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TO THE INSTRUCTOR
DESCRIPTION OF THE MATERIAL CONTAINED IN

VECTOR MECHANICS FOR ENGINEERS: STATICS, NINTH EDITION
TABLE I: LIST OF THE TOPICS COVERED IN

VECTOR MECHANICS FOR ENGINEERS: STATICS
vii
xiv
TABLE II: CLASSIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEMS
xv
TABLE III: SAMPLE ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE FOR A COURSE IN STATICS

(50% of Problems
in SI
Units and
50% of Problems
in U.S.
Customary Units)
xxviii
TABLE IV: SAMPLE ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE FOR A COURSE IN STATICS

(75% of Problems
in SI Units
and 25% of Problems
in U.S.
Customary Units)
xxxix
TABLE V: SAMPLE ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE FOR A COMBINED COURSE

IN STATICS AND DYNAMICS (50% of Problems in SI Units and 50%
of Problems
in
U.S. Customary Units)
PROBLEM SOLUTIONS
xxx
I
TO THE INSTRUCTOR
As
indicated in
its
preface, Vector
for Engineers: Statics
is
Mechanics
designed for the
first
course in statics offered in the sophomore

year of college.
New concepts have,
been presented
in
teaching an abridged course in statics which
can be used as an introduction

dynamics (see Table J).
to the study
of
The problems have been grouped according
to
therefore,
simple terms and every step
has been explained in
the portions of material they illustrate and have
detail. However, because

of the large number of optional sections
been arranged
which have been included and the maturity
with
of approach which has been achieved,
indicated by asterisks.
text
this
can also be used to teach a course
which
challenge
will
the
more advanced
student.
of increasing
in order
problems
cases, problems
requiring
been divided into
text has
units,
each
corresponding to a well-defined topic and

consisting of one or several theory sections,
one or several Sample Problems,
section
have been arranged
all
problems to amplify a
be solved with computational software can be

found at the end of each chapter. Solutions for
the
various topics covered in the text have been
Table
listed in
and a suggested number of
periods to be spent on each topic has been
most
which they may have brought

up in discussing a problem assigned for
homework. A group of problems designed to
assignments that will best
their classes, the
in
particular point
these
fit
attention
note that,
in groups
problems of the same group
being closely related. This means that instructors
of six or more,
Problems on Your Own, and a

large number of problems to be assigned. To
assist instructors in making up a schedule of
entitled Solving
special
We
will easily find additional
The
difficulty,
problems, including analyses of the
problems and problem solutions and output for
most widely used computational programs,

are provided at the instructor s edition of the
text's website:
http ://w
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.
Both a minimum and a maximum

number of periods have been suggested, and
the topics which form the standard basic
course in statics have been separated from
those which are optional. The total number of
classification
periods required to teach the basic material
according to the units used.
It
varies from
noted that the answers to
all
text
given
indicated.
26 to 39, while covering the entire

would require from 41 to 65 periods. If
allowance
made
is
review and exams,
for the time

it is
spent for
seen that this text
is
To
assist
the
in
preparation
assignments,
Table
description of
all
at the
II
provides
brief
groups of problems and a
of the problems
end of the
with a number in
of homework
text,
each group
problems are
except for those
Because of the large
italic.
number of problems
in
should also be
available in both systems
equally suitable for teaching a basic statics
of
course to students with limited preparation
assigning problems using SI units and problems
(since this can
be done in 39 periods or
less)
and for teaching a more complete statics

course to advanced students (since 41 periods
or
In
more
are necessary to cover the entire text).
most instances, of course, the instructor

want to include some, but not all, of the
will
additional material presented in the text. In

addition,
it
is
noted that the text
is
suitable for
the
units,
using
U.S.
proportion
is
given class.
instructor
customary
has the choice of

units
in
whatever
found to be most desirable for a
To
sample
illustrate this point,
lesson schedules are
shown
in
Tables
III,
IV,
and V, together with various alternative lists

of assigned homework problems. Half of the
problems in each of the six lists suggested in
Table
311
and Table
are stated in
SI.
units
and half in U.S. customary
units.
On
significant features of this text.
the other
75%
help
It
is
hoped
of the problems in the four lists

suggested in Table TV are stated in SI units
and 25% in U.S. customary units.
organizing their courses to best
Since the approach used in this text differs
acknowledge and thank Amy

Williams Memorial Institute for her careful
preparation of the solutions contained in this
hand,
that
of
this
their
material
students.
will
The
instructors
fit
authors
in
the needs
wish
to
Mazurek of
number of
in
from the approach used

be well adviVector
Mechanics
sed to read the preface to
for Engineers, in which the authors have
a
respects
in other books, instructors will
manual.
outlined their general philosophy. In addition,
E. Russell Johnston, Jr.
instructors will find in the following pages a
David Mazurek
description, chapter
by
chapter, of the
more
Elliot
VI
R Eisenberg
DESCRIPTION OF THE MATERIAL CONTAINED IN

VECTOR MECHANICS FOR ENGINEERS: STATICS, Ninth Edition
Chapter
in
Introduction
SI and U.S. customary units, a center point,
rather than a hyphen, has
the
The
material in this chapter can be used as a
first
assignment or for
later reference.
fundamental principles
listed in Sec.
The
six
length
following
the
in
discussed
first.
The base
1.2 are
explained.
The
various
prefixes
SI
presented in Table
1.1,
units used in statics
and dynamics are
Table
and
submultiples
combine
customary
furthermore, the
50 ft/s, 15 m/s). However, the traditional use

of commas to separate digits into groups of
three has been maintained for 5-digit and
larger numbers involving U.S. customary
units are
units are defined
of multiples and
use
the
ft);
to
of time has been represented by the

symbol s, rather than sec, whether SI or U.S.
customary units are involved (for example, 5 s,
chapters.
The SI metric
U.S.
unit
Section 1.3 deals with the two systems of

units used in the text.
been used
representing
units (for example, 10 lb
introduced separately and are discussed at

greater
symbols
is
units.
are
Chapter 2
while the principal SI
Statics of Particles
listed in
the second part of Sec. 1.3, the
1.2. In
This
base U.S. customary units used in mechanics
is
the
first
of two chapters dealing with
shown how
the fundamental properties of force systems.
numerical data stated in U.S. customary units
A simple, intuitive classification of forces has
can be converted into SI
been used: forces acting on a particle (Chap. 2)

and forces acting on a rigid body (Chap. 3).
are defined,
and
in Sec. 1.4,
it is
The SI equivalents of the

customary units used in
are listed in Table 1.3.
The
and vice versa.
units,
principal
statics
U.S.
and dynamics
Chapter 2 begins with the parallelogram law
of addition of forces and with the introduction
units have been observed throughout the text.
of the fundamental properties of vectors. In

the text, forces and other vector quantities are
always shown in bold-face type. Thus, a force
For
instructor's attention is called to the fact
that the various rules relating to the use
multiples
instance,
kN
(such as
mm)
and
possible to avoid writing
and
of SI
submultiples
are used
more than four digits
of the decimal point or zeros to the

right of the decimal point. When 5-digit or
numbers involving SI
spaces rather than

separate
digits
quantities
units are used,
commas
into
are
groups
20
mm
under a load of 100
expressed as 5 kN/m, not as 5
order to achieve as
define
that
magnitude
quantity.
F = 280 lb,
Thus,
directed
force
upward
of
to the
an angle of 25 with the horizontal, is

indicated as F - 280 lb ^fL 25 when printed
right at
is
N/mm.
much
is
can be indicated by underlining.
or as
F - 280
Unit vectors
in
a vector quantity,
vector quantity must be given to completely
(for
example, 20 000 km). Also, prefixes are never

used in the denominator of derived units; for
example, the constant of a spring which
stretches
is
Both the magnitude and the direction of a
utilized to
of three
which
clearly distinguished
to the left
larger
(boldface),
from the magnitude F

(italic) of the force, which is a scalar quantity.
On the blackboard and in handwritten work,
where bold-face lettering is not practical, vector
whenever
lb
^L
25 when handwritten.
i and j are introduced in Sec. 2.7,

where the rectangular components of forces
uniformity as
possible between results expressed respectively
are considered.
VI!
customary
In the early sections of Chap. 2 the following
compared
basic topics are presented: the equilibrium
offset in dynamics,
of a particle, Newton's first law, and the

concept of the free-body diagram. These first
sections provide a review of the methods
expressed in kilograms can be entered directly
of plane trigonometry and familiarize the

students with the proper use of a calculator.
procedure
general
problems
given:
forces,
when
for
the
solution
of
forces
is
concurrent
involving
a problem involves only three
of
the use
trigonometric solution
is
forces
when
preferred;
problem involves more than three

should be resolved
into
components and the equations
F.v
its
weight
in
pounds.
Chapter 3
Rigid Bodies:
Equivalent Systems of Forces
The
rectangular
as the basic assumption of the statics of rigid
0,
T,Fy =
principle of transmissibility is presented
However,
bodies.
in space. Unit vectors are used and forces are
+ Fzk =
form F = FA + Fyj
FA, where i, j, and k are the unit vectors
directed respectively along the x, y, and z
in the
the unit vector directed along
out
pointed
is
that
can be derived from Newton s

of motion, (see Sec. 16.5 of
laws
Dynamics).
The
product
vector
introduced and used to define the
of a force about a
then
of using the determinant form (Eqs. 3.19

and 3.21) to express the moment of a force
about a point should be noted. The scalar
product and the mixed triple product are
a force about an
that since this chapter deals only with
is
moment
The convenience
point.
introduced and used to define the
the line of action of F.
Note
it
this principle
space and with the equilibrium of particles
is
with U.S.
customary units the mass of the body must

first be determined in lb
s7ft (or slugs) from
three
axes, and X
where the mass of a body
The second part of Chap. 2 deals with forces
expressed
be
forces, the
should be used.
in
units, will
F = ma, whereas
into the equation
and a
force triangle
to the U.S.
axis.
moment of
Again, the convenience
of using the determinant form
(Eqs.
3.43
erroneously assume that forces are concurrent
and 3.46) should be noted. The amount of

time which should be assigned to this part
of the chapter will depend on the extent to
which vector algebra has been considered
and used in prerequisite mathematics and
physics courses. It is felt that, even with no
previous knowledge of vector algebra, a
or that reactions are directed along members.
maximum of
particles or bodies
particles,
which can be considered as
problems
involving
compression
members have been postponed with only a

few exceptions
until
Chap. 4, where students
will learn to handle rigid-body problems in a
uniform fashion and will not be tempted
to
Table
It
four periods
adequate (see
is
1).
should be observed that when SI units are
used a body
is
generally specified
by
its
mass
In
Sees.
3.12
through
3.15
expressed in kilograms. The weight of the
introduced, and
body, however, should be expressed in newtons.
equivalent if they have the
Therefore,
in
many
equilibrium
problems
involving SI units, an additional calculation
is
While
this
same moment.
is
often taken for granted, the authors believe

that its rigorous
drawn (compare the example in Sec. 2.11 and

Sample Probs. 2.5 and 2.9). This apparent
if rigor
when
are
fundamental property of couples
required before a free-body diagram can be
disadvantage of the SI system of units,
couples
proved that couples are
it is
and
logical
proof is necessary
and logic are to be demanded of the
students in the solution of their mechanics
problems.
Iii
Sections 3.16 through 3.20, the concept of
equivalent
systems
of forces
presented. This concept
is
carefully
is
made more
intuitive
two dimensions are considered and solved

using
ordinary
problems
while
algebra,
involving three dimensions and requiring the
through the extensive use of free-body-diagram
full
use of vector algebra are discussed in
equations (see Figs. 3.39 through 3.46). Note
the
second part of the chapter.
that the
or
is
moment of a
force
either not
is
shown
represented by a green vector (Figs. 3.12
emphasis
placed on the correct drawing and
is
use of free-body diagrams and on the types of
and 3.27). A red vector with the symbol ) is

used only to represent a couple, that is, an
actual system consisting of two forces (Figs.
a distinction
3.38 through 3.46). Section 3.21
in pairs
is
optional;
it
connections (see Figs. 4.1 and 4.10). Note that

is made between hinges used
and hinges used alone; in the first
the reactions consist only of force
introduces the concept of a wrench and shows
case
most general system of forces in space

can be reduced to this combination of a force
and a couple with the same line of action.
components, while
Since one of the purposes of Chap. 3
shown
reactions
For a
with
is
to
by various supports and
reactions produced
how
the
Particular
may,
if necessary, include couples.
body
rigid
second case the
the
in
two dimensions, it is
no more than three
in
4.4) that
(Sec.
fundamental
independent equations can be written for a
operations of vector algebra, students should
given free body, so that a problem involving
be encouraged to solve
the equilibrium of a single rigid
familiarize
students
the
all
problems in
this
body can be
chapter (two-dimensional as well as three-
solved for no more than three unknowns.
dimensional) using the methods
also
of vector
However, many students may be

expected to develop solutions of their own,
particularly in the case of two-dimensional
problems, based on the direct computation of
the moment of a force about a given point as
the product of the magnitude of the force and
algebra.
the
perpendicular
distance
to
the
point-
Such alternative solutions may

occasionally be indicated by the instructor (as
in Sample Prob. 3.9), who may then wish to
compare the solutions of the sample problems
of this chapter with the solutions of the same
sample problems given in Chaps. 3 and 4 of
the parallel text Mechanics for Engineers. It
should be pointed out that in later chapters the
use of vector products will generally be
reserved for the solution of three-dimensional
considered.
shown
that
unknown
it
possible
is
to
choose
containing only one
equations
equilibrium
It is
avoid the necessity of solving
to
simultaneous equations. Section 4.5 introduces

the
concepts of statical
partial constraints.
devoted
indeterminacy and
Sections 4.6 and 4.7 are
of two- and three-
to the equilibrium
force bodies;
it is
shown how these concepts
can be used to simplify the solution of certain

problems. This topic
is
presented only after
the general case of equilibrium of a rigid
body
to lessen the possibility of students misusing

this particular
method of solution.
The equilibrium of a
dimensions
is
body
rigid,
considered with
full
in
three
emphasis
placed on the free-body diagram. While the

tool
of vector algebra
is
freely
used
to
simplify the computations involved, vector
problems.
algebra does not, and indeed cannot, replace
diagram as the focal point of an
Chapter 4
the free-body
Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies
equilibrium problem. Therefore, the solution
of every sample problem

In
the
first
part of this
chapter, problems
involving the equilibrium of rigid bodies in
begins
with
reference
in
to
this
the
of a free-body diagram. Emphasis
section
drawing
is
also
placed
the
on.
unknowns and
be equal
if
that the number of

number of equations must
fact
the
a structure
be
to
is
Chapter 6
Analysis of Structures
statically
In this chapter students learn to determine the
determinate and completely constrained.
on the members of pinstructures.

The chapter starts
interna! forces exerted
Chapter
connected
with the statement of Newton
Distributed Forces:
Centroids and Centers of Gravity
(action
and reaction) and
parts: (a) trusses, that
by defining the center of

body as the point of application of
the resultant of the weights of the various
Chapter 5
starts
gravity of a
particles
forming the body. This definition
of an
area
or
introduces the concept of the
an area or
line,
Section
line.
first
later
5.4
moment of
a concept fundamental to the
beams
analysis of shearing stresses in
two-force
divided into two
structures consisting
is,
members
and machines, that
in a
study of mechanics of materials. All
only,
multiforce members.
After trusses and simple trusses have been
defined in Sees. 6.2 and 6.3, the method of

joints
and
explained
of
method
the
sections
respectively. Since a discussion
diagram
is
not included in this
of Maxwell's
use of
text, the
shapes; thus, they can be solved without using
the
calculus.
sections.
Section 5.6 explains the use of differential
In the
elements in the determination of centroids by
should be drawn for each pin. Since
The theorems of Pappus-Guldinus

show how
they
optional;
distributed
evaluating
resultant
of
be determined by
and by locating its
can
load
an
the
and 5.9 are
area
centroid. Sections 5.10 through 5.12 deal with
has been
notation
are
in presenting
and the method of
joints
method of joints, a free-body diagram
of known direction,
all
unknowns.
procedure
Following
outlined
be used
general
the
Chap.
in
forces
magnitudes,
their
rather than their components, should
as
and a
avoided,
uniform notation has been used
method of
are
Sec. 6.4 and Sec. 6.7,
in detail in
Bow's
integration.
frames
(b)
structures involving
is,
problems assigned for the first period involve

only areas and lines made of simple geometric
are given in Sec. 5.7. Sections 5.8
law
is
then used to establish the concept of the

centroid
of
is
third
joints
2,
involving only three forces are solved using a
more
solved by summing x
force triangle, while joints involving
centers of gravity and centroids of volumes.
than three forces are
Here again the determination of the centroids

of composite shapes precedes the calculation
of centroids by integration.
and y components. Sections 6.5 and 6.6 are

optional.
It
recognizing
It
should be noted that when SI units are used,
a given material
its
in
is
generally characterized by
density (mass per unit volume, expressed
kg/m
),
rather than
by
its
specific
weight
of the
9.81 m/s
the text).
in
N/nv).
material
then be obtained by multiplying
by g =
shown
how
Sec. 6.5
in
the
under
joints
special
conditions, while in Sec. 6.6 the

joints
applied
is
the
to
loading
method of
of three-
solution
dimensional trusses.
specific weight
(weight per unit volume, expressed
The
is
analysis of certain trusses can be expedited by
its
(see footnote, page
can
It is
pointed out in Sec. 6.4 that forces
in
simple truss can be determined by analyzing
density
the truss joint
222 of
always
be
unknown
by
found
forces.
joint and that joints can

that
involve
only
The method of
two
sections
(Sec. 6.7) should
of equations and unknowns and thus makes
in a
possible for students to
truss
be used (a) if only the forces

few members are desired, or (b) if the
is not a simple truss and if the solution
during the computations what
of simultaneous equations is to be avoided

(for example, Fink truss). Students should be
what
draw a separate free-body diagram

for each section used. The free body obtained
should be emphasized by shading and. the
intersected members should be removed and
replaced by the forces they exerted on the free
body. .It is shown that, through a judicious
choice of equilibrium equations, the force in
any given member can be obtained in most
cases by solving a single equation. Section 6.8
Chapter 7
urged
to
optional;
is
it
discusses
the
simple
several,
statical
This
chapter
sections, all
of which are optional. The
Most
to cover the entire chapter
first
in
cables.
have time
will
have to
choose between beams and cables.

Section 7.2 defines the internal forces in a
member. While these forces
of their
are limited to
tension or compression in a straight two- force
members
bending couple
are
separated into frames and machines. Frames
members
are designed to support loads, while machines
Problems
are designed to transmit

that
they
and
of
beams and
likely the instructor will not
member, they include
after
groups
two groups with forces
the last
determinacy of such
Structures involving multiforce
shown
of five
consists
three groups deal with forces in
constraints.
is
is
yet to be determined.
and
trusses
structures as well as the completeness
is
it
any time
known and
at
Forces in Beams and Cables
deals with the trusses obtained
combining
by
know
and modify
forces.
members.
do not make use of
two-force
for
and
shear
bending
moment and answers should specify which

part of the member is used as the free body.
while some frames remain rigid
have boon detached from
curved
or
case of multiforce
in this section
conventions
sign
It
a shearing force and a
the
in
their
supports, others will collapse (Sec. 6.11). In
the
latter
case,
the
equations obtained by
In
Sees.
through
7.3
7.5
usual
the
and
shear and
considering the entire frame as a free body
conventions are introduced
provide
bending-moment diagrams are drawn.
necessary
not
but
sufficient
conditions for the equilibrium of the frame.

is
problems
It
then necessary to dismember the frame and
to consider the equilibrium
of
its
sign
All
in
these sections should, be solved
by drawing
the free-body diagrams of the
various portions of the beams.
component
parts in order to determine the reactions at the
The same procedure

necessary with most machines in order
external
supports.
determine the output force

force
P or inversely (Sec.
The
is
relations
moment
to
among
in this section
from the input
load, shear,
and bending
are introduced in Sec. 7.6. Problems
should be solved by evaluating
areas under load
and shear curves or by

formal integration (as in Probs. 7.87 and
6.12).
Some
may
Students should be urged to resolve a force of
7.88).
unknown magnitude and direction into two

components but to represent a force of known
direction by a single unknown, namely its
magnitude. While this rule may sometimes
methods used in this section detract

from the unity achieved in the rest of the text
through the use of the free-body diagram, and
they may wish to omit Sec. 7.6. Others will
feel that the study of shear and bendingmoment diagrams is incomplete without this
result in slightly
it
more complicated
special
arithmetic,
has the advantage of matching the numbers
XI
instructors
feel
that
the
and they will want to include it. The

view is particularly justified when the
course in statics is immediately followed by a
course in mechanics of materials.
section,
Special applications of friction are considered
latter
in Sees. 8.5
through 8.10. They are divided
into the following groups:
(Sees. 8.5 and 8.6); axle
wedges and screws

and disk friction,
rolling resistance (Sees. 8.7 through 8.9); belt
Sections
7.7
through
7.9
devoted
are
analysis
loads.
In
both cases,
on axle and
sections
disk friction and on rolling resistance are not
the
of the
essential to the understanding
based on free-body diagrams. The
is
The
friction (Sec. 8.10).
and then
cables, first with concentrated loads
with distributed
to
rest
of
may be omitted.
the text and thus
differential-equation approach, is considered in
Chapter 9
the last problems of this group (Probs. 7.124
through 7.126). Section 7.10
is
Distributed Forces
devoted to
Moments
and requires the use of hyperbolic
catenaries
functions.
The purpose of
Sec. 9.2
to the study of
moments of
Chapter 8
Two
Friction
the pure bending of a
is
to give motivation
of
but
friction
also
provides
It
beam and
shown
is
computation of the
knowledge of the methods of analysis presented
an
Chaps.
2, 3, 4,
and
6.
It is
in
the other with
on a submerged
each case that
the solution of the problem reduces to the
opportunity for students to consolidate their
in
recommended
area.
The other
moment of
sections
the computation
portion of this chapter.
inertia,
polar
8.4)
is
group of sections (Sees.
8.
through
how the same
devoted to the presentation of the laws
can
be
The
encountered
differential
to determine the
of dry friction and to their application to

various problems.
in
the
of
first
of rectangular moments of
moments of
and the
inertia,
corresponding radii of gyration.

