31.

The members of a truss are pin connected at joint O. y

Determine the magnitudes of F1 and F2 for equilibrium.
Set u = 60. 5 kN
F2
60

30
x

SOLUTION O u

+ F = 0; 4
: x F2 sin 60 + F1 cos 60 - 5 cos 30 - (7) = 0
5 5
3
4
0.866F2 + 0.5F1 = 9.930
7 kN F1
3
+ c Fy = 0; F2 cos 60 + 5 sin 30 - F1 sin 60 - (7) = 0
5

0.5F2 - 0.8660F1 = 1.7

Solving:

F2 = 9.45 kN Ans.

F1 = 3 .49 kN Ans.
32.

The members of a truss are pin connected at joint O. y

Determine the magnitude of F1 and its angle u for
equilibrium. Set F2 = 6 kN. 5 kN
F2
60

30
x

SOLUTION O u

+ F = 0; 4
: x 6 sin 60 + F1 cos u - 5 cos 30 - (7) = 0
5 5
3
F1 cos u = 4.73397 4

3
+ c Fy = 0; 6 cos 60 + 5 sin 30 - F1 sin u - (7) = 0 7 kN F1
5
F1 sin u = 1.3

Solving:

u = 15.36 Ans.

F1 = 4.9 1 kN Ans.
33.

The lift sling is used to hoist a container having a mass of F

500 kg. Determine the force in each of the cables AB and
AC as a function of u. If the maximum tension allowed in A
each cable is 3.5 kN, determine the shortest lengths of cables
AB and AC that can be used for the lift. The center of
gravity of the container is located at G.

SOLUTION B C
Free-Body Diagram: By observation, the force F1 has to support the entire weight
of the container. Thus, F1 = 50019.812 = 4905 N.
2 .0 m 2 .0 m
Equations of Equilibrium:
+ F = 0;
: FAC cos u - FAB cos u = 0 FAC = FAB = F
x

+ c Fy = 0; 4905 - 2F sin u = 0 F = 52452.5 csc u6 N G

Thus,

FAC = FAB = F = 52.45 csc u6 kN Ans.

If the maximum allowable tension in the cable is 3.5 kN, then

2452.5 csc u = 3500

u = 44.48

2.0
From the geometry, l = and u = 44.48. Therefore
cos u

2.0
l = = 2 .80 m Ans.
cos 44.48
34. The towing pendant AB is subjected to the force of
50 kN exerted by a tugboat. Determine the force in each of
the bridles, BC and BD, if the ship is moving forward with D C
constant velocity.
30

20
B

50 kN

.
35.

The members of a truss are connected to the gusset plate. If

the forces are concurrent at point O, determine the
magnitudes of F and T for equilibrium. Take u = 30. A O
8 kN
u
45

D
B
SOLUTION
T C 5 kN
+ F = 0;
: -T cos 30 + 8 + 5 sin 45 = 0
x

T = 13.32 = 13.3 kN Ans. F

+ c Fy = 0; F - 13.32 sin 30 - 5 cos 45 = 0

F = 10.2 kN Ans.
36.

The gusset plate is subjected to the forces of four members.

Determine the force in member B and its proper
orientation u for equilibrium. The forces are concurrent at
point O. Take F = 12 kN. A O
8 kN
u
45

D
SOLUTION B
+ F = 0; T C 5 kN
: x 8 - T cos u + 5 sin 45 = 0

+ c Fy = 0; 12 - T sin u - 5 cos 45 = 0
F
Solving,

T = 14.3 kN Ans.

u = 36.3 Ans.
37.

The device shown is used to straighten the frames of A B

wrecked autos. Determine the tension of each segment of
3.50 kN
the chain, i.e., AB and BC, if the force which the hydraulic 450 mm
cylinder DB exerts on point B is 3.50 kN, as shown. D C

400 mm 250 mm

SOLUTION
Equations of Equilibrium: A direct solution for FBC can be obtained by summing
forces along the y axis.

+ c Fy = 0; 3.5 sin 48.37 - FBC sin 60.95 = 0

FBC = 2.993 kN = 2.99 kN Ans.

Using the result FBC = 2.993 kN and summing forces along x axis, we have
+ F = 0;
: 3.5 cos 48.37 + 2.993 cos 60.95 - FAB = 0
x

FAB = 3.78 kN Ans.

38.

Two electrically charged pith balls, each having a mass of

0.15 g, are suspended from light threads of equal length.
Determine the resultant horizontal force of repulsion, F,
acting on each ball if the measured distance between them 2 0 mm
150 mm 150 mm
is r = 200 mm.

F F

A B

SOLUTION r 200 mm

+ F = 0; 90
: x F - Ta b = 0
150

21502 - 902
+ c Fy = 0; TB R - 0.15(9.81)(10- 3 ) = 0
150 90

T = 1.839(10 - 3) N

F = 1.10 mN Ans.
.
310.
Determine the tension developed in wires CA and CB
required for equilibrium of the 10-kg cylinder. Take u = 40. A B

30 u
C

SOLUTION
Equations of Equilibrium: Applying the equations of equilibrium along the x and y
axes to the free-body diagram shown in Fig. a,
+ F = 0;
: FCB cos 40 - FCA cos 30 = 0 (1)
x

+ c Fy = 0; FCB sin 40 + FCA sin 30 - 10(9.81) = 0 (2)

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

FCA = 80.0 N FCB = 90.4 N Ans.

311.
If cable CB is subjected to a tension that is twice that of
cable CA, determine the angle u for equilibrium of the 10-kg A B
cylinder. Also, what are the tensions in wires CA and CB?
30 u
C

SOLUTION
Equations of Equilibrium: Applying the equations of equilibrium along the x and
y axes,
+ F = 0;
: FCB cos u - FCA cos 30 = 0 (1)
x

+ c Fy = 0; FCB sin u + FCA sin 30 - 10(9.81) = 0 (2)

However, it is required that

FCB = 2FCA (3)

Solving Eqs. (1), (2), and (3), yields

u = 64.3 FCB = 85.2 N FCA = 42.6 N Ans.

312.

