13e Chap 05 Solution Manual Engineering Mechanics PDF

5–1.
Draw the free-body diagram of the dumpster D of the

truck, which has a weight of 5000 lb and a center of gravity
at G. It is supported by a pin at A and a pin-connected
hydraulic cylinder BC (short link). Explain the significance
G 1.5 m
of each force on the diagram. (See Fig. 5–7b.)
D
1m
3m
B
A 30 C
20
SOLUTION
The Significance of Each Force:
W is the effect of gravity (weight) on the dumpster.
Ay and Ax are the pin A reactions on the dumpster.
FBC is the hydraulic cylinder BC reaction on the dumpster.
. We or
m W ina g
b)
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no W iss ea s
itt id tio
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t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
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or in a uc y
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th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
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in f th se for Un
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5–2.
Draw the free-body diagram of member ABC which is D

C
supported by a smooth collar at A, rocker at B, and short link 2.5 kN
CD. Explain the significance of each force acting on the
diagram. (See Fig. 5–7b.) 3m
60 4 kN m
A B
45
SOLUTION 4m 6m
The Significance of Each Force:
NA is the smooth collar reaction on member ABC.
NB is the rocker support B reaction on member ABC.
FCD is the short link reaction on member ABC.
2.5 kN is the effect of external applied force on member ABC.
4 kN # m is the effect of external applied couple moment on member ABC.
. We or
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
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st ny s d s ec
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5–3.
Draw the free-body diagram of the beam which supports the

80-kg load and is supported by the pin at A and a cable which D
wraps around the pulley at D. Explain the significance of
each force on the diagram. (See Fig. 5–7b.) 5
4
3
A B E
SOLUTION C
T force of cable on beam. 2m 2m 1.5 m
Ax, Ay force of pin on beam.
80(9.81)N force of load on beam.
. We or
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
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*5–4.
Draw the free-body diagram of the hand punch, which is F ⫽ 8 lb

pinned at A and bears down on the smooth surface at B.
1.5 ft
SOLUTION A
B
0.2 ft 2 ft
. We or
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
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5–5.
Draw the free-body diagram of the uniform bar, which has a

mass of 100 kg and a center of mass at G. The supports A, B, 0.5 m 0.2 m
and C are smooth.
1.25 m
C
G
1.75 m
0.1 m
SOLUTION A
30⬚
. We or
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
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5–6.
Draw the free-body diagram of the beam,which is pin

800 lb 800 lb
supported at A and rests on the smooth incline at B. 600 lb 600 lb
400 lb
3 ft 3 ft 3 ft 3 ft
0.6 ft
1.2 ft
A B
0.6 ft 5 3
SOLUTION 4
. We or
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
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st ny s d s ec
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5–7.
Draw the free-body diagram of the beam, which is pin 500 N

connected at A and rocker-supported at B. 800 N⭈m
SOLUTION
B 5m
8m 4m
. We or
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
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in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
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*5–8.
Draw the free-body diagram of the bar, which has a 3 in.

negligible thickness and smooth points of contact at A, B, 30
and C. Explain the significance of each force on the 5 in.
diagram. (See Fig. 5–7b.) C B
A
8 in.
SOLUTION 10 lb
30
NA, NB, NC force of wood on bar.
10 lb force of hand on bar.
. We or
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
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5–9.
Draw the free-body diagram of the jib crane AB, which is pin
connected at A and supported by member (link) BC. C
5
3
4
SOLUTION 0.4 m B
3m 4m
8 kN
. We or
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
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s
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sa eir is p rk
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T
5–10.
Determine the horizontal and vertical components of 4 kN

reaction at the pin A and the reaction of the rocker B on
the beam.
B
A
30⬚
SOLUTION
6m 2m
Equations of Equilibrium: From the free-body diagram of the beam, Fig. a, NB can
be obtained by writing the moment equation of equilibrium about point A.
a
+ ©MA = 0; NB cos 30°(8) - 4(6) = 0
NB = 3.464 kN = 3.46 kN Ans.
Using this result and writing the force equations of equilibrium along the x and
y axes, we have
+ ©F = 0; A x - 3.464 sin 30° = 0

: x
A x = 1.73 kN Ans.
+ c ©Fy = 0; A y + 3.464 cos 30° - 4 = 0
. We or
m W ina g
A y = 1.00 kN Ans.
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
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T
5–11.
Determine the magnitude of the reactions on the beam at A 600 N 15⬚

and B. Neglect the thickness of the beam. 400 N
5
3
4
B
A
4m 8m
SOLUTION
a + ©MA = 0; By (12) - (400 cos 15°)(12) - 600(4) = 0
By = 586.37 = 586 N Ans.