first
inertia
assignment are devoted to the definition and
that each course in statics include at least a
The
areas.
examples are considered: one deals with
circular gate.
an
of
inertia
the hydrostatic forces exerted
This chapter not only introduces the general

topic
of Inertia
It
is
shown
element can be used
moment of inertia of an
area
about each of the two coordinate axes.
which
illustrated
by
different cases
are
diagrams
in Figs. 8.2, 8.3,
emphasis
is
and
Sections 9.6 and 9.7 introduce the parallel-
8.4. Particular
force except
and its application to the

determination of moments of inertia of
composite areas. Particular emphasis is placed
on the proper use of the parallel-axis theorem
when
(see
exists
axis
placed on the fact that no relation
between the
friction force
and the normal
when motion is impending or

motion is actually taking place.
Following the general procedure outlined in
Chap. 2, problems involving only three forces
are solved by a force triangle, while problems
more than three forces

by summing x and y components.
involving
9.10
9.5). Sections 9.8
optional;
are
principal axes
they
are
through
devoted
to the determination
to
of
of inertia.
are solved
Sections 9.11
In the first
moments of
should be represented by the resultant
emphasis
of
the friction force and normal force, while in

it
Sample Prob.
products of inertia and
case the reaction of the surface of contact
the second case
theorem
should be resolved into
is
through 9.18 deal with the

inertia
of masses.
placed on the
Particular
moments of inertia
of thin plates (Sec. 9.13) and on the use

of these plates as differential elements in
of moments of inertia
the computation
its
components F and N.
XI
of
symmetrical
(Sec.
through
9.16
Sections
9.14).
conversion of mass moments of inertia from
bodies
three-dimensional
U.S. customary units to SI units.
9.18
are optional but should be used whenever the
dynamics
following
course
motion of rigid bodies
includes
Sections 9.16 and 9.17 introduce the
of
inertia
inertia.
Method of Virtual Work
of a body with
of inertia and
moment
respect
arbitrary axis as well as the concepts
products
Chapter 10
the
in three dimensions.
this chapter is optional, the instructor
should give serious consideration to
of mass
axes
principal
While
an
to
who
method of virtual work in their

first course in mechanics will remember it as
a fundamental and natural principle. They
Section 9.18 discusses the determination
of the principal axes and principal moments

of inertia of a body of arbitrary shape.
learn the
may, on the other hand, consider
When
solving
artificial
5,
information on the specific weight of a material
was
was
U.S. customary units, while it had to be

obtained from the density of the material in
its
to a
more advanced
The
first
10.5)
ciple
when SI
presentation
is
it
as an
postponed
course.
density in kg/
of virtual work and to
its
direct application
of equilibrium problems. The
10.9) introduces the concept
units are used, the
its
group of sections (Sees. 10.2 through

devoted to the derivation of the prin-
second group of sections (Sees. 10.6 through
mass and
mass moment of inertia of a given body are
m
respectively obtained in kg and kg
directly from the dimensions of the body in
meters and from
is
to the solution
problems stated in SI units (see the last

paragraph of our discussion of Chap. 5). In
9,
device if
generally required. This information
readily available in problems stated in
Chap.
inclu-
sion in the basic statics course. Indeed, students
of
many of the problems of Chap.
its
and shows
of potential energy
that equilibrium requires that the
derivative of the potential
energy be zero.
Section 10.5 defines the mechanical efficiency
of a machine and Sec.
However,
stability
if U.S. customary units are used, the density

of the body must first be calculated from its
specific weight or, alternatively, the weight of
10.9 discusses the
of equilibrium.
the corresponding
The first groups of problems in each assignment utilize the principle of virtual work as an
alternative method for the computation of
unknown forces. Subsequent problems call for
(or slugs).
the determination of positions of equilibrium,
the body can be obtained from
its
dimensions
and specific weight and then converted into
mass expressed in lb s /ft

The mass moment of inertia of the
body is then obtained in lb ft s (or slug ft ).

Sample Problem 9.1.2 provides an example of
while other problems combine the conventional
such a computation. Attention
work
the footnote
is
methods of
also called to
on page of the 513 regarding
statics
XI 11
virtual
to determine displacements (Probs. 10.55
through 10.58).
the
with the method of
TABLE
LIST OF
I:
THE TOPICS COVERED IN VECTOR MECHANICS FOR ENGINEERS: STATICS

Suggested
Additional
Topics
Sections
Basic Course
Topics
Number of Periods
Abridged Course
to
be
used as an introduction
to
dynamics*
INTRODUCTION
1.
1 .
16
This material
may be used for the first assignment
or for later reference
STATICS OF PARTICLES
2.
2.16
2.7-8
2.9-11
2.12-14
Forces i n Space
2.15
Equilibrium in Space
Addition and Resolution of Forces
0.5
0.5-1
Rectangular Components
0.5-1
0.5-1
Equ
iI
ibri u
m of a Particle
RIGID BODIES: EQUIVALENT SYSTEMS OF FORCES
3.
3 . 1 -8
3.9-1
Vector Product
1
3.12-16
3 1 7-20
.
*3 21
Scalar Product;
M oment of a Force about a Point

Moment of a
Force about an Axis
1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2
Couples
Equ
Systems of Forces
Reducti on of a Wrench
i
1-1.5
1-1.5
val en I
0.5-1
EQUILIBRIUM OF RIGID BODIES

4
4
Eq ui ibri um in Two Dimension s
4.
4.6-7
Two- and Three-Force Bodies
4. 8
Equi libri um
in
5.
5.67
* 5.8
5
Three Di mensions
9
0- 1
Centroids and First
Moments of Areas and Lines
1-2
1-2
Centroids by Integration
Beams and Submerged
Surfaces
1-1.5
Centroids of Volumes
1-2
ANALYSIS OF STRUCTURES
6.
6.1-4
'6.5
6.6
6.7
Trusses by Method of Joints
1-1.5
Joints under Special Loading Conditions
0.25-0.5
Space Trusses
Trusses by Method of Sections
0.5-1
1-2
Combined Trusses
6.9-1
6.12
12
* 7.
* 7.3 5
* 7.6
* 7.7 9
* 7. 10
0.25-0.5
Frames
Machines
FORCES
7.
IN
8 . 1 -4
8.5-6
* 8.79
8.10
2-3
1-2
1-2
0.5-1
.5
B EAMS AND CABLES

Members
Internal Forces in
Shear and Moment Diagrams by FB Diagram

Shear and Moment Diagrams by Integration
Cables with Concentrated Loads; Parabolic Cable
Catenary
1-2
1-2
1-2
i
FRICTION
Laws of Frict ion and Application s
Wedges and Screws
8.
Axle and Disk
1-2
1-2
1-2
Friction; Rolling Resistance
Beit Friction
MOMENTS OF INERTIA
9.
9 . 1 --5
9.6-7
8-9
*9.10
*9
9.11 -- 1 5
* 9. 1 6- 1 8
.5-2
0.5-1
CENTROIDS AND CENTERS OF GRAVITY
5.
1.5-2
Indeterminate Reactions; Partial Constraints
4.5
Moments of Inertia 1 of Areas
1-2
Composite Areas
Prod ucts of Inertia Pri nc ipal Axes
Mohr's Circle
Moments of Inert a o f Masses^
Mass Products of Inertia; Principal Axes and Principal
Moments of Inertia
1-2
1-2
1-2
METHOD OF VIRTUAL WORK
0.
10.5
of Vi rtua Work
Mechanical Efficiency
10.6-9
Potential Energy; Stability
10.1-4
Pri nc i pie
1-2
Total
0.5-1
1-1.5
Number of Periods
26-39
15-26
+ A
14-21
sample assignment schedule for a course in dynamics including this minimum amount of introductory material in statics is given Table V. ll is
that a more complete statics course, such as the one outlined in Tables III and IV of this manual, be used in curricula which include
the study of mechanics of materials.
recommended
# Mass moments of inertia have not been included
in the basic statics
course since this material

xiv
is
often taught in dynamics.
TABLE
II:
CLASSIFICATION
AND DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEMS
Problem Number*
SI Units
U.S. Units
Problem Description
CHAPTER 2: STATICS OF PARTICLES

FORCES IN A PLANE
Resultant of concurrent forces
method
2.1,4
2.2,3
graphical
2.7,8
2.5,6
law of sines
2.9, 10
2.11,72
2.13
2.14
special problems
2.17,/*
2.19,20
2.15, 16
laws of cosines and sines
24
2.26, 27
2.2*, 29
2.32, 34
2.35, 36
2.39, 40
2.22,
Rectangular components of force

2.21,
23
2.25,30
simple problems
more advanced problems
= 0, XF =
2.31,33
Resultant by ZF.
38
2.4L 42
Select force so that resultant has a given direction
:,
2.37,
Equilibrium. Free-Body Diagram

2.43,
2.45,
44
46
2.47, 48
equilibrium of 3 forces
50
54
equilibrium of 4 forces
2.51,52
2.49,
56
2.57, 60
2,61,62
2.65, 66
2.69, 70
2.53,
2.55,
2.58, 59
find parameter to satisfy specified conditions
2.63, 64
2.67, 68
special
problems
FORCES
IN
SPACE
Rectangular components of a force in space
2.71,72
2.73, 74
2.75, 76
80
2.79,
and
components and direction angles
given F,
0,
2.81,82
relations
between components and direction angles
2.85, 86
direction of force defined
0, find
2.77, 78
2.83, 84
2.87,
2.89,
88
90
2.91,92
2.95,
96
2.93,
94
resultant
by two points on
its
line
of action
of two or three forces
2.97, 98
Equilibrium of a particle in space

2.99,
100
2.101,102
2.103,104
2.107, 108
2.105,
2.111, 112
2.115, 116
2.109,7/0
2.113,114
2.117, 118
2.119,
106
load applied to three cables, introductory problems
intermediate problems
advanced problems
120
Problems which do not involve any specific system of units have been indicated by underlining their number.
Answers are not given to problems with a number set in italic type.
xv
TABLE
U:
CLASSIFICATION
AND DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEMS (CONTINUED)
Problem Number*
SI Units
U.S. Units
2.121, 122
Problem Description
problems involving cable through ring
2.123,724
2.125, 126
2.131,732
2.135, 136
2.137, 138
2.CLC3
2.C4
2.127, 128
special problems
Review problems
2.129, 130
2.133, 134
Computer problems
2.C2
2.C5
CHAPTER 3; RIGID BODIES; EQUIVALENT SYSTEMS OF FORCES

Moment of a
3.1,2
3.5,
3.3,4
3.7,
3.9, .10
3.12, 13
force about a point:
Two dimensions
introductory problems
direction of a force defined
by two points on
its
line
of action
3.11,14
3. 15
3.16,
derivation of a formula
j7
3.18
applications of the vector product
Moment of a force about a point: Three dimensions

= r x F, introductory problems
computing
computing M = r x F, more involved problems
3.19
3.20
3.21,22
3.24, 26
25
28
3.3 L 32
3.33,
3.35
3.36
Scalar Product
3.39,
40
3.43, 44
Finding the angle between two lines
3.23,
3.27,
3.37,
3.4),
38
42
3.29,
30
34
using
M to find the perpendicular distance from a point to a line
3.45
3.46
Mixed
3.47, 48
3.51,52
Moment of a force about the coordinate axes
3.49, 50
3.53,
3.55, 56
3.59,60
3.6], 62
3.57, 58
triple
product
54
Moment of a force about an oblique axis
3.63
"3.64, *65
3.68, *69
Finding the perpendicular distance between two lines
3.71, 73
Couples
in
Couples
in three
*3.66, *67
3.70, 72
two dimensions
3.74
3.76
3.75, 77
3,79, 80
3.78
3.83,
3.85,
84
86
3.81,82
dimensions
Replacing a force by an equivalent force- couple system: two dimensions
3.89,
90
Replacing a force-couple system by an equivalent force or forces
3.93, 94
3.95,
96
Replacing a force by an equivalent force-couple system: three dimensions
3.97, 98
3.99, 100
3.87, 88
3.91, 92
* Problems which
do not involve any specific system of units have been indicated by underlining their number.
xvi
TABLE II: CLASSIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEMS (CONTINUED)
Problem Number*
Problem Description
SI Units
U.S. Units
3.101,102
3.104
Equivalent force-couple systems
3.105, 106
3.108,109
Finding the resultant of parallel forces: two dimensions
3.111, 112
3.115,116
3.110, 113
3.118
3.119, 120
3.114,117
3.1.21, 122
3.124, 125
3.123, 126
3.127, 128
3.129, 130
Finding the resultant of parallel forces: three dimensions
3.134. *136
Reducing three-dimensional systems offerees or forces and couples to a wrench

axis of wrench is parallel to a coordinate axis or passes through O
3.103
3.107
Finding the resultant and
its
line
of action: two dimensions
Reducing a three-dimensional system of forces to a single force-couple system
"3.131, *132
3. 133. *13S
*3.137
force-couple system parallel to the coordinate axes
3.739. 140
3.141
*3.J43,
* 144
*3.13S
"3.142
3.145. * 146
3.147, 148
3.149, 151
3.150, 154
3.152, 153
3.155,157
3.156, 158
3 .CI,
C4
3.C2,C3
general, three-dimensional case
where the wrench reduces

more advanced problems
special cases
special,
to a single force
Review problems
Computer problems
3.C6
3.C5
CHAPTER 4 EQUILIBRIUM OF RIGID BODIES

:
EQUILIBRIUM IN
4.2,3
4.1,4
4.5,
4.7,8
10
TWO DIMENSIONS
Parallel forces
of values of loads
4.11, 14
Parallel forces, find range
4.15,76
4.19,20
4.21,26
4.17, 18
Rigid bodies with one reaction of unknown direction and. one of known direction
4.27,
28
4.24, 25
4.30,
31
4.29, 33
4.9,
to satisfy multiple criteria
4.12, 13
4.22, 23
4.^2, 34
4.37, 38
4.35, 36
4.41,42
4.39,
46
4.44,
4.49, 50
4.47,
4.43,
53
4-52,
4.55, 56
4.57,
4.59
4.60
4.5].,
40
45
48
54
58
Rigid bodies with three reactions of known direction
Rigid bodies with a couple included in the reactions
Find position of rigid body

Partial constraints, statical
in
equilibrium
indeterminacy
Problems which do not involve any specific system of units have been indicated by underlining
xvn
their
number.
Problem Number*
Problem Description
SI Units
U.S. Units
4.61,62
4.63, 64
simple geometry, solution of a right triangle required
4.66, 67
4.65, 68
simple geometry, frame includes a two-force
4.69, 70
4.71,74
more involved geometry
Three-force bodies
member
4.72, 73
4.76, 77
4.75,81
4.75,79
4.82
4.80
4.83,84
4.86, 87
4.85, 88
4.89,
find position
of equilibrium
90
EQUILIBRIUM IN THREE DIMENSIONS

4.92, 93
94
4.9 1 ,
Rigid bodies with two hinges along a coordinate axis and
4.95, 96
an additional reaction parallel to another coordinate axis
4.97, 98
00
4.103,104
4.105, 108
4.111,112
4.99,
4.101,102
4.106, 107
4.109,110
4.1 13,
14
4. 117,
Rigid bodies supported by three vertical wires or by vertical reactions
Derrick and boom, problems involving
9,
two cables
reaction not parallel to a coordinate axis
22
4.125,126
4.129,130
1
tension in
Rigid bodies with two hinges along a coordinate axis and an additional
4.1 15, 116

4. 1
unknown
4. 1 20, 121
4.123, 124
Problems involving couples as part of the reaction

Advanced problems
at
a hinge
4.127,128
4.131, 132
4.135, 1.36
4. 133,
4.140, 141
4.
37,
4.
39
4.142,143
334
1
4.145, 149
4.144,146
4.747,148
4.150, 151
4.152. 153
4 ,C2 C5
4.C6
4 C 1 , C3
4.C4
Problems involving taking moments about an oblique
line passing
through two supports
38
Review problems
Computer prob lems
CHAPTER 5: DISTRIBUTED FORCES: CENTROIDS AND CENTERS OF GRAVITY

Centroid of an area formed by combining
5.1,2
5.3,
rectangles and triangles
5.6,9
5.5, 7
rectangles, triangles, and portions
of circular areas
5.8
5.10, 12
5.11, 14
triangles, portions
5.13, 15
of circular or
elliptical areas,
Derive expression for location of centroid
5.16
5.17
5.19
5.18
Find ratio of dimensions so that centroid
5.20, 23
5.21,22
First
5.24, 25
5.26,
27
Center of gravity of a wire figure
30
5.28,
Equilibrium of wire figures
5.29,
5.32,33
moment of an
to
is at
a given point
area
Find dimension to maximize distance to centroid
* Problems which do not involve any specific system of units have been indicated
Answers are not given
and areas of analytical
functions
problems with a number
set in italic type.
xviii
by underlining their number.
Problem Number*
SI Units
U.S. Units
Problem Description
Use
integration to find centroid
5.34
simple areas
5-i&39
5.37
areas obtained
5.40
5.41
5.35,
5.42
by combining shapes of Fig. 5.8A
parabolic area
5.43,
5.45,
of
46
44
*5.47
*5.48, *49
by different functions over the

homogeneous wires
areas defined
areas defined by a hyperbola

Find areas or volumes by Pappus
5.54,
55
rotate simple geometric figures
5.59, 6
5.58,
5.63,
60
64
practical applications
5.62, *65
5.67
5.66
resultant of loading
5.68,71
5.69, 70
reactions at supports
5.73
5.72
5.74, 75
5.76, 77
5.56,
of interest
areas defined by exponential or cosine functions

5-50, 51.
5.52, 53
interval
Guldinus
57
Distributed load on
beams
special problems
5.78, 79
Forces on submerged surfaces
82
5.83, 86
5.80,
5.81,84
reactions on
dams or vertical gates
5.85
5.87
5.88, 89
5.93,
94
5.90,9)
reactions on non-vertical gates
5.92
5.95
special applications
Centroids and centers of gravity of three-dimensional bodies
common shapes
composite bodies formed from three or more elements
composite bodies formed from two
5.96, 99
5.97,98
5.100, 101
5.103, 104
5.102, 105
5.108,709
5.111, 113
composite bodies formed from a material of uniform thickness
5.110, 112
5.114, 115
5.116, 117
composite bodies formed from a wire or structural shape of uniform cross
5.118, 121
5.119,
5.123, 124
5.122
standard shapes: single integration
5.126. 127
5.125
bodies of revolution: single integration
*5.130./3i
5.133,134
special applications: single integration
5.106, 107
section
1
20
composite bodies made of two different materials

use integration to locate the centroid of
5.128. *129
5.132
5.135. 136
special applications: double integration
bodies formed by cutting a standard shape with an oblique

plane: single integration
xix
their
number.
Problem Number*
SI Units
U.S. Units
5.137,739
5.143, / 4*
5.141. 142
5.147,148
5.145, 146
C3
C6
5.C2,
5.C5,
5.138,140
5.C1,
C4
Problem Description
Review problems
Computer problems
*5.C7
CHAPTER 6: ANALYSIS OF STRUCTURES

TRUSSES
Method of joints
6.1,3
6.2, 4
6.6,7
6.5,8
6.9, 10
6.11,12
6.13,14
6.15, 16
6.19,20
6.23, 24
6.21,22
6.25,
26
6.17,18
simple problems
problems of average
diffl
more advanced problem?
6.27
6.28
designate simple trusses
6.30
6.29
6.31, 32
find zero-force
members
6.33, 34
6.36, *37
*6.39, *40
*6.35, *38
46
6.47, 48
6.49, 50
6.53, 54
6.55, 56
6.61,62
6.65, 66
6.43,
6.67,
6.70, 7J.
6-69,
6.45,
space trusses
*6.41, *42
44
6.51,52
6.57,
6.59,
6.63,
58
60
64
68
72
Method of sections
two of the members cut are parallel
none of the members cut are
parallel
K-type trusses
trusses with counters
Classify trusses according to constraints
(>.73,U
FRAMES AND MACHINES

Analysis of Frames
6.75, 76
6.77, 78
easy problems
6.81,82
6.79,80
6.87, 88
problems where internal forces are changed by repositioning a couple or by
6.83, 84
6.85,
86
moving a
6.89
6.91,
92
6.93,
6.95,
force along
its
line
of action
replacement of pulleys by equivalent loadings
6.90
94
96
analysis
analysis
of frames supporting pulleys or pipes

of highway vehicles
Answers are not given to problems with a number set in italic type,
xx
their
number.
TABLE
II:
CLASSIFICATION
Problem Number*
SI Units
6.97,
98
6.101, .102
U.S. Units
Problem Description
6.99, 100
analysis
of frames consisting of miiltiforce members
6.103, 104
6 .1 05, 106
6.107, 108
6.109. 110
6.111, 112
6.115. 116
6.113,7/4
6.119,720
6.117,118
problems involving the solution of simultaneous equations
unusual floor systems
6.121
Analysis of Machines
6.124, 125
mach n es
6.122, 123
toggle-type
6.129,130
6.133,134
6.137, 138
6.139, 140
6.131, 132
machines involving cranks
6.135, 136
machines involving a crank with a collar

robotic machines
6.143, 144
6.141, 142
tongs
6.146, 148
6. 145,
6.126, 127
6.128
6. 149,
147
1 50
6.151, 154
6.152, 153
pliers, boltcutters,
pruning shears
find force to maintain position of toggle
garden shears, force in hydraulic cylinder