Determine the force in each cable and the force F needed to hold the lamp of mass M in the position
shown. Hint: First analyze the equilibrium at B; then, using the result for the force in BC, analyze the
equilibrium at C.
Given:

M 4 kg

T1 30 deg

T2 60 deg

T3 30 deg

Solution:

Initial guesses:

TBC 1N TBA 2N

Given
At B:

o 6F x = 0; TBC cos  T 1   TBA cos  T 2  0

 TBA sin  T 2   TBC sin  T 1   M g

n 6Fy = 0; 0

TBC TBC 39.24

Find  TBC  TBA N Ans.
TBA TBA 67.97

At C: TCD 1N F 2N

Given

 TBC cos  T 1   TCD cos  T 3 

o 6F x = 0;
0

 TBC sin  T 1   TCD sin  T 3   F

n 6Fy = 0; 0

TCD TCD 39.24

Find  TCD  F  N Ans.
F F 39.24
313. The springs AB and BC each have a stiffness of
600 N/m and an unstretched length of 1.5 m. Determine
the horizontal force F applied to the cord which is attached to
the small pulley B so that the displacement of the pulley
from the wall is d = 0.75 m.

+
0.75
A Fx = 0; (T )( 2 ) F = 0
2.8125
k = 600 N/m
T = ks = 600( 1.52 + 0.752 1.5) = 106.23 N
B F = 95.0 N Ans.
3m
F
y

k = 600 N/m T

C 1.5
d 0.75
F x

1.5
0.75
T
314. The springs AB and BC each have a stiffness of
6 00 N/m and an unstretched length of 1.5 m. Determine
the displacement d of the cord from the wall when a force
F = 200 N is applied to the cord.
y
T

A
+
Fx = 0; 200 = 2T sin
k = 600 N/m

T sin = 100
x
200
d B
T = 100 3m
1.5 + d 2
2
F

T
T = ks = 600( 1.52 + d 2 1.5) k = 600 N/m
1.5 100
d 1 = = 0.1667
2.25 + d 2 600 C

d
By trial and error:
d = 0.997 m Ans.
315.

The spring has a stiffness of k = 800 N>m and an unstretched

C
length of 200 mm. Determine the force in cables BC and BD
when the spring is held in the position shown.

400 mm

A k 800 N/m B

SOLUTION
300 mm
The Force in The Spring: The spring stretches s = l - l0 = 0.5 - 0.2 = 0.3 m.
Applying Eq. 32, we have
D
Fsp = ks = 800(0.3) = 240 N 500 mm 400 mm

Equations of Equilibrium:

+ F = 0; 4
: x FBC cos 45 + FBD a b - 240 = 0
5

0.7071FBC + 0.8FBD = 240 (1)

3
+ c Fy = 0; FBC sin 45 - FBD a b = 0
5

FBC = 0.8485FBD (2)

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

FBD = 171 N FBC = 145 N Ans.

316.

Two spheres A and B have an equal mass M and are electrostatically charged such that the
repulsive force acting between them has magnitude F and is directed along line AB. Determine the
angle T, the tension in cords AC and BC, and the mass M of each sphere.
Unit used:
3
mN 10 N

Given:

F 20 mN

m
g 9.81
2
s

T1 30 deg

T2 30 deg

Solution:

Guesses TB 1 mN M 1 gm

TA 1 mN T 30 deg
Given
For B:


o 6F x = 0; F cos  T 2   TB sin  T 1  0

 F sin  T 2   TB cos  T 1   M g
n 6Fy = 0; 0

For A:


o 6F x = 0; TA sin  T   F cos  T 2  0

 TA cos  T   F sin  T 2   M g
n 6Fy = 0; 0

TA

TB TA 52.92
Find  TA  TB  T  M mN T 19.11 deg M 4.08 gm Ans.
T TB 34.64

M
317.

Determine the mass of each of the two cylinders if they 2m 1m 2m

cause a sag of s = 0.5 m when suspended from the rings at
A and B. Note that s = 0 when the cylinders are removed.
C D
1.5 m

s k 100 N/m k 100 N/m

SOLUTION A B

TAC = 100 N>m (2.828 - 2.5) = 32.84 N

+ c Fy = 0; 32.84 sin 45 - m(9.81) = 0

m = 2.37 kg Ans.
318.

Determine the stretch in springs AC and AB for 3m 4m

equilibrium of the 2-kg block. The springs are shown in
the equilibrium position.
C B

kAC 20 N/m
3m
kAB 30 N/m

SOLUTION
FAD = 2(9.81) = xAD(40) xAD = 0.4905 m Ans. A

+ F = 0; 4 1
: x FAB a b - FAC a b = 0
5 22

1 3 D
+ c Fy = 0; FAC a b + FAB a b - 2(9.81) = 0
22 5

FAC = 15.86 N

15.86
xAC = = 0.793 m Ans.
20

FAB = 14.01 N

14.01
xAB = = 0.467 m Ans.
30
319.

The unstretched length of spring AB is 3 m. If the block is 3m 4m

held in the equilibrium position shown, determine the mass
of the block at D.
C B

kAC 20 N/m
3m
kAB 30 N/m

SOLUTION
A
F = kx = 30(5 - 3) = 60 N
+ F = 0; 4
: x Tcos 45 - 60 a b = 0
5
T = 67.88 N
D
3
+ c Fy = 0; -W + 67.88 sin 45 + 60 a b = 0
5
W = 84 N
84
m = = 8.56 kg Ans.
9.81
320.

The springs BA and BC each have a stiffness of 500 N>m and an

unstretched length of 3 m. Determine the horizontal force F A
applied to the cord which is attached to the small ring B so
that the displacement of the ring from the wall is d = 1.5 m. k 500 N/m

B
6m
F

SOLUTION k 500 N/m

+ F = 0; 1.5
: x (T)(2) - F = 0 C
211.25
d
T = ks = 500(232 + (1.5)2 - 3) = 177.05 N

F = 158 N Ans.
321.

The springs BA and BC each have a stiffness of 500 N>m and an

unstretched length of 3 m. Determine the displacement d of the A
cord from the wall when a force F = 175 N is applied to the cord.
k 500 N/m

B
6m
F

SOLUTION k 500 N/m

+ F = 0;
: 175 = 2T sin u
x
C
T sin u = 87.5 d
d
TC S = 87.5
23 + d 2
2

T = ks = 500( 232 + d 2 - 3)
3
d a1 - b = 0.175
29 + d2
By trial and error:

d = 1.56 m Ans.
322. The wire forms a loop and passes over the small
pulleys at A, B, C, and D. If its end is subjected to a force of
B
P = 50 N, determine the force in the wire and the
magnitude of the resultant force that the wire exerts on
each of the pulleys. C
A

30 D
30

.
323. The wire forms a loop and passes over the small
pulleys at A, B, C, and D. If the maximum resultant force that
B
the wire can exert on each pulley is 120 N, determine the
greatest force P that can be applied to the wire as shown.
C
A

30 D
30

.
324. Determine the force in each cord for equilibrium of 2m
the 200-kg crate. Cord BC remains horizontal due to the
roller at C, and AB has a length of 1.5 m. Set y = 0.75 m. A

B
C
325. If the 1.5-m-long cordAB can withstand a maximum 2m
force of 3500 N, determine the force in cord BC and the
distance y so that the 200-kg crate can be supported. A

B
C
.
.
328. A
Determine the tension developed in each cord required for E
equilibrium of the 20-kg lamp. 4 5
3
C D 30

B 45
SOLUTION
F
Equations of Equilibrium: Applying the equations of equilibrium along the x and y
axes to the free-body diagram of joint D shown in Fig. a, we have

+ F = 0; FDE sin 30 - 20(9.81) = 0 FDE = 392.4 N = 392 N

: x Ans.
+ c Fy = 0; 392.4 cos 30 - FCD = 0 FCD = 339.83 N = 340 N Ans.

