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3–66.

If each wire can sustain a maximum tension of 120 lb before z


it fails, determine the greatest weight of the chandelier the
wires will support in the position shown.
135! B
1 ft
D 1 ft
90! 135!
1 ft

SOLUTION 2.4 ft

1 1
©Fx = 0; F - F cos 45° = 0 (1)
2.6 AC 2.6 AB

1 1
©Fy = 0; - F + F sin 45° = 0 (2) y
2.6 AD 2.6 AB A

2.4 2.4 2.4


©Fz = 0; F + F + F - W = 0 (3)
2.6 AC 2.6 AD 2.6 AB
x
Assume FAC = 120 lb. From Eq. (1)

1 1
(120) - F cos 45° = 0
2.6 2.6 AB

FAB = 169.71 7 120 lb (N . G!)

Assume FAB = 120 lb. From Eqs. (1) and (2)

1 1
F - (120)(cos 45°) = 0
2.6 AC 2.6

FAC = 84.853 lb 6 120 lb (O. K!)

1 1
- F + (120) sin 45° = 0
2.6 AD 2.6

FAD = 84.853 lb 6 120 lb (O. K!)

Thus,

2.4
W = (F + FAD + FAB) = 267.42 = 267 lb Ans.
2.6 AC
■3–67.

The 80-lb ball is suspended from the horizontal ring using 1.5 ft 1.5 ft
three springs each having an unstretched length of 1.5 ft and
stiffness of 50 lb/ft. Determine the vertical distance h from
the ring to point A for equilibrium. 120°
120°
120°

h
SOLUTION
Equation of Equilibrium: This problem can be easily solved if one realizes that due
to symmetry all springs are subjected to a same tensile force of Fsp. Summing forces
along z axis yields A

©Fz = 0; 3Fsp cos g - 80 = 0 (1)

Spring Force: Applying Eq. 3−2, we have

1.5 75
Fsp = ks = k1l - l02 = 50a - 1.5 b = - 75 (2)
sin g sin g

Substituting Eq. (2) into (1) yields

75
3a - 75 b cos g - 80 = 0
sin g

45
tan g = 11 - sin g2
16

Solving by trial and error, we have

g = 42.4425°

Geometry:

1.5 1.5
h = = = 1.64 ft Ans.
tan g tan 42.4425°
*3–68.

The pipe is held in place by the vise. If the bolt exerts a


force of 50 lb on the pipe in the direction shown, determine
the forces FA and FB that the smooth contacts at A and B FA
exert on the pipe.
30
A
FB
B C

SOLUTION 3
4
5

50 lb
:
+ ©F = 0; 4
x FB - FA cos 60° - 50 a b = 0
5

3
+ c ©Fy = 0; -FA sin 60° + 50a b = 0
5

FA = 34.6 lb Ans.

FB = 57.3 lb Ans.

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