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Statics 3.5 – Equilibrium of Truss Members Connected to a Gusset Plate | Hibbeler 14th Edition

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 θ=90°.

Engineering Mechanics: Statics 14th Edition by RC Hibbeler Problem 3-5 Equilibrium of Truss Members Connected in a Gusset Plate

Solution:

We need to find the angle that force T makes with the positive x-axis first. We call this the angle beta, β. This is depicted in the free-body diagram.

Free-body diagram:

Solving for the values of angles α and β. 

\begin{aligned}
\tan \alpha & = \dfrac{3}{4} \\
\alpha & = \tan ^{-1} \frac{3}{4} \\
\alpha & = 36.8699 \degree \\
\end{aligned}

Knowing that the sum of angles α and β is 90°, we can solve for the β.

\begin{aligned}
\alpha + \beta & = 90\degree \\
\beta & = 90 \degree - \alpha \\
\beta & = 90 \degree - 36.8699 \degree \\
\beta & = 53.1301 \degree
\end{aligned}

Equations of Equilibrium:

Summation of forces in the x-direction:

\begin{aligned}
\xrightarrow{+} \sum F_x & = 0 \\
T \cos \beta - \frac{4}{5} F & = 0 \\
T \cos 53.1301 \degree - \frac{4}{5} F & = 0 & & \qquad \qquad (1)\\
\end{aligned}

Summation of forces in the y-direction:

\begin{aligned}
+\uparrow \sum F_y & =0 \\
9 - \frac{3}{5} F- T \sin \beta & = 0 \\
T \sin 53.1301 \degree + \frac{3}{5}F & = 9 & & \qquad \qquad(2)\\
\end{aligned}

Now, we have two equations with two unknowns. We shall solve the unknowns by solving these equations simultaneously. We can use our calculator, or we can solve this manually using the method of substitution.

Using equation (1), solve for T in terms of F. 

\begin{aligned}
T \cos 53.1301\degree-\frac{4}{5} F & = 0 \\
T \cos 53.1301\degree & = \frac{4}{5} F \\
T & = \dfrac{\frac{4}{5}F}{\cos 53.1301\degree}  \qquad \qquad  (3)\\
\end{aligned}

Now, substitute this equation (3) to equation (2) to solve for F:

\begin{aligned}
T \sin 53.1301 \degree + \frac{3}{5}F & = 9 \\
\left(\dfrac{\frac{4}{5}F}{\cos 53.1301\degree} \right) \sin 53.1301 \degree + \frac{3}{5}F & = 9 \\
\frac{4}{5}F \left( \dfrac{\sin 53.1301\degree}{\cos 53.1301\degree}\right)+  \frac{3}{5}F & = 9 \\
\frac{4}{5}F \tan 53.1301\degree+\frac{3}{5}F &=9 \\
F\left( \frac{4}{5} \cdot \tan 53.1301\degree +\frac{3}{5}\right) & = 9\\
F & = \dfrac{9}{\frac{4}{5} \cdot \tan 53.1301\degree +\frac{3}{5}} \\
F & = 5.4 \ \text{kN} \\
\end{aligned}

Substitute the value of F to equation (3) to solve for T:

\begin{aligned}
T & = \dfrac{\frac{4}{5}F}{\cos 53.1301\degree} \\
T & = \dfrac{\frac{4}{5} \cdot \left( 5.4 \ \text{kN}\right)}{\cos 53.1301\degree} \\
T & = 7.2 \ \text{kN}
\end{aligned}

Therefore, F = 5.4 \ \text{kN} and T= 7.2 \ \text{kN} .

Statics 3.4 – Normal Reactions in a Bearing | Hibbeler 14th Edition

The bearing consists of rollers, symmetrically confined within the housing. The bottom one is subjected to a 125-N force at its contact A due to the load on the shaft. Determine the normal reactions NB and NC on the bearing at its contact points B and C for equilibrium.

Engineering Mechanics: Statics 14th Edition Problem 3-4 - The normal reactions on a bearing.

Solution:

Free-body diagram of the roller:

Free-body diagram of Problem 3.4 - Engineering Mechanics Statics 14th Edition by Russell C. Hibbeler| Normal Forces in a Bearing

Equations of Equilibrium:

Note that if we take the sum of forces in the x-direction, there are two unknown forces involve, but if we take the sum of forces in the y-direction, there is only one unknown force involve.