Using the result FCD = 339.83 N and applying the equations of equilibrium along the
x and y axes to the free-body diagram of joint D shown in Fig. b, we have

+ F = 0; 3
: x 339.83 - FCA a b - FCD cos 45 = 0 (1)
5

4
+ c Fy = 0; FCA a b - FCB sin 45 = 0 (2)
5
Solving Eqs. (1) and (2), yields
FCB = 275 N FCA = 243 N Ans.
329. A
Determine the maximum mass of the lamp that the cord E
system can support so that no single cord develops a tension 4 5

exceeding 400 N. 3
C D 30

B 45
SOLUTION F

Equations of Equilibrium: Applying the equations of equilibrium along the x and y

axes to the free-body diagram of joint D shown in Fig. a, we have

+ c Fy = 0; FDE sin 30 - m(9.81) = 0 FDE = 19.62m Ans.

+ F = 0; 19.62m cos 30 - FCD = 0 FCD = 16.99m

: x Ans.

Using the result FCD = 16.99m and applying the equations of equilibrium along the
x and y axes to the free-body diagram of joint D shown in Fig. b, we have

+ F = 0; 3
: x 16.99m - FCA a b - FCD cos 45 = 0 (1)
5
4
+ c Fy = 0; FCA a b - FCB sin 45 = 0 (2)
5

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

FCB = 13.73m FCA = 12.14m

Notice that cord DE is subjected to the greatest tensile force, and so it will achieve
the maximum allowable tensile force first. Thus

FDE = 400 = 19.62m

m = 20.4 kg Ans.
330.

A 4-kg sphere rests on the smooth parabolic surface. y

Determine the normal force it exerts on the surface and the
mass mB of block B needed to hold it in the equilibrium
position shown.
B

60

SOLUTION
A
Geometry: The angle u which the surface makes with the horizontal is to be
determined first. y 2.5x2
0.4 m
dy
tan u ` = ` = 5.0x ` = 2.00 x
x = 0.4 m dx x = 0.4 m x = 0.4 m
0.4 m
u = 63.43

Free-Body Diagram: The tension in the cord is the same throughout the cord and is
equal to the weight of block B, WB = mB (9.81).

Equations of Equilibrium:
+ F = 0;
: mB (9.81) cos 60 - Nsin 63.43 = 0
x

N = 5.4840mB (1)

+ c Fy = 0; mB (9.81) sin 60 + Ncos 63.43 - 39.24 = 0

8.4957mB + 0.4472N = 39.24 (2)

Solving Eqs. (1) and (2) yields

mB = 3.58 kg N = 19.7 N Ans.

331. Determine the tension developed in each wire
used to support the 50-kg chandelier. A
30
C
B 45 30

D
332. If the tension developed in each of the four wires is
not allowed to exceed 600 N, determine the maximum mass A
of the chandelier that can be supported.
30
C
B 45 30

D
.
.
335. 3.5 m
x
Cable ABC has a length of 5 m. Determine the position x
and the tension developed in ABC required for equilibrium 0.75 m C
of the 100-kg sack. Neglect the size of the pulley at B.
A

SOLUTION
Equations of Equilibrium: Since cable ABC passes over the smooth pulley at B, the
tension in the cable is constant throughout its entire length. Applying the equation
of equilibrium along the y axis to the free-body diagram in Fig. a, we have

+ c Fy = 0; 2T sin f - 100(9.81) = 0 (1)

Geometry: Referring to Fig. b, we can write

3.5 - x x
+ = 5
cos f cos f
3.5
f = cos - 1 a b = 45.57
5
Also,
x tan 45.57 + 0.75 = (3.5 - x) tan 45.57
x = 1.38 m Ans.
Substituting f = 45.57 into Eq. (1), yields

T = 687 N Ans.
336. A scale is constructed using the 10-kg mass, the 1.5 m
2-kg pan P, and the pulley and cord arrangement. Cord
BCA is 2 m long. If s = 0.75 m, determine the mass D in the A C 0
pan. Neglect the size of the pulley.
1.5 s
m

.
.
.

.
 .

.
340.

The load has a mass of 15 kg and is lifted by the pulley

system shown. Determine the force F in the cord as a
45
function of the angle u. Plot the function of force F versus
the angle u for 0 u 90.

SOLUTION
Free-Body Diagram: The tension force is the same throughout the cord.

Equations of Equilibrium:
+ F = 0;
: F sin u - F sin u = 0 (Satisfied!)
x

+ c Fy = 0; 2F cos u - 147.15 = 0

F = 573.6 sec u6 N Ans.

341.
B
Determine the forces in cables AC and AB needed to hold
the 20-kg ball D in equilibrium. Take F = 300 N and d = 1 m. 1.5 m

A
SOLUTION F
2m
Equations of Equilibrium:
D
+ 4 2
: Fx = 0; 300 - FAB a b - FAC a b = 0
241 25
06247FAB + 0.8944FAC = 300 (1)
5 1
+ c Fy = 0; FAB a b + FAC a b - 196.2 = 0
241 25
0.7809FAB + 0.4472FAC = 196.2 (2)

Solving Eqs. (1) and (2) yields

FAB = 98.6 N FAC = 267 N Ans.

342.

The ball D has a mass of 20 kg. If a force of F = 100 N is B

applied horizontally to the ring at A, determine the largest
dimension d if the force in cable AC is zero. 1.5 m

A
SOLUTION F
2m
Equations of Equilibrium:
D
+
: Fx = 0; 100 - FAB cos u = 0 FAB cos u = 100 (1)

+ c Fy = 0; FAB sin u - 196.2 = 0 FAB sin u = 196.2 (2)

Solving Eqs. (1) and (2) yields

u = 62.99 FAB = 220.21 N

From the geometry,

d + 1.5 = 2 tan 62.99

d = 2.42 m Ans.
343.