6.155, 156
large mechanical equipment
6.157, 158
6.159, 160
*6. 16 1,* 162
6.163
special longs
6.165, 166
6.164, 168
6.167, 170
6.169, 171
6.172,774
6.173, 175
6.C2,
C4
6.C6
* Problems
gears and universal joints
6.C1.C3
Review problems
Computer problems
6.C5
which do not involve any specific system of units have been indicated by underlining their number.
6 8
Problem Number*
SI Units
U.S. Units
Problem Description
CHAPTER 7: FORCES IN BEAMS AND CABLES

members
Internal forces in
7.3,4
7.1,2
simple frames
7.7,8
7.9,10
curved members
7.13,14
7,11,12
7.15,
7.19,
7.5, 6
20
frames with pulleys or pipes
7.17, 18
7.27,22
7.23,
25
7.24,
effect
of supports
bending moment
28
in circular rods
due to their own weight
7.26,27
BEAMS
7.29,30
Shear and bending-moment diagrams using portions of beam as free bodies

problems involving no numerical values
7.3L32
7.31 34
36
7.39, 40
7.43, 44
7.35,
7.45,
46
beams with concentrated loads

beams with mixed loads
beams resting on the ground
7.52,
53
beams subjected
7.58,
59
find value
7.37,
38
7.41,42
7.4148
50
54
7.55, 56
7.57, *62
7.60, 61
7.63,64
7.65,66
7.49,
to forces
and couples
7.51,
of parameter
to minimize absolute value
Shear and bending-moment diagrams using relations

problems involving no numerical values
of bending moment
among
co,
V,
7.6Z68
70
7.73, 74
7.71,72
7.75, 76
7.69,
problems involving numerical values
magnitude and location of maximum bending moment
7.77,78
7.79,
7.83, 84
7.81.
1-87,88
7.85,86
Determine Fand
*7.91,*92
Find values of loads for which
7.89,
90
80
82
find
Mby integrating
ft)
Ml
twice
is
as small as possible
CABLES
Cables with concentrated loads
7.93, 94
7.97, 98
7. 1 03,
96
1.99, 100
7.
02
,
7.95,
04
vertical loads
horizontal and vertical loads
7.105, 106
Parabolic cables
7.
07, 108
7.1 09,
7.111,112
7.113,114
7.
7.115,116
1.1
7,
1 1
supports at the
same elevation
supports at different elevations
* Problems which
do not involve any specific system of units have been indicated by underlining their number.
xxii
and
TABLE
CLASSIFICATION
ii:
Problem Number*
SI Units
U.S. Units
*7.U9
*7.124
1.122, 123
*7. 125 , * 126
7.127, 129
7.128, 130
7.120, 121
Problem Description
Derive analogy between a beam and a cable
use analogy to solve previous problems
Derive or use d'yldx
w(.v)
()
Catenary
given length of cable and sag or
Tm
find span
of cable
1.131, 132
7.133, 135
7. 1 34,
7.139, 140
1.137, 138
given span, T and w, find sag
7.143, 144
7.141, 142
given
7.145, 146
7.147,* 148
*7.151.*152
1. 149,
36
*150
given span and length of cable, find sag and/or weight
w, and sag or slope, find span or sag
special problems
*7.153
7.154, 155
7.156, 157
7.159,161
7./5A',
7 A 64, 1 65
7.162,163
C4
C6
7.C2,
7.C5,
Review problems
160
7.C1.C3
Computer problems
CHAPTER 8: FRICTION
8.3,4
8.1.2
8.5,
8.*,
8.7,
For given loading, determine whether block
10
Find
minimum
is in
equilibrium and find friction force
force required to start, maintain, or prevent motion.
Analyze motion of several blocks
8.11. 12
8. 13,
14
8.15, 16
Sliding and/or tipping of a rigid body
8.19,20
8-17,18
8.21,22
8.23,
28
32
8.25,
Problems involving wheels and cylinders

Problems involving rods
Analysis of mechanisms with friction
37
8.34,
8.26,
8.29,
24
27
8.30,31
$.33
8.36,
8.38
8.42,
8.39,
35
40
43
8.41,45
49
8.46,
Analysis of more advanced rod and
beam problems
Analysis of systems with possibility of slippage for various loadings
8.44
8.48,
8.50, 51
47
Wedges, introductory problems
58
62
Wedges, more advanced problems
68
Square-threaded screws
8.52
8.53,54
8.55
8.57, 60
8.56,
8.61
8.59,
*8.64, *65
8.63
8.66
8.(57,
8.69,
70
8.72, 73
8.7/, 74
* Problems
xxm
Problem Number*
SI Units
77
8.76,
U.S. Units
8.75, 81
Problem Description
Axle
friction
Disk
friction
84
86
9.78, 79
8.82,
8.80,
83
89
8.91, *92
*8.93, *94
8.85,
8.88,
8.87
8.96, 99
8.97. 98
95
8.90,
Rolling resistance
8.100
Belt friction
8.
02,
03
106
8 1 07, 1 08
8.109,112
8.
drum
1,1 04
belt passing over fixed
0,
transmission belts and band brakes
8. 105,
.
8. 1
1 1
1.
8.113,114
8.115
117
8.775, 119
8.122,123
8.126, 727
8.120,121
8.1 16,
8. 130,
8. 1.32,
134
8.124,125
8.L28,
8.
33,
129
36
8.135. 139
8. 13 7,
8.142,74?
8.140,747
C C3
1 ,
8.C4,
C6
advanced problems
derivations,
V belts
Review problems
138
C2 C5
,
Computer problems
8.C7
8.C8
CHAPTER 9: DISTRIBU TED FORC ES: MOMENTS OF INERT IA
MOMENTS OF INERTIA OF AREAS

Find by direct integration
moments of inertia of an
9-i, 3
9.2,
9.6, 7
9.5,8
9.9,
10
9. 13,
9.11,
area
12
14
9-15,17
9.19, 9.20
9-16, 18
moments of inertia and radii of gyration of an
9-21,23
9.22, 25
polar
9.24, 28
9.26,
*9.29
*9.30
9.31,33
9.32, 34
moments of inertia and polar
radii
area
of gyration of an area
21
Special problems
Parallel-axis
theorem applied to composite areas to find
moment of inertia and
radius of gyration
935, 36
9.37, 38
9.39,
9.41,42
9.43,
40
44
centroidal
moment of inertia,
cen tro da
momen ts o f
* Problems
given
or J
nerl i a
xxiv
TABLE
II:
CLASSIFICATION
Problem Number*
SI Units
U.S. Units
9-45, 46
9.47,
48
Problem Description
cenlroidal polar
centroidal
moment of inertia
moments of inertia of composite
areas consisting of rolled-steel
shapes:
9.49, 5
9.50,
52
9.53, 55
9.54,
56
symmetrical composite areas

singly-symmetrical composite areas
(first
locale centroid
of area)
Center of pressure
58
9.57,
9.59, *9.60
9.67, 9.62
for
end panel of a trough

submerged verlieai gate or cover
for a
*9.64
*9.63
used to locate centroid of a volume
*9.65
*9.66
special
9.67, 68
9.69, 70
9.71,72
9.73,
74
9.75, 78
9.76,
77
problems
Products of inertia of areas found by

direct integration
parallel-axis
theorem
Using the equations defining the moments and products of inertia with respect to
rotated axes to find
9.79,
80
9.82,
84
9.85,
86
9.88,
90
9.81,83
'*> A-1'
9.87, 89
principal axes and principal
(vy fr a gi yen angle of rotation
Using Mohr's
92
9.94, 96
9.97, 98
9.91,
circle to find
9.93, 95
9.99, 100
principal axes
,,
,,
moments of inertia
I., for a given angle of rotation
and principal moments of inertia
9.101, 102
9.104, 105
9.103,* 106
9.107, 108
9.109, 110
Special problems
MOMENTS OF
INERTIA OF MASSES
Mass moment of inertia
of thin
two-dimensions
1.14
9.112, 113
9.115, 116
9.1 17. 1.18
9.119. 122
9.120,
9.123. 126
9.124.* 125
9.127
9.128
9.129. 130
9.752, 133
and radius of gyration of composite bodies

special problems using the parallel-axis theorem
9.137,
of bodies formed of sheet metal or of thin
9.1
12.1
plates:
of simple geometric shapes by
direct single integration
9.131. 134
9.135. 136
1.38
plates: three-dimensions
9.139, "140
9.141, 144
9.142, 143
9.145, 148
9.146, 147
9.149, 150
9.151, 152
of machine elements and of bodies formed of homogeneous wire
Mass products of inertia

9.153, 154
of machine elements
of bodies formed of sheet metal or of thin plates
9.155, 156
9.157, 159
9.158. 160
9.162
9.161
of bodies formed of homogeneous wire

Derivation and special problem
* Problems
which do not involve any specific system of units have been indicated by underlining
XXV
their
number.
TABLE II; CLASSIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEMS (CONTINUED)
Problem Number*
SI Units
65,
9.
9.
169
66
J 70
Problem Description
U.S. Units
9. 163 ,
164
Mass moment of inertia of a body with
respect to a
skew axis
9.167, 168
9.171, 172
9,173. 174
9.175. 176
Ellipsoid of inertia and special problems
9.777. J 78
*9.I79, *380
*9.
82 . * S83
Principal
mass moments of inertia and
principal axes
of inertia
"9.181, *184
9.185. 186
9.187. 188
9.189, 190
9.191, .192
WSJ 96
9.193. 194
9.
9.C3,
C5
*9.C7, *C8
9.C 1 ,
9.C4,
C2
C6
Review problems
Computer problems
CHAPTER
10:
METHOD OF VIRTUAL WORK
For linkages and simple machines, find

force or couple required for equilibrium (linear relations
10.1,3
10.2,4
10.7,8
10.5,6
10.11,12
10.9,10
force required for equilibrium (trigonometric relations
among displacements)
10.73, .14
10.15, 18
10.16,17
couple required for equilibrium (trigonometric relations
10.79,20
10.21,22
force or couple required for equilibrium
10.24,25
10.23,27
for numerical values
10.29, 32
10.30,31
linear springs included in
34
10.36,37
Find position of equilibrium
of loads
10.26, 28
10.33,
mechanism
10.35,38
torsional spring included in
10.39,40
10.43,44
10.41,42
mechanism
Problems requiring the use of the law of cosines
10.45,46
10.49,50
10.47,42
Problems involving the
effect
of friction
10.51,52
Use method of virtual work to

10.56
10.55
mechanism
movement of a truss joint
internal forces in a
10,57, 58
Potential energy
1
0.6 1, 63
0.59, 60
10.65,66
10.62,64
10.67
10.68
0.71, 72
10.73,
0.69,
to
1
0.4
establish that equilibrium is neutral
70
74
10.77,79
method used
solve problems from Sec.
find position
1
find:
reactions of abeam
10.53,54
of equilibrium and determine
its stability
for a system involving:
gears and drums

torsional springs
10.75,7(5
linear springs
xxvi
their
number.
Problem Number*
SI Units
U.S. Units
&?
10.78,81
10.07,88
10.85,86
10.80,
0.83,
84
Problem Description
two applied
forces
determine stability of a
10.92,93
10.32,90
10.94,96
10.9I,5
* 1 0.97, *98
* 1 0.99, * 1 00
0.
04, 105
10.106,130
10.7/7,1.12
10.C2.C3
10.C5.C6
10.101, 102
10.703,107
10.108,709
0.C 1 ,
C4
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known
position of equilibrium for a system with
one degree of freedom
two degrees of freedom
Review problems
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10.C7
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their
number.
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CHAPTER 2
PROBLEM
Two
forces
P = 75 N
2.1
P and Q are applied as shown at Point A
and
Q - 125 N, determine
of a hook support. Knowing
that
graphically the magnitude and direction of their
resultant using (a) the parallelogram law, (b) the triangle rule.
SOLUTION
(a)
Parallelogram law:
ISNi
IZ5"NJ
(/;)
Triangle rule:
~15-M
1Z5"N
We measure:
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= 179N, a^JS.V
R = 179N
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Two
2.2
P and are applied as shown at Point A of a hook support. Knowing that

and Q = 25 lb, determine graphically the magnitude and direction of their
forces
- 60
lb
resultant using (a) the parallelogram law, (b) the triangle rule.
35
m*
\
%Q
SOLUTION
(a)
Parallelogram law:
zs\b
6o\b
(b)
Triangle rule:
CO
lb
25 \b
We measure:
/?
= 77.1
lb,
ar
= 85.4
Rs 77.1 lb
7"
85.4
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The cable
2.3
AB
and /ID help support pole AC. Knowing

120 lb in AB and 40 lb in AD, determine
graphically the magnitude and direction of the resultant of the
stays
that the tension is

10
ft
forces exerted
law,
(/;)
by the stays
at
using (a) the parallelogram
the triangle rule.
oh
0B
Sfl
(i
ri
SOLUTION
.,
ffriTrnrrnTt i / 7J, rnrrr-ry-t,^,

*** i ft-l
8 |t'
t
a- 5 1.3
We measure:
/?
(a)
- 59.0
Parallelogram law:
7f
s^\J ys^.o
MO lb
>
/
I
I/
(h)
Triangle rule:
s<\o
We measure:
/?
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f=67.0
.^
= 139.11b^67.0
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2.4
forces are applied at Point B of beam AB. Determine

graphically the magnitude and direction of their resultant using
Two
(a) the parallelogram law, (b) the triangle rule.
3kN
2lcN
SOLUTION
(a)
Parallelogram law:
3kN
2k/M
(b)
Triangle rule:
3kN
We measure:
J?
= 3.30kN, = 66.6
R = 3.30k.N ^T
66.6
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PROBLEM
Jl
2.5
The
3 00-1 b force is to be resolved into components along lines a-d and h-b'
Determine the angle a by trigonometry knowing that the component
along line a-d is to be 240 lb. (h) What is the corresponding value of the
(a)
component along
/;>-//?
SOLUTION
(a)
Using the
triangle rale and
law of sines:
sin/5
240
sin
60
=30O\b
3001b
lb
sin/?
==
0.69282
==
43.854
^Z40\b
a + /? + 60 == 180
a == 1.80- 60
=
(b)
F*
Law of sines:
sin 76. 146
76,146
300
lb
sin 60
43.854
a = 76.1 <
F ^336\b<
bl/
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PROBLEM
lh
2.6
force is to be resolved into components along lines a-d and h~ti

Determine the angle a by trigonometry knowing that the component along
line b-h' is to be 120 lb. {b) What is the corresponding value of the component
The 300-lb
(a)
along a~a"l
SOLUTION
Using the triangle
rule
sintf
120
lb
sin
tf
/>'
sin60 c
300
lb
a = 0.34641
a = 20.268
(b)
3oo
F.* 120 Ik
and law of sines:
or
20.3
341 lb
+ 60 = 180
/? = 180 -60 -20.268
= 99.732
F.
300
1b
/<;...,
sin 99.732
sin60 c
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PROBLEM
Two
2,7
forces are applied as
magnitude of
shown
to a
hook support. Knowing
that the
35 N, determine by trigonometry (a) the required

angle or if the resultant R of the two forces applied to the support is to
be horizontal, (b) the corresponding magnitude of JR.
is
SOLUTION
Using the
triangle rule
y^
and law of sines:
a
50 N
sin a
? = 35rJ
sin 25
sin
(
(a)
35
-
T^
*A^
Ps
-0.60374
a-= 37.138
= 37.1 A
a + fi + 25 == 180
(b)
f3~~
-180-25--37.138
=
R
sin 117.86
117.86
35
sin 25
R = 73.2 N 4
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PROBLEM
2,8
For the hook support of Problem 2.1, knowing that the magnitude of P is 75 N,
if the
determine by trigonometry (a) the required magnitude of the force
resultant R of the two forces applied at A is to be vertical, (b) the corresponding
magnitude of R.
PROBLEM
2.1
Two
Knowing
support.
forces
P and
.P-75N
that
Q are applied as shown at Point

and
<2
= 125N,
/f
of a hook
determine graphically the
magnitude and direction of their resultant using (a) the parallelogram law,
(/;)
the
triangle rule.
SOLUTION
ZO
P~>Sn
b)L_
q %
Using the
triangle rule
3S
and law of sines:
{a)
- 75N
sin 20
sin
= 44.7N
<
35
a + 20 + 35 -180
(b)
a = 180 -20 -35

= 125
R
sin 125
75
R = 107.1 N ^
sin 35
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PROBLEM
2.9
moves along a horizontal beam is acted upon by two

Knowing that a - 25, determine by trigonometry
trolley that
forces as shown, (a)
the magnitude of the force

trolley is vertical, (b)
What
so that the resultant force exerted on the

is
the corresponding magnitude of the
ifiOON"*"*
resultant?
SOLUTION
t
iSVj.
\COON^^-J
\U
tS^
R
'o-t.
p
Using the
triangle rule
Z5
and the law of sines:
1600
v
"y
sin.
25 +
(b)
/?
25
P
sin
75
P = 3660'N
<
= 3730N
+ 75 -180
/?
= 180 -25~-75
= 80
1600N
sin 25
sin 80
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PROBLEM
2.10
A trolley that moves along a horizontal beam is acted upon by two forces
as shown. Determine
force
KiOO
P so
by trigonometry the magnitude and

a vertical force of 2500 N.
direction
of the
that the resultant is
N"^\
SOLUTION
I
\U>0MJ5^^
F* =
zsoo N
*-
P 2 = (1 600 N) 2 + (2500 N) 2 - 2(1600 N)(2500 N)cos 75

P = 2596N
Using the law of cosines:
sin 75
a
1600 N
2596 N
=
36.5
a
sin
Using the law of sines:
Pis directed 90-36.5oi 53.5 below the
horizontal.
P - 2600 N ^x 53,5
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PROBLEM
A steel tank is to be positioned in an excavation. Knowing that

a = 20, determine by trigonometry {a) the required magnitude
2.11
'
of the force
if the resultant
R of the two forces applied sXA
to be vertical, (b) the corresponding
is
magnitude of R.
SOLUTION
?m
'
/^v"*
-/T
^c ~ 2o"
Mzslb^\
^s.
3o
Using the
triangle rule
LO
r^c
and the law of sines:
(a)
/?
+ 50 + 60 = l80
/?
80 -50 -60
-70
425
lb
^ 392
lb
<
^ = 346
lb
<
sin 70
425
lb
sin 70
sin 60
R
sin 50
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PROBLEM
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2.12
30
steel
tank
is to
the magnitude of
required angle
is
to
be
be positioned in an excavation. Knowing that

is 500 lb, determine by trigonometry (a) the
a if the resultant R of the two forces applied at A
vertical, (b) the
corresponding magnitude of R.
SOLUTION
P^SOGtb/^'
/-<gN
/AcA
Lb\
M7S
6
\.
3J\
Using the triangle rule and the law of sines:
(a + 30) + 60 +
(a)
/?
= 180
/?
= 180-(a + 30)- -60
/?
= 90~a
sin(90")_sin60
425
lb
500
lb
90-a = 47.40
R
(;)
sin (42.6
_ 500
+ 30)
or
lb
tf
= 42.6
= 5511b ^
sin 60
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PROBLEM
2.13
For the hook support of Problem 2.7, determine by trigonometry (a) the
magnitude and direction of the smallest force P for which the resultant R of
the two forces applied to the support is horizontal, (b) the corresponding
magnitude of R.
SOLUTION
50
R
The
smallest force
P will be perpendicular to R.
(a)
P = (50
(/>)
# = (50 N)eos 25
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PROBLEM
of Problem 2.11, determine by trigonometry

(a) the magnitude and direction of the smallest force P for
which the resultant R of the two forces applied at A is
vertical, (/?) the corresponding magnitude of R.
For the
A 251
2.14
i '.
steel tank,
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\
PROBLEM
excavation.
2.11
Knowing
steel
that
tank
is
a = 20,
to
be positioned
in
an
determine by trigonometry
magnitude of the force P if the resultant R

of the two forces applied at A is to be vertical, (/;) the
corresponding magnitude of R.
(a) the required
SOLUTION
1
4zs\b^ Lo
The
smallest force
""~
C '*
P will be perpendicular to R.
(a)
P = (425
lb) cos 30
(/;)
R = (425
lb) sin
R = 2)3\b
P3681b
30
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PROBLEM
"Vtnr
2.15
Solve Problem 2.2 by trigonometry.
PROBLEM
support.
2.2
Two
Knowing
forces
P and
Q are applied as shown at Point A
P = 60lb
that
and
g = 25
1b,
of a hook
determine graphically the
magnitude and direction of their resultant using (a) the parallelogram law, (b) the
triangle rule.
SOLUTION
Using the
triangle rule
and the law of cosines:

35 +
a--=
10\Ji
180
a~= 125
R2
R
--
2
~-
P 2 +Q 2 ~ 2PQ cos a
--(60 lb)
+(25
lb)
zc?
-2(60
2
==
7? ==
lb)(25 lb) cos 125
r\"
3600 + 625 + 3000(0.5736)

77.108
\
I
lb
\
sin/?
25
sin
125
Q^-
zS lb
77.108 1b
lb
P~- 15.402
=
70 +
/? ==
85.402
R = 77.llb
7^
85.4
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PROBLEM
AH-
2.16
Solve Problem 2.3 by trigonometry.
10
2.3 The cable stays AB and ^D help support

AC. Knowing that the tension is 120 lb in AB and
40 lb in AD, determine graphically the magnitude and
PROBLEM
ft
pole
direction
!LU~
1
i,
sfl
at
fi ft
of the resultant of the forces exerted by the stays
using (a) the parallelogram law,
(/;)
the triangle rule.
SOLUTION
lott
/B
H~
S fI
tan
X>\1
6 ft
8
10
a - 38.66
tan j3
A
10
[3
Using the
triangle rule:
= 30.96
+ y? + ^ = 180
38.66 + 30.96 + ^ = 180
flf
40lb
^ = 110.38
R 2 =(120 lb) 2 +(40

y? = 139.081b
amy
sin 11 0.38
401b
139.081b
lb)
-2(120 lb)(40 1b)cosl 10.38 c
7=15.64
^ = (90~- a) + y
= (90- 38.66) + 15.64 c
(f,
<p
- 66.98
lb
67.0
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2.17
Solve Problem 2.4 by trigonometry,
PROBLEM 2.4 Two forces are applied at Point B of

beam AB. Determine
graphically the magnitude and
direction of their resultant using (a) the parallelogram
2kN
law, (b) the triangle rule.
SOLUTION
R 2 = (2 kN) 2 + (3 kN) 2
-2(2kN)(3kN)cos80
R = 3.304 kN
sin
y _
2kN
MOV
sin 80
3.304
jneo*
"\^
y= 36.59
fi
kN
1
+ /+80 = l80
7 = 180-80-36.59
y = 63A\
3kN
= 18O~/? + 5O
R = 3.30 kN
^-66.59
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.4.0
PROBLEM
-205
Two
1
members A and B are bolted to a bracket as shown.