+ ©F = 0;
: Ax - 400 sin 15° = 0
x
Ax = 103.528 N
+ c ©Fy = 0; Ay - 600 - 400 cos 15° + 586.37 = 0
Ay = 400 N
. We or
FA = 2(103.528)2 + (400)2 = 413 N
m W ina g
Ans.
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
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*5–12.
Determine the components of the support reactions at the 6 kN

fixed support A on the cantilevered beam.
30⬚
SOLUTION 30⬚
1.5 m 4 kN
A
Equations of Equilibrium: From the free-body diagram of the cantilever beam, Fig. a, 1.5 m 1.5 m
Ax, Ay, and MA can be obtained by writing the moment equation of equilibrium about
point A.
+ ©F = 0; 4 cos 30° - A x = 0
: x
A x = 3.46 kN Ans.
+ c ©Fy = 0; A y - 6 - 4 sin 30° = 0
A y = 8 kN Ans.
a+ ©MA = 0;MA - 6(1.5) - 4 cos 30° (1.5 sin 30°) - 4 sin 30°(3 + 1.5 cos 30°) = 0
MA = 20.2 kN # m Ans.
. We or
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
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sa eir is p rk
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T
5–13.
The 75-kg gate has a center of mass located at G. If A 1.25 m

A
supports only a horizontal force and B can be assumed as a
pin, determine the components of reaction at these supports. G
1m
SOLUTION
Equations of Equilibrium: From the free-body diagram of the gate, Fig. a, By and
Ax can be obtained by writing the force equation of equilibrium along the y axis and
the moment equation of equilibrium about point B.
+ c ©Fy = 0; By - 75(9.81) = 0
By = 735.75 N = 736 N Ans.
a+©MB = 0; A x(1) - 75(9.81)(1.25) = 0
A x = 919.69 N = 920 N Ans.
. We or
Using the result Ax = 919.69 N and writing the force equation of equilibrium along
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
the x axis, we have
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
+ ©F = 0; Bx - 919.69 = 0
an on in rs h
: x
k g rn to rig
Bx = 919.69 N = 920 N or in a uc y Ans.
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
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w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
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T
5–14.
The overhanging beam is supported by a pin at A and 600 N 800 N

the two-force strut BC. Determine the horizontal and 1m 1m 2m
vertical components of reaction at A and the reaction at B
on the beam.
A B
900 N⭈m
SOLUTION 1.5 m
Equations of Equilibrium: Since line BC is a two-force member, it will exert a force FBC
directed along its axis on the beam as shown on the free-body diagram, Fig. a. From the C
free-body diagram, FBC can be obtained by writing the moment equation of equilibrium
about point A.
FBC a b(2) - 600(1) - 800(4) - 900 = 0

3
a+ ©MA = 0;
5
FBC = 3916.67 N = 3.92 kN Ans.
Using this result and writing the force equations of equilibrium along the x and
y axes, we have
3916.67 a b - A x = 0
4
. We or
+
: ©Fx = 0;
m W ina g
b)
5
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
A x = 3133.33 N = 3.13 kN Ans.
- A y - 600 - 800 + 3916.67a b = 0

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
3 or in a uc y
+ c ©Fy = 0;
w d le tr p
er ld
5
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
A y = 950 N Ans.
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
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T
5–15.
Determine the horizontal and vertical components of

reaction at the pin at A and the reaction of the roller at B on
the lever.
14 in. 30⬚
F ⫽ 50 lb
A
SOLUTION B
Equations of Equilibrium: From the free-body diagram, FB and A x can be obtained

by writing the moment equation of equilibrium about point A and the force 20 in. 18 in.
equation of equilibrium along the x axis, respectively.
a+ ©MA = 0; 50 cos 30°(20) + 50 sin 30°(14) - FB(18) = 0

FB = 67.56 lb = 67.6 lb Ans.
+ ©F = 0; A x - 50 sin 30° = 0
: x
A x = 25 lb Ans.
Using the result FB = 67.56 lb and writing the force equation of equilibrium along
the y axis, we have
. We or
+c ©Fy = 0; A y - 50 cos 30° - 67.56 = 0
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
A y = 110.86 lb = 111 lb Ans.
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
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sa eir is p rk
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*5–16.
Determine the components of reaction at the supports A and P