Determine the magnitude and direction of the force P z

required to keep the concurrent force system in
equilibrium.
(1.5 m, 3 m, 3 m)
P

F2 = 0.75 kN
120
y
SOLUTION F3 = 0.5 kN 60
45
Cartesian Vector Notation:
F1 = 2 kN
F1 = 25cos 45i + cos 60j + cos 120k6 kN = 51.414i + 1.00j - 1.00k6 kN x

-1.5i + 3j + 3k
F2 = 0.75 = 5-0.250i + 0.50j + 0.50k6 kN
21-1.522 + 32 + 32
F3 = 5-0.50j6 kN

P = Px i + Py j + Pz k

Equations of Equilibrium:

F = 0; F1 + F2 + F3 + P = 0

1Px + 1.414 - 0.2502 i + 1Py + 1.00 + 0.50 - 0.502 j + 1Pz - 1.00 + 0.502 k = 0

Equating i, j, and k components, we have

Px + 1.414 - 0.250 = 0 Px = -1.164 kN

Py + 1.00 + 0.50 - 0.50 = 0 Py = -1.00 kN

Pz - 1.00 + 0.50 = 0 Pz = 0.500 kN

The magnitude of P is

P = 2P2x + P2y + P2z

= 21-1.16422 + 1-1.0022 + 10.50022

= 1.614 kN = 1.61 kN Ans.

The coordinate direction angles are

Px - 1.164
a = cos-1 = cos-1 a b = 136 Ans.
P 1.614
Py -1.00
b = cos-1 = cos-1 = 128 Ans.
P 1.614

Pz 0.500
g = cos-1 = cos-1 = 72.0 Ans.
P 1.614
344.

If cable AB is subjected to a tension of 700 N, determine the z

tension in cables AC and AD and the magnitude of the
vertical force F. F

6m 2m
D
C
SOLUTION 3m
1.5 m
y
Cartesian Vector Notation: O
6m 2m
2i + 3j - 6k
FAB = 700 = 5200i + 300j - 600k6 N 3m B
222 + 32 + 1-622
x
-1.5i + 2j - 6k
FAC = FAC = - 0.2308FACi + 0.3077FACj - 0.9231FACk
21-1.522 + 22 + 1-622
-3i - 6j - 6k
FAD = FAD = - 0.3333FADi - 0.6667FADj - 0.6667FADk
21-322 + 1-622 + 1-622
F = Fk

Equations of Equilibrium:

F = 0; FAB + FAC + FAD + F = 0

1200 - 0.2308FAC - 0.3333FAD2i + 1300 + 0.3077FAC - 0.6667FAD2j

+ 1-600 - 0.9231FAC - 0.6667FAD + F2k = 0

Equating i, j, and k components, we have

200 - 0.2308FAC - 0.3333FAD = 0 (1)

300 + 0.3077FAC - 0.6667FAD = 0 (2)

-600 - 0.9231FAC - 0.6667FAD + F = 0 (3)

Solving Eqs. (1), (2) and (3) yields

FAC = 130 N FAD = 510 N F = 1060 N = 1.06 kN Ans.

345.

Determine the magnitudes of F1, F2, and F3 for equilibrium z

of the particle. F3

30 F2
F1 5
3
4
y
60
SOLUTION
30
F1 = F1{cos 60i + sin 60k}
x
= {0.5F1i + 0.8660F1k} N 800 N

3 4
F2 = F2 { i - j}
5 5

= { 0.6F2 i - 0.8F2 j} N

F3 = F3 {-cos 30i - sin 30j}

{-0.8660F3 i - 0.5F3 j } N

Fx = 0; 0.5F1 + 0.6F2 - 0.8660F3 = 0

Fy = 0; -0.8F2 - 0.5F3 + 800 sin 30 = 0

Fz = 0; 0.8660F1 - 800 cos 30 = 0

F1 = 800 N Ans.

F2 = 147 N Ans.

F3 = 564 N Ans.
3-46.

The bucket has weight W. Determine the tension developed in each cord for equilibrium.

Given:
W  100N

a  0.6m

b  0.6m

c  2.4m

d  2.1m

e  0.9m

f a

Solution:

Initial Guesses: FDA  100N FDB  50N FDC  70N

Given
ce e e
6Fx = 0; F DA  F DC  F DB = 0
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
( c  e)  b  a e  ( d  b)  f e b f

b db b
6Fx = 0; F DA  F DC  F DB = 0
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
( c  e)  b  a e  ( d  b)  f e b f

a f f
6Fy = 0; F DA  F DC  F DB  W = 0
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
( c  e)  b  a e  ( d  b)  f e b f

FDA

FDB  Find  FDA  FDB  FDC

FDC
FDA
107.7
69.9 N
FDB Ans.
88.1
FDC
347.

Determine the stretch in each of the two springs required to z

hold the 20-kg crate in the equilibrium position shown. C
Each spring has an unstretched length of 2 m and a stiffness
of k = 300 N>m.

B
A
12 m
O
SOLUTION
y
x 4m 6m
Cartesian Vector Notation:

6i + 4j + 12k 3 2 6
FOC = FOC = FOCi + FOCj + FOCk
262 + 4 2 + 12 2 7 7 7

FOA = -FOA j FOB = -FOB i

F = { -196.2k} N

Equations of Equilibrium:

F = 0; FOC + FOA + FOB + F = 0

3 2 6
a FOC - FOB b i + a FOC - FOA bj + a FOC - 196.2b k = 0
7 7 7

Equating i, j, and k components, we have

3
F - FOB = 0 (1)
7 OC

2
F - FOA = 0 (2)
7 OC

6
FOC - 196.2 = 0 (3)
7

Solving Eqs. (1),(2) and (3) yields

FOC = 228.9 N FOB = 98.1 N FOA = 65.4 N

F
Spring Elongation: Using spring formula, Eq. 32, the spring elongation is s = .
k

98.1
sOB = = 0.327 m = 327 mm Ans.
300

65.4
sOA = = 0.218 m = 218 mm Ans.
300
348.
z
If the balloon is subjected to a net uplift force of F = 800 N,
determine the tension developed in ropes AB, AC, AD. F

A
6m

1.5 m

SOLUTION 2m
B
C 2m
Force Vectors: We can express each of the forces on the free-body diagram shown in D
Fig. (a) in Cartesian vector form as 3m y
2.5 m
x
( -1.5 - 0)i + (-2 - 0)j + (-6 - 0)k 3 4 12
FAB = FAB C S = - F i - F j - F k
2(-1.5 - 0) + (-2 - 0) + (-6 - 0)
2 2 2 13 AB 13 AB 13 AB