members are in compression and that the force
member A. and
kN in member B, determine by
structural
Knowing
is
2.18
that both
5 klM in
trigonometry the magnitude and direction of the resultant of the

forces applied to the bracket
by members A and
B.
SOLUTION
Using the force
triang le
and the laws of cosines and
We have
sines:
y = 180 -(40 + 20)
Y*%40
\py
= 120
2
# =(15kN) +(10kN)
Then
-2(15 kN)(10kN) cos 120
-475 kN
10
kN
sin
21.794
/2o
îOkM
kN
sin 120
f
sin
VM
R = 21.794 kN
and
IbW
ai,
10kN
VinP0
kN )
21. 794
-0.39737
# = 23.414
= tf + 50 = 73.414
Hence:
R = 21.8
klM^; 73.4
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PROBLEM
-20'i
-10
Two
2.19
members A and B are bolted to a bracket as shown.

both members are in compression and that the force
is 10 kN in member A and 15 kN in member B, determine
by
trigonometry the magnitude and direction of the resultant of the
structural
Knowing
that
forces applied to the bracket
by members A. and B.
SOLUTION
Using the force triangle and the laws of cosines and sines
We have
^180 -(40 + 20)

=
2
Then
J?
120
Ok.M
2
=(10kN) +(15kN)
~2(10k:N)(15kN)cosl20 c
- 475 kN 2
J?
15
and
kN
sin
= 2 1.794 kN
21.794
kN
sin 120
15k.N
"\
sinl20 c
since
2\.794kNJ
= 0.59605
cr- 36.588
= a + 50 = 86.588
Hence:
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PROBLEM
2.20
and a - 50,
For the hook support of Problem 2.7, knowing that P = 75
determine by trigonometry the magnitude and direction of the resultant of
the two forces applied to the support.
SON
PROBLEM
Knowing
2.7
Two
forces are applied as
magnitude of P
shown
to a
hook support.
35 N, determine by trigonometry (a) the

required angle a if the resultant R of the two forces applied to the support is
to be horizontal, (b) the corresponding magnitude of R.
that the
is
SOLUTION
Using the force
triangle
and the laws of cosines and sines:
We have
P-
180 -(50 + 25)
Then
-~
(75
N) + (50 N)
--
10066.1
R~ = 100.330
sin
75
N"
and
sin.
sin
/^
^sn//^
/
-2(75 N)(50N)cos 105
R2
^--^\cy^c
A^n>
-105
l
SO^
N2
05
100.330
y z = 0.72206
y. = 46.225
y-25-- = 46.225 -25
Hence:
= 23.225
R = 100.3 N
~F
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PROBLEM
-800-
2.21
Determine the x andy components of each of the forces shown.
Dimensions
in iiini
MH)
900
SOLUTION
Compute
the following distances:
o^ = 7( 60 ) 2+ (800 ) 2
= 1000 mm
0 = V(56O) 2
= 1060
/"
+(9OO)
424-
mm
^J \4oaA
\
oc
- V( 480 ) + ( 90 )
-1020
mm
F =+(800N)
800-N Force:
Fv =+640N <
1000
Fy = +(800N)
Fx = -(424 N)
424-N Force:
F3 = -(424 N)
600
/;,
560
1060
900
F =+(408N)
408-N Force:
Fj,
1060
480
1020
= -(408N)
=4480N
<
1000
FX =-224H <
Fy ^~36QN A
Fx
=+192.0 N
900
F,,
--360N A
1020
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PROBLEM
2.22
28 in
-84
96
Determine thex andy components of each of the forces shown.
in.-
in.
48
SO
in.
90
in.
in.-
SOLUTION
Compute
y
A,
the following distances:
a4 = 7( 84 ) 2+ (80) 2
= 116
Xz^
in.
OB = yl{2S?+(96) 2
= 100
TSo)b
tb
\siib
in.
OC = V(48)2 +(90)2
= 102
in.
84
F = +(29 lb)
29-lb Force:
F.
= +2
.0 lb
<
116
F = +(29
80
lb)
>
Fv =-(50 lb)
50-Ib Force:
F. = +20.0
J
lb
=-14.00
lb
<
'
116
F.L
100
96
F =+(50 lb)
F = +48.0 lb M
100
F = +(5
5 1 -lb Force:
lb)
F = +24.0
lb
<
F = -45 .0
lb
102
= (5
90
lb)
102
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PROBLEM
2.23
fiOlb
Determine the x and y components of each of the forces shown.
Si^Sfe^
25
60
50' J
4.0 ib
50
lb
SOLUTION
40-fb Force:
50-lb Force:
= +(40
lb) cos 60
Fy
= -(40
lb) sin
60
F* = -(50
lb) sin
50
Fy
Fy = -34.6
lb
Fx = -38.3 lb M
Fy = -32.1
lb
Fx
= 54.4
lb
<
Fj-= +(60lb)sin25
Fy
= 25.4
lb
<
+(60
lb)
distribution to
20.0 lb
cos 25
60-lb Force:
= -(50 lb) cos 50
F*--=
in
25
PROBLEM
2.24
Determine the a: and y components of each of the forces shown.
SOLUTION
80-N Force:
120-N Force:
Fx =+(80 N) cos 40
Fx =613*1 <
Fv
/;
=+(120N)sin70
=-(150N)cos35
Fy
=+(150 N) sin 35
= 51.4N
<
F =41.0N <
Fx =+(120 N) cos 70
v
150-N Force:
=+(80N)sin40
Fr = I.12.8N <
F
=-122.9
N <
F.=86.0N
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35
AW
PROBLEM
BD
Member
on member ABC a force P directed along line BD.

have a 300-ib horizontal component, determine
the magnitude of the force P, (/?) its vertical component.
Knowing
(a)
2.25
exerts
that
P must
SOLUTION
3ooib
p.
(fl)
P sin 35 = 300
lb
_ 300
lb
P = 523lb A
"sin 35
(b)
Vertical
component
^,
= Pcos35
= (523 1b)cos35
/^,=428lb
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PROBLEM
1.
^%t^
\;
-;.'
\m
^'\^-^lf-.
^%K
50
'*S$t-
2.26
The hydraulic cylinder BD exerts on member ABC a force P directed along

line BD. Knowing that P must have a 750-N component perpendicular to
member ABC, determine (a) the magnitude of the force P, (b) its component
parallel to ABC.
&f
SOLUTION
60-fC^3&
li'OH
-J
\j
A^
P
750N = /
>
ifl)
sin20
F = 2193N
/>
<
PABC~ ^ cos 20
(b)
- (2193 N) cos 20
PABC = 2060 N ^
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PROBLEM
2.27
The guy wire BD exerts on the telephone pole AC a force P directed along
BD. Knowing that P must have a 120-N component perpendicular to the
pole AC, determine (a) the magnitude of the force P, (b) its component
along
WmAC.
3H"
SOLUTION
Ar
Jg tzo
38
\\
i
>
(a)
sin 38
120
sin 38
= 194.91
P,
(t>)
or
P= 194.9 N A
^
tan 38
120N
tan 3 8
= 153.59 N
or
^ = 153.6 N A
29
A
3
PROBLEM
t.
The guy wire BD exerts on the telephone pole AC a force P directed

along BD. Knowing that P has a 180-N component along line AC,
determine (a) the magnitude of the force P, (b) its component in a
direction perpendicular to AC.
Jj
U
ij\
m \
jr 38
is
\
'%
pjj
ill
2.28
_Jt
C;
SOLUTION
A
r4
mma^tp,.
I80N
()
cos38
180
cos 38
= 228.4
Px
(*)
P = 228N <
z=P tm3$
y
- (1.80 N) tan 38
Px = 140.6 N ^
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PROBLEM
2.29
Member CB of the
vise shown exerts on block B a force P

CB. Knowing that P must have a 1200-N
horizontal component, determine (a) the magnitude of the
force P, (b) its vertical component.
directed along line
SOLUTION
We note:
CB exerts
force
on
B along
CB, and the horizontal component
if Pis
Px
= .1200N:
Then
s
/
= .Psin55
x
>^
P-.
Px
1200 N
sin 55
1200N
sin 55
=
1464.9
P = 1465N 4
= /;,tan55
(*)
__
Px
tan 55
1200N
tan 55
=
840.2
Pv =840nJ <
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PROBLEM
2.30
Cable AC exerts on beam AB a force P directed along line AC. Knowing thai P
must have a 350-lb vertical component, determine (a) the magnitude of the
force P, (6) its horizontal component.
SOLUTION
&
?
?y
\f
A
fa
^X
P P
>
ifl)
cos 55
350
lb
cos 55
-610.2
Px = /'sin
ib)
55
= (610.2
= 499.8
P = 610lb M
1b
lb) sin
55
P,
lb
=500
lb
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2S
in
S4in.-
Determine the resultant of the three forces of Problem 2.22.
PROBLEM
96
2.31
2.22 Determine the x and
y components of each
of
the forces shown.
in.
80
in.
90
in.
51 lh
- 48
in.
SOLUTION
Components of the forces were determined
Force
x Comp.
in
Problem 2.22:
y Comp.
(lb)
(lb)
291b
+21.0
+20.0
50
-14.00
+48.0
+24.0
-45.0
=+3U)
#,,=+23.0
lb
51 lb
7?
(3 1.0 lb)i
+ (23.0 lb)|
f?
*2B,oJ
R
tan
'~A
/
^
23.0
31.0
a = 36.573
R
R^
- 31.0
23.0 lb
sin (36.573)
R = 38.6
38.601 lb
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PROBLEM
2.32
PROBLEM
2.24 Determine the
x and y components of each of
the
forces shown.
SOLUTION
Components of the
forces
were determined
Force
in
Problem 2.24:
y Comp.
x Comp. (N)
(N)
SON
+61.3
+51.4
120
+41.0
+ 112.8
150
-122.9
+86.0
Rx = -20.6
R v = +250.2
-(-20.6 N)i + (250.2 N)j

tan
a 5l
tan
tan
a = 12.1456
250.2
=ZS0.2J
20.6
N
R
a = 85.293
250.2
=-zo.fr^
R = 251N
ib. 85.3
<
sin 85.293
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PROBLEM
2.33
1
PROBLEM
2.23 Determine the
x and y components of each
ol
the forces shown.
SOLUTION
x Comp.
Force
40
(lb)
y Comp.
(lb)
1b
+20.00
-34.64
501b
-38.30
-32.14
601b
+54.38
+25.36
Rx = +36.08
Ry = -41.42
+ Xyl
(+36.08
tan
tan
+ (~4 1.42
=.
30-O&0
lb)
41.421b
36.08
tana
lb)i
Rv
lb
--*R
1.14800
R^-mkhz)
a- 48.942
41.421b
R = 54.9 lb
sin 48.942
48.9 <4
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PROBLEM
2,34
Determine the resultant of the three forces of Problem 2.21
-.800-
Dimensions
in
mm
PROBLEM
600
2.21 Determine the
x and y components of each of
the forces shown.
900
SOLUTION
Components of the forces were determined
Force
in
Problem 2.21
y Comp. (N)
x Comp. (N)
8001b
+640
+480
424
1b
-224
-360
408
lb
+192
-360
Rx = +608
R Y = -240
R^Rx
+ RJ
= (608ib)i + (~240lb)j
p.* - (oO$> L
/?,
tan
>o<
a
_240
~608
or
= 21.541
240
Z40
R
J
sin(21.541)
R-654N ^21.5 <
= 653.65 N
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PROBLEM
Knowing
that
2.35
a-
35, determine the resultant
of the three forces
shown.
100
200 N
150
SOLUTION
100-N Force:
Fx = +(1 00 N) cos 35 = +8 .9 5 N
Fy = -(100 N)sin35 - -57.358 N
150-N Force:
Fx = +(150 N) cos 65 = +63.393 N

Fy = -(150 N)sin 65 = -135.946 N
200-N
Fx = -(200 N) cos 35 = -163.830 N

Fv = -(200 N)sin35 = -114.71 5 N
Force:
x Comp. (N)
Force
y Comp.
+8.1.915
-57.358
150N
+63.393
-135.946
-163.830
-114.715
Rx =-18.522
-I6.5*Z2
(N)
100N
200
-308.02
R=*,i + /g
j
= (1 8.522 N)i + (-308.02 N)j

tana?
5l
308.02
5o& ~oz
18.522
I
a = 86,559
308.02
A'
sin 86.559
R = 309 N ZF
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PROBLEM
mm
Knowing
2.36
that the tension in cable
BC is
725 N, determine the

B of beam A.B.
resultant of the three forces exerted at Point
k = 1160 mm
800 nun
B
13
500
12
imn
SOLUTION
Cable
Fx =- -(725 N)
BC Force:
840
-525
1.160
F,=<(725N)-^- = 500N
1160
500-N Force:
=- -(500N)- =
-300N
Fy =- -(500N)- = -400N
^=
K = (780 N) = 720 N
780-N Force:
F, =
and
-(780
N) = -300 N
Rx - 1FS
-105
Ry =
-200
R-r-
2
7(-105N) +(-200N)
225.89
tan
Further:
a=
-(oo*}j
200
105
a = tan"
200
105
62.3<
R = 226N ^62.3 <
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11
a*\
PROBLEM
2.37
Knowing
a~ 40, determine the resultant of the three forces
that
shown.
fiO
SOLUTION
60- lb Force:
= (601b)cos20 = 56.381b
F*
?y = (601b)sin20 = 20.521b
%*
^v = (80lb)cos60 = 40.001b
80-lb Force:
Fy
= (801b)sin60 = 69.281b
120-Ib Force:
= (120
and
lb) cos 30
= 103 .92 lb
Fy
= -(1 20 lb) sin 30
CM.6t"b)j
<*
j-_^îrî=
^j
j? Cioo.iollJ^
= -60.00 lb
XFX = 200.30 lb
= F = 29.80 lb
V
7(200.30
lb)
+ (29.80
lb)
= 202.50 lb
Further:
tan
29.80
-
200.30
,
a-= tan
_,
29.80
200.30
=
R = 203 lb
8.46
8.46
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2.0
!b
PROBLEM
2.38
Knowing
a 75,
that
determine the resultant of the three forces
ib
shown.
A,
60
lb
20
J.
SOLUTION
Fx = (60 lb) cos 20 = 56.38 lb
60-lb Force:
Fv = (60 lb) sin 20 = 20.52
lb
Fx = (80 lb) cos 95 = -6.97 lb

F =(801b)sin95 = 79.701b
80-lb Force:
Rv
F =(1201b)cos5 = 119.541b
F,*:(120Ib)sin5 = IO 46 lb
120-lb Force:
r()io,<,8-lO^
R,
*x =--ZFX =168.95 lb
Then
V SF
=
./? ==
and
=110.68
7(168.95
lb)
lb
+ (1 10.68
lb)
H*-
(\ue. fiS\b jc
-201.981b
tan
10.68
168.95
tan
= 0.655
R = 202
= 33.23
1b
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PROBLEM
2.39
For the collar of Problem 2.35, determine (a) the required value of
a if the resultant of the three forces shown is to be vertical, (b) the
corresponding magnitude of the resultant.
100
200 N
iollX
SOLUTION
RX =ZFX
= (lOON)cosa + (150N)cos(tf + 30)-(200N)cosar
Rx - -(1 00 N) cos a + (1 50 N) cos (a + 30)
(1)
R,=XF,
= -00ON)sina-(15ON)sin( + 30)-(2O0N)sina
=
Ry -(300 N)sin a -(ISO N)sin (a + 30)
(a)
For
R to be vertical, we must have Rx - 0. We make

-100 cos
-1 00 cos
a+
50 (cos
/? v
in Eq. (I
(2)
):
a + 150cos(a + 30) =
a cos 30 -sin a sin 30) =

29.904cosflr
tan
= 75sinor
29.904
75
= 0.3988
ar
(b)
Substituting for
= 21.74
= 21.7
= 229N
ar
a in Eq. (2):
R.
-300 sin 2 .74 - 1 50 sin 5 1 .74 c

1.
-228.9
R = | = 228.9 N
7?
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PROBLEM
840 nun
beam of Problem
For the
L=
800
160
2.40
tension in cable
mm
Point
is
to
be
2.36, determine (a) the required
BC if the resultant of the three forces exerted

vertical, (b) the
at
corresponding magnitude of the
resultant.
mm
'so\
500
SOLUTION
840
&: = SF
1160
fliC
'2
13
V - 7V+420N
u
V ZF = T -
=
(1)
'
29
80
Ry
(a)
For
==
1160
(780
N) --(500 N)
13
20
V-700N
(2)
Bt
29
R to be vertical, we must have Rx
Set/?,
=0
inEq.(l)
29
(b)
BC
*c
Substituting for
TBC
in
Eq.
rBC
Rr +420N=0
= 580N
/?
= 300
7},
(2):
ff
tf
/J
= 20 (580N)-700N
29
=-300N
= |/f v = 300N
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42
PROBLEM
2.41
Determine (a) the required tension

the three forces exerted at Point
magnitude of the
(b) the corresponding
^65
in cable
AC, knowing that
C of boom BC must be
the resultant of
directed along
BC,
resultant.
35.
ib
SOLUTION
r^
///is
_J
So
ISlb
X
Using the x andy axes shown:
Rs = XFX = TAC sin 10 + (50
lb) cos 35
= TAC sin 10 + 78.46
Ry = E/?y = (50
+ (75
lb) cos 60
(0
lb
lb)sin35 + (75 lb)sin 60 ~~ TAC cos
0
1
^=93 .63 lb -7^ cos 10

(a)
SetRy
=0
(2)
in Eq, (2):
93.63 lb -TAC cos 1.0
TAC
7^ c =95.07 lb
(b)
Substituting for
TAC in Eq.
lb
= 95.0 lb
= 95.1
( 1 ):
Rx =(95.07
= 94.97
R = Rx
lb) sin 10 +
78.46
lb
lb
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SO
PROBLEM
lb
For the block of Problems 2.37 and 2.38, determine (a) the
required value of a if the resultant of the three forces shown is to
be parallel to the incline, (b) the corresponding magnitude of the
120 lh
2.42
n>
resultant.
20
SOLUTION
80 b
IZ0&
Select the
axis to be along
o(
a a.
Then
R x =ZFX =(60
lb)
Ry = ZFy = (80
lb) sin
+ (80
lb) cos or
+ (120
lb) sin
(I)
and
{a)
Set
Ry =
a - (1 20 lb) cos a
(2)
in Eq. (2).
(80 lb) sin a -
(1
20
lb)
cos
a=
Dividing each term by cos a gives:

(80 lb) tan
a = 120 lb
tana
120 lb
:
801b
ar
(b)
Substituting for
in
Rx = 60
a = 56.3 ^
= 56.310
Eq. (1) gives:

lb
+ (80 lb) cos 56.3 1 + (1 20 lb) sin 56.3
= 204.22
lb
/?
= 204
lb
44
PROBLEM
"Zi
J 40
Two
2.43
cables are tied together at
Knowing
that
(h) in cable
a=
and are loaded as shown.
20, determine the tension (a) in cable
AC,
BC.
L-ll^^J?
SOLUTION
Free-Body Diagram
TA C
Force Triangle
"lac
4o
X^=zo
>\
6or>
IH^^N
i
(2oo^(H,6l m(i^
\<^Z N
^c _ 5V _1962N
Law of sines:
sin 70
sin 50
sin
60
96? N
= '^ sin 70 = 2
1
()
sin 60
7-
(6)
1962N
iyo
sin 50
sin 60
28.9
735.49
7^ =2.13kN
;
TBC
=;
1.735
kN
distribution
you are using
il
in
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45
PROBLEM2.44
Two
JK-
"*
50
AC,
tension (a) in cable
^%.
SIX)
C and are
(b) in cable
loaded as shown. Determine the
BC.
-f
SOLUTION
Free-Body Diagram
Force Triangle
5<90aJ
Tacl
50
50aj
N/
Xe><i
fa*
TSc
/
Tac
Law
of sines:
_
-
TAC
(b)
TBC
_ 500
~-
50
sin 80
sin 40
sin6()0
()
TBC
sin 60
~ 439.69 N
sin 80
=:
J^l
sjn
sin 80
40== 326.35
TAC - 440 N
<
V = 326N <
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PROBLEM
AW
2.45
Two
C and are loaded as shown.

a ~ 60, determine the tension in
Knowing
that
(a) in cable
P = 500
and
AC,
(b) in cable
500
BC.
SOLUTION
Free-Body Diagram
Law of sines:
?ac
sin 35
(a)
T
TAC
(b)
TiL -
TBC
sin
sin70 c
75
500 N
__<
sin 35
ry(C =305N
sin75 c
TBC = 5.1.4 N
^
sin 70
-4
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47
PROBLEM
2.46
Two cables are tied together at C and

(a) in cable ,4C,
(/;)
in cable
are loaded as shown. Determine the tension
BC.
111
200 kg
SOLUTION
Free-Body Diagram
IfflH
W mg
'
= (200kg)(9.81m/s 2 )
-1962N
1962
Law of sines:
sin 15
TA c
()
sin 105
(1962
N)
sin
(1.962
sin
sin 15
60
N)sin 105
Tbc
sin
60
distribution to
7^=586>H
rBC =2190N
<
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PROBLEM
2.47
Knowing
a = 20,
that
(b) in rope
'I"
n
determine the tension (a) in cable AC,
BC.
B<J
200 lb
SOLUTION
Free-Body Diagram
Force Triangle
5T<l
(b<-
^=
-7; c,
lO'
8C
lioolb
IZOOlb
^c
Law of sines:
sin 110
TAC
()
^ ^?c ^ 1200
sin 5
1200
sin
1b
65
1200
(6)
sin
sin
sinll0 c
1b
65
distribution to
lb
TBC -115.41b
7^=1244
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49
PROBLEM
2.48
that a = 55 and that boom AC exerts on pin C a force directed

along line AC, determine (a) the magnitude of that force, (b) the tension in
Knowing
cable BC.
300
lb
SOLUTION
Free-Body Diagram
300
lb
Pac
Law of sines:
sin 35
300
T,BC
sin
3001b
sin
sin
Tbc
sin 95
50
Pac
35
7^=172.7
lb
<
50
7^ =231
lb
<
95
300
1b
sin
sin
95
distribution to
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it
in
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50
PROBLEM
Two
forces
connection.
that
2.49
P and
Knowing
P = 500ib
and
the forces exerted
on
are applied as
that the
= 650 lb,
the rods
shown
connection
is in
to an aircraft
equilibrium and
determine the magnitudes of
A and
B.
40\Q
SOLUTION
Free-Body Diagram
Resolving the forces into x- and ^-directions:
if
R = P + Q + F +FB =0
4
Substituting components:
R = -(500 lb)j + [(650 lb)cos50]i

