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CHAPTER

VECTOR MECHANICS FOR ENGINEERS:

STATICS

3

Ferdinand P. Beer
E. Russell Johnston, Jr.

Analysis of Structures

Lecture Notes:
J. Walt Oler
Texas Tech University

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Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics
Contents
Introduction
Trusses Made of Several Simple Trusses
Definition of a Truss
Sample Problem 6.3
Simple Trusses
Analysis of Frames
Analysis of Trusses by the Method of Joints
Frames Which Cease to be Rigid When
Joints Under Special Loading
Detached From Their Supports
Conditions
Sample Problem 6.4
Space Trusses
Machines
Sample Problem 6.1
Analysis of Trusses by the Method of
Sections

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Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics
Introduction
• For the equilibrium of structures made of several
connected parts, the internal forces as well the external
forces are considered.
• In the interaction between connected parts, Newton’s 3 rd
Law states that the forces of action and reaction
between bodies in contact have the same magnitude,
same line of action, and opposite sense.
• Three categories of engineering structures are considered:
a) Frames: contain at least one one multi-force
member, i.e., member acted upon by 3 or more
forces.
b) Trusses: formed from two-force members, i.e.,
straight members with end point connections
c) Machines: structures containing moving parts
designed to transmit and modify forces.
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Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics
Definition of a Truss
• A truss consists of straight members connected at
joints. No member is continuous through a joint.
• Most structures are made of several trusses joined
together to form a space framework. Each truss
carries those loads which act in its plane and may
be treated as a two-dimensional structure.
• Bolted or welded connections are assumed to be
pinned together. Forces acting at the member ends
reduce to a single force and no couple. Only twoforce members are considered.
• When forces tend to pull the member apart, it is in
tension. When the forces tend to compress the
member, it is in compression.
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Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics
Definition of a Truss

Members of a truss are slender and not capable of
supporting large lateral loads. Loads must be applied at
the joints.

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Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics
Definition of a Truss

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Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics
Simple Trusses
• A rigid truss will not collapse under
the application of a load.
• A simple truss is constructed by
successively adding two members and
one connection to the basic triangular
truss.
• In a simple truss, m = 2n - 3 where
m is the total number of members
and n is the number of joints.

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Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics
Analysis of Trusses by the Method of Joints
• Dismember the truss and create a freebody
diagram for each member and pin.
• The two forces exerted on each member are
equal, have the same line of action, and
opposite sense.
• Forces exerted by a member on the pins or
joints at its ends are directed along the member
and equal and opposite.
• Conditions of equilibrium on the pins provide
2n equations for 2n unknowns. For a simple
truss, 2n = m + 3. May solve for m member
forces and 3 reaction forces at the supports.
• Conditions for equilibrium for the entire truss
provide 3 additional equations which are not
independent of the pin equations.
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Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics
Joints Under Special Loading Conditions
• Forces in opposite members intersecting in
two straight lines at a joint are equal.
• The forces in two opposite members are
equal when a load is aligned with a third
member. The third member force is equal
to the load (including zero load).
• The forces in two members connected at a
joint are equal if the members are aligned
and zero otherwise.
• Recognition of joints under special loading
conditions simplifies a truss analysis.

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Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics
Space Trusses
• An elementary space truss consists of 6 members
connected at 4 joints to form a tetrahedron.
• A simple space truss is formed and can be
extended when 3 new members and 1 joint are
added at the same time.
• In a simple space truss, m = 3n - 6 where m is the
number of members and n is the number of
joints.
• Conditions of equilibrium for the joints provide
3n equations. For a simple truss, 3n = m + 6 and
the equations can be solved for m member forces
and 6 support reactions.
• Equilibrium for the entire truss provides 6
additional equations which are not independent of
the joint equations.
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Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics
Sample Problem 6.1
SOLUTION:
• Based on a free-body diagram of the
entire truss, solve the 3 equilibrium
equations for the reactions at E and C.
• Joint A is subjected to only two unknown
member forces. Determine these from the
joint equilibrium requirements.

Using the method of joints,
determine the force in each member
of the truss.

• In succession, determine unknown
member forces at joints D, B, and E from
joint equilibrium requirements.
• All member forces and support reactions
are known at joint C. However, the joint
equilibrium requirements may be applied
to check the results.

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Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics
Sample Problem 6.1
SOLUTION:
• Based on a free-body diagram of the entire truss,
solve the 3 equilibrium equations for the reactions
at E and C.

