PROBLEM 6.

90

The 192-N load is removed and a 288 N ⋅ m clockwise couple is

applied successively at A, D, and E. Determine the components of the
reactions at B and F when the couple is applied (a) at A, (b) at B, (c) at
E.

SOLUTION
FBD Frame: Regardless of the location of applied couple,
ΣM B = 0: ( 3 m ) Fx − 288 N ⋅ m = 0 Fx = 96.0 N W

ΣFx = 0: − Bx + 96 N = 0 B x = 96.0 N W

ΣFy = 0: By + Fy = 0

(a) and (c): If couple applied anywhere on ACEF , BC is a two-force

member,
5
so By = Bx B y = 30.0 N W
16
Then ΣFy = 0: 30 N + Fy = 0 Fy = −30 N

Fy = 30.0 N W

(b): If couple is applied anywhere on BC , ACEF is a two-force

member,
7
so Fy = Fx Fy = 42.0 N W
16
ΣFy = 0: By + 42 N = 0 By = −42 N

B y = 42.0 N W
 PROBLEM 6.91

(a) Show that when a frame supports a pulley at A, an equivalent

loading of the frame and of each of its component parts can be
obtained by removing the pulley and applying at A two forces equal
and parallel to the forces that the cable exerted on the pulley.
(b) Show that if one end of the cable is attached to the frame at
point B, a force of magnitude equal to the tension in the cable should
also be applied at B.

SOLUTION

First note that, when a cable or cord passes over a frictionless, motionless pulley, the tension is
unchanged.

ΣM C = 0: rT1 − rT2 = 0 T1 = T2

(a) Replace each force with an equivalent force-couple.

(b) Cut cable and replace forces on pulley with equivalent pair of forces at A as above.
 PROBLEM 6.92

Knowing that the pulley has a radius of 1.5 ft, determine the
components of the reactions at A and E.

SOLUTION

FBD Frame: ΣM A = 0: ( 21 ft ) E y − (13.5 ft )( 210 lb ) = 0

E y = 135.0 lb W

ΣFy = 0: Ay − 210 lb + 135 lb = 0

A y = 75.0 lb W

ΣFx = 0: Ax − Ex = 0 Ax = Ex
FBD member ABC:

ΣM C = 0: ( 3 ft )( 210 lb ) − ( 3 ft )( 75 lb ) − ( 9 ft ) Ax = 0

A x = 45.0 lb W

so E x = 45.0 lb W
 PROBLEM 6.93

Knowing that the pulley has a radius of 1.25 in., determine the
components of the reactions at B and E.

SOLUTION

FBD Frame: ΣM E = 0: ( 3.75 in.) Bx + ( 8.75 in.)( 75 lb ) = 0

Bx = 175 lb B x = 175.0 lb W

ΣFx = 0: Ex − Bx = 0 E x = 175.0 lb W

ΣFy = 0: E y + By − 75 lb = 0

By = 75 lb − E y

FBD member ACE:

ΣM C = 0: − (1.25 in.)( 75 lb ) + ( 3.75 in.)(175 lb ) − ( 4.5 in.) E y = 0

E y = 125.0 lb W

Thus By = 75 lb − 125 lb = −50 lb

B y = 50.0 lb W
 PROBLEM 6.94

Two 200-mm-diameter pipes (pipe 1 and pipe 2) are supported every

3 m by a small frame like the one shown. Knowing that the combined
mass per unit length of each pipe and its contents is 32 kg/m and
assuming frictionless surfaces, determine the components of the
reactions at A and E when a = 0.

SOLUTION

FBDs:
pipe 2:
3
ΣFx′ = 0: NG − W = 0 N G = 0.6W
5
4
ΣFy′ = 0: N D − W =0 N D = 0.8W
5

pipe 1:

3
ΣFx′ = 0: N F cos16.26° − W − 0.6W = 0 N F = 1.25W
5
4
ΣFy′ = 0: NC + 1.25W sin16.26° − W =0 NC = 0.45W
5

Frame:

 4  
ΣM A = 0: ( 0.96 m ) E y − ( 0.48 m )W −   0.48 + ( 0.2 )  m W = 0
 5  

E y = 1.16667W E y = 1099 N W

ΣFy = 0: Ay + 1.16667W − W − W = 0

Ay = 0.83333W A y = 785 N W

ΣFx = 0: Ax − Ex = 0 so Ax = Ex
 PROBLEM 6.94 CONTINUED

ΣM B = 0: ( 0.075 m )(1.25W ) + ( 0.48 m )(1.16667W )

member BE:
− ( 0.36 m ) Ex = 0

Ex = 1.816W

E x = 1710 N W

thus A x = 1710 N W
 PROBLEM 6.95

Solve Prob. 6.94 when a = 280 mm.

