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TABLE 51 Supports for Rigid Bodies Subjected to Two-Dimensional Force Systems

Types of Connection

Number of Unknowns

Reaction

(1)
u

One unknown. The reaction is a tension force which acts

away from the member in the direction of the cable.

F
cable

(2)
u

or

weightless link

One unknown. The reaction is a force which acts along

the axis of the link.

(3)

One unknown. The reaction is a force which acts

perpendicular to the surface at the point of contact.
u

u
F

roller
(4)

or

One unknown. The reaction is a force which acts

perpendicular to the slot.

roller or pin in
confined smooth slot
(5)

One unknown. The reaction is a force which acts

perpendicular to the surface at the point of contact.

u
F

rocker
(6)

One unknown. The reaction is a force which acts

perpendicular to the surface at the point of contact.

u
smooth contacting
surface

(7)
or

u
member pin connected
to collar on smooth rod

One unknown. The reaction is a force which acts

perpendicular to the rod.

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OF A

RIGID BODY

TABLE 51 Continued
Types of Connection

Reaction

(8)

Number of Unknowns
F

Fy
or

Two unknowns. The reactions are two components of

force, or the magnitude and direction f of the resultant
force. Note that f and u are not necessarily equal [usually
not, unless the rod shown is a link as in (2)].

Fx
smooth pin or hinge
(9)

member fixed connected

to collar on smooth rod
(10)

Two unknowns. The reactions are the couple moment

and the force which acts perpendicular to the rod.

Fy

F
Fx

or
M

Three unknowns. The reactions are the couple moment

and the two force components, or the couple moment and
the magnitude and direction f of the resultant force.

fixed support

Typical examples of actual supports are shown in the following sequence of photos. The numbers refer to the connection types
in Table 51.

The cable exerts a force on the bracket

in the direction of the cable. (1)

The rocker support for this bridge

girder allows horizontal movement so
the bridge is free to expand and
contract due to temperature. (5)

This concrete girder rests on the

ledge that is assumed to act as a
smooth contacting surface. (6)

This utility building is pin supported

at the top of the column. (8)
The floor beams of this building
are welded together and thus
form
fixed Prentice
connections.
(10)
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Hall, Pearson
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