∑ MC = 0
= ( 2000 lb )( 24 ft ) + (1000 lb )(12 ft ) − E ( 6 ft )
E = 10,000 lb ↑

∑ Fx = 0 = C x

Cx = 0

∑ Fy = 0 = −2000 lb - 1000 lb + 10,000 lb + C y
C y = 7000 lb ↓

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Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics
Sample Problem 6.1

• Joint A is subjected to only two unknown
member forces. Determine these from the
joint equilibrium requirements.
2000 lb FAB FAD
=
=
4
3
5

FAB = 1500 lb T
FAD = 2500 lb C

• There are now only two unknown member
forces at joint D.
FDB = FDA

FDB = 2500 lb T

3
FDE = 2 5 FDA

FDE = 3000 lb C

()

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Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics
Sample Problem 6.1
• There are now only two unknown member
forces at joint B. Assume both are in tension.
4
4
∑ Fy = 0 = −1000 − 5 ( 2500) − 5 FBE

FBE = −3750 lb

FBE = 3750 lb C

3
3
∑ Fx = 0 = FBC − 1500 − 5 ( 2500) − 5 ( 3750)

FBC = +5250 lb

FBC = 5250 lb T

• There is one unknown member force at
joint E. Assume the member is in tension.
3
3
∑ Fx = 0 = 5 FEC + 3000 + 5 ( 3750)

FEC = −8750 lb

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FEC = 8750 lb C

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Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics
Sample Problem 6.1
• All member forces and support reactions are
known at joint C. However, the joint equilibrium
requirements may be applied to check the results.
3
∑ Fx = − 5250 + 5 ( 8750) = 0 ( checks)
4
∑ Fy = −7000 + 5 ( 8750) = 0 ( checks)

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Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics
Analysis of Trusses by the Method of Sections
• When the force in only one member or the
forces in a very few members are desired, the
method of sections works well.
• To determine the force in member BD, pass a
section through the truss as shown and create
a free body diagram for the left side.
• With only three members cut by the section,
the equations for static equilibrium may be
applied to determine the unknown member
forces, including FBD.

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Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics
Trusses Made of Several Simple Trusses
• Compound trusses are statically
determinant, rigid, and completely
constrained.
m = 2n − 3
• Truss contains a redundant member
and is statically indeterminate.
m > 2n − 3
• Additional reaction forces may be
necessary for a rigid truss.

non-rigid
m < 2n − 3

rigid
m < 2n − 4

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• Necessary but insufficient condition
for a compound truss to be
statically determinant, rigid, and
completely constrained,
m + r = 2n
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Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics
Sample Problem 6.3
SOLUTION:
• Take the entire truss as a free body.
Apply the conditions for static equilibrium to solve for the reactions at A and L.
• Pass a section through members FH,
GH, and GI and take the right-hand
section as a free body.
• Apply the conditions for static
equilibrium to determine the desired
member forces.
Determine the force in members FH,
GH, and GI.

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Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics
Sample Problem 6.3
SOLUTION:
• Take the entire truss as a free body.
Apply the conditions for static equilibrium to solve for the reactions at A and L.

∑ M A = 0 = −( 5 m )( 6 kN ) − (10 m )( 6 kN ) − (15 m )( 6 kN )
− ( 20 m )(1 kN ) − ( 25 m )(1 kN ) + ( 25 m ) L
L = 7.5 kN ↑
∑ Fy = 0 = −20 kN + L + A
A = 12.5 kN ↑

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Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics
Sample Problem 6.3
• Pass a section through members FH, GH, and GI
and take the right-hand section as a free body.

• Apply the conditions for static equilibrium to
determine the desired member forces.

∑MH = 0
( 7.50 kN )(10 m ) − (1 kN )( 5 m ) − FGI ( 5.33 m ) = 0
FGI = +13.13 kN
FGI = 13.13 kN T

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Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics
Sample Problem 6.3
tan α =

FG 8 m
=
= 0.5333
GL 15 m
=0

α = 28.07°

∑ MG
( 7.5 kN )(15 m ) − (1 kN )(10 m ) − (1 kN )( 5 m )
+ ( FFH cos α )( 8 m ) = 0
FFH = −13.82 kN

tan β =

∑M

L

GI
5m
= 2
= 0.9375
HI 3 ( 8 m )