SOLUTION

FBDs

pipe 2 W = 941.76 N

4
ΣFy′ = 0: N D − W =0 N D = 0.8W
5
3
ΣFx′ = 0: NG − W = 0 NG = 0.6W
5

pipe 1: 4
ΣFy′ = 0: NC − W =0 NC = 0.8W
5
3
ΣFx′ = 0: N F − 96 g − NG = 0 N F = 1.2W
5

member BE:
ΣM B = 0: ( 640 mm ) Ex + ( 480 mm ) E y + (100 mm ) N F = 0

ΣM A = 0: ( 280 mm ) Ex + ( 960 mm ) E y + (100 mm ) N F

− ( 700 mm ) NC − ( 900 mm ) N D = 0

Ex = −1.400W E x = 1318 N W

E y = 1.617W E y = 1523 N W
 PROBLEM 6.95 CONTINUED

FBD Frame: 3 4
ΣFx = 0: Ax + Ex + ( NC + N D ) − N F = 0
5 5
Ax = 1.400W A x = 1318 N W

4 3
ΣFy = 0: Ay + E y − ( NC + N D ) − N F = 0
5 5
Ay = 0.3833W A y = 361 N W
 PROBLEM 6.96

The tractor and scraper units shown are connected by a vertical pin
located 1.8 ft behind the tractor wheels. The distance from C to D
is 2.25 ft. The center of gravity of the 20-kip tractor unit is located at
Gt , while the centers of gravity of the 16-kip scraper unit and the 90-
kip load are located at Gs and Gl , respectively. Knowing that the
tractor is at rest with its brakes released, determine (a) the reactions
at each of the four wheels, (b) the forces exerted on the tractor unit at
C and D.

SOLUTION

FBD Entire machine: (a)

ΣM A = 0: ( 21.6 ft ) 2 B − ( 7.2 ft )( 90 kips ) − (10.8 ft )(16 kips )

− ( 26.4 ft )( 20 kips ) = 0

B = 31.22 kips B = 31.2 kips W

ΣFy = 0: 2A + 2 ( 31.22 kips ) − ( 90 + 16 + 20 ) kips = 0

A = 31.78 kips A = 31.8 kips W

(b )
FBD Tractor:
ΣM D = 0: ( 2.25 ft ) C + (1.8 ft )( 62.44 kips ) − ( 6.6 ft )( 20 kips ) = 0

C = 8.7146 kips C = 8.71 kips W

ΣFx = 0: Dx − C = 0 Dx = 8.715 kips

ΣFy = 0: 62.44 kips − D y − 20 kips = 0 Dy = 42.44 kips

so D = 43.3 kips 78.4° W

 PROBLEM 6.97

Solve Prob. 6.96 assuming that the 90-kip load has been removed.

SOLUTION

FBD Entire machine:

(a)
ΣM A = 0: ( 21.6 ft )( 2B ) − (10.8 ft )(16 kips ) − ( 26.4 ft )( 20 kips ) = 0

B = 16.222 kips B = 16.22 kips W

ΣFy = 0: 2A + 2 (16.222 kips ) − (16 + 20 ) kips = 0

A = 1.778 kips A = 1.778 kips W

(b )
FBD Tractor:
ΣM D = 0: ( 2.25 ft ) C + (1.8 ft )( 32.44 kips ) − ( 6.6 ft )( 20 kips ) = 0

C = 32.71 kips C = 32.7 kips W

ΣFx = 0: Dx − C = 0 Dx = 32.71 kips

ΣFy = 0: − Dy + 2 ( 32.44 kips ) − 20 kips = 0

Dy = 12.44 kips

so D = 35.0 kips 20.8° W