-[(650
lb) sin 50] j
+ FB i- (FA
In thejMlirection (one
unknown
cos 50)i
-f
(FA sin 50)j =
force)
-500 lb - (650 lb) sin 50 + FA sin 50 =
fA
Thus,
500
lb +
(650
(*5o ib
lb) sin 50
sin 50
= 1302.70
In thex-direction:
(650
- -*
Sooib
lb) cos 50
lb
<
=4201b
F, =1303
lb
+ FB ~ FA cos 50 =
FB - FA cos 50 - (650 lb) cos 50
Thus,
= (1302.70 lb) cos 50 -(650 lb)cos50 c
= 419.55 lb
fi
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PROBLEM
.^
Two
\,
forces
connection.
2.50
and
Knowing
are applied as
shown
to an aircraft,
that the connection is in equilibrium
and that the magnitudes of the forces exerted on rods A and B

FA = 750 lb and FB = 400 lb, determine the magnitudes of
are
w\ ^\
P and Q.
SOLUTION
Free-Body Diagram
Resolving the forces into x- and ^-directions:
ISO
\b
R = P + Q + F_4+FB =0
Substituting components:
R = ~P\ + Q cos 50i - Q sin 50

-[(750 1b)cos50]i
+ [(750
In the x-direction (one
unknown
lb)sin 50]j
+ (400
lb)i
force)
Q cos 50 - [(750 lb) cos 50] + 400 lb =

(750
lb) cos
50 -400 lb
cos 50
= 127.710
lb
-P~Q sin 50 + (750 lb) sin
Tnthej-direction:
50 =
P = -Q sin 50 + (750 lb) sin 50

= -(127.710
= 476.70
lb)sin 50
distribution to
lb)sin
50 c
P = 477
lb
1b;
= 127.7
lb
you are using
+ (750
it
in
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52
PROBLEM
2.51
A welded connection is in equilibrium under the action of the

four forces shown. Knowing that FA - 8 kN and FB = 16 kN,
determine the magnitudes of the other two forces.
SOLUTION
1
?ree-Body Diagram of Connection
,5
5
IFX
-0:
1fb - *-j*-
= 8kN
With
= 16kN
Fc = -(16 kN)- 1(8 kN)
*Fy
With
FA and FB as above:
FD
0:
-FD + 1 F" -If

5*"
^c = 6.40kN
<
= 4.80kN
-4
= -(16kN)- |(8 kN)
*i>
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53
PROBLEM
2.52
A welded connection is in equilibrium

forces shown.
Knowing
that
the magnitudes of the other
under the action of the four

and FD = 6 kN, determine
FA - 5 kN
two
forces.
\D
SOLUTION
Free-Body Diagram of Connection
tt
5
fo
*Fy
= 0:
~FD
F +-F
3
B =
~-
+P
or
FB
With
Fa = 5kN,
FD =8kN
_5
Fs ~3 6kN + -(5kN)
XFX
0:
F =15.00kN ^
7i
-FC+1 F.-FA
Fc (F.-V
= -(15kN-5kN)
distribution
Fc =8.00kN A
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54
PROBLEM
2.53
Two cables tied together at C are loaded as shown. Knowing that

Q 60 lb, determine the tension (a) in cable AC, (b) in cable BC.
SOLUTION
\
VIca
'P
>^/ ^
TC
9.
2^=0: 7^
-gcos30=:0
g = 601b
With
(a)
TCA =(60\b)(0M6)
(6)
XFX
With
/>
=0:
7^ =45 .01b
P~ -7^-0 sin 30 =
= 751b
7c=751b- (60 lb)(0.50)
or
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rCVf = 52.0
in
55
PROBLEM
Two
2.54
C are loaded as shown. Determine the

which the tension will not exceed 60 lb in
cables tied together at
range of values of
Q for
either cable.
SOLUTION
Free-Body Diagram
XFX
= 0:
V
5c
-7^ -
cos 60 + 75 lb
TBC =75 lb- Q
f\l5lb
IF, =
0:
cos 60
(1)
-0sin6O = O
\3&
TAC ^Qsm60
TAC < 60
Requirement
r, c
'
From Eq.
(2)
lb:
gsin60<60]b
(2):
Q< 69.3 lb
TBC < 60
Requirement
From
Eq, (1):
75 1b-
lb:
gsin60<601b
>>30.0Ib
30.01b<gfs 69.3
lb
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PROBLEM
2.55
sailor is being rescued using a boatswain's chair that is

suspended from a pulley that can roll freely on the support
cable ACB and is pulled at a constant speed by cable CD.
Knowing that # = 30 and /?= 10 and that the combined
weight of the boatswain's chair and the sailor is 900 N,

in the support cable ACB, (b) in the
determine the tension {a)

traction cable
CD.
SOLUTION
Free-Body Diagram
&
t
-
3o?^>
'
V.
y^^
(r>o
\
I^ca
*
T ôo M
~ F =
V
TACB cos
- TACB cos 30 - TCD cos 30 =
7^=0.1371587^
+t
^,=0:
7^ sin 10 + 7^ sin 30 + 7a> sin 30--900 =

0.67365TACB
(a)
Substitute (1) into (2):
+ Q.5TCD =900
From
TCD
( 1 ):
(2)
0.67365.7^ + 0.5(0. 1371 58 7*,JC/i ) = 900
TACB ~ 1212.56 N
(b)
(1)
=0.1371 58 (1 2 2.56 N)
'ACB =
1213N
Ta.r~= 166.3
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PROBLEM
2.56
sailor is being rescued using a boatswain's chair that is

suspended from a pulley that can roll freely on the support
ACB
cable
Knowing
CD
cable
and
that
is
is
pulled at a constant speed by cable CD.

and /? = 15 and that the tension in
a = 25
80 N, determine
(a) the
combined weight of the
boatswain's chair and the sailor, (b) in tension
in the
support
cable ACB.
SOLUTION
Free-Body Diagram
Y
<*
T
ACB
2SfX>
f
W
-.SFv -0:
>
'
r, c/J cosl5 - TACB cos 25
- (80 N) cos 25 -0
TACB =1216.15 N
+J
ZFy =0:
(1216.15 N)sin 15 + (1216. 15 N)sin 25
+(80 N)sin
25-W =
FT
distribution to
()
^ = 863 N ^
(/')
7^= 1.216 N <
you are using
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it
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58
PROBLEM
2.57
For the cables of Problem 2.45,

allowable tension
Determine {a) the
is
600
maximum
it
known
is
that the
maximum
AC
and 750 N in cable BC.

force P that can be applied at C, (b) the
in cable
corresponding value of a.
SOLUTION
Free-Body Diagram
Force Triangle
7^c *6eoN
T&.1SON
(a)
P 2 = (600) 2 + (750) 2 - 2(600)(750)cos(25 + 45)
Law of cosines
P = 784,02 N
(b)
sin/?
Law of sines
600
__
p = 784N <
sin (25 + 45)
784.02
p * 46.0
a^ 46.0 + 25 = 71.0
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PROBLEM
2.58
For the situation described in Figure P2.47, determine (a) the

a for which the tension in rope BC is as small as
possible, (b) the corresponding value of the tension.
value of
GO D
PROBLEM 2.47 Knowing that a = 20,

(a) in cable
AC,
(b) in rope
determine the tension
BC.
SOLUTION
Force Triangle
Free-Body Diagram
Tc
IZOO
To be smallest,
(a)
7^ c must be perpendicular to the direction of
r/fC =(1200
(6)
a = 5.00 <dL
a = 5
Thus,
TAC
lb
lb) sin
TBC = 104.6
<
lb <
60
PROBLEM 2.59
For the structure and loading of Problem 2.48, determine (a) the value of a for
which the tension in cable BC is as small as possible, (/?) the corresponding
value of the tension.
300
lb
SOLUTION
TliC must be perpendicular to FAC
Free-Body Diagram:
to be as small as possible.
Force Triangle
lit,
is
a right triangle
30o(t>
3oolt>
k
To be a minimum, r0C must be perpendicular

(a)
We observe:
to
FAC
a = 90 -30
a = 60.0 A
rBC =(3001b)sin50
(b)
or
JBC
=229.81
7^.= 230 lb
lb
<
61
2.1
2.1 in
*\
fjft~
* 1200
PROBLEM
2.60
and BC of cable ACB must be equal,

determine the shortest length of cable that can be used to support the
load shown if the tension in the cable is not to exceed 870 N.
Knowing
that portions
AC
SOLUTION
Free- Body Diagram:
(ForF = 725N)
+|SFv
-0:
27; -1200
N=
V 600N
=
7; +:r,
r 2 +(600N) 2
\1QO N
-=
T2
==
(870
r,==
670
y 7[
.,
y similar triangles:
L
*]
2(BC)
= 5.80
L- 5,80 m <
distribution to
2.1m
630 N
2Jm
you are using
630N
630 U
-
BC:= 2.90 m
BC
870 N
N)
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PROBLEM
Two
the
2.61
cables tied together at
C are
maximum allowable tension
magnitude of the largest force
(a) the
(b) the
loaded as shown. Knowing that

each cable is 800 N, determine
in
that
can be applied
at C,
corresponding value of a.
SOLUTION
Free-Body Diagram:
"(^z
&OON
$o
Force triangle
is
isosceles with
2/?
/J
^)
= 180 -85
= 47.5
P = 2(800 N)cos 47.5 =

Since
P > 0,
the solution
P = 1081N <
tf
m)
08 1
is correct.
( b)
= 180- 50 -47.5 = 82.5
a = 82.5 <
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nV
r "f "*' "**""
/W7M
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/*fc*fo
^
^ pwWisfer. or used beyond
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-
T, e
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?e
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the limited
PROBLEM
Two cables
maximum
2.62
tied together at
C are loaded as shown. Knowing that the

is 1200 N in cable AC and 600 N in
allowable tension
BC, determine (a) the magnitude of the largest force

be applied at C, (b) the corresponding value of
cable
P that can
SOLUTION
Force Triangle
Free-Body Diagram
Te,C
=r
c^>o
tZOON
(a)
2
P 2 = (1200 N) 2 + (600 N) - 2(1200 N)(600 N)cos 85
P = 294 N
Law of cosines:
Since
P> 1200 N,
the solution
is correct.
P = 1294N <
(b)
Law of sines:
sin/?
1200N
sin 85
1294
/? = 67.5
a = 180"50-67.5
<
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PROBLEM
2.63
"WX
Collar^
/M:l
2(1 in.
is connected as shown to a 50-lb load and can slide on

a frictionless horizontal rod. Determine the magnitude of the
force P required to maintain the equilibrium of the collar when
(a)
50
j = 4.5
in., (/>)
= 15
in.
lb
SOLUTION
(a)
Free Body: Collar
Force Triangle
P
-(f_
zy
4.5
50
1b
P = 10.98
lb
20.5
<
f~A"
(b)
Free Body: Collar
So
Force Triangle
0>
5b lb
P = 30.0
<
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PROBLEM
A
Collar
2.64
connected as shown to a 50-lb load and can slide on a

Determine the distance x for which the
is
frictionless horizontal rod.
collar
is in
equilibrium
when P = 48
lb.
SOLUTION
Free Body: Collar
50
Force Triangle
&
hSfo
^'b
\
7V
2
2
=(50) -(48) =:196
N = 14.00 lb
Similar Triangles
48
lb
|*
20
in.
11
>|
141b
x = 68.6
in.
-^
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PROBLEM
2.65
is
160-kg load
supported by the rope-and-pulley arrangement shown.
that ft = 20, determine the magnitude and direction of the

that must be exerted on the free end of the rope to maintain
Knowing
force
The tension in the rope is the same on each side of a

simple pulley. This can be proved by the methods of Chapter 4.)
equilibrium. {Hint:
160 kg
SOLUTION
Free-Body Diagram: Pulley^
* F = 0:
t
and
For
cos
+t
IP sin 20 - Pcos a =
a = 0.8452
a =, +46.840
or
a = 46.840
ZFy = 0: 2Pcos 20 + Fsin 46.840 or
+t
ov
P = 602 N
N=
46.8
<
ZFy =Q: 2Pcos20 + Psm(-46.840)~l569.60N =
or
-
569.60
a = -46.840
For
P = 1365
N ^46.8 <
sS^Ô N
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PROBLEM
2.66
supported by the rope-and-pulley arrangement shown.

determine (a) the angle /?, (b) the magnitude of
Knowing that
exerted on the free end of the rope to maintain
must
be
the force P that
160-kg load
is
a = 40,
equilibrium. (See the hint for
\V
Problem 2.65.)
An
>
160
SOLUTION
Free-Body Diagram: Pulley .d
?
GO
/<;.
2Fsin
sin /? -
Pcos 40 =
= cos40
sm5
'
o4*H0*
y-
,0
= 22.52
= 22.5
<
p = 630N
-4
/?
(b)
W~
'TO
IFy = 0:
Psin 40 + 2Pcos 22.52 - 1 569.60
N=
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68
PROBLEM
A
2.67
600-lb crate
is
supported by several rope-and-
pulley arrangements as shown. Determine for each
arrangement the tension in the rope. (See the hint

for
Problem
2.65.)
SOLUTION
Free-Body Diagram of Pulley
()
+tsF=(): 2f- (6001b) =
"X
7 = -(600
lb)
<oOO\b
(b)
+t
SF =0:
27"
-(600
lb)
(c)
37
- (600
lb)
7 = -(600
TT X
+1zF=0: 37 - (600
lb)
T^ 300
lb
<
T = 200
lb
<
7 = 200
lb
<
T = 150.0
lb
<
=
lb)
'COOlb
(rf)
<
lb)
kooib
+txF=0:
lb
T = -(600
r
7 = 300
7 = -(600
lb)
Goo lb
(c)
+t
SF =0: 47 - (600
lb)
7 = -(600
GOO )b
lb)
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PROBLEM
2,68
Solve Parts b and
d of Problem 2.67, assuming that
the free end of the rope
PROBLEM
2.67
is
attached to the crate.
600-lb crate
is
supported by
several rope-and-pulley arrangements as shown.
Determine for each arrangement the tension

rope. (See the hint for Problem 2.65.)
in the
SOLUTION
Free-Body Diagram of Pulley and Crate
(b)
T r
t-
+1
SF =0:
37*
- (600
lb)
r = -(6001b)
r = 200
lb
<
QsOOib
(d)
r tt
i
+\ZFy
t-
=0:
47 -(600ib) =
,
i i
T = -(600
lb)
T = 150.0
lb <4
GOO lb
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PROBLEM
m"
2.69
A load Q is applied to the pulley C, which can roll on the
25
ACB. The pulley is held in the position shown by a

CAD, which passes over the pulley A and
supports a load P. Knowing that P = 750N, determine
{a) the tension in cable ACB, (b) the magnitude of load Q.
cable
second cable
SOLUTION
Free-Body Diagram: Pulley
C
(a)
-+*/<; -0:
~cos55 )~(750N)cos55 =
0i (cos25
TACB = 1292.88
Hence:
TAC6
r,,
N
7^ CT
35
(b)
+1
ZFy = 0:
7^ CB (sin25
<
+ sin55 o ) + (750N)sin55-e =
(1292.88 N)(sin 25 + sin 55) + (750
= 2219.8 N
or
= 1293N
N) sin 55 - Q =
g = 2220N <
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PROBLEM
2.70
MJT
IE
An
^5
1800-N load
is
applied to the pulley C, which can roll
on the cable ACB. The pulley is held in the position shown

by a second cable CAD, which passes over the pulley A and
D pr/SSQ
supports a load P. Determine (a) the tension in cable
(/>)
ACB,
the magnitude of load P.
SOLUTION
Free-Body Diagram: Pulley
C
~~
LPX = 0: TACIi {cos 25 - cos55) - Pcos55 =
P = 0.580107^
or
+|
Ta<*
sCtS
ZFy =0:
r,(C/i (sin25
or
(a)
(1)
+ sm55 o ) + .Psin55-1800 N =
1
.24
177^ + 0.81 915^ = 1800 N
(2)
Substitute Equation (1) into Equation (2):
iboom
1
.24
77TACB +0.8191 5(0.580 QTACB ) = 800

1
TACB =1048.37 N
Hence:
7^= 1048 N <

(b)
Using
P = 0.58010(1048.37 N) = 608.16 N
(1),
P = 608N
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PROBLEM
2.71
900 N
7.10
Determine (a) the

angles 0
V>
x, y,
and #z
and 2 components of the 750-N force, (b) the

forms with the coordinate axes.
that the force
SOLUTION
Fh = fsin35
= (750 N) sin 35
Fh
- 430.2
N
i
(a)
Fx = Fh cos 25
F,
= (430.2 N) cos 25
Fz
= /} sin25
(
= (750N)cos35
Fx = +390N,
cos
cos 0,
= (430.2 N)sh
F2
Fy = +614 N,
cos
(t>)
= Fcos35
'-
+181.8N
Fx _ +390 N
F 750 N
=58.7
6>
=35.0
<
6,
= 76.0
<
_Fy _+614N
F
750
_FZ _ +181,8 N
F
750 N
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NN
PROBLEM
900
2.72
N
750
Determine (a) the

9X &y and
angles
x, y,
and z components of the 900-N
Z that the force
force,
(/>)
the
forms with the coordinate axes.
SOLUTION
/^=Fcos65
fZ*q00N
*\
(900N)cos65<
FA = 380.4 N
{a)
F^F sin 65*
Fx = Fh sin 20
= (380.4
Fx =-130.1.
N)sin 20
- (900 N) sin 65
F.
N,
cos
(/')
cos
6?
Fx _ -130.1 N
6?
"
<
d =25.0
66.6
900
Fz _ +357 N
F~
0-98.3
900
Fy _ +816M.
T~
= (380.4 N) cos 20
F.-+357N
=+816 N,
cos 0,
900
0,
=:
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74
PROBLEM
2.73
A horizontal circular plate is suspended as shown from three wires that

are attached to a support at D and form 30 angles with the vertical.
x component of the force exerted by wire AD on the
N, determine (a) the tension, in wire AD, (b) the angles
Knowing
that the
plate is
10.3
X3
6y and
,
ft that the force exerted at A forms with the coordinate axes.
SOLUTION
Fx = Fsin 30sin 50 =
()
287.97
sin 30 sin
cos ft
0.3
1I0.3N
(b)
1 1
50 c
K.
110.3
287.97
N
N
(Given)
F = 288N A
N
0.38303
67.5
<
9 =30.0
ft
F cos 30 = 249.39
cos
249.39
287.97
F_
0.86603
~F sin 30 cos 50
-(287.97 N) sin 30cos 50 c
-92.552
cos
tf,
F.
-92.552
287.97
N
N
-0.32139
ft =108.7 *
75
PROBLEM
A horizontal
2.74
suspended as shown from three wires that

and form 30 angles with the vertical.
are attached to a support at
Knowing that the z component of the force exerted by wire BD on the
o%.
circular plate
is
-32.14 N, determine (a) the tension in wire BD, (b) the angles
6yi and Z that the force exerted at B forms with the coordinate axes.
plate is
X,
SOLUTION
()
~-F sin 30 sin 40 = 32.14 N
32.14
F-
00.0
sin
Fx
(b)
9X
cos
-Fsin30cos40 c
-(100.0 N)sin 30 "cos 40
-38.302
_
-
Fx
F
F = 100.0 N ^
30 sin 40
'-
(Given)
__
N
100.0 N
38.302
__
-0.38302
=112.5
-4
ev = 3o.o
<
py-= Fcos30 = 86,603 N

COSOy
_
'
Fy _ 86.603 N
F
100 N
F**= -32.14
cos#z
_ 0.86603
_F2 _ -32.14 N_ -0.32140

F
100 N
ez ^\m.i<
76
PROBLEM
A
suspended as shown from three

and form 30 angles
with the vertical. Knowing that the tension in wire CD is 60 lb,
determine (a) the components of the force exerted by this wire
DX
horizontal circular plate
is
wires that are attached to a support at
it
2.75
on the
plate, (b) the angles
and 6Z
that the force forms
with the coordinate axes.
SOLUTION
(a)
F* - ~(60 lb) sin 30cos 60
= -1 5
Fy
lb
= (60 lb) cos 30
F*-'=
(60 lb) sin 30 sin 60 = 25.98 lb
cos#v =-5l
(b)
cos 6
cos#,
F
_F2
~
F
= 5 1.96
lb
60
Fx =-15.00 lb <
Fy = +52.0
lb
Fz =+26.0 lb <
^.104.5
<
= 0.866
6V = 30.0
<
=0.433
6^=64.3
<
1b
5L96lb
601b
25 981b
'
<
601b
77
PROBLEM
A
2.76
suspended as shown from three wires that

and form 30 angles with the vertical.
Knowing that the x component of the force exerted by wire CD on the
plate is -20.0 lh, determine (a) the tension in wire CD, (b) the angles
coordinate axes.
Xl
Vi and
Z that the force exerted at C forms with the
DM.
horizontal circular plate
is
are attached to a support at
SOLUTION
Fx = -F sin 30 cos 60 - -20 lb
(a)
201b
F=
(Given)
801b
F = 80.0 lb
=104.5
= 30.0
= 64.3
<
sin 30 cos 60
cos axr
(/>)
F
F
x
=
^
-201b
80
= -0.25
0,
lb
Fy = (80 lb) cos 30 = 69.282 lb

