos 60 + CD cos 45 − P
y′
C ΣFy = 0
x 60 o
o o
0 = − BC sin 60 + CDsin45
x′
BC 60o
o P 45 o C Solving the two Eqs.
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CD = 273.205 N
CD
P CD P = 304.721 N
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PROBLEM NO. 03: A cylinder weighing 400 lb is held against a smooth incline by means
of the weightless rod AB in gure. Determine the force P and N exerted on the cylinder by
the rod and the incline respectively.

A 25o 55o

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PROBLEM NO. 03: A cylinder weighing 400 lb is held against a smooth incline by means
of the weightless rod AB in gure. Determine the force P and N exerted on the cylinder by
the rod and the incline respectively.
y SOLUTION:
ΣFx = 0
o o
B 0 = P cos 25 − N cos 35
x
o
25 35o
ΣFy = 0
P o
0 = P sin 25 − 400 + N sin 35 o

N
Solving the two Eqs.
400 lb
A 25 o 55o P = 378.350 lb
N = 418.61 lb
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PROBLEM NO. 04: The bell crank shown in gure is supported by a bearing at A. A 100
lb force is applied vertically at C, rotation is being prevented by the force P acting at B.
Compute the value of P and bearing reaction at A.
B

RA
P 75o

10
in
θx
o
60
C
A
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45o
PROBLEM NO. 04: The bell crank shown in gure is supported by a bearing
at A. A 100 lb force is applied vertically at C, rotation is being prevented by
the force P acting at B. Compute the value of P and bearing reaction at A.
SOLUTION:
CD
Solve for θx, tan θx = 45o
AC P
sin(75) sin(45) B 45o
= AE = 13.66 in
AE 10 135o
90o RA
sin(45) sin(45) RA P 75o
= CD = 21.66 in
CD 13.66 + 8

10
in
θx
100 lb
21.66 o
45o 60o
C
tan θx = θx = 69.73 θx
E A
8 in
8 100 lb
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45o
PROBLEM NO. 04: The bell crank shown in gure is supported by a bearing
at A. A 100 lb force is applied vertically at C, rotation is being prevented by
the force P acting at B. Compute the value of P and bearing reaction at A.
SOLUTION:
45o
sin(24.73) sin(135) sin(20.27)

CD = 21.66 in
= =
P 20.27o 100 RA P
24.73o B 45o

135o 100 sin(20.27)

P= P = 82.82 lb 90o RA
RA sin(24.73) P 75o

10
100 lb

in
20.27 o
100 sin(135) 45o 60o
θx

RA = RA = 169.03 lb E
C

69.73 o sin(24.73) AE = 13.66 in A

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PROBLEM NO. 04: The bell crank shown in gure is supported by a bearing at A. A 100
lb force is applied vertically at C, rotation is being prevented by the force P acting at B.
Compute the value of P and bearing reaction at A.
ALTERNATIVE B ΣMA = 0
SOLUTION: 0 = 100(8) −P(9.66)
RA P = 82.82 lb
P 75o
ΣFx = 0
sin(45) sin(90) 0 = − P cos(45) + RA cos(69.73)
10

=
in

d d 13.66
θx d = 9.66 in
RA = 169.03 lb
60o
45o
C ΣFy = 0
E
AE = 13.66 in A 0 = − P sin(45) + RA sin(69.73) − 100
MA 8 in
100 lb RA = 169.03 lb
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PROBLEM NO. 05: The cylinders in Figure have the indicated weights and dimensions.
Assuming smooth contact surfaces, determine the Reactions at A, B, C and D on the cylinders.

W1 = 200 lb SOLUTION: RD 400 lb RC

3
h
W2 = 400 lb 3
h
RA 2.6
2.6

ft
1
RC D RC
RC RD RB
200 lb
f tC
h
3 h 2.6
RA A ΣFy = 0 : 0 = − 200 + RC ΣFx = 0 : 0 = RA − RC
2.6 ft 3 3
RC = 400.891 lb RA = 347.44 lb
ft
2

h= (3)2 − (2.6)2 2.6 h

ΣFx = 0 : 0 = RC − RD ΣFy = 0 : 0 = − RC + −400 + RB
B h = 1.497 ft 3 3
5.6 ft RD = 347.440 lb RB = 600 lb
RB
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PROBLEM NO. 06: Determine the reactions for the beam loaded as shown in Figure.
120 kN 360 kN 450 kN SOLUTION:
150 kN/m
60 kN/m ΣMA = 0
MA MB 0 = 120(3) +360(6)+450(13) −RB(15)

A B RB = 558 kN

3m 6m 6m ΣMB = 0
RA RB 0 = 450(2) +360(9) +120(12) −RA(15)
3m 3m 4m 2m
RA = 372 kN
6m

13 m Checking: ΣFy = 0
0 = 372 − 120 − 360 − 450 + 558
15 m
0=0
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PROBLEM NO. 07: The roof truss in Figure is supported by a roller at A and a hinge at B.
Find the value of the reactions.
200 lb
SOLUTION:
15 ft
ΣMA = 0
200 lb 200 lb 0 = 200(7.5) +600(10) +200(15) +500(20)
7.5 ft
+200(22.5) +100(30)−RB(30)
100 lb 100 lb RB = 933.33 lb
3
MA 5 60o
MB
60o ΣMB = 0
7.5 0 = 200(7.5) +500(10) +200(15) +600(20)
10 ft 10 ft 10 ft +200(22.5) +100(30)−RA(30)
RA RB
600 lb 500 lb RA = 966.67 lb
22.5 ft
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PROBLEM NO. 08: The roof truss in Figure is supported by a roller at A and a hinge at B.
Find the value of the reactions.
100 lb
4 5
SOLUTION:
3
ΣMA = 0= 200(25) +100(50) +200(20)
ft
25 +200(40) +200(60) −RBy(80)
200 lb
4 5
RBy = 425 lb
3

ft 30 ft
100 lb 25 ΣFx = 0 = − RBx +2(100)(3/5)+200(3/5)
5 5
4 3
3
4 RBx = 240 lb
A MA B RBx
ΣFy = 0 = − RA+3(200) +2(100)(4/5)
200 lb 200 lb 200 lb
+(200)(4/5)−425
RA 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft RBy
RA = 495 lb
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PROBLEM NO. 09: Determine the components of reaction at the xed support A.
Neglect the thickness of the beam.
200 N 200 N 200 N SOLUTION:
b ΣFx = 0 = − RBx +400 cos(30)
RBx = 346.41 N
400 cos 30
30o
ΣFy = 0 = RA −3(200) −400 sin(30)
400 sin 30 400 N
3m

30o RAy = 800 N

1m 1m 1m
h
sin(60) sin(90)
= h = 2.60 m
h 3 ΣMA = − 200(2.5) −200(3.5)−200(4.5)−200(4.5)
MA 60o sin(30) sin(90) −400 cos(30)(2.6)
A = a = 1.50 m
a 3
RAx MA = − 3,900.666 N
RAy
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