(2 - 0)i + (-3 - 0)j + (-6 - 0)k 2 3 6

FAC = FAC C S = F i - FAC j - FAC k
2(2 - 0) + (-3 - 0) + (-6 - 0)
2 2 2 7 AC 7 7

(0 - 0)i + (2.5 - 0)j + ( -6 - 0)k 5 12

FAD = FAD C S = F j - F k
2(0 - 0) + (2.5 - 0) + (-6 - 0)
2 2 2 13 AD 13 AD

W = {800k}N

Equations of Equilibrium: Equilibrium requires

gF = 0; FAB + FAC + FAD + W = 0

3 4 12 2 3 6 5 12
- F i - F j - F k + FAC i - FAC j - FAC k + FAD j - F k + 800 k = 0
13 AB 13 AB 13 AB 7 7 7 13 13 AD

3 2 4 3 5 12 6 12
- F + FAC i + - F - FAC - F j + - F - FAC - F + 800 k = 0
13 AB 7 13 AB 7 13 AD 13 AB 7 13 AD

Equating the i, j, and k components yields

3 2
- FAB + FAC = 0 (1)
13 7
4 3 5
- FAB - FAC + F = 0 (2)
13 7 13 AD
12 6 12
- FAB - FAC - FAD + 800 = 0 (3)
13 7 13

Solving Eqs. (1) through (3) yields

FAC = 203 N Ans.

FAB = 251 N Ans.

FAD = 427 N Ans.

349. z

If each one of the ropes will break when it is subjected to a F

tensile force of 450 N, determine the maximum uplift force
F the balloon can have before one of the ropes breaks.

A
6m

1.5 m

2m
B
SOLUTION C 2m
D
3m y
Force Vectors: We can express each of the forces on the free-body diagram shown in
2.5 m
Fig. a in Cartesian vector form as x

( -1.5 - 0)i + (-2 - 0)j + (-6 - 0)k 3 4 12

FAB = FAB C S = - F i- F j - F k
2(-1.5 - 0) + (-2 - 0) + (-6 - 0)
2 2 2 13 AB 13 AB 13 AB

(2 - 0)i + (-3 - 0)j + (-6 - 0)k 2 3 6

FAC = FAC C S = F i - FAC j - FAC k
2(2 - 0) + (-3 - 0) + (-6 - 0)
2 2 2 7 AC 7 7

(0 - 0)i + (2.5 - 0)j + ( -6 - 0)k 5 12

FAD = FAD C S = F j - F k
2(0 - 0) + (2.5 - 0) + (-6 - 0)
2 2 2 13 AD 13 AD

F=Fk

Equations of Equilibrium: Equilibrium requires

gF = 0; FAB + FAC + FAD + F = 0

3 4 12 2 3 6 5 12
- F i - F j - F k + FAC i - FAC j - FAC k + FAD j - F k + Fk = 0
13 AB 13 AB 13 AB 7 7 7 13 13 AD

3 2 4 3 5 12 6 12
- FAB + FAC i + - FAB - FAC + FAD j + - FAB - FAC - FAD + F k = 0
13 7 13 7 13 13 7 13

Equating the i, j, and k components yields

3 2
- FAB + FAC = 0 (1)
13 7
4 3 5
- F - FAC + F = 0 (2)
13 AB 7 13 AD
12 6 12
- FAB - FAC - F + F = 0 (3)
13 7 13 AD

Assume that cord AD will break first. Substituting FAD = 450 N into Eqs. (2) and (3)
and solving Eqs. (1) through (3), yields

FAB = 264.71 N
FAC = 213.8 N
F = 842.99 N = 843 N Ans.

Since FAC = 213.8 N 6 450 N and FAB = 264.71 N 6 450 N, our assumption is
correct.
350.

The lamp has a mass of 15 kg and is supported by a pole AO z

and cables AB and AC. If the force in the pole acts along
1.5 m
its axis, determine the forces in AO, AB, and AC for A B
equilibrium.

4m

O C y
SOLUTION
2m
6m 1.5 m
2 1.5 6
FAO = FAO { i - j + k} N
6.5 6.5 6.5 1.5 m

6 3 6
FAB = FAB {- i + j - k} N
9 9 9

2 3 6 x
FAC = FAC {- i + j - k} N
7 7 7

W = 15(9.81)k = {-147.15k} N

Fx = 0; 0.3077FAO - 0.6667FAB - 0.2857FAC = 0

Fy = 0; -0.2308FAO + 0.3333FAB + 0.4286FAC = 0

Fz = 0; 0.9231FAO - 0.667FAB - 0.8571FAC - 147.15 = 0

FAO = 319 N Ans.

FAB = 110 N Ans.

FAC = 85.8 N Ans.

351.

Cables AB and AC can sustain a maximum tension of 500 N, z

and the pole can support a maximum compression of 300 N.
1.5 m
Determine the maximum weight of the lamp that can be A B
supported in the position shown. The force in the pole acts
along the axis of the pole.
4m

O C y
SOLUTION
2m
2 1.5 6 6m 1.5 m
FAO = FAO { i - j + k} N
6.5 6.5 6.5 1.5 m
6 3 6
FAB = FAB {- i + j - k } N
9 9 9
2 3 6
FAC = FAC {- i + j - k } N
7 7 7
x
W = {Wk} N
2 6 2
Fx = 0; F - FAB - FAC = 0
6.5 AO 9 7
1.5 3 3
Fy = 0; - F + FAB + FAC = 0
6.5 AO 9 7
6 6 6
Fz = 0; F - FAB - FAC - W = 0
6.5 AO 9 7
1) Assume FAB = 500 N
2 6 2
FAO - (500) - FAC = 0
6.5 9 7
1.5 3 3
- F + (500) + FAC = 0
6.5 AO 9 7
6 6 6
FAO - (500) - FAC - W = 0
6.5 9 7
Solving,
FAO = 1444.444 N 7 300 N (N . G!)
FAC = 388.889 N
W = 666.667 N
2) Assume FAC = 500 N
2 6 2
F - F - (500) = 0
6.5 AO 9 AB 7
1.5 3 3
- F + FAB + (500) = 0
6.5 AO 9 7
6 6 6
F - F - (500) - W = 0
6.5 AO 9 AB 7
Solving,
FAO = 1857.143 N 7 300 N (N . G!)
FAB = 642.857 N 7 500 N (N . G!)
3) Assume FAO = 300 N
2 6 2
(300) - F - F = 0
6.5 9 AB 7 AC
1.5 3 3
- (300) + FAB + FAC = 0
6.5 9 7
6 6 6
(300) - F - F - W = 0
6.5 9 AB 7 AC
Solving,
FAC = 80.8 N
FAB = 104 N
W = 138 N Ans.
352.