FFH = 13.82 kN C

β = 43.15°

=0

(1 kN )(10 m ) + (1 kN )( 5 m ) + ( FGH cos β )(15 m ) = 0
FGH = −1.371 kN

FGH = 1.371 kN C
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Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics
Analysis of Frames
• Frames and machines are structures with at least one
multiforce member. Frames are designed to support loads
and are usually stationary. Machines contain moving parts
and are designed to transmit and modify forces.
• A free body diagram of the complete frame is used to
determine the external forces acting on the frame.
• Internal forces are determined by dismembering the frame
and creating free-body diagrams for each component.
• Forces on two force members have known lines of action
but unknown magnitude and sense.
• Forces on multiforce members have unknown magnitude
and line of action. They must be represented with two
unknown components.
• Forces between connected components are equal, have the
same line of action, and opposite sense.
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Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics
Frames Which Cease To Be Rigid When Detached
From Their Supports
• Some frames may collapse if removed from
their supports. Such frames can not be treated
as rigid bodies.
• A free-body diagram of the complete frame
indicates four unknown force components which
can not be determined from the three equilibrium
conditions.
• The frame must be considered as two distinct, but
related, rigid bodies.
• With equal and opposite reactions at the contact
point between members, the two free-body
diagrams indicate 6 unknown force components.
• Equilibrium requirements for the two rigid
bodies yield 6 independent equations.
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Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics
Sample Problem 6.4
SOLUTION:
• Create a free-body diagram for the
complete frame and solve for the
support reactions.
• Define a free-body diagram for member
BCD. The force exerted by the link DE
has a known line of action but unknown
magnitude. It is determined by summing
moments about C.
Members ACE and BCD are
• With the force on the link DE known,
connected by a pin at C and by the
the sum of forces in the x and y
link DE. For the loading shown,
directions may be used to find the force
determine the force in link DE and the
components at C.
components of the force exerted at C
• With member ACE as a free-body,
on member BCD.
check the solution by summing
moments about A.
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Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics
Sample Problem 6.4
SOLUTION:
• Create a free-body diagram for the complete frame
and solve for the support reactions.

∑ Fy = 0 = Ay − 480 N

Ay = 480 N ↑

∑ M A = 0 = −( 480 N )(100 mm ) + B(160 mm )
B = 300 N →

∑ Fx = 0 = B + Ax

Ax = −300 N ←

Note:
80
α = tan −1 150 = 28.07°

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Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics
Sample Problem 6.4
• Define a free-body diagram for member
BCD. The force exerted by the link DE has a
known line of action but unknown
magnitude. It is determined by summing
moments about C.

∑ M C = 0 = ( FDE sin α )( 250 mm ) + ( 300 N )( 60 mm ) + ( 480 N )(100 mm )
FDE = −561 N

FDE = 561 N C

• Sum of forces in the x and y directions may be used to find the force
components at C.
∑ Fx = 0 = C x − FDE cos α + 300 N
0 = C x − ( − 561 N ) cos α + 300 N

∑ Fy = 0 = C y − FDE sin α − 480 N
0 = C y − ( − 561 N ) sin α − 480 N
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C x = −795 N
C y = 216 N
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Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics
Sample Problem 6.4
• With member ACE as a free-body, check
the solution by summing moments about A.

∑ M A = ( FDE cos α )( 300 mm ) + ( FDE sin α )(100 mm ) − C x ( 220 mm )
= ( − 561cos α )( 300 mm ) + ( − 561sin α )(100 mm ) − ( − 795)( 220 mm ) = 0
(checks)

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Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics
Machines
• Machines are structures designed to transmit
and modify forces. Their main purpose is to
transform input forces into output forces.
• Given the magnitude of P, determine the
magnitude of Q.
• Create a free-body diagram of the complete
machine, including the reaction that the wire
exerts.
• The machine is a nonrigid structure. Use
one of the components as a free-body.
• Taking moments about A,