B on the rod. L L
–– ––
2 2
SOLUTION
B
A
Equations of Equilibrium: Since the roller at A offers no resistance to vertical
movement, the vertical component of reaction at support A is equal to zero. From
the free-body diagram, Ax, By, and MA can be obtained by writing the force
equations of equilibrium along the x and y axes and the moment equation of
equilibrium about point B, respectively.
+ ©F = 0; Ax = 0 Ans.
: x
+ c ©Fy = 0; By - P = 0
By = P Ans.
Pa b - MA = 0
L
a + ©MB = 0;
2
PL
MA = Ans.
2
. We or
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
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st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
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sa eir is p rk
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T
5–17.
If the wheelbarrow and its contents have a mass of 60 kg and

center of mass at G, determine the magnitude of the resultant
force which the man must exert on each of the two handles in
order to hold the wheelbarrow in equilibrium.
G B
0.6 m 0.5 m
A
0.9 m
SOLUTION 0.5 m
a +©MB = 0; -Ay (1.4) + 60(9.81)(0.9) = 0
Ay = 378.39 N
+ c ©Fy = 0; 378.39 - 60(9.81) + 2By = 0
By = 105.11 N
+ ©F = 0;
: Bx = 0
x
FB = 105 N Ans.
. We or
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
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st ny s d s ec
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w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
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T
5–18.
Determine the tension in the cable and the horizontal and

vertical components of reaction of the pin A. The pulley at D
D is frictionless and the cylinder weighs 80 lb.
2
1
A B
C
SOLUTION
5 ft 5 ft 3 ft
Equations of Equilibrium: The tension force developed in the cable is the same
throughout the whole cable. The force in the cable can be obtained directly by
summing moments about point A.
T152 + T ¢ ≤ 1102 - 801132 = 0

2
25
a + ©MA = 0;
T = 74.583 lb = 74.6 lb Ans.
Ax - 74.583 ¢ ≤ = 0
1
25
+ ©F = 0;
: x
. We or
Ax = 33.4 lb Ans.
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
2
d th g. in t la
25
+ c ©Fy = 0; 74.583 + 74.583 - 80 - By = 0
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
Ay = 61.3 lb Ans.
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
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T
5–19.
The shelf supports the electric motor which has a mass of

200 mm 150 mm
15 kg and mass center at Gm. The platform upon which it Gm
rests has a mass of 4 kg and mass center at Gp. Assuming that
a single bolt B holds the shelf up and the bracket bears
against the smooth wall at A, determine this normal force 50 mm
at A and the horizontal and vertical components of reaction
of the bolt on the bracket. 40 mm
B Gp
60 mm
SOLUTION
A
a + ©MA = 0; Bx (60) - 4(9.81)(200) - 15(9.81)(350) = 0
Bx = 989.18 = 989 N Ans.

+ ©F = 0;
: Ax = 989.18 = 989 N Ans.
x
+ c ©Fy = 0; By = 4(9.81) + 15(9.81)
By = 186.39 = 186 N Ans.
. We or
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
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an his
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T
*5–20.
The pad footing is used to support the load of 12 000 lb. 12 000 lb
Determine the intensities w1 and w2 of the distributed
loading acting on the base of the footing for the
equilibrium.
5 in.
9 in. 9 in.
w2
w1
SOLUTION 35 in.
Equations of Equilibrium: The load intensity w2 can be determined directly by

w2 a b 117.5 - 11.672 - 12114 - 11.672 = 0

35
a + ©MA = 0;
12
. We or
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
w2 = 1.646 kip>ft = 1.65 kip>ft Ans.
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
1w - 1.6462a b + 1.646 a b - 12 = 0
1 35 35
an on in rs h
+ c ©Fy = 0;
k g rn to rig
2 1 12 12 or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
w1 = 6.58 kip>ft Ans.

th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
5–21.
When holding the 5-lb stone in equilibrium, the humerus H,

assumed to be smooth, exerts normal forces FC and FA on
the radius C and ulna A as shown. Determine these forces
and the force FB that the biceps B exerts on the radius for
equilibrium. The stone has a center of mass at G. Neglect the
weight of the arm. B
H
H
FB G
SOLUTION 75⬚ C
FC
a + ©MB = 0; - 5(12) + FA (2) = 0
0.8 in. A
FA = 30 lb Ans. FA
2 in.
+ c ©Fy = 0; FB sin 75° - 5 - 30 = 0 14 in.
FB = 36.2 lb Ans.
+ ©F = 0;
: FC - 36.2 cos 75° = 0
x
FC = 9.38 lb Ans.
. We or
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
5–22.
The smooth disks D and E have a weight of 200 lb and 100 lb,
respectively. If a horizontal force of P = 200 lb is applied to 5 1.5 ft
4
the center of disk E, determine the normal reactions at the 1 ft
3
points of contact with the ground at A, B, and C. D P
A E
B C
SOLUTION
For disk E:
- P + N¿ ¢ ≤ = 0
+ ©F = 0; 224
: x
5
NC - 100 - N¿ a b = 0
1
+ c ©Fy = 0;
5
For disk D:
NA a b - N¿ ¢ ≤ = 0
4 224
. We or
+ ©F = 0;
:
m W ina g
x
b)
ed e n
5 5
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
NA a b + NB - 200 + N¿ a b = 0
3 1
an on in rs h
+ c ©Fy = 0;
k g rn to rig
5 5
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
Set P = 200 lb and solve:

th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
N¿ = 204.12 lb
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
NA = 250 lb Ans.
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
NB = 9.18 lb Ans.
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
NC = 141 lb Ans.
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
5–23.
The smooth disks D and E have a weight of 200 lb and 100 lb,
respectively. Determine the largest horizontal force P that 5 1.5 ft
4
can be applied to the center of disk E without causing the 1 ft
3
disk D to move up the incline. D P
A E
B C
SOLUTION
For disk E:
224
+ ©F = 0;
: x - P + N¿ ¢ ≤ = 0
5
NC - 100 - N¿ a b = 0
1
+ c ©Fy = 0;
5
For disk D:
224
NA a b - N¿ ¢ ≤ = 0
+ ©F = 0; 4
. We or
: x
m W ina g
5 5
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
NA a b + NB - 200 + N¿ a b = 0
3 1
+ c ©Fy = 0;
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
5 5
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
Require NB = 0 for Pmax. Solving,

th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
N¿ = 214 lb
ity o g us d S
Pmax = 210 lb
te is ss th ite
Ans.
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
NA = 262 lb
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
NC = 143 lb
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
*5–24.
The man is pulling a load of 8 lb with one arm held as

shown. Determine the force FH this exerts on the humerus
bone H, and the tension developed in the biceps muscle B. 8 lb
Neglect the weight of the man’s arm.
13 in.
SOLUTION H
a + ©MB = 0; - 81132 + FH11.752 = 0

B TB 1.75 in.
FH = 59.43 = 59.4 lb Ans.
FH
+ ©F = 0;
: 8 - TB + 59.43 = 0
x
TB = 67.4 lb Ans.
. We or
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
5–25.
Determine the magnitude of force at the pin A and in the B

cable BC needed to support the 500-lb load. Neglect the
weight of the boom AB.
8 ft
22⬚ 35⬚
C A
SOLUTION
Equations of Equilibrium: The force in cable BC can be obtained directly by
a + ©MA = 0; FBC sin 13°(8) - 500 cos 35°(8) = 0

FBC = 1820.7 lb = 1.82 kip Ans.
+
Q ©Fx = 0; A x - 1820.7 cos 13° - 500 sin 35° = 0
A x = 2060.9 lb
. We or
a + ©Fy = 0; A y + 1820.7 sin 13° - 500 cos 35° = 0
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
Ay = 0
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
Thus, FA = A x = 2060.9 lb = 2.06 kipor in a uc y Ans.
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
5–26.
The winch consists of a drum of radius 4 in., which is pin B 3 in.

connected at its center C. At its outer rim is a ratchet gear
A 2 in.
having a mean radius of 6 in. The pawl AB serves as a
two-force member (short link) and keeps the drum from
rotating. If the suspended load is 500 lb, determine the 6 in.
horizontal and vertical components of reaction at the pin C.
C
SOLUTION
Equations of Equilibrium: The force in short link AB can be obtained directly by
summing moments about point C. 4 in.
500142 - FAB ¢ ≤ 162 = 0

3
213
a + ©MC = 0; FAB = 400.62 lb
400.62 ¢ ≤ - Cx = 0
3
213
+ ©F = 0;
: x
Cx = 333 lb Ans.
. We or
Cy - 500 - 400.62 ¢ ≤ = 0
m W ina g
2
b)
ed e n
213
in
no W iss ea s
+ c ©Fy = 0;
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
Cy = 722 lb Ans.
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
5–27.
The sports car has a mass of 1.5 Mg and mass center at G. If