The 50-kg pot is supported from A by the three cables. z

Determine the force acting in each cable for equilibrium.
Take d = 2.5 m.
2m 2m

C D
3m

SOLUTION 6m
A
Cartesian Vector Notation: y
B

6i + 2.5k 12 5 6m
FAB = FAB = F i+ F k
26 + 2.5
2 2 13 AB 13 AB d

- 6i - 2j + 3k 6 2 3 x
FAC = FAC = - FAC i - FAC j + FAC k
2(- 6) + (-2) + 3
2 2 2 7 7 7

- 6i + 2j + 3k 6 2 3
FAD = FAD = - FAD i + FAD j + FAD k
2(- 6)2 + 22 + 32 7 7 7

F = {- 490.5k} N

Equations of Equilibrium:

F = 0; FAB + FAC + FAD + F = 0

12 6 6 2 2
a FAB - FAC - FAD bi + a - FAC + FAD b j
13 7 7 7 7

5 3 3
+a FAB + FAC + FAD - 490.5 bk = 0
13 7 7
Equating i, j, and k components, we have

12 6 6
F - F - F = 0 (1)
13 AB 7 AC 7 AD
2 2
- FAC + FAD = 0 (2)
7 7
5 3 3
F + F + F - 490.5 = 0 (3)
13 AB 7 AC 7 AD
Solving Eqs. (1), (2) and (3) yields

FAC = FAD = 312 N

FAB = 580 N Ans.

353.

Determine the height d of cable AB so that the force in z

cables AD and AC is one-half as great as the force in cable
AB. What is the force in each cable for this case? The flower
2m 2m
pot has a mass of 50 kg.
C D
3m

SOLUTION 6m
A
Cartesian Vector Notation: y
B
FAB = (FAB)x i + (FAB)y k 6m
d
FAB - 6i - 2j + 3k 3 1 3
FAC = = - FABi - FAB j + F k
2 2(- 6)2 + ( -2)2 + 32 7 7 14 AB x

FAB -6i + 2j + 3k 3 1 3
FAD = = - FABi + FAB j + FAB k
2 2(- 6) + 2 + 3
2 2 2 7 7 14

F = { - 490.5k} N

Equations of Equilibrium:

F = 0; FAB + FAC + FAD + F = 0

3 3 1 1
a (FAB)x - FAB - FAB b i + a - FAB + FAB bj
7 7 7 7
3 3
+ a (FAB)z + F + F - 490.5bk = 0
14 AB 14 AB
Equating i, j, and k components, we have
3 3 6
(FAB)x - FAB - FAB = 0 (FAB)x = F (1)
7 7 7 AB
1 1
- FAB + FAB = 0 (Satisfied!)
7 7
3 3 3
(FAB)z + F + F - 490.5 = 0 (FAB)z = 490.5 - F (2)
14 AB 14 AB 7 AB
However, F2AB = (FAB)2x + (FAB)2z, then substitute Eqs. (1) and (2) into this
expression yields
2 2
6 3
F2AB = a FAB b + a490.5 - FAB b
7 7
Solving for positive root, we have

FAB = 519.79 N = 520 N Ans.

1
Thus, FAC = FAD = (519.79) = 260 N Ans.
2
Also,
6
(FAB)x = (519.79) = 445.53 N
7
3
(FAB)z = 490.5 - (519.79) = 267.73 N
7
(FAB)z 267.73
then, u = tan - 1 c d = tan - 1 a b = 31.00
(FAB)x 445.53
d = 6 tan u = 6 tan 31.00 = 3.61 m Ans.
354. If the mass of the flowerpot is 50 kg, determine the z
tension developed in each wire for equilibrium. Set
x = 1.5 m and z = 2 m. C
2m

x
D
z
3m

x A
6m B
y
355. If the mass of the flowerpot is 50 kg, determine the z
tension developed in each wire for equilibrium. Set x = 2 m
and z = 1.5 m. 2m
C
x
D
z
3m

x A
6m B
y
3 56.
A flowerpot of mass M is supported at A by the three cords. Determine the force acting in each
cord for equilibrium.

Given:

M 25 kg

m
g 9.81
2
s

T1 30 deg

T2 30 deg

T3 60 deg

T4 45 deg

Solution:

Initial guesses:

F AB 1N

F AD 1N

F AC 1N

Given

6F x = 0; F AD sin  T 1   F AC sin  T 2  0

6F y = 0; F AD cos  T 1  sin  T 3   FAC cos  T 2  sin  T 3   F AB sin  T 4  0

6F z = 0; F AD cos  T 1  cos  T 3   F AC cos  T 2  cos  T 3   F AB cos  T 4   M g 0

FAB FAB 219.89

103.65 N
FAC Find  F AB  FAC  FAD FAC Ans.
F F 103.65
AD AD
3 57.

If each cord can sustain a maximum tension of T before it fails, determine the greatest weight of the
flowerpot the cords can support.
Given:

T 50 N

T1 30 deg

T2 30 deg

T3 60 deg

T4 45 deg

Solution:

Initial guesses:

F AB T

F AD T

F AC T

W T

Case 1 Assume that AB reaches maximum tension

Given

6F x = 0; F AD sin  T 1   F AC sin  T 2  0

6F y = 0; F AD cos  T 1  sin  T 3   FAC cos  T 2  sin  T 3   F AB sin  T 4  0

6F z = 0; F AD cos  T 1  cos  T 3   F AC cos  T 2  cos  T 3   F AB cos  T 4   W 0

W1 W1 55.77
23.57 N
FAC1 Find  W  FAC  FAD FAC1 Ans.
F F 23.57
AD1 AD1

Case 2 Assume that AC reaches maximum tension

 Given
6F x = 0; F AD sin  T 1   F AC sin  T 2  0

6F y = 0; F AD cos  T 1  sin  T 3   FAC cos  T 2  sin  T 3   F AB sin  T 4  0

6F z = 0; F AD cos  T 1  cos  T 3   F AC cos  T 2  cos  T 3   F AB cos  T 4   W 0

W2 W2 118.30
106.07 N
FAB2 Find  W  FAB  F AD FAB2 Ans.
F F 50.00
AD2 AD2

Case 3 Assume that AD reaches maximum tension

Given

6F x = 0; F AD sin  T 1   F AC sin  T 2  0

6F y = 0; F AD cos  T 1  sin  T 3   FAC cos  T 2  sin  T 3   F AB sin  T 4  0

6F z = 0; F AD cos  T 1  cos  T 3   F AC cos  T 2  cos  T 3   F AB cos  T 4   W 0

W3 W3 118.30
106.07 N
FAB3 Find  W  F AB  FAC  FAB3 Ans.