∑ M A = 0 = aP − bQ
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Q=

a
P
b
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truses and frame

  • 1. Eighth Edition 6 3 CHAPTER VECTOR MECHANICS FOR ENGINEERS: STATICS 3 Ferdinand P. Beer E. Russell Johnston, Jr. Analysis of Structures Lecture Notes: J. Walt Oler Texas Tech University © 2007 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • 2. Eighth Edition Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics Contents Introduction Trusses Made of Several Simple Trusses Definition of a Truss Sample Problem 6.3 Simple Trusses Analysis of Frames Analysis of Trusses by the Method of Joints Frames Which Cease to be Rigid When Joints Under Special Loading Detached From Their Supports Conditions Sample Problem 6.4 Space Trusses Machines Sample Problem 6.1 Analysis of Trusses by the Method of Sections © 2007 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. 6-2
  • 3. Eighth Edition Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics Introduction • For the equilibrium of structures made of several connected parts, the internal forces as well the external forces are considered. • In the interaction between connected parts, Newton’s 3 rd Law states that the forces of action and reaction between bodies in contact have the same magnitude, same line of action, and opposite sense. • Three categories of engineering structures are considered: a) Frames: contain at least one one multi-force member, i.e., member acted upon by 3 or more forces. b) Trusses: formed from two-force members, i.e., straight members with end point connections c) Machines: structures containing moving parts designed to transmit and modify forces. © 2007 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. 6-3
  • 4. Eighth Edition Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics Definition of a Truss • A truss consists of straight members connected at joints. No member is continuous through a joint. • Most structures are made of several trusses joined together to form a space framework. Each truss carries those loads which act in its plane and may be treated as a two-dimensional structure. • Bolted or welded connections are assumed to be pinned together. Forces acting at the member ends reduce to a single force and no couple. Only twoforce members are considered. • When forces tend to pull the member apart, it is in tension. When the forces tend to compress the member, it is in compression. © 2007 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. 6-4
  • 5. Eighth Edition Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics Definition of a Truss Members of a truss are slender and not capable of supporting large lateral loads. Loads must be applied at the joints. © 2007 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. 6-5
  • 6. Eighth Edition Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics Definition of a Truss © 2007 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. 6-6
  • 7. Eighth Edition Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics Simple Trusses • A rigid truss will not collapse under the application of a load. • A simple truss is constructed by successively adding two members and one connection to the basic triangular truss. • In a simple truss, m = 2n - 3 where m is the total number of members and n is the number of joints. © 2007 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. 6-7
  • 8. Eighth Edition Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics Analysis of Trusses by the Method of Joints • Dismember the truss and create a freebody diagram for each member and pin. • The two forces exerted on each member are equal, have the same line of action, and opposite sense. • Forces exerted by a member on the pins or joints at its ends are directed along the member and equal and opposite. • Conditions of equilibrium on the pins provide 2n equations for 2n unknowns. For a simple truss, 2n = m + 3. May solve for m member forces and 3 reaction forces at the supports. • Conditions for equilibrium for the entire truss provide 3 additional equations which are not independent of the pin equations. © 2007 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. 6-8
  • 9. Eighth Edition Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics Joints Under Special Loading Conditions • Forces in opposite members intersecting in two straight lines at a joint are equal. • The forces in two opposite members are equal when a load is aligned with a third member. The third member force is equal to the load (including zero load). • The forces in two members connected at a joint are equal if the members are aligned and zero otherwise. • Recognition of joints under special loading conditions simplifies a truss analysis. © 2007 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. 6-9
  • 10. Eighth Edition Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics Space Trusses • An elementary space truss consists of 6 members connected at 4 joints to form a tetrahedron. • A simple space truss is formed and can be extended when 3 new members and 1 joint are added at the same time. • In a simple space truss, m = 3n - 6 where m is the number of members and n is the number of joints. • Conditions of equilibrium for the joints provide 3n equations. For a simple truss, 3n = m + 6 and the equations can be solved for m member forces and 6 support reactions. • Equilibrium for the entire truss provides 6 additional equations which are not independent of the joint equations. © 2007 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. 6 - 10