the front two springs each have a stiffness of kA = 58 kN>m
and the rear two springs each have a stiffness of G
A
kB = 65 kN>m, determine their compression when the car
0.4 m
is parked on the 30° incline. Also, what friction force FB
must be applied to each of the rear wheels to hold the car in 0.8 m
B
equilibrium? Hint: First determine the normal force at A 1.2 m FB
and B, then determine the compression in the springs.
30°
SOLUTION
Equations of Equilibrium: The normal reaction NA can be obtained directly by
summing moments about point B.
a + ©MB = 0; 14 715 cos 30°11.22
- 14 715 sin 30°10.42 - 2NA 122 = 0
NA = 3087.32 N
a+ ©Fx¿ = 0; 2FB - 14 715 sin 30° = 0
. We or
FB = 3678.75 N = 3.68 kN Ans.
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
Q+ ©Fy¿ = 0; 2NB + 213087.322 - 14 715 cos 30° = 0
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
NB = 3284.46 N
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
Spring Force Formula: The compression of the sping can be determined using the
of rk ( stu e o tat
Fsp
spring formula x =
ity o g us d S
.
k
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
3087.32
xA = = 0.05323 m = 53.2 mm
5811032
gr w in e
Ans.
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
3284.46
st ny s d s ec
xB = = 0.05053 m = 50.5 mm Ans.

de f a rse de ot
65 103
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
*5–28.
The telephone pole of negligible thickness is subjected to the

B
force of 80 lb directed as shown. It is supported by the cable
BCD and can be assumed pinned at its base A. In order to 30
provide clearance for a sidewalk right of way, where D is F 80 lb
located, the strut CE is attached at C, as shown by the dashed
lines (cable segment CD is removed). If the tension in CD¿
is to be twice the tension in BCD, determine the height h for E
30 ft C
placement of the strut CE.
SOLUTION
h
1
310
a + ©MA = 0; -80(30) cos 30° + TBCD (30) = 0
D D¿ A
TBCD = 219.089 lb
10 ft
Require TCD¿ = 2(219.089) = 438.178 lb
a + ©MA = 0; 438.178(d) - 80 cos 30° (30) = 0
d = 4.7434 ft
. We or
30 - h 30
m W ina g
b)
=
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
4.7434 10
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
300 - 10h = 142.3025
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
h = 15.8 ft Ans.
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
5–29.
The floor crane and the driver have a total weight of 2500 lb
with a center of gravity at G. If the crane is required to lift
the 500-lb drum, determine the normal reaction on both the 12 ft F
wheels at A and both the wheels at B when the boom is in
the position shown. 3 ft
C 30
SOLUTION
6 ft
Equations of Equilibrium: From the free-body diagram of the floor crane, Fig. a,
G E
a + ©MB = 0; 2500(1.4 + 8.4) - 500(15 cos 30° - 8.4) - NA(2.2 + 1.4 + 8.4) = 0
A B
NA = 1850.40 lb = 1.85 kip Ans. 8.4 ft
2.2 ft
1.4 ft
+ c ©Fy = 0; 1850.40 - 2500 - 500 + NB = 0
NB = 1149.60 lb = 1.15 kip Ans.
. We or
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
5–30.
The floor crane and the driver have a total weight of 2500 lb
with a center of gravity at G. Determine the largest weight
of the drum that can be lifted without causing the crane to 12 ft F
overturn when its boom is in the position shown.
3 ft
C 30
SOLUTION
6 ft
Equations of Equilibrium: Since the floor crane tends to overturn about point B, the
E
wheel at A will leave the ground and NA = 0. From the free - body diagram of the G
floor crane, Fig. a, W can be obtained by writing the moment equation of A B
equilibrium about point B.
8.4 ft
2.2 ft
a + ©MB = 0; 2500(1.4 + 8.4) - W(15 cos 30° - 8.4) = 0 1.4 ft
W = 5337.25 lb = 5.34 kip Ans.
. We or
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
5–31.
The mobile crane has a weight of 120,000 lb and center of

gravity at G1; the boom has a weight of 30,000 lb and center
of gravity at G2. Determine the smallest angle of tilt u of
15 ft
the boom, without causing the crane to overturn if the G2
suspended load is W = 40,000 lb. Neglect the thickness of u
the tracks at A and B. G1
12 ft
A B
SOLUTION 4 ft
6 ft
3 ft
When tipping occurs, RA = 0
a + ©MB = 0; - (30 000)(12 cos u - 3) - (40 000)(27 cos u - 3) + (120 000)(9) = 0
u = cos - 1(0.896) = 26.4° Ans.
. We or
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
*5–32.
The mobile crane has a weight of 120,000 lb and center of