F F 50.00
AC3 AC3

W min  W1  W2  W3  W 55.77 N Ans.

350. Determine the force in each cable needed to
358. z
3500-lb platform.
support the 17.5-kN Set dd =
platform.Set = 0.6
2 ftm.
.
3500 lb
17.5 kN

310mft

D
20.6
ft m
B
1.2
4 ftm
3 ftm
0.9 C
3 ftm
0.9 d 41.2
ft m y
x

Cartesian Vector Notation :

1.2i 0.6j 3k
FAB = FAB = 0.3578FABi 0.2683FAB j 0.8944FABk
1.2 2 + (0.6) 2 + (3) 2

0.6i 0.9j 3k
FAC = FAC = 0.1881FACi + 0.2822FAC j 0.9407FACk
0.6 + 0.9 + (3)
2 2 2 F = 17.5 kN

1.2i + 0.3j 3k 0.3 m

FAD = FAD = 0.3698FADi + 0.09245FAD j 0.9245FADk
(1.2) 2 + 0.3 2 + (3) 2 1.2 m

1.2 m
F = {17.5k} kN 0.6 m
3m
0.9 m

Equations of Equilibrium : 0.9 m

F = 0; FAB + FAC + FAD + F = 0

3m

(0.3578FAB + 0.1881FAC 0.3698FAD)i 3m

+ (0.2683FAB + 0.2822FAC + 0.09245FAD)j
+ (0.8944FAB 0.9407FAC 0.9245FAD + 17.5)k = 0

Equating the i, j and k components, we have

0.3578FAB + 0.1881FAC 0.3698FAD = 0 [1]

0.2683FAB + 0.2822FAC + 0.09245FAD = 0 [2]
0.8944FAB 0.9407FAC 0.9245FAD + 17.5 = 0 [3]

Solving Eqs. [1], [2] and [3] yields

FAB = 6.848 kN Ans.
FAC = 3.721 kN Ans.
FAD = 8.518 kN Ans.
351.
359. Determine the force in each cable needed to z
support the 3500-lb
17.5-kNplatform. Setdd =
platform.Set 4 ftm.
= 1.2 .
17.5 kN
3500 lb

310mft

D
20.6
ft m
B
1.2
4 ftm
3 ftm
0.9 C
3 ftm
0.9 d 41.2
ft m y
x

Cartesian Vector Notation :

1.2i 0.9j 3k
FAB = FAB = 0.3578FABi 0.2683FAB j 0.8944FABk
1.2 2 + (0.9) 2 + (3) 2

0.9j 3k
FAC = FAC = 0.2873FAC j 0.9578FACk
0.9 + (3)
2 2

1.2i + 0.3j 3k
FAD = FAD = 0.3698FADi + 0.09245FAD j 0.9245FADk
(1.2) 2 + 0.3 2 + (3) 2

F = {17.5k} kN

Equations of Equilibrium : F = 17.5 kN

F = 0; FAB + FAC + FAD + F = 0

0.3 m

(0.3578FAB 0.3698FAD)i + (0.2683FAB + 0.2873FAC + 0.09245FAD)j

1.2 m
+ (0.8944FAB 0.9578FAC 0.9245FAD + 17.5)k = 0
1.2 m
Equating the i, j and k components, we have 0.9 m 3m

0.3578FAB 0.3698FAD = 0 [1]

0.2683FAB + 0.2873FAC + 0.09245FAD = 0 [2]
0.8944FAB 0.9578FAC 0.9245FAD + 17.5 = 0 [3] 3m
3m

Solving Eqs. [1], [2] and [3] yields 0.9 m

FAB = 7.337 kN Ans.

FAC = 4.568 kN Ans.
FAD = 7.098 kN Ans.
.
.
361. Determine the tension developed in cables AB, AC, z
B
and AD required for equilibrium of the 75-kg cylinder.

C 3m
2m
2m

1m 1m y
3m A

D
4m
1.5 m
x
362. If each cable can withstand a maximum tension of z
B
1000 N, determine the largest mass of the cylinder for
equilibrium.
C 3m
2m
2m

1m 1m y
3m A

D
4m
1.5 m
x
363.

The thin ring can be adjusted vertically between three z

equally long cables from which the 100-kg chandelier is
suspended. If the ring remains in the horizontal plane and 0.5 m
z = 600 mm, determine the tension in each cable. C
120 120
D 120
B y
x

SOLUTION z
A
Geometry: Referring to the geometry of the free-body diagram shown in Fig. a,
the lengths of cables AB, AC, and AD are all l = 20.52 + 0.62 = 20.61 m

Equations of Equilibrium: Equilibrium requires

0.5 cos 30 0.5 cos 30

Fx = 0; FAD - FAC = 0 FAD = FAC = F
20.61 20.61

0.5 0.5 sin 30

Fy = 0; FAB - 2BF R = 0 FAB = F
20.61 20.61

Thus, cables AB, AC, and AD all develop the same tension.

0.6
Fz = 0; 3F - 100(9.81) = 0
20.61

FAB = FAC = FAD = 426 N Ans.

364.

The thin ring can be adjusted vertically between three z

equally long cables from which the 100-kg chandelier is
suspended. If the ring remains in the horizontal plane and 0.5 m
the tension in each cable is not allowed to exceed 1 kN, C
determine the smallest allowable distance z required for 120 120
equilibrium. D 120
B y
x

SOLUTION z
A
Geometry: Referring to the geometry of the free-body diagram shown in Fig. a,
the lengths of cables AB, AC, and AD are all l = 20.52 + z2.

Equations of Equilibrium: Equilibrium requires

0.5 cos 30 0.5 cos 30

Fx = 0; FAD - FAC = 0 FAD = FAC = F
20.5 + z
2 2
20.52 + z2

0.5 0.5 sin 30

Fy = 0; FAB - 2C F S = 0 FAB = F
20.5 + z
2 2
20.52 + z2

Thus, cables AB, AC, and AD all develop the same tension.

z
Fz = 0; 3F - 100(9.81) = 0
20.52 + z2

Cables AB, AC, and AD will also achieve maximum tension simultaneously.
Substituting F = 1000 N, we obtain

z
3(1000) - 100(9.81) = 0
20.52 + z2

z = 0.1730 m = 173 mm Ans.

365. The ends of the three cables are attached to a ring z
at A and to the edge of a uniform 150-kg plate. Determine
the tension in each of the cables for equilibrium.