  • 11. Eighth Edition Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics Sample Problem 6.1 SOLUTION: • Based on a free-body diagram of the entire truss, solve the 3 equilibrium equations for the reactions at E and C. • Joint A is subjected to only two unknown member forces. Determine these from the joint equilibrium requirements. Using the method of joints, determine the force in each member of the truss. • In succession, determine unknown member forces at joints D, B, and E from joint equilibrium requirements. • All member forces and support reactions are known at joint C. However, the joint equilibrium requirements may be applied to check the results. © 2007 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. 6 - 11
  • 12. Eighth Edition Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics Sample Problem 6.1 SOLUTION: • Based on a free-body diagram of the entire truss, solve the 3 equilibrium equations for the reactions at E and C. ∑ MC = 0 = ( 2000 lb )( 24 ft ) + (1000 lb )(12 ft ) − E ( 6 ft ) E = 10,000 lb ↑ ∑ Fx = 0 = C x Cx = 0 ∑ Fy = 0 = −2000 lb - 1000 lb + 10,000 lb + C y C y = 7000 lb ↓ © 2007 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. 6 - 12
  • 13. Eighth Edition Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics Sample Problem 6.1 • Joint A is subjected to only two unknown member forces. Determine these from the joint equilibrium requirements. 2000 lb FAB FAD = = 4 3 5 FAB = 1500 lb T FAD = 2500 lb C • There are now only two unknown member forces at joint D. FDB = FDA FDB = 2500 lb T 3 FDE = 2 5 FDA FDE = 3000 lb C () © 2007 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. 6 - 13
  • 14. Eighth Edition Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics Sample Problem 6.1 • There are now only two unknown member forces at joint B. Assume both are in tension. 4 4 ∑ Fy = 0 = −1000 − 5 ( 2500) − 5 FBE FBE = −3750 lb FBE = 3750 lb C 3 3 ∑ Fx = 0 = FBC − 1500 − 5 ( 2500) − 5 ( 3750) FBC = +5250 lb FBC = 5250 lb T • There is one unknown member force at joint E. Assume the member is in tension. 3 3 ∑ Fx = 0 = 5 FEC + 3000 + 5 ( 3750) FEC = −8750 lb © 2007 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. FEC = 8750 lb C 6 - 14
  • 15. Eighth Edition Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics Sample Problem 6.1 • All member forces and support reactions are known at joint C. However, the joint equilibrium requirements may be applied to check the results. 3 ∑ Fx = − 5250 + 5 ( 8750) = 0 ( checks) 4 ∑ Fy = −7000 + 5 ( 8750) = 0 ( checks) © 2007 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. 6 - 15
  • 16. Eighth Edition Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics Analysis of Trusses by the Method of Sections • When the force in only one member or the forces in a very few members are desired, the method of sections works well. • To determine the force in member BD, pass a section through the truss as shown and create a free body diagram for the left side. • With only three members cut by the section, the equations for static equilibrium may be applied to determine the unknown member forces, including FBD. © 2007 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. 6 - 16
  • 17. Eighth Edition Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics Trusses Made of Several Simple Trusses • Compound trusses are statically determinant, rigid, and completely constrained. m = 2n − 3 • Truss contains a redundant member and is statically indeterminate. m > 2n − 3 • Additional reaction forces may be necessary for a rigid truss. non-rigid m < 2n − 3 rigid m < 2n − 4 © 2007 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. • Necessary but insufficient condition for a compound truss to be statically determinant, rigid, and completely constrained, m + r = 2n 6 - 17
  • 18. Eighth Edition Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics Sample Problem 6.3 SOLUTION: • Take the entire truss as a free body. Apply the conditions for static equilibrium to solve for the reactions at A and L. • Pass a section through members FH, GH, and GI and take the right-hand section as a free body. • Apply the conditions for static equilibrium to determine the desired member forces. Determine the force in members FH, GH, and GI. © 2007 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. 6 - 18
  • 19. Eighth Edition Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics Sample Problem 6.3 SOLUTION: • Take the entire truss as a free body. Apply the conditions for static equilibrium to solve for the reactions at A and L. ∑ M A = 0 = −( 5 m )( 6 kN ) − (10 m )( 6 kN ) − (15 m )( 6 kN ) − ( 20 m )(1 kN ) − ( 25 m )(1 kN ) + ( 25 m ) L L = 7.5 kN ↑ ∑ Fy = 0 = −20 kN + L + A A = 12.5 kN ↑ © 2007 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. 6 - 19
  • 20. Eighth Edition Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics Sample Problem 6.3 • Pass a section through members FH, GH, and GI and take the right-hand section as a free body. • Apply the conditions for static equilibrium to determine the desired member forces. ∑MH = 0 ( 7.50 kN )(10 m ) − (1 kN )( 5 m ) − FGI ( 5.33 m ) = 0 FGI = +13.13 kN FGI = 13.13 kN T © 2007 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. 6 - 20