Summation of forces in the y-direction:

\begin{aligned}
+\uparrow \sum F_y & =0& & & & & \\
125- N_C \cos 40 \degree &=0  & & & & &\\
N_C &=\dfrac{125}{\cos 40 \degree} & & & & &  \\
N_C & =163.1759 \ \text{N} \\
\end{aligned}

Summation of forces in the x-direction:

\begin{aligned}
\xrightarrow{+} \sum F_x & =0 \\
N_B - 163.1759\ \sin 40 \degree &=0 \\
N_B &=163.1759 \sin 40\degree \\
N_B & = 104.8874 \ \text{N}
\end{aligned}

Therefore, the normal reactions NB and NC on the bearing at its contact points B and C for equilibrium are 163.1759 N and 104.8874 N, respectively.

Statics 3.2 – Equilibrium of Truss Members that are Pin Connected | Hibbeler 14th Edition

The members of a truss are pin connected at joint O. Determine the magnitude of F1 and its angle θ for equilibrium. Set F2=6 kN.

Figure 3.1: Engineering Mechanics: Statics Equilibrium of Particle
Figure 3.1/3.2

Solution:

Free-body diagram:

Free-body-diagram-for-Problem-3.2 of Engineering Mechanics: Statics by Russell C. Hibbeler

Equations of Equilibrium:

The summation of forces in the x-direction:

\begin{aligned}
\sum F_x & = 0 &\\
6 \sin 70 \degree + F_1 \cos \theta - 5 \cos 30 \degree - \dfrac {4}{5} \left(7 \right) & = 0 & \\
 F_1 \cos \theta & = 4.2920 & (1)
\end{aligned}

The summation of forces in the y-direction:

\begin{aligned}
\sum F_y & =0 & \\
6 \cos 70 \degree+5 \sin 30 \degree - F_1 \sin \theta - \dfrac{3}{5} \left( 7 \right ) & =0 & \\
F_1 \sin \theta &=0.3521 & (2)\\
\end{aligned}

We came up with 2 equations with unknowns F_1 and \theta . To solve the equations simultaneously, we can use the method of substitution.

Using equation 1, solve for F_1 in terms of \theta .

\begin{aligned}
F_1 \cos \theta & = 4.2920  &\\
F_1 & =\dfrac{4.2920}{ \cos \theta } & (3) \\
\end{aligned}

Now, substitute this equation (3) to equation (2). 

\begin{aligned}
F_1 \sin \theta & = 0.3521 \\
\left ( \dfrac {4.2920}{\cos \theta} \right) \sin \theta & =0.3521 \\
4.2920 \cdot \dfrac{\sin \theta}{\cos \theta} & = 0.3521 \\
4.2920 \tan \theta & = 0.3521 \\
\tan \theta & = \dfrac{0.3521}{4.2920} \\
\theta &= \tan ^{-1} \dfrac{0.3521}{4.2920} \\
\theta & = 4.69 \degree

\end{aligned}

Substitute the solved value of \theta to equation (3). 

\begin{aligned}
F_1 & = \dfrac{4.2920}{\cos \theta} \\
F_1 &= \dfrac{4.2920}{\cos 4.69 \degree} \\
F_1 & = 4.31 \text{kN}
\end{aligned}

Therefore, the answers to the questions are: 

\begin{aligned}
F_1= & \:4.31 \: \text {kN} \\
\theta = & \: 4.69 \degree
\end{aligned}

Statics 3.1 – Equilibrium of Truss Members in Pin Connection | Hibbeler 14th Edition

The members of a truss are pin connected at joint O. Determine the magnitudes of F1 and F2 for equilibrium. Set θ=60.

Figure 3.1: Engineering Mechanics: Statics Equilibrium of Particle
Figure 3.1

Solution:

Free-body diagram:

Free-Body Diagram for Problem 3.1 of Engineering Mechanics: Statics 14th Edition by Russell C. Hibbeler

Equations of Equilibrium:

Take the sum of horizontal forces considering forces to the right positive, and equate to zero. 

\begin {aligned}


\sum{F}_x &= 0 & \\

F_1 \cos{60 \degree}+F_2 \sin{70 \degree}-5\cos{30 \degree}-\dfrac{4}{5}\left(7\right) &= 0 &\\

0.5F_1+0.9397F_2&=9.9301 &(1)\\

\end {aligned}

Take the sum of vertical forces considering upward forces positive, and equate to zero. 

\begin{aligned}

\sum F_y&=0 &\\

-F_1\sin60\degree+F_2\cos70\degree+5\sin30\degree-\dfrac{3}{5}\left(7\right)&=0 &\\

-0.8660F_1+0.3420F_2&=1.7 &(2)\\

\end{aligned}

Now, we have two equations with two unknowns F_1 and F_2 . So, we have a system of two equations. We can solve this using algebra, or we can directly use our calculator with this capability. The answers are

F_1=1.83 \: \text{kN}\\
F_2=9.60 \: \text{kN}

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