gravity at G1; the boom has a weight of 30,000 lb and center
of gravity at G2. If the suspended load has a weight of
15 ft
W = 16,000 lb, determine the normal reactions at the tracks G2
A and B. For the calculation, neglect the thickness of the u
tracks and take u = 30°. G1
12 ft
A B
6 ft
4 ft 3 ft
SOLUTION
a + ©MB = 0; - (30 000)(12 cos 30° - 3) - (16 000)(27 cos 30° - 3) - RA(13) + (120 000)(9) = 0
RA = 40 931 lb = 40.9 kip Ans.
+ c ©Fy = 0; 40 931 + RB - 120 000 - 30 000 - 16 000 = 0
RB = 125 kip Ans.
. We or
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
5–33.
The woman exercises on the rowing machine. If she exerts a

holding force of F = 200 N on handle ABC, determine the
horizontal and vertical components of reaction at pin C and
the force developed along the hydraulic cylinder BD on the
F ⫽ 200 N
handle.
30⬚
0.25 m A
B
0.25 m
C
D
SOLUTION
0.75 m
Equations of Equilibrium: Since the hydraulic cylinder is pinned at both ends, it can 0.15 m 0.15 m
be considered as a two-force member and therefore exerts a force FBD directed
along its axis on the handle, as shown on the free-body diagram in Fig. a. From the
free-body diagram, FBD can be obtained by writing the moment equation of
equilibrium about point C.
a+ ©MC = 0; FBD cos 15.52°(250) + FBD sin 15.52°(150) - 200 cos 30°(250 + 250)
- 200 sin 30°(750 + 150) = 0
. We or
FBD = 628.42 N = 628 N Ans.
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
Using the above result and writing the force equations of equilibrium along the x and
an on in rs h
y axes, we have
k g rn to rig
+ or in a uc y
: ©Fx = 0; Cx + 200 cos 30° - 628.42 cos 15.52° = 0
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
Cx = 432.29 N = 432 N Ans.

th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
+ c ©Fy = 0; 200 sin 30° - 628.42 sin 15.52° + Cy = 0

ity o g us d S
Cy = 68.19 N = 68.2 N
te is ss th ite
Ans.
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
5–34.
The ramp of a ship has a weight of 200 lb and a center of

gravity at G. Determine the cable force in CD needed to just D
start lifting the ramp, (i.e., so the reaction at B becomes zero).
Also, determine the horizontal and vertical components of
force at the hinge (pin) at A. 30
G 6 ft
C
B 20 3 ft
4 ft
SOLUTION
. We or
a + ©MA = 0; - FCD cos 30°(9 cos 20°) + FCD sin 30°(9 sin 20°) + 200(6 cos 20°) = 0
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
FCD = 194.9 = 195 lb Ans.
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
+ ©F = 0:
k g rn to rig
: x 194.9 sin 30° - Ax = 0
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
Ax = 97.5 lb Ans.
th inc de f i es
+ c ©Fy = 0;
of rk ( stu e o tat
Ay - 200 + 194.9 cos 30° = 0

ity o g us d S
Ay = 31.2 lb Ans.
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
5–35.
The toggle switch consists of a cocking lever that is pinned to

a fixed frame at A and held in place by the spring which has
an unstretched length of 200 mm. Determine the magnitude
of the resultant force at A and the normal force on the peg
at B when the lever is in the position shown.
300 mm
30⬚
100 mm
SOLUTION
B
l = 2(0.3)2 + (0.4)2 - 2(0.3)(0.4) cos 150° = 0.67664 m A
sin u sin 150°

= ; u = 12.808° 300 mm
0.3 0.67664 k ⫽ 5 N/m
Fs = ks = 5(0.67664 - 0.2) = 2.3832 N
a + ©MA = 0; -(2.3832 sin 12.808°)(0.4) + NB (0.1) = 0
NB = 2.11327 N = 2.11 N Ans.
. We or
Q+ ©Fx = 0; Ax - 2.3832 cos 12.808° = 0
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
Ax = 2.3239 N
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
+a©Fy = 0; Ay + 2.11327 - 2.3832 sin 12.808° = 0
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
Ay = -1.5850 N
th inc de f i es
FA = 2(2.3239)2 + ( -1.5850)2 = 2.81 N

of rk ( stu e o tat
Ans.
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
*5–36.
The worker uses the hand truck to move material down the
ramp. If the truck and its contents are held in the position
shown and have a weight of 100 lb with center of gravity
at G , determine the resultant normal force of both wheels on
1.5 ft
the ground A and the magnitude of the force required at the
grip B. B
2 ft
1 ft
G
SOLUTION 1.75 ft
a+ ©MB = 0; (NA cos 30°)(5.25) + NA sin 30°(0.5) 60⬚
- 100 sin 30°(3.5) - 100 cos 30°(2.5) = 0 1.5 ft