6?
cos 0.,
801b
Fz = (80 Ib)sin30sin60 = 34.641 lb

Fz = 34.641 =
a -
cos ft2
0.43301
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PROBLEM
2.77
The end of the
coaxial cable
AE is attached
strengthened by the guy wires

in
wire
AC
is
120
lb,
to the pole
AB, which
is
AC and AD. Knowing that the tension
determine (a) the components of the force
exerted by this wire on the pole, (b) the angles 0

force forms with the coordinate axes.
and $z
y,
that the
SOLUTION
K--(120 lb) cos 60 cos 20
(fl)
K--= 56.382
Fx = +56.4
lb
K = -(120
Fy= -103.923
lb
<
lb) sin.60
fz
Fz
(b)
-~
-(1201b)cos60sin20
~-
-20.521
6X
cos
Ov
6Z
Fz
lb
_FX _ 56.382 lb
F
1201b
cos
cos
Fy =-103.9 lb <
lb
Fy
F
_ -103.923
120
lb
F _ -20.52 lb
z
= 62.0
=150.0
&=99.8
6
r
lb
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PROBLEM
2.78
The end of the coaxial cable AE is attached to the pole AB, which is
strengthened by the guy wires AC and AD. Knowing that the tension
in wire AD is 85 lb, determine (a) the components of the force
exerted by this wire on the pole, (b) the angles $n y and 6Z that the
,
force forms with the coordinate axes.
SOLUTION
^;
(fl)
= (85
1b)sin36sin 48
-37.1291b
/;;=37..i lb
<
Fv =-(85 1b)cos36
= -68.766
F,
cos
cos
x
#rtv - ^
1
'
cos
6/_
=~68.8Ib
<
=(85 lb)sin36cos 48
= 33.431
(b)
Fv
lb
F
F
y
=
=
=64.1
0, =144.0
6^=66.8
=33.4
37.129 1b
85
lb
-68.766
lb
85 lb
F.
33.431. lb
85 lb
= ^ =
lb
lb
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PROBLEM
2.79
Determine the magnitude and direction of the force
F = (320 N)i + (400 N)j - (250 N)k.
SOLUTION
F = JF:+F: + F?
F = 7(320 N) 2 + (400 N)
F
^20
570
casex ^tJL = CiSL

.
F = 570N <
<
*=45.4
'
250
570
+ (-250 N) 2
#.=55.8
*52i
570
ft=116.0
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PROBLEM
2.80
Determine the magnitude and direction of the force F
= (240 N)i - (270 N)j + (680 N)k.
SOLUTION
F = 7(240 N) 2 + (-270 N) 2 + (680

F
770N
770
F = 770N <
ex = n.r<
cos*,-*-*
x
N)
770
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PROBLEM
2.81
force acts at the origin of a coordinate system in a direction defined
By
144.9.
component of the force
Knowin g that the z
components and the magnitude of
is
-52.0
lb,
by the angles ox = 70.9 and
determine (a) th e angle
ft,
{b) the other
the force.
SOLUTION
(a)
We have
2
(cos#Y ) +(cos ey f + (cos ez )

Since
Fz <
we must have cos#2
= => (cos ey f = \--(cos0v ) 2 -(cos0z ) 2

-
<
Thus, taking the negative >quare root, from above,

s
cos 6Z = -j\
(b)
- (cos 70.9
2
)
we have:
- (cos
44.9)
= 0.47282
6Z =118.2
<
Fv
<
Then:
F=
'
cos6>z
Fx
and
52 0lb
'
=109.978
= Fcos0x =(1.09.978
Fy = Fco$Oy
lb
0.47282
=(109.978
lb) cos
70.9
lb) cos 144.9
=36.01b
Fv =-90.0 lb <
F=
10.01b
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PROBLEM
A
2.82
by the angles 8Y = 55 and Z = 45.
the angle X (/?) the other components
force acts at the origin of a coordinate system in a direction defined
Knowing that the x component of the force

and the magnitude of the force.
is
- 500
lb,
determine (a)
SOLUTION
{a)
We have
(cos X
Since
Fx <
f + (cos y f + (cos f =
Z
we must have
.1
=> (cos
(b)
f=
- (cos
VK
-(cos0z )
<
cos<9v
Thus, tak ng the negative square root, from above,

cos 6X
we have:
= -yj\ - (cos 55) 2 - (cos45) 2 = 0.41 353
ox -114.4
F-~= 1209Jb
<
Then:
F_
Fx
_ 5001b _ p0OI01b
cos0v
0.41353
F = F cos e
and
lb) cos 55
K = 694
lb
209. 3
lb) cos 45
K -8551b
= (1 209.
Fz = F cos 6Z =
(1
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PROBLEM
2.83
A force F of magnitude 210 N acts at the origin of a coordinate system. Knowing that Fx = 80 N,
and F < 0, determine {a) the components Fv and Fz (b) the angles 6X and 6y
y
51
.2,
SOLUTION
F2
(a)
Fcos^=(210N)cosl51.2
= -184.024 N
F2
Then:
So:
(2
Hence:
.
Fy
= -^(2 1
N ^
2
N) 2 - (80 N) 2 - (184.024 N)
Fy = -62.0 lb ^
cos dx =
^=
F
80N
N
=0.38095
210
^= 6L929N =-0.29490
F
210
=67.6
6^=107.2
6>
distribution to
=-184.0
ON) 2 = (80 N) 2 + (F,,) 2 + (1 84.024 N) 2
cos 6
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85
PROBLEM
A
force
and
2.84
F of magnitude 230 N
acts at the origin
of a coordinate system. Knowing that

(h) the angles y and Z
Fz > 0, determine (a) the components Fx and Fz
6X = 32.5, Fy ~ ~ 60
N,
SOLUTION
(a)
We have
Fx - F cos $x = (230 N) cos 32.5
Fx
Then:
F2
So:
(230 N)
Fz
(b)
(1
93.980 N)
+ (-60 N) 2 + F*
= +a/(230
2
2
2
N) - (193.980 N) - (-60 N)
= 108.036
--
--
cos
/;
= -6on = _ 026087
F
__F,
cosOz
-.
F2
Hence:
= 193.980
F = -194.0 N ^
230
108.036
230
/?= 108.0 N
=105.1
6^,
^=62.0
86
PROBLEM
2.85
A transmission tower is held

at B, C,
by three guy wires anchored by bolts

and D. If the tension in wire AB is 525 lb, determine the
components of the force exerted by the wire on the bolt
at B.
SOLUTION
BA = (20 ft)i + (1 00 ft) j ~ (25 ft)k
BA = 7(20 ft) 2 + (100 ft) 2 + (-25 ft) 2
= 105 ft
F = FX W
BA
- 1||^[(20 ft)i + (1 00
ft)j
- (25 ft)k]
F = (1 00.0 lb)i + (500 lb)j - (1 25.0 lb)k
Fx
=+100.0
lb,
Fy
= +500
lb,
Fz
= -125.01b
<
87
PROBLEM
2.86
transmission tower
at
B, C, and D. If the tension in wire
is
held by three guy wires anchored by bolts
AD is
315
lb,
determine the
components of the force exerted by the wire on the bolt
at
D.
SOLUTION
DA = (20 ft)i + (100 ft)j + (70 ft)k
DA = 7(20 ft) 2 + (1 00 ft) 2 + (+70 ft) 2
= 126
ft
F = FX DA
= F 9
DA
~|~ [(20
ft)i
+ (1 00
ft)j
+ (74 ft)k]
F = (50 lb)i + (250 lb) j + (1 85 lb)k
Fv
=+501b,
Fy
= +250
lb,
= +185.0 lb
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PROBLEM
A
frame
ABC
through a
cable
is
2.87
is
supported in part by cable
fricti.on.less
ring at B.
Knowing
DEE
that passes
that the tension in the
385 N, determine the components of the force exerted by

on the support at D.
the cable
480
mm
SOLUTION
DB = (480 mm)i -(510 mm) j + (320 mm)k
DB = 7(4 80 mm) 2 + (510 mm 2 ) + (320 mm) 2

= 770
mm
Dli
DB
DB
385 N
770
mm
(240 N)i
[(480
mm)i - (5
mm)j + (320 mm)k]
- (255 N)j + (1
60 N)k
(160
/^.=+240N;
/^
=-255N,
Fz ^ +160.0 N <
89
PROBLEM
2.88
For the frame and cable of Problem 2.87, determine the components
of the force exerted by the cable on the support at E.
PROBLEM
2.87
frame
ABC
is
supported
that passes through a frictionless ring at B.

in the cable is
by the cable
in part
Knowing
by cable
DBE
that the tension
385 N, determine the components of the force exerted

the support at D.
on.
SOLUTION
EB = (270 mm)i - (400 mm) j + (600 mm)k
EB ~ 7( 270 mm ) 2 + ( 400 mm ) 2 + ( 600

= 770
mm
>
mm
F = n. M
EB
385N
770
F = (1 35
mm
[(270
mm)i - (400 mm)j + (600 mm)k]
N)i - (200
N) j + (300 N)k
Fx = + 135.0 N, Fv = -200 N, Fz = +300N <
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PROBLEM
IJ
360 nun
Knowing
920 mm
.
.1
600 mm
2.89
AB
components of the force exerted on the
is
plate at B.
n
u
900
1)111
/X
<'
SOLUTION
BA = -(900 mm)i + (600 mm) j + (360 mm)k
BA = ^(900 mm) 2 + (600 mm) 2
= 1140
'
4-
(360
mm) 2
mm
T BA
**BA
1425 N
[-(900 mm)i + (600
X =_
1140
= -(1
mm
mm)j + (360 mm)k]
25 N)i + (750 N) j + (450 N)k
(7^),=-11.25N,
PROPRIETARY MATERIAL. &
(3V)=750N,
{TBA ) Z =
450N
91
PROBLEM
Knowing
5)20
min
^C
components of the force exerted on the
is
plate at C.
J}
2.90
~"*^\
.
~&$
'-'Sf
t
600
mm u
900
X'
mm
SOLUTION
CA:= ~(900mm)i + (600 um)j--(920mm)k
CA--=
=
7(900
1420
CA
mm) 2 4(600 mm) 2 + (920 mm) 2
mm
CA
900
1420
mm
~(1 350 N)i
mr ili + f -SOOmm'ii-fC)
+ (900 M)j - (1 380 N)k
(7^), =-1350 N,
=900N, (TCA )z
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PROBLEM
2.91
Find the magnitude and direction of the resultant of the two forces
shown knowing that P - 300 N and = 400 N.
SOLUTION
-
(300 N)[-cos30sin 1 5i
+ sin 30 j + cos 30 cos
5k]
- (67.243 N)i + (1 50 N)j + (250.95 N)k

(400 N)[cos 50 cos 20i
+ sin 50j - cos 50sin 20k]
(400 N)[0.60402i + 0.76604 j

(241 .61 N)i
- 0.2
985]
+ (306.42 N)j -(87.939 N)k
R P+Q
=
(1
74.367 N)i
7(174.367 N)
515.07
1
cos
+ (456.42 N) j +
2
+ (456.42 N)
N
74.367
N
0.33853
6>
515.07N
456.42
515.07
*L
R
163.01
IN
cos 6
cost/.
515.07
_
"
0.88613
0.3
distribution to
(1
63.0
N)k
+(163.01
N) 2
# = 5.15 N
6X = 70.2
<
= 27.6
<
6 =71.5
<
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PROBLEM
.'/
2.92
Find the magnitude and direction of the resultant of the two forces
that P = 400 N and Q = 300 N.
shown knowing
1'
>/
30"/
;>^57
SOLUTION
P == (400N)[-eos30
sinl5
+ sin30 j + cos30
cosl5kj
-(89.678 N)i + (200 N)j + (334.6.1
N)k
Q == (300 N)[cos50cos20i + sin 50j - cos50sin20k]
=
N)i + (229.8 1 N)j - (65.954
= (1 8 1 .21
=
P+Q
= (91 .532
R--=
cos#r
cos
cos
Oz
7(9 1 -532 N)
4-
(429.81
^= 9L532N =0.177708
K.y
R
=
51 5.07
ZA5IIN
N
^429
-0.83447
8
515N
<
= 79.8
<
= 33.4
<
ez = 58.6
<
0.v
5 15.07
^ = m66N =0.52.60
R
/? ==
515.07
distribution
N) 2 + (268.66 N)
515.07
N)i + (429.8 1 N)j + (268.66 N)k
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94
PROBLEM
2.93
Knowing that the tension is 425 lb in cable AB and 510 lb in

cable >4C, determine the magnitude and direction of the resultant
of the forces exerted at A by the two cables.
60
in.
SOLUTION
AB
(40in.)i-(45in.)j + (60in.)k
AB
-J (40
AC
AC--
TV
(1
00
in.)
+ (45
- (45 in.)j + (60 in.)k
i.n.)i
^(1
00 in.) + (45
TAI) K B
+ (60 in.) 2 = 85 in.
in.)
-TA/i
in.)
+ (60 in.) 2 = 125 in.
= (425\b)
(40in.)i-(45in.)j
AB
85
+ (60in.)k
in.
TAfi = (200 lb)i - (225 lb)j + (300 lb)k
AC
'AC
TAC XAC =TAC ~^(510\b)
(100
in.)i
- (45 in.)j + (60 in.)k

125
Vac
Then:
(408
- (1 83.6
lb)j
+ (244.8 lb)k
tab + tac = (608)1 - (408.6 lb)j + (544.8 lb)k
912.921b
608
and
lb)i
in.
lb
=48.2
<
9 =116.6
<
'=53.4
<
# = 913
lb
cos#.
0.66599
912.921b
6>
v
408.61b
cos
-0.44757
tfy
91.2.92 lb
544.8
lb
cos #.
9 J 2.92
= 0.59677
lb
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PROBLEM
2.94
Knowing that the tension is 510 lb in cable AB and 425 lb in cable

AC, determine the magnitude and direction of the resultant of the
50 in.
forces exerted at
A by the two cables.
mo
60
in.
SOLUTION
AB-= (40 in.)i - (45 in.)j + (60 in.)k
AB~~= 7(40
AC-~= (100
in.)
in.)i
AC--= 7(1 00
+ (45 in.) 2 + (60 in.) 2 = 85 in.
- (45 in.)j + (60 in.)k

2
in.)
+ (45 in.) 2 + (60 in.) 2 =
AR
X ^^=7-^ AB = (510 lb)

=
==
X, c
=~-T
âc
-=
(240
lb)i
R = TAB
lb)i
AC
~-(425 lb)
- (1 53
cos
in.
- (45 in.)j + (60 in.)k

85
in.
(100
lb)j
in.)i
- (45 in.) j + (60 in.)*

125
+ (204
in.
lb)k
+ TAC = (580 lb)i - (423 lb)j + (564 lb)k
580ib
cos#v
and
(40 in.)i
AC
R-= 912.92Ib
Then:
25
- (270 lb) j + (360 Ib)k
AC \ic-TAC
(340
tf
-0.63532
= 9131b
<
=5O.6
<
912.921b
~423
lb
= -0.46335
912.921b
cos $z -=
5641b
-0.61780
}V
ft
7.6
-51.8
912.921b
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96
PROBLEM
2.95
For the frame of Problem 2.87, determine the magnitude and

of the forces exerted by the cable at B
direction of the resultant
knowing that the tension
PROBLEM
DBE
in the cable is
385 N.
frame ABC is supported in part by cable

a frictionless ring at B. Knowing that
the cable is 385 N, determine the components of
2.87
that passes through
the tension in
the force exerted
by the cable on the support at D.
SOLUTION
BD-= -(480 mm)i + (510 mm) j - (320 mm)k
mm) 2 + (51.0 mm) 2 + (320 mm) 2 = 770 mm
BD--- 7(480
~ l
BD
K I!D ~ L HO ~~ZX
(770
^-[-(480 mm)i + (510 mm)j - (320 mm)k]
mm)
-(240 N)i + (255 N)j - (1 60 N)k
be-- -(270 mm)i + (400 mm) j - (600 mm)k
mm) 2 + (400 mm) 2 + (600 mm) 2 = 770 mm
BE--= 7(270
~ l
mK
tiE
be
Rf7
[-(270 mm)i + (400 mm)j - (600 mm)k]
(770
cos
~~ i
mm)
-(135 N)i + (200 N)j - (300
fbd + Fw = ~( 375 N )' + ( 455 N ) J " ( 460 N)k
= 7(375
Bx
cos
cos
$z
-375
2
2
N) + (455 N) + (460 N) 2 = 747.83
N
455 N
747.83 N
747.83
-460
7?
= 748
N <
ex = 120.1
<
9y = 52.5
<
9Z =128.0 4
747.83
N)k
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360
PROBLEM
mm
2.96
For the cables of Problem 2.89, knowing that the tension is 1425 N
in cable AB and 2130 N in cable AC, determine the magnitude and
direction of the resultant of the forces exerted at A by the two
cables.
SOLUTION
Tab := -TBA
(Tab),
Tac
(Tac ) x
'
(use results of Problem 2.89)
.+1125 N
=
~TCA
+1350 N
(r fB ) v
(TAC ) y =-900
=
_
-
_
-
^
=
--
+1380N
z
^
c
+Rl+Rz
2
+ (-1650) 2 +(+930) 2
3116.6N
Rx _ +2475
R 3116.6
i?2
# = 3120N
=37.4
<
=122.0
<?v
Ry _ -1650
7?
A -Jab
XFZ = -450 + 1380 = +930 N
= 7( +2475 )
Oz
(TAC ) Z
R -^Rx2
cos
cos
XFX - +1 125 + 350 = +2475 N

= 2F - -750 - 900 = - 650 N
y
*,
cos
=~750N (7^),= -450 N
(use results of Problem 2.90)
*, =
Resultant:
0,,
311 6.6
_ +930
r
7?
- 72.6 4
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PROBLEM
2.97
coaxial cable AE is attached to the pole AB, which

and AD. Knowing that the
tension in
is 150 lb and that the resultant of the forces exerted
The end of the
AC
is
AC
at A by wires AC and AD must be contained in the xy plane,

determine (a) the tension in AD, (b) the magnitude and direction
of the resultant of the two forces,
SOLUTION
R-T^+T^
= (150
lb)(cos 60 cos
+ 7^ D (sin
(a)
Since
20i-sin 60j-cos 60 sin 20k)
36sin 48i-cos 36j + sin 36 cos 48k)
Rz - 0, The coefficient of k must be zero.

(3
50 lb)(-cos 60 sin 20) + TAD
(sin.
36 cos 48) -
T iD = 65.220
(b)
(1)
Substituting for
TAD
lb
TAD =65.2
lb
= 208
lb
=61.6
<
ey = 151.6
<
=90.0
into Eq. (1) gives:
R = [(150 lb) cos 60 cos 20 + (65.220 lb)sin

- [(1 50
lb) sin
R = (98.966 lb)i /?
cos
=^(98.966
= 207.76
lb
98.966
lb
207.76
lb
lb)
60 + (65.220
(1
82.668
lb)
/e
<9
V
182.6681b
cos ft
cos ft
lb) cos 36]j +
lb)j
+(182.668
ft.
207.76
36 sin 48)]i
lb
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99
PROBLEM
2.98
The end of the
coaxial cable
is
AE is attached to the pole AB, which
AC and AD. Knowing that the

AD is 125 lb and that the resultant of the forces exerted
wires AC and AD must be contained in the xy plane,
tension in
at
A by
determine (a) the tension in AC, (b) the magnitude and direction
of the resultant of the two forces.
SOLUTION
R = T^ C +T^
= TAC (cos 60 cos 20i-sin 60j-cos
+ (125
(a)
Since
R = 0, The
r
coefficient of k
TAC (- cos
lb)(sin 36sin
Substituting for
TAC
20k)
48i-cos 36j + sin 36 cos 48k)
(1)
must be zero.
60 sin 20) + (3 25 lb)(sin 36 cos 48)
TM
(h)
6()sin
=
- 287.49
lb
TAC = 287
lb
<
#-398
lb
=151.6
<
= 90.0
<
into Eq. (1) gives:
R = [(287.49 lb) cos 60 cos
20 + (125
lb) sin
36 sin 48]i
-[(287.49 lb)sin 60 + (125 lb)cos 36]j +
R~ (189.677 lb)i-(350.10 lb)J

R = 7(1 89.677
= 398.18
cos
0..
189.677
lb)
+ (350.
lb
lb)
lb
398.18 lb
cos
350.101b
6,,
398.181b
cos 0
0.
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PROBLEM
2.99
Three cables are used

vertical force
in
5.60
cable
to tether
a balloon as shown. Determine the
exerted by the balloon at
A knowing
that the tension
AB is 259 N.
SOLUTION
The
forces applied at
where
A are:
TAB
P = P\. To express the other forces
in
T,(C ,
TM)
and
terms of the unit vectors
i,
AB - -(4.20 m)i - (5.60 m)j
j,
k,
we write
AB - 7.00 m
AC = (2.40 m)i - (5.60 m)j + (4.20 m)k AC = 7.40 m

AD = -(5.60 m)j - (3.30 m)k
AD = 6.50 m
AB
%w = TabKb = TAB ~~ = (-0.61 - 0.8j)7^
and
fl
Trfc
=TA< \AC =TAC ~L = (0.32432 -0.75676 ] + 0.56757k)^c
Ti/>
^/A/; =^ D
AD
= (-0.861 54j-0.50769k)7^
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101
PROBLEM
UP"
Equilibrium condition
2.99 (Continued)
= 0: TAB + TAC + TAD + P$~0
Substituting the expressions obtained for
TAB TAC
,
and
TAD
and factoring
(-0.67^ + 0.324327^)1 + (-0.87^ -0.756767^..
i,
j,
and
k:
-0M\54T/iD + P)i
+(0.567577^ -0.507697*^ )k =
Equating to zero the coefficients of i,
j,
k:
-0.67^ + 0,32432r fC =0
-0.87^-0.756767^
-0.86.1.54F/fO
+P =
(2)
(3)
0.56757f/K - 0.50769TAD
.
Setting
TAB = 259 N
in (1)
and
(2),
(1)
and solving the resulting set of equations gives
TAC =479.15 N
7^ = 535.66 N
P = 103 I.N
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PROBLEM
2.100
Three cables are used

vertical force
cable
to tether a balloon as
exerted by the balloon at
shown. Determine the
A knowing that the
tension in
AC is 444 N.
m&
SOLUTION
See Problem 2.99 for the figure and the analysis leading to the linear algebraic Equations
and (3) below:
(1), (2),
-0.67^+0.324327^=0
-0.STAB - 0.756767^. - 0.861 547^
0.567 57TAC
Substituting
TAC - A4A N
in
Equations
(1), (2),
+P =
-0.507697^
and
(1)
(3) above,
(2)
=0
and solving the resulting
(3)
set
of
equations using conventional algorithms gives
7^=240N
TAD = 496.36 N
P == 956 N
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PROBLEM
2.101
Three cables are used to tether a balloon as shown. Determine the

vertical force P exerted by the balloon at A knowing that the tension
in cable AD is 481 N.
SOLUTION
-0.6r }g +0.32432F,lc
-0.87^
Substituting
TAD = 481 M
in
(1), (2),
and
(3).
=0
0)
- 0.756767^. - 0.86.1 54TAD + P =
(2)
~ 0.507697V, =
0.567577V
AC
(3)
Equations (I),
(2),
and
(3) above,
and solving the resulting set of equations
using conventional algorithms gives
TAC = 430.26 N
TAS = 232.57
P = 926 N
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104
PROBLEM
2.102
Three cables are used to tether a balloon as shown. Knowing that the
balloon exerts an 800-N vertical force at A t determine the tension in
each cable.
5.60 in
SOLUTION
See Problem 2.99 for the figure and analysis leading to the linear algebraic Equations
(l), (2),
and
(3).
-0.67^+0.324327^=0
-0.87\(jS
- 0.75676TAC - 0.86 547^ + P =