2m
10 m
12 m
C 2m
D
4m
y
B 6m
2m

6m 6m
x

.
366. The ends of the three cables are attached to a ring z
at A and to the edge of the uniform plate. Determine the
largest mass the plate can have if each cable can support a
maximum tension of 15 kN.
A

2m
10 m
12 m
C 2m
D
4m
y
B 6m
2m

6m 6m
x

.
 z
367. The shear leg derrick is used to haul the 200-kg net of
fish onto the dock. Determine the compressive force along 5.6 m
each of the legs AB and CB and the tension in the winch 4m
cable DB. Assume the force in each leg acts along its axis. B

D
4m
C

A 2m
2m
x
y

.
.
.
369. The members of a truss are pin connected at joint O. y
Determine the magnitude of F1 and its angle u for
equilibrium. Set F2 = 8 kN. 5 kN
F2
70

30
x
O u

5
3
4

7 kN F1
+ 4
Fx = 0; 8 sin 70 + F1 cos 5 cos30 (7) = 0
5

F1 cos = 2.41259

3
+ Fy = 0; 8 cos 70 + 5 sin 30 F1 sin (7) = 0
5

F1 sin = 1.03616

Solving :

= 23.24 Ans.

F1 = 2.63 kN Ans.
370. The members of a truss are pin connected at joint O. y
Determine the magnitudes of F1 and F2 for equilibrium.
Set u = 50. 5 kN
F2
70

30
x
O u

5
3
4

7 kN F1

+ 4
Fx = 0; F2 sin 70 + F1 cos50 5 cos30 (7) = 0
5

0.9397 F2 + 0.6428 F1 = 9.930

3
+ Fy = 0; F2 cos 70 + 5 sin 30 F1 sin 50 (7) = 0
5

0.3420 F2 0.7660 F1 = 1.7

Solving :

F2 = 9.26 kN Ans.

F1 = 1.91 kN Ans.
371.

Romeo tries to reach Juliet by climbing with constant

velocity up a rope which is knotted at point A. Any of the B
three segments of the rope can sustain a maximum force of
2 kN before it breaks. Determine if Romeo, who has a mass
of 65 kg, can climb the rope, and if so, can he along with
Juliet, who has a mass of 60 kg, climb down with constant
velocity? 60
A C

SOLUTION
+ c Fy = 0; TAB sin 60 - 6519.812 = 0

TAB = 736.29 N 6 2000 N

+ F = 0;
: TAC - 736.29 cos 60 = 0
x

TAC = 368.15 N 6 2000 N

Yes, Romeo can climb up the rope. Ans.

+ c Fy = 0; TAB sin 60 - 12519.812 = 0

TAB = 1415.95 N 6 2000 N

+ F = 0;
: TAC - 1415.95 cos 60 = 0
x

TAC = 708 N 6 2000 N

Also, for the vertical segment,

T = 125(9.81) = 1226 N 6 2000 N

Yes, Romeo and Juliet can climb down. Ans.

372.

Determine the magnitudes of forces F1, F2, and F3 necessary z

to hold the force F = 5-9i - 8j - 5k6 kN in equilibrium.

F1 F2
60
135
60
60
SOLUTION y

4 30
Fx = 0; F1 cos 60cos 30 + F2 cos 135 + F - 9 = 0
6 3 F3
x
4
Fy = 0; -F1 cos 60sin 30 + F2 cos 60 + F - 8 = 0 F
6 3
(4 m, 4 m, 2 m)
2
Fz = 0; F1 sin 60 + F2 cos 60 - F3 - 5 = 0
6

0.433F1 - 0.707F2 + 0.667F3 = 9

-0.250F1 + 0.500F2 + 0.667F3 = 8

0.866F1 + 0.500F2 - 0.333F3 = 5

Solving,

F1 = 8.26 kN Ans.

F2 = 3.84 kN Ans.

F3 = 12.2 kN Ans.
373. The three cables are used to support the 800-N
( 80 kg) lamp. Determine the force developed in each

cable for equilibrium.

.
*376.
374. The ring of negligible size is subjected to a vertical
200 lb.
force of 1000 N.Determine
Determine the the longest
longest length
length ll of cord AC C u B
40
such that
that the
thetension
tensionacting
actingininACACis 160 lb. Also,
is 800 what
N. Also, is the
what is
forceforce
the acting in in
acting cord
cordAB?
AB?Hint:Hint:Use
Use thethe equilibrium l A
condition to determine the required angle u for attachment, 20.6
ft m
then determine l using trigonometry applied to ABC.

1000
200 lbkN

Equations of Equilibrium :
FAC = 800 kN
+
Fx = 0; FAB cos 40 800 cos = 0 [1]

+Fy = 0; FAB sin 40 + 800 sin 1000 = 0 [2]

Solving Eqs. [1] and [2] yields

= 33.25 1000 kN
FAB = 873.4 N Ans.

Geometry : Applying law of sines, we have

l 0.6
=
sin 40 sin 33.25 0.6 m
l = 0.703 m Ans.
3 75.

The "scale" consists of a known weight W which is suspended at A from a cord of total length L.
Determine the weight w at B if A is at a distance y for equilibrium. Neglect the sizes and weights of
the pulleys.

Solution:


n 6Fy = 0; 2W sin  T   w 0

2 2
L  y  d 1 2 2
Geometry h ( L  y)  d
2 2 2

1 ( L  y) 2  d2
2 2W 2 2
w 2W w ( L  y)  d Ans.
L y Ly

2
376.

The uniform crate of mass M is suspended by using a cord of length l that is attached to the sides of
the crate and passes over the small pulley at O. If the cord can be attached at either points A and B, or
C and D, determine which attachment produces the least amount of tension in the cord and specify
the cord tension in this case.

Given:

M 50 kg

m
g 9.81
2
s

a 0.6 m

b 1.5 m

l 2m

a
c
2

b
d
2

Solution:

Case 1 Attached at A and B Guess T 1N

l 2 2
d
2
Given Mg  2T 0 T1 Find ( T) T1 370.78 N
l

2

Case 2 Attached at C and D Guess T 1N

l 2 2
c
2
Given Mg  2T 0 T2 Find ( T) T2 257.09 N
l

2
Choose the arrangement that T min  T1  T2  T 257.09 N Ans.
gives the smallest tension.
377. Determine the magnitudes of F1, F2, and F3 for z
equilibrium of the particle. F1

60
135 N
800 lb
5
F3 60 3
4
y
P

F2 200 lb
N

x
F1 = 400 N Ans.

F2 = 280 N Ans.

F3 = 357 N Ans.