  • 21. Eighth Edition Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics Sample Problem 6.3 tan α = FG 8 m = = 0.5333 GL 15 m =0 α = 28.07° ∑ MG ( 7.5 kN )(15 m ) − (1 kN )(10 m ) − (1 kN )( 5 m ) + ( FFH cos α )( 8 m ) = 0 FFH = −13.82 kN tan β = ∑M L GI 5m = 2 = 0.9375 HI 3 ( 8 m ) FFH = 13.82 kN C β = 43.15° =0 (1 kN )(10 m ) + (1 kN )( 5 m ) + ( FGH cos β )(15 m ) = 0 FGH = −1.371 kN FGH = 1.371 kN C © 2007 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. 6 - 21
  • 22. Eighth Edition Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics Analysis of Frames • Frames and machines are structures with at least one multiforce member. Frames are designed to support loads and are usually stationary. Machines contain moving parts and are designed to transmit and modify forces. • A free body diagram of the complete frame is used to determine the external forces acting on the frame. • Internal forces are determined by dismembering the frame and creating free-body diagrams for each component. • Forces on two force members have known lines of action but unknown magnitude and sense. • Forces on multiforce members have unknown magnitude and line of action. They must be represented with two unknown components. • Forces between connected components are equal, have the same line of action, and opposite sense. © 2007 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. 6 - 22
  • 23. Eighth Edition Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics Frames Which Cease To Be Rigid When Detached From Their Supports • Some frames may collapse if removed from their supports. Such frames can not be treated as rigid bodies. • A free-body diagram of the complete frame indicates four unknown force components which can not be determined from the three equilibrium conditions. • The frame must be considered as two distinct, but related, rigid bodies. • With equal and opposite reactions at the contact point between members, the two free-body diagrams indicate 6 unknown force components. • Equilibrium requirements for the two rigid bodies yield 6 independent equations. © 2007 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. 6 - 23
  • 24. Eighth Edition Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics Sample Problem 6.4 SOLUTION: • Create a free-body diagram for the complete frame and solve for the support reactions. • Define a free-body diagram for member BCD. The force exerted by the link DE has a known line of action but unknown magnitude. It is determined by summing moments about C. Members ACE and BCD are • With the force on the link DE known, connected by a pin at C and by the the sum of forces in the x and y link DE. For the loading shown, directions may be used to find the force determine the force in link DE and the components at C. components of the force exerted at C • With member ACE as a free-body, on member BCD. check the solution by summing moments about A. © 2007 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. 6 - 24
  • 25. Eighth Edition Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics Sample Problem 6.4 SOLUTION: • Create a free-body diagram for the complete frame and solve for the support reactions. ∑ Fy = 0 = Ay − 480 N Ay = 480 N ↑ ∑ M A = 0 = −( 480 N )(100 mm ) + B(160 mm ) B = 300 N → ∑ Fx = 0 = B + Ax Ax = −300 N ← Note: 80 α = tan −1 150 = 28.07° © 2007 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. 6 - 25
  • 26. Eighth Edition Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics Sample Problem 6.4 • Define a free-body diagram for member BCD. The force exerted by the link DE has a known line of action but unknown magnitude. It is determined by summing moments about C. ∑ M C = 0 = ( FDE sin α )( 250 mm ) + ( 300 N )( 60 mm ) + ( 480 N )(100 mm ) FDE = −561 N FDE = 561 N C • Sum of forces in the x and y directions may be used to find the force components at C. ∑ Fx = 0 = C x − FDE cos α + 300 N 0 = C x − ( − 561 N ) cos α + 300 N ∑ Fy = 0 = C y − FDE sin α − 480 N 0 = C y − ( − 561 N ) sin α − 480 N © 2007 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. C x = −795 N C y = 216 N 6 - 26
  • 27. Eighth Edition Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics Sample Problem 6.4 • With member ACE as a free-body, check the solution by summing moments about A. ∑ M A = ( FDE cos α )( 300 mm ) + ( FDE sin α )(100 mm ) − C x ( 220 mm ) = ( − 561cos α )( 300 mm ) + ( − 561sin α )(100 mm ) − ( − 795)( 220 mm ) = 0 (checks) © 2007 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. 6 - 27
  • 28. Eighth Edition Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics Machines • Machines are structures designed to transmit and modify forces. Their main purpose is to transform input forces into output forces. • Given the magnitude of P, determine the magnitude of Q. • Create a free-body diagram of the complete machine, including the reaction that the wire exerts. • The machine is a nonrigid structure. Use one of the components as a free-body. • Taking moments about A, ∑ M A = 0 = aP − bQ © 2007 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Q= a P b 6 - 28