J
0.56757TAC -Q.50769TAD
From Eq.
(J)
7^=:
0.540537V
/in
AC
From Eq.
(3)
TAD
An =\.M95TAC
Substituting for
TAB and TAD
in
(1)
terms of
TAC
=0
(3)
into Eq. (2) gives:
-0.8(0.54053^) - 0.75676TAC - 0.861 54(1

2.I5237^ C
(2)
P;
/>
1 1
795? fC ) + P =
= 800N
800 N
Tac
2.1523
371.69
Substituting into expressions for
TAB
and
TAD
gives:
TAB -0.54053(371.69 N)
TAD = 1.1.1795(371.69 N)
TA B =201N,
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4J6N
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PROBLEM
A
2.103
crate is supported
by three cables as shown. Determine

knowing that the tension in cable AB
the weight of the crate

is
750
ib.
SOLUTION
The
forces applied at
are:
T^/I^ ,T
;
where P -
P\.
To express
/(/J
andW
of the
the other forces in terms
= -(36 in.)i + (60

AB = 75 in.
"AB
in.)j
unit vectors
i,
j,
(27 in.)k
,3t><>.
ZC = (60m.)j + (32in.)k
/iC
k we write
32 '^X.
Mom.
= 68in.
AD = (40 in.)i + (60 in.)j - (27 in.)k

AD = 77
;<f
/\3l
in.
1?
,r\.
/So
AR
TAB = TAB XAB TAB
and
AB
= (-0.48I + 0.8j - 0.36k )TAB
AC
f
tf
s,,
./4C
,
= (0.88235 j + 0.47059k)7 /JC

1
AD ~ * AD KAD
~~ '
AD
= (0.5 1 948i + 0.77922 j - 0.35065k)7^ D

Equilibrium Condition with
W = -W\
ZF = 0: TAIi +TAC +TAD ~rV^Q
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PROBLEM
Substituting the expressions obtained for

(-0.48r,, s
2.103 (Continued)
TA8 TAC> and TAO

,
and factoring
i,
j,
and
k:
+ 0.5 9487^)1 + (O.HTAB + 0.882357^ + 0J1922TAD - W)\

+(-0.367^ + 0.470597^. - 0.350657^ )k =
1
Equating to zero the coefficients of i,
j, k:
-0.487^ + 0.5 948TAD =

0.STAli
+ 0.88235F iC + ().V922TAD - W =
-0.367^+0.470597^, -0.350657^ =0
Substituting TAH = 750 lb in Equations (1), (2), and (3) and solving the resulting set of equations, using
conventional algorithms for solving linear algebraic equations, gives:
TAC
=1090.1
lb
7^ =693 lb
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PROBLEM
A
2.104
crate is supported
by three cables as shown. Determine

knowing that the tension in cable AD
the weight of the crate

is
616
lb.
in.
SOLUTION
(1), (2),
and (3)
below:
Substituting
TAO
==
616
-0.487^+0.519487^
i)MAB + 0.882357;^. + 0.17922TAD - W
-0.367^ + 0.470597^. -0.350657^
lb in
Equations
(1), (2),
and (3) above, and
solvii
the resulting set
of equations using
conventional algorithms, gives:
TAB = 667.67
lb
TAC = 969.00
lb
W = 1868 lb <
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PROBLEM
A
)i.
2.105
crate is supported
of the crate knowing
60
by three cables as shown. Determine the weight

AC is 544 lb.
in.
SOLUTION
See Problem 2.103 for the figure and the analysis leading to the linear algebraic Equi itions
(1), (2),
and (3)
below:
Substituting
TAC =544 lb
in
-0.487^+0.519487^
0.87^ + 0.88235r/fC + i).11922TAD - W
-0.36T IB +0A7059TAC -035065TAD
Equations
(1), (2),
and (3) above, and solving the resulting
set of 'equ itions using
conventional algorithms, gives:
TAB = 374.27 lb
TAD ~ 345.82 lb
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PROBLEM
A
2.106
1600-lb crate
is
supported by three cables as shown. Determine
the tension in each cable.
60
in.
SOLUTION
(1), (2),
and (3)
below:
0.8.7^
-0.487^+0.519487^
==
+ 0.882357^ + 0.779227^ - W
==
~i)MTAB + ().47059r/fC
Substituting
-0.350657^-,
==
W - .1600 lb in Equations (1), (2), and (3) above, and solving the resulting set of equal ions using
conventional algorithms, gives;
Tab* 571
lb
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TAC = 830
lb
Tad = 528
lb
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PROBLEM
2.107
Three eables are connected at A, where the forces P and Q are

applied as shown. Knowing that ? = 0, find the value of P for
which the tension in cable AD is 305 N.
960 1 n it
320 nun
380 nun
>\
iu
960
mm
SOLUTION
T^+T^+T^+P-0
2*^=0:
AB - -(960
mra)i
where
P = Pi
mm
AC = 1040 mm
AD = 1220 mm
- (240 mm)j + (380 mm)k
AB == 1060
AC = -(960 mm)i - (240 mm)j - (320 mm)k

AD = -(960 mm)i + (720 mm)j - (220 mm)k
1
/f/i
~ * //# î/J ~ 1 AB
T,.
48.
12
53
53
53
AC
AC
>
19,
^C _ f 12. 3
4,^
AC Aty j3
]3 j
5N
[(-960 mm)i + (720 mm)j--(220mm)k]
in
220
mm
AC
jn~
AB
1;J
T>
^/>^z> =
1<
1
= -(240
Substituting into X>FA == 0, factoring
i, j,
N)i
+ (1 80 N) j - (55 N)k
k, and setting each coefficient equal to
<j>
gives:
AQ
J
=
;,+ 7>.+240N
JAB
AL
53
13
(1)
f rAB+ ^c= m "
(2)
i:
r-
19
53
Ali
(3)
/JC
13
Solving the system of 1 near equations using conventional algorithms gives:
7^
=446.71
TAC = 341.71 N
P == 960N
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PROBLEM
2.108
are
Three cables are connected at A, where the forces P and
applied as shown. Knowing that P - 1 200 N, determine the values
AD is taut.
of Q for which cable
320
mm
380 nun
9G0
mm
SOLUTION
We assume that TAD
2^=0: JAB + T (C + 0j +
and write
200 N)i =
(1
AB = -(960 mm)i - (240 mm)j + (380 mm)k
AB =
AC = -(960 mm)i - (240 mm) j - (320 mm)k AC =

'
TA
AB
'
= 0,
*"AB
Tac Ktc
'AC
Substituting into ZJ?A
1
If
factoring
i, j,
TAC
48.
53
~AC
AC
12.
53
12.
k
19,
13
,.
7'
(/i
53
13"
13
13
\T4C
k, and setting each coefficient equal to
48
53
12
All
ill
53
k:
53
<j>
gives:
r/lc +1200N =
(1)
13
|2
AB _
AB~
lT
~
AB
mm
040 mm
060
A tac + Q = o
(2)
13
AB
13
(3)
AC
Solving the resulting system of linear equations using conventional algorithms gives:
605.71
TAC
705.71
= 300.00
TAB
0<g<300N^
Q is directed upward as shown (>^ 0), if negative values of Q

AD remains taut, but AC becomes slack for Q = -460 N.
Note: This solution assumes that

are considered, cable
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PROBLEM 2.109
A
transmission tower
held by three guy wires attached to a
is
A and anchored by
pin at
bolts at B, C, and D. If the tension in

determine the vertical force P exerted by the
tower on the pin at A.
wire
AB
is
630
lb,
SOLUTION
SF-0: TAB
We write
+TAC +TAD + Pj =
AB = -45i - 90j + 30k
AB =
AC = 30i - 90j + 65k
AC =
^75
= 20i - 90j - 60k
AD =
VJfi
~ *Air-AB ~ 1 AB
05
.1
ft
ft
ft
AB
fl-fj+fk|^
T
~ 7"AC '"AC
~ T -!C
)
'
23
*/(D
AC
18.
13.
23
23
,,
7/3
~ * AD**AD
~~ l
2
_,
,
Al>
AD
6
j~
.
,
/i/.)
II
Substituting into the Eq.
SF =
and factoring
"
*
j AB
+
+
7AC
T
-
i, j,
TA0
yj/i
18
~^
9
-TjC
m
'
1AD
+^
13
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Setting the coefficients of
i, j,
k, equal to zero:
2
i
Set
7^ = 630
TAB
6
a.
23
6
T
J AB
J-
lb in Eqs. (!)
--
18
lb
9
,
7>
fP -0
(2)
(3)
(10
==
(20
==
(3')
AD
TAC +^T,D
TAC
'"
lb
T
9
AD + P
11
23
--
11
~7>
1
1801b +
=467.42
0)
(3):
23
7^ c
TAD =
11.
23
Solving,
TA< m
18
1
j* AC
~270}b +
-540
2.109 (Continued)
/"'
AC
TA0 -814.35
11
lb
/(/>
"
= 1572.10
lb
P = 1572
lb
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PROBLEM
A
2.110
transmission tower
is
held by three guy wires attached to a
pin at A and anchored by bolts at B, C, and D. If the tension in
wire
AC is 920 lb, determine the vertical
tower on the pin
at
force
exerted
by
the
A,
SOLUTION
See Problem 2.109 for the figure and the analysis leading
to the
near algebrtlie Equations (1),
(2),
and (3)
below:
+Ar
At
^ y~ 'AC
' All
AT
7
AB
_i8 r
AC
Substituting for
TAC - 920
lb
* All
(0
_! t^ + p=o
23
11
(2)
11
13
*~ * AC -
T D =0
"
(3)
11
in
Equations
(1), (2),
and (3) above and solving the resulting set of e filiations
using conventional algorithms gives:
~f^ B+
2401b +
~7^-0
CO
9
_r^-720 1b-^
TAD + P =
1^ +520
Solving,
lb-
(20
- T^ =0
(3')
11
= 1240.00
lb
= 1602.86
lb
P = 3094.3
lb
P = 3090 lb <
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PROBLEM
'J
A
|~~~\^
~y~
480
rectangular plate
Knowing
y ST
2.111
is
supported by three cables as shown.
weight of the
AC
is
60 N, determine the
plate.
Ky^'
itr>
4.
--.
""
Dimensions
in
X360
mm
SOLUTION
We note that the weight of the plate is equal
in
magnitude
to the force
P exerted by the
support on Point A.
Free Body A :
F = 0: T/W +TAC +TAD + P^0
We have:
AB = -(320 mm)i - (480 mm)j + (360 mm)k
AB = 680 mm
AC - (450 mm)i - (480 mm)j + (360 mm)k

AD = (250 mm)i - (480 mm)j - (360 mm)k
AC- 750 mm
AD = 650 mm
Thus:
*AB
Substituting into the Eq.
~~
'
AB*"AB
~ *AU
T, c
= ^ c ^ c = TAC
*AD
XF =
'
Ati *"AD
]7
/*
~ 'AD
and factoring
'
AB
i, j,
17
- (0.61 -
AD
AD
12.
0.64J
9.6
17
17
13
in
mm
+ 0.48k) TA
7.2
.1
13
Dimensions
'
13
T ID
k:
Lw+0WAC +-TAD
\i
-^TM -QMTAC -^-TAD

9
2
7-r
T
AB + 0AST4C
K
mw
'
1.7
+P\}
k=
1.3
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PROBLEM
Setting the coefficient
of i,
j,
2.111
(Continued)
k equal to zero:
1.7
'"J
/u
13
"
12
-y^
7
i:
'"'
-0.64?;,,.
/K
-^r,D +.p=o
(2)
.13
+0.487*,-7^
1^+0.48^-^7^=0
A
17
13
k:
Making 7^ c = 60
in (1 )
and
Als
(3):
7^+28.8N-^r^=0
~
13
17
Multiply
(]')
by
9, (3')
by
8,
(3)
<-
(3')
and add:
554.4
Substitute into (I') and solve for
T in
?ab
N-i^r
/1D
=0 TAD
=572.0
= yf 36 + -X572
TAB = 544.0 N
Substitute for the tensions in Eq. (2) and solve for/':
p = ~(544 N) + 0.64(60 N) +
= 844.8 M
(572 N)
Weight of plate = P = 845
N ^
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PROBLEM
A
2.112
rectangular plate
is
supported by three cables as shown. Knowing

AD is 520 N, determine the weight of the plate.
30
320
;><.
450
^c
Dimensions
mm
in
SOLUTION
See Problem
(3) below:
2.
Ill for the figure and the analysis leading to the linear algebraic Equations (1), (2), and
-^+0.67-^+^=0
~T
AB
+ 0.647>
~T
AD +
(1)
P=
(2)
^+0.48^-^^=0
Making TAD = 520
in
Eqs. (1) and
(3):
~T
N=
00
TAB + 0ASTAC - 288 N =
(3')
AB
Multiply (10 by 9, (30 by
8,
(3)
+ Q.6TAC + 200
and add:
9.24TAC - 504
Substitute into (V) and solve for
TAB
N=
TAC = 54.5455 N
TA8 = ~(0.6 x 54.5455 + 200) TAB = 494.545 N

o
Substitute for the tensions in Eq. (2)
and solve for P:
P = 11(494.545 N) + 0.64(54.5455 N) + ^(520 N)

= 768.00
Weight of plate = P = 768
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PROBLEM
2.113
For the transmission tower of Problems 2.109 and 2.1 10, determine
the tension in eaeh guy wire knowing that the tower exerts on the
pin at
A an upward vertical
force of 2
00
lb.
SOLUTION
See Problem 2.109 for the figure and the analysis leading
to the linear algebraic
Equations
(1), (2),
and
(3) below:
_T
~
~Z
*ab
~ZZ AC
- 1 AB
Substituting for
P- 2 100 lb
Equations
in
4-T
+-2-T
-A
(1)
- TAD + P =
~~ * AC
(1), (2),
'AD
(2)
and (3) above and solving the resulting
(3)
set
of equations
using conventional algorithms gives:
-Z.T
7
~1 Tab
'
AB
-0K}
4-_-Lt
+J-~t
r
l
l
y~ AC^ ., AD~
~x Tac "u Tad
+2I0
lb
(10
(2')
1- TAB ++T'AC ~T
-oV
,. J AD~
y~
(3')
'
TAB -841.551b
TAC =624.38
TAD =1087.81
lb
lb
w -8421b <
T,
lb
~ 1088 lb
<
Tac = 624
'AD
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PROBLEM
2.114
A horizontal circular plate weighing 60 lb is suspended as shown from

three wires that are attached to a support at D and form 30 angles with
D,
the vertical. Determine the tension in each wire.
SOLUTION
~LFX
= 0:
-TAD (sin 30)(sin 50) + TBD (sin 30)(cos 40) + TCD (sin 30)(cos 60) =
Dividing through by sin 30 and evaluating:
-Q.76604TAD
-f
0.766047^ + 0.5TCD =
ZFy = 0: -TAD (cos 30) - TBD (cos 30) - TCD (cos 30) + 60
TAD + TBD + TCD = 69.282
or
(1
lb
lb
(2)
ZFZ = 0: TAD sin 30 cos 50 + Tm sin 30 sin 40 - TCD sin 30 sin 60 =

or
0.642797^ + 0.642797^ - 0.86603rCD =
Solving Equations
(1), (2),
(3)
and (3) simultaneously:

7\fD
=10.25
lb
<
rc/) =29.5
1b
<
TBD
=29.5lb
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PROBLEM
2,115
For the rectangular plate of Problems

the tension in each, of the three cables
the plate
Dimensions
in
is
and 2.1
knowing that
2.
1 1
12, determine
the weight
of
792 N.
mm
SOLUTION
See Problem 2.11
1.
(3) below. Setting
for the figure
P = 792 N
and the analysis leading
~T
AB
~r^-0.64^ c
Solving Equations
(1), (2),
-^
+792N
(1)
(2)
^TAS +0AXTAC -^TAD =
(3)
and (3) by conventional algorithms gives
=510.00
^=510N
<
TAC = 56.250 N
7^ C
TAD = 536.25 N
7 iD =536N <
=56.2N
distribution to
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PROBLEM
220 mm
2.116
For the cable system of Problems 2.107 and 2.108, determine the
tension in each cable knowing that P - 2880 N and Q = 0.
060
mm
320 nm i-
..580
mm
240
mm
OfiOitmi
SOLUTION
F, = 0:
T/W +TAC +TAD+ V + Q =
P = />i and
Where
<)
Q = fiJ
mm
AC = -(960 mm)i - (240 mm) j - (320 mm)k AC -1 040 mm
AD = -(960 mm)i + (720 mm) j - (220 mm)k AD = 220 mm
AB - -(960 mm)i - (240 mm)j + (380 mm)k
AB =
060
T 1
T A T (
-IabKb-IabJj-'ab^
1
Tr
=T
7\
r xA
4C - r,
,1C
,.
AC
A
(
-T
7\
r
AC,y
Tad
we obtain
F.
= 0,
setting />
= (2880 N)i
Q = 0,
and
12
9
-J
+ !^
k
53
53
12
53
'
48.
'
j
J
|3
^D
Substituting into
48
4 I^
36.
11
/j
and setting the coefficients of
i, j,
equal to
0,
the fol owi ng three equi ibrium equations:
~T ~T
~T -2-T
48
53
j:
48
-^T
AD +2880 N =
(1)
AC
+%TAD =0
(2)
AB
13
61
19
4
11
T
AB -TAC
4C -TAD ^()
^
/,D
53
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AB
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PROBLEM
2.116 (Continued)
Solving the system of linear equations using conventional algorithms gives:
TAB =1340.14 N
TAC = 1025.12 N
'<
7\
=915.03N
n --">"->
AD
7',,
i
AB
=1340
N A
TAC =1()25N
<
r jD =915N
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PROBLEM
2.117
tension in each cable knowing that P - 2880 N and Q = 576 N.
960
320
380
mm
hiiii
mm
SOLUTION
See Problem
2.
1 1
6 for the analysis leading
53
13
Ali
53
13
Setting
P = 2880N
and
= 576 N
~T
48
53
53
AB
(0
(2)
AD =
(3)
6.1
Ai
61
AC
A,i
53
M>
AC
Equations <1).<2>. and (3) below
13
AD
6}
gives:
~
12
13
tac
48
r^
+2880 N
19
53
(10
(2')
61
13
c~
==
61
'
AB
4
,^ 'AC
13
11
<
AD =
(3')
Solving the resulting set of equations using conventional algorithms gives:
7^= 1431.00 N
TAC =1560.00 N
TAD =183.010 N
Tab =1431
'-
TAC
==
N A
1560N
ho = 183.0 N ^
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PROBLEM
2.118
tension in each cable knowing that / = 2880N and 0--576N.
(Q
960
\\
320 nun
380
mm
is
directed downward).
mm
960
mm
SOLUTION
See Problem
2.
16 for the analysis leading to the linear algebraic Equations
53
M n
AC
T\
(1), (2),
and (3) below:
Tao+p - q
(0
I^-^c + f^ + ^0
19^,
AB
5?>*
Setting />
= 2880N and
g = -576N
48
53
J T
53
II
Tad
AC
(2)
(3)
6\
gives:
12
48
13
61
(10
-l|^ + f r,o -576N =
(20
19
_/
- TAC -lir
Ali
53
(30
61
Solving the resulting set of equations using conventional algorithms gives:
TAB = 1249.29 N
N
TA d =1646.97 N
r^. =490.31
==
N <
= 490N
Tac
Tad
1.249
~-
1.647
<
N ^
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PROBLEM
2.119
roller chute, two workers are unloading a 200-ib

from a truck. Knowing that at the instant
counterweight
cast-iron
Using two ropes and a
shown
the counterweight
Points A,
and C
and C(45
fl,
is
kept from moving and that the positions of

-20 in., 40 in.), B(-~40 in.,
are, respectively, A(0,
in., 40 in., 0), and assuming that no friction exists

50 in., 0),
counterweight
and the chute, determine the tension in each
between the
is
no
friction, the force exerted by the chute on
(Hint:
Since
there
rope.
perpendicular
to the chute.)
must
be
the counterweight
SOLUTION
From
the geometry of the chute:
+ k)
(2J
4~5
Af(0.8944j + 0.4472k)
The
force in each rope can be written as the product of the magnitude of the
force and the unit vector along the cable. Thus, with
AB = (40 in.)i + (70 in.)j - (40

2
AB = /(40
= 90
*AB
in.)
+ (70
~^\iS
90
AB
~~
in.)i
+ (70
7.
in.)j-(40 in.)k]
in.
4.
"T^J
9
TAB
i.n.)i
AC = V(45
+ (60
in.)'
--^[(45
in.)j
+ (60
TAC - TXAC ~ TAC

85
in.)
AB
AB
*AB
f-[(~40
AC = (45
and
+ (40
in.
TAH
in.)
in.)k
- (40
2
in.)
in,)k
in.)
= 85
-(40
in.)k]
+ (40
in.
AC
AC
in.)i
+ (60
in.)j
in.
AC
J
,
3?
l?
F = 0: N + T^+T^ + WÔ
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PROBLEM
With
W = 200
lb,
and equating the factors of i,
to zero,
we obtain the linear algebraic equations:

(1)
|^ +l|^c +-^-200lb =
fl
~~~ Tac+
~~Tas
AB
AC +
9
Using conventional methods for solving
and k
~~TAB+ -~TAC ={)
J-
j,
2.119 (Continued)
\1
(2)
SN=
linear algebraic equations
(3)
we obtain:
TAB = 65.6
r^ c =55.1 lb
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2.120
Solve Problem 2.1 9 assuming that a third worker

1
p = -(40
is
exerting a force
on the counterweight.
lb)i
PROBLEM
2.119 Using two ropes and a roller chute, two workers are
unloading a 200-lb cast-iron counterweight from a truck. Knowing that
at the instant shown the counterweight is kept from moving and that the
positions of Points A, B, and C are, respectively, A(Q, -20 in., 40 in.),
#(-40 in., 50 in., 0), and C(45 in., 40 in., 0), and assuming that no
-
between the counterweight and the chute, determine the

is no friction, the force exerted
by the chute on the counterweight must be perpendicular to the chute.)
friction exists
tension in each rope. (Hint: Since there
SOLUTION
See Problem
2.1
for the analysis leading to the vectors describing the tension in
4.
7.
each rope.
4.
T AB-TAB \--l + -l~*.
Tl AC TAC
r 9
12.
'
F,,-0:
Then:
W = (200
and
Equating the factors of i,
j,
and k to zero,
i:
lb)i
1b)j
the linear equations:
-*TAB + r^c -401b =

]2
S
Using conventional methods for solving
we obtain
^
j
17
N + T^+Tj C + P + W =
p = -(40
Where
17
17
AB
17
AC
00lb==0
8
AB
AC
17
we obtain
7^
=24.8
lb
<
TAC =9(>A\h<
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A
2.121
container of weight
Cable
BAC passes
fixed supports at
Q = Qk
are
container
}'F
in
= 376N,
the
same
suspended from ring A.
is
and C.
applied
the
through the ring and

to
Two
the
determine
ring
to
attached to
P = Pi and
maintain
the
Knowing that
and Q. {Hint: The tension is
of cable BAC.)
position
in both portions
is
forces
shown.
SOLUTION
Free Body A:
T
1 Aft
T=7V
ab
AB_
=T
AB
- 7- (~ 30 mm)i + (400 mm)j + (1 60 mm)k

{
450
Q--QW
mm
+
13.
40.
45
45
1 +
T*~-T
--T
-(37414^0
16,
45
n.AC
/k:
f
T
AC_
AC
(-1 50
mm)i + (400 mm)j + (-240 mm)k

490
~T
+
15.
40.
49
49
mm
24,
^
49
IF = 0: TAB + TAC +Q + P + W =
Setting coefficients of i,
k equal
j,
,:
-H T -11t + P =
45
j:
0.595017 =
49
+ i6 r _24 r + e =
45
(1)
.70521 r
= jp
(2)
342407'
49
+ i r+ i r _ r =
45
k:
to zero:
0.1
(3)
49
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PROBLEM
2.121
W = 376N
Data:
0.59501(220.50 N)
=P
0.134240(220.50 N)
(Continued)
.70521^
= 376 N
7*
= 220.50 N
P = 13i.2N
<
g = 29.6N M
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13<)
PROBLEM
2.122
150 nun
For the system of Problem 2.121, determine

P - 164 N.
and
knowing that
PROBLEM
A container of weight W is suspended

BAC passes through the ring and is
supports at B and C. Two forces P ~ P\
2.121
from ring A. Cable

attached to fixed
and
Q = Qk
are applied to the ring to maintain the container
in the position
shown. Knowing
and Q. {Hint: The tension
cable
is
that
the
W7 = 376N
same
determine
>
in both portions
of
in
BAC.)
SOLUTION
Refer to Problem 2.121 for the figure and analysis resulting
terms of T below. Setting
0.59501 T
Eq.(l):
Eq. (2):
and (3) for P,
and
Eq. (3):
= 164 N
T = 275.63 N
.70521(275.63
N) = W
W = 470 N <
0.1 34240(275.63
N) =
g = 37.0N A
in Equations (1), (2),
P = 164 N we have:
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PROBLEM
A
2.123
container of weight
is
suspended from ring A, to
and AE are attached. A. force P is

applied to the end F of a third cable that passes over a
pulley at B and through ring A. and that is attached to a
~ 1000 N, determine the
support at D. Knowing that
which cables
AC
magnitude of P. (Hint: The tension
is
the
same
in all
of cable FBAD.)
portions
SOLUTION
The
(vector) force in each cable can be written as the product of the (scalar) force
the cable. That
is,
and the unit vector along
with
AB - -(0.78
+ (1 .6 m) j + (0 m)k
m)i
2
2
2
AB = ^(-0.78 m) + (1 .6 m) + (0)
-1.78
*AB
"^ÂB ~
T Hi
1.78
l
and
AB
AB
AB
[-(0.78 m)i
+ (1 .6 m)j + (0 m)k]
TAB (-0.43821 + 0.8989J + 0k)
Ali
"A
'
C = (0)i + (1 .6 m) j + (1 .2 m)k
AC = V( m) 2 + (1 .6 m) 2 + (1 .2 m) 2 = 2 m
Xtc = TXAC = 7>
i - ^-[(0)1 +
'
,4C
(1 .6
m)j +
(1 .2
m)k]
^c=^c(0-8j + 0.6k)
y*D
and
- (1 .3 m)i + (1 .6 m)j + (0.4 m)k
AD - y[(] .3 m)2 +
*AD
AD
'
*"AD
T ID
(1
.6
2
2
m) + (0.4 m) =2.1m
AD
AD
T4D (0.61901 + 0.76
T in
2.1
1
9j +
[(1 .3
0,
m)i + (1
.6
m)j + (0.4 m)k]
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132
PROBLEM
2.123 (Continued)
AE = -(0.4 m)i + (1 .6 m)j - (0.86 m)k
Finally,
AE = yji-OA m) 2 + (1.6 m) 2 + (-0.86 m) 2

*AE
~l
~~
**AE
j,
and k
2 l5li
W = W\
^=
Equating the factors of i,
to zero,
m)i + (1 .6 m)j - (0.86
0:
at
TAB +TAC +TAD -W1 = Q
we obtain
0.6TAC
that
W = 1000 N
and
the following linear algebraic equations:
-0
0)
W=
(2)
+ 0. 905TM) - 0A624TAI, =
(3)
BT
of the pulley system at

AB = TAD - P, where P s the externally
solve the system of linear Equations (1), (2) and (3) uniquely for P.
that because
we can
it )fc]
A we have:
0.89897^ + Q.$TAC + 0.76\9TJD + 0.86027^- -
applied (unknown) force,
+ 0.8602 j - 0.4624k)
-0.43827^ +0.6190.7^ -0.21517^
Knowing
.86
.86
= tae (~
With the weight of the container
AE
,
Ah
^-[-(0.4
m
1
tae
1 AE
P = 378 N <
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PROBLEM
2.124
AC of the system
150 N, determine (a) the
of the
magnitude of the force P, (b) the weight
Knowing
described in Problem 2.123
is
container.
PROBLEM
is
2.123 A container of weight
suspended from ring A, to whieh cables AC and AE are
attached. A force P is applied to the end F of a third
cable that passes over a pulley at B and through ring A
and that is attached to a support at D. Knowing that

- 1000 N, determine the magnitude of P. (Hint: The
tension is the same in all portions of cable FBAD.)
SOLUTION
Here, as in Problem 2.123, the support of the container consists of the four cables AE, AC, AD, and AB, with
is equal to the externally applied force P. Thus, with the
the condition that, the force in cables AB and
AD
condition
= 'P
Tab =T
l
ad
'
and using the
of Problem 2.131 with
TAC -
50 N,
we obtain
(a)
(b)
P = 454N <
JF
= 1202N
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PROBLEM
2.125
A and B are connected by a 25-in.-long wire and can slide

on frictionless rods. If a 60-lb force Q is applied to collar B as
shown, determine (a) the tension in the wire when x = 9 in., (b) the
corresponding magnitude of the force P required to maintain the
equilibrium of the system.
Collars
freely
SOLUTION
Free Body Diagrams of Collars:
A:
B:
jAe>'d A>
AB
_ AB _ ~jA- (20
" AB~
25
EF = 0:
Collar A:
Substitute for
Pi
in.)j
+ zk
"
in.
+ Ay + A^k +
r^M)
AB and set coefficient of i equal to zero:
"k
(I)
25
ZF =
Collar B:
Substitute
forX^ and
+ N'x l + N'y j ~ TM ZAB =
(60 lb)k
set coefficient
in.
of k equal
to zero:
60Ib 2ffiL = o
25
(a)
=9
in.
(9in.)
(2)
in.
+(20in.)
+z 2 =(25in.y
z
From
60
lb
Eq. (2):
~TAB (12
25
(/;)
FromEq.(l):
= 12
in.
in.)
=125.0 lb
7\
All
in.
(1.25.0 tb)(9 in.)
25
F = 45.0 lb <
in.
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PROBLEM
Collars
2.126
A and B
are connected by a 25-in.-long wire and can slide
Determine the distances x and z for

which the equilibrium of the system is maintained when P - 120 lb
and Q~60\b.
on
freely
frictionless rods.
SOLUTION
See Problem
2. 1.25 for the
diagrams and analysis leading to Equations (1) and (2) below:
0)
25
60
lb
in.
TAB'
Aa z
25
For
P = 120 lb,
From Eq.
(2)
in.
r^v = (25in.)(20
Eq. (J) yields
r^ s z
(2)
Dividing Eq.(l') by (20:
= (25
1b)
(10
in.) (60 lb)
(2')
=2
(3)
Now
2
2
2
x +z +(20in.) =(25in.)
write
(4)
Solving (3) and (4) simultaneously
4r+z 2 +400 = 625

z
From
=45
= 6.708
in.
x = 2z = 2(6.708
Eq. (3)
= 13.416
in.)
in.
x = 13.42
in.,
= 6J\
in.
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PROBLEM
2,127
2'JO H
The
direction of the 75-lb forces may vary, but the angle between the forces is
always 50. Determine the value of a for which the resultant of the forces acting at ,4
7511
is
directed horizontally to the
left.
SOLUTION
We must first replace the two 75-lb forces by their resultant

IS
7$Jfb
Next we consider the

left.
rule.
lb
Ri= 2(75
the
R, using the triangle
Using the
resultant
triangle rule
R2
25
lb) cos
= 135.946
lb
Rj =135.946
lb
~p-
a + 25
of R, and the 240-lb force where
must be horizontal and directed
to
and law of sines,
"R?.
^4olb
sin (a + 25)
sin (30)
2401b
135.946
sin (or + 25) = 0.88270
I^S.^C lb
a + 25 = 6 1.970
a = 36.970
R2
= 37.0 <
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30
PROBLEM
lb
stake
is
2.128
being pulled out of the ground by means of two ropes as shown.
of the force exerted on one rope,

P that should be exerted on
the other rope if the resultant of these two forces is to be a 40-lb vertical force.
Knowing
the magnitude and direction
determine the magnitude and direction of the force
SOLUTION
PyS
Triangle rule:
Law of cosines:
~f of
P2
P
sin
Law of sines:
2
=
--
==
(30)
+(40)
-2(30)(40)cos 25
18.0239 lb
'
R= 4o
\\>
3o iv>V s ,,
sin 25
30 lb" 18.0239
1b
a-= 44.703
P = 18.02
90~tf == 45.297
lb
A.
45.3
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PROBLEM
2,129
Member BD exerts on member ABC a force P directed along line BD.

Knowing that P must have a 240-lb vertical component, determine
(a) the
magnitude of the force P, (b)
its
horizontal component.
A40
SOLUTION
2HQ\h
Mo
z
p
P.
(a)
sin
35
Pv
tan 40
240
sin
1b
40 c
240
tan
or
^ = 373
lb
= 286
lb
<
lb
40
or
/>.
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139
PROBLEM
Two
S.5
ft
2.130
C and
loaded as shown. Determine
the tension (a) in cable AC, (b) in cable BC.
12
it
SOLUTION
Free Body Diagram at C:
12
ft
12.5
AC
ft
7.5
ft
8.5
ft
-^
/iC
b&S'
p-^W-.S'
Tgc
= .088007^
3,5'
XFV - 0:
'
3 5
ft
12
ft
3 5
ft
'
(a)
v 7
12.5
7^
AC
ft
8.5
TAC +
4
8.5
ft
rBC - 396
lb
1-5'
ft
i,
ft
(1.08800^0-396
lb
3%>\b
ft
(0.28000 + 0.5 1200)7'/1C
= 396
lb
7^, =500.0 lb
7^.= (1.08800)(500.0
(ft)
T^
lb)
r/iC = 500
lb
<
r/iC =544
1b
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140
600
mm
PROBLEM
Two cables
that
250 in ni
2.131
C and loaded as shown. Knowing

determine the tension (a) in cable AC, (b) in
are tied together at
P = 360N,
cable BC.
--
480
SOLUTION
Free Body:
Tfle
T6cf f-jJpN
[J
(a)
F =0:
12
+|(360N) =
7\ r
=312N
<
= 144N
<
XFÔ: ~(312N) + ^C +|(360 N)-480N =

rfit = 480N-120N-216N
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141
600
PROBLEM
mm
2.132
cables are tied together at C and loaded as shown.

Determine the range of values of P for which both cables
remain taut.
Two
250 mm
im
hi
SOLUTION
Free Body:
C
12
4
AC
13
CD
AC
15
2Fy = 0:
Substitute for
T iC
^TAC +
7),c
+ |p - 480 N =
if \P + Tm .+~P-4&QN =
from(l):
13
15
7 *c
From
(1),
TAC >
requires
P > 0.
From
(2),
TBC >
requires
/>< 480 N,
=480N-~P
(2)
15
P< 514.29 N
0<P<514N<
Allowable range:
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PROBLEM
A
2.133
force acts at the origin of a coordinate system in a

direction defined
62
-57.9. Knowing that the^ component of the force

components and the magnitude of the force,
is
-MAX)
lb,
by the angles
determine (a) the angle
= 69.3 and
"'
(b) the other
"'"
SOLUTION
(a)
To determine 8y)
use the relation
cos
cos
Since
Fy < 0, we must have
+ cos 2
cos 6
+ cos 2 B ~
7
= l- cos 2
cos
- cos 2
<9,
<
= -VI - cos 2 69.3 - cos 2 57.9

- -0.76985
>,,
F = -^-=- 174 0lb -226.02 lb
= 140.3
cos#
F = 226
-0.76985
Jb <
Fx = Feos# = (226.02 lb) cos 69.3
Fx = 79.9
Fs = F cos ^ = (226.02 lb) cos 57.9
Fz =
D -4
20. lib
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PROBLEM
2.134
Cable AB is 65 ft long, and the tension in that cable is 3900 lb.

Determine (a) the x, y, and z components of the force exerted by
the cable on the anchor B, (b) the angles x9 6V , and Z defining
the direction of that force.
SOLUTION
From
triangle
AOB:
cos
56
ft
65
ft
6>
0.86 1 54
6V
(a)
=30.51
=-Fsin<?v cos20
= -(3900 Ib)sin30.51cos20
Fy = +Fcos0y = (3900
F,
cos
(b)
=+(3900
lb)sin 30.51 sin 20
F.
1861 lb
3900
-0.477.
cos 0,z
F
F
2
=
=H
lb
<
Fy =+3360
lb
<
/<;=+677
1b
<
6X =118,5
<
= 30.5
51=80.0
<
lb
=30.51
From above:
677
3900
lb
= +0. 1 736
lb
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PROBLEM
In order to
A and
2.135
move
a wrecked truck, two cables are attached at

B and as shown. Knowing that the
pulled by winches
tension
is
10
kN
in cable
AB
and 7.5 kN
In
cable
AC,
determine the magnitude and direction of the resultant of the

forces exerted at
by the two
cables.
SOLUTION
AB
;-15.588i + 15j + 12k
AB- 24.739
AC-
T,
fl
+ 18.60j~15k
-15.588i
AC-- 28.530
Tw
m
AB
AB '"Aft
=(10kN)
AB
AB
15.588i
+ 15j + 12k
24.739
V
AB
(6.301 kN)i
+ (6.063 kN)j + (4.851
^ncu,
^ 0.5
T,c
tA cKc
i
T
%1C
-(4.098 kN)i
,-15.588i
kN)
2g
tab +Tjc =~(I0.399 kN)i + (10,953
V(10.399) +(10.953) +(0.908)
kN
cos ft.
-0.6873
15.130
kN
10.953
15.130
kN
kN
0.908
kN
15.130
kN)j + (0.908 kN)k
= 15.13 kN
-4
kN
5l
Ik
53()
/?
-10.399
cos 6^
+ 18.60j-15k
+ (4.890 k.N)j- (3.943 kN)k
15.130
cos
k.N)k
"
Oz -133.4 A
0.7239
#,..=43.6
<
0.0600
ft
=86.6
<
kN"
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PROBLEM
360
mm
4^q
2.136
= 1 165 N is supported by three cables as

container of weight
shown. Determine the tension in each cable.
iimi
500 imn
SOLUTION
Free Body:
T^+T +T^+W =
XF = 0:
3fco
J|C
^B _ (45() mm)i + (600 mm) j
mm
45 = 750
-00
AC = (600 mm)j - (320 mm)k

4C = 680mm
AD = (500 mm)i + (600 mm) j + (360 mm)k
AD = $60 mm
We
have:
~ ÂBÂli
Âli
~"
AB
AB
*A8
JMC
-TAffÂf
X
-T
* AS'
~-*^C
*AD
/l
'/it:
'/IC
~ ADÂD
-
~~
'
T
F = 0,
factor
i,
j,
k,
0.67'
0.87^
\TAl
750
750
'AD
AC
1680
'
15.
TA
680
17
'ad
500.
600.
360,
AD
860
860
860
25.
30.
18
k Vac
7 ^j/>
43
43
set their coefficient equal to zero:
25
__T
4o
^*>
-0
~
7^=0.968997^
+~^C +^D -1.165 N=0

]8
17
600.
,)/;
and
us
*-(*i-k
43
Substitute into
+ 0.8j)7^
(0.6i
-J/"
450.
^ c + 43^
r,JC
= 0.88953^
(I)
(2)
(3)
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PROBLEM
Substitute for
TAB and TAC from (1) and
2.136 (Continued)
(3) into (2):
{0.8x0.96899 +
17
2.25787^-1 165
0.88953
+ ~|7\Ai) -1165 N =
-
53 J
TAD
==
516N
6 N)
500N
- 0.88953 (5 16 N)
^c
N=
From
(1 ):
TAB = 0.96899(5
From
(3):
r c
= 459
N^
147
PROBLEM
Collars
2.137
A and B
slide freely
are connected
on
by a 525-mm-long wire and can
friction less rods.
If a force
P = (341
N)j
applied to collar A, determine (a) the tension in the wire
y = 155 mm,
(b) the
magnitude of the force
is
when
required to
maintain the equilibrium of the system.
SOLUTION
For both Problems
2.
37 and
2.
Free Body Diagrams of Collars:
38:
2
2
2
(AB) = x + y + z'
Here
(0.525
2
2
m) = (.20 m)
+y 2 + z 2
2
2
y +z =0.23563 nV
or
Thus,
why j> given, z
is
determined,
Now
AB
AB
"AB
-(0.20i->a + 2k)m
0.525
= 0.38095i Where y and z
From
the F. B
Setting the
are in units
.90476j>j
+ 1 .90476zk
of meters, m.
Diagram of collar A:
coefficient to zero gives:
IF =
Nx + Nz k + P\ + TAB XAB
\
P - (1 .9Q476y)TA/)
P = 34IN
With
TAB
Now, from
the free
Setti ng the
And
body diagram of collar B;
coefficient to zero gives
using the above result for
TAB we have
341
.90476^
IF -
Nx
+ N v j + Qk -~ TAB XAB =
Q - TAli (1 .90476z) =
Q - TAB z
341
(l.90476z)
^M1NXz
>
(1 .90476) v
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PROBLEM
Then, from the specifications of the problem,
2.137 (Continued)
y - 155
mm
z =0.23563
z
= 0.46
= 0.155
m 2 -(0.155 m)
and
34i
(a)
T.
All
0.155(1.90476)
1155.00
or
r,,,
=1.1.55
kN <
and
(b)
_ 34rN(0.46m)(0.866)
(0.155 m)
= (1012.00 N)
or
= I.O12kN
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PROBLEM
2,138
Solve Problem 2.137 assuming that
PROBLEM
2.137 Collars
525-mm-long wire and can

rods. If a force
and
y 275 mm.
P = (341 N)j
is
magnitude of the force
on
by a
frictionless
applied to collar A,
determine (a) the tension in the wire

(b) the
are connected
slide freely
when y 1 55 mm,
required to maintain
the equilibrium of the system.
SOLUTION
From
the analysis jf Problem 2.137, par iculaiiy I he results:

>
2
y +z~
TAB
-=
0.23563
341
m2
1.90476;/
Q ==
341
y
With y = 275
mm = 0.275 m,
we obtain
z
'.
-=
0.23563
0.40
m 2 -(0.275 m) 2
and
TAB
()
341
-65100
'
(1.90476)(0.275
m)
r^=651N <
or
and
341 N(0.40 m)
(b)
(0.275
or
m)
<2
= 496N
<
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DESCRIPTION OF THE MATERIAL CONTAINED IN

TABLE I: LIST OF THE TOPICS COVERED IN

TABLE II: CLASSIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEMS

TABLE III: SAMPLE ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE FOR A COURSE IN STATICS

TABLE IV: SAMPLE ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE FOR A COURSE IN STATICS

and 25% of Problems

TABLE V: SAMPLE ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE FOR A COMBINED COURSE

U.S. Customary Units)

for Engineers: Statics

designed for the

course in statics offered in the sophomore

New concepts have,

teaching an abridged course in statics which

can be used as an introduction

The problems have been grouped according

simple terms and every step

has been explained in

the portions of material they illustrate and have

detail. However, because

which have been included and the maturity

of approach which has been achieved,

can also be used to teach a course

been divided into

corresponding to a well-defined topic and

one or several Sample Problems,

have been arranged

be solved with computational software can be

various topics covered in the text have been

and a suggested number of

periods to be spent on each topic has been

which they may have brought

assignments that will best

their classes, the

Problems on Your Own, and a

will easily find additional

problems, including analyses of the

problems and problem solutions and output for

most widely used computational programs,

Both a minimum and a maximum

periods required to teach the basic material

according to the units used.