30⬚
NA = 81.621 lb = 81.6 lb Ans. 0.5 ft
A
+R ©Fx = 0; - Bx + 100 cos 30° - 81.621 sin 30° = 0
Bx = 45.792 lb
Q + ©Fy = 0; By - 100 sin 30° + 81.621 cos 30° = 0
. We or
m W ina g
By = - 20.686 lb
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
FB = 2(45.792)2 + ( - 20.686)2 = 50.2 lb Ans.
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
5–37.
The boom supports the two vertical loads. Neglect the size
of the collars at D and B and the thickness of the boom,
and compute the horizontal and vertical components of
C
force at the pin A and the force in cable CB. Set
F1 = 800 N and F2 = 350 N.
5
3
4
SOLUTION
1m B
a + ©MA = 0; -800(1.5 cos 30°) - 350(2.5 cos 30°)
4 3
+ F CB (2.5 sin 30°) + FCB(2.5 cos 30°) = 0 1.5 m D
5 5
F2
FCB = 781.6 = 782 N Ans.
30⬚
+ ©F = 0; 4 A F1
: x Ax - (781.6) = 0
5
Ax = 625 N Ans.
. We or
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
3
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
+ c ©Fy = 0; Ay - 800 - 350 + (781.6) = 0
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
5
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
Ay = 681 N Ans.
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
5–38.
The boom is intended to support two vertical loads, F1 and F2.
If the cable CB can sustain a maximum load of 1500 N before
it fails, determine the critical loads if F1 = 2F2. Also, what is
C
the magnitude of the maximum reaction at pin A?
5
3
4
SOLUTION
1m B
a + ©MA = 0; -2F2(1.5 cos 30°) - F2(2.5 cos 30°)
4 3
+ (1500)(2.5 sin 30°) + (1500)(2.5 cos 30°) = 0 1.5 m D
5 5
F2
F2 = 724 N Ans.
30
F1 = 2F2 = 1448 N A F1
F1 = 1.45 kN Ans.
. We or
+ ©F = 0;
: Ax - (1500) = 0
m W ina g
x
b)
ed e n
5
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
Ax = 1200 N
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
3 or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
+ c ©Fy = 0; Ay - 724 - 1448 + (1500) = 0
e lu nt ns co
5
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
Ay = 1272 N
ity o g us d S
FA = 2(1200)2 + (1272)2 = 1749 N = 1.75 kN

te is ss th ite
Ans.
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
5–39.
The jib crane is pin connected at A and supported by a x

smooth collar at B. If x = 8 ft, determine the reactions on
the jib crane at the pin A and smooth collar B. The load has a B
weight of 5000 lb.
SOLUTION
Equations of Equilibrium: Referring to the FBD of the jib crane shown in Fig. a,
we notice that NB and A Y can be obtained directly by writing the moment 12 ft
equation of equilibrium about point A and force equation of equilibrium along
y axis, respectively.
a
+ ©MA = 0; NB(12) - 5000(8) = 0
NB = 3333.33 lb = 3333 lb = 3.33 kip Ans. A
+ c ©Fy = 0; A y - 5000 = 0 A y = 5000 lb = 5.00 kip Ans.
Using the result of NB to write the force equation of equilibrium along x axis,
+ ©F = 0; A x - 3333.33 = 0
: x
. We or
A x = 3333.33 lb = 3333 lb = 3.33 kip Ans.
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
*5–40.
The jib crane is pin connected at A and supported by a x

smooth collar at B. Determine the roller placement x of
the 5000-lb load so that it gives the maximum and B
minimum reactions at the supports. Calculate these
reactions in each case. Neglect the weight of the crane.
Require 4 ft … x … 10 ft.
12 ft
SOLUTION
Equations of Equilibrium: A
a + ©MA = 0; NB 1122 - 5x = 0 NB = 0.4167x (1)
+ c ©Fy = 0; Ay - 5 = 0 Ay = 5.00 kip (2)

+ ©F = 0;
: Ax - 0.4167x = 0 Ax = 0.4167x (3)
. We or
x
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
By observation, the maximum support reactions occur when
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
x = 10 ft
k g rn to rig
Ans.
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
With x = 10 ft, from Eqs. (1), (2) and (3), the maximum support reactions are
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
Ax = NB = 4.17 kip Ay = 5.00 kip Ans.

ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
By observation, the minimum support reactions occur when

in f th se for Un
gr w in e
x = 4 ft Ans.
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
With x = 4 ft, from Eqs. (1), (2) and (3), the minimum support reactions are
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
Ax = NB = 1.67 kip Ay = 5.00 kip Ans.

w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
5–41.
The crane consists of three parts, which have weights of

W1 = 3500 lb, W2 = 900 lb, W3 = 1500 lb and centers of
gravity at G1, G2, and G3, respectively. Neglecting the
weight of the boom, determine (a) the reactions on each of
the four tires if the load is hoisted at constant velocity and
has a weight of 800 lb, and (b), with the boom held in the
position shown, the maximum load the crane can lift G1 G2
G3
without tipping over.
SOLUTION A B
Equations of Equilibrium: The normal reaction NB can be obtained directly by 10 ft 8 ft 6 ft

summing moments about point A. 3 ft 1 ft
a + ©MA = 0; 2NB 1172 + W1102 - 3500132
- 9001112 - 15001182 = 0
NB = 1394.12 - 0.2941W (1)
Using the result NB = 22788.24 - 0.5882W,
. We or
+ c ©Fy = 0; 2NA + 122788.24 - 0.5882W2 - W
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
- 3500 - 900 - 1500 = 0
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
NA = 0.7941W + 1555.88 or in a uc y
w d le tr p (2)
er ld
e lu nt ns co
a) Set W = 800 lb and substitute into Eqs. (1) and (2) yields
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
NA = 0.794118002 + 1555.88 = 2191.18 lb = 2.19 kip Ans.

ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
NB = 1394.12 - 0.294118002 = 1158.82 lb = 1.16 kip Ans.

in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
b) When the crane is about to tip over, the normal reaction on NB = 0. From Eq. (1),
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
NB = 0 = 1394.12 - 0.2941W
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
W = 4740 lb = 4.74 kip Ans.

w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
5–42.
The cantilevered jib crane is used to support the load of 8 ft

780 lb. If x = 5 ft, determine the reactions at the supports. B
Note that the supports are collars that allow the crane to
T
rotate freely about the vertical axis. The collar at B supports a
force in the vertical direction, whereas the one at A does not. 4 ft
x
SOLUTION 780 lb
Equations of Equilibrium: Referring to the FBD of the jib crane shown in Fig. a, we A
notice that NA and By can be obtained directly by writing the moment equation of
equilibrium about point B and force equation of equilibrium along the y axis,
respectively.
a+ ©MB = 0; NA(4) - 780(5) = 0 NA = 975 lb Ans.
+ c ©Fy = 0; By - 780 = 0 By = 780 Ans.
Using the result of NA to write the force equation of equilibrium along x axis,
+
: ©Fx = 0; 975 - Bx = 0 Bx = 975 lb Ans.
. We or
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
5–43.
The cantilevered jib crane is used to support the load of 8 ft

780 lb. If the trolley T can be placed anywhere between B
1.5 ft … x … 7.5 ft, determine the maximum magnitude of
reaction at the supports A and B. Note that the supports T
are collars that allow the crane to rotate freely about the
4 ft
vertical axis. The collar at B supports a force in the vertical x
direction, whereas the one at A does not.
780 lb
SOLUTION A
Require x = 7.5 ft
a + ©MA = 0; - 780(7.5) + Bx (4) = 0
Bx = 1462.5 lb
+ ©F = 0;
: Ax - 1462.5 = 0
x
Ax = 1462.5 = 1462 lb Ans.
+ c ©Fy = 0; By - 780 = 0
. We or
m W ina g
By = 780 lb
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
FB = 2(1462.5)2 + (780)2
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
= 1657.5 lb = 1.66 kip or in a uc y Ans.
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
*5–44.
The upper portion of the crane boom consists of the jib AB, C
which is supported by the pin at A, the guy line BC, and the
backstay CD, each cable being separately attached to the 1.5 m
mast at C. If the 5-kN load is supported by the hoist line,
which passes over the pulley at B, determine the magnitude 0.1 m r ⫽ 0.1 m
of the resultant force the pin exerts on the jib at A for B
A
equilibrium, the tension in the guy line BC, and the tension 5m
T in the hoist line. Neglect the weight of the jib. The pulley
at B has a radius of 0.1 m. T
SOLUTION
D 5 kN
From pulley, tension in the hoist line is
a + ©MB = 0; T(0.1) - 5(0.1) = 0;
T = 5 kN Ans.
From the jib,
- 5(5) + TBC a b (5) = 0

1.6
a + ©MA = 0;
. We or
227.56
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
TBC = 16.4055 = 16.4 kN Ans.
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
b - 5 = 0
1.6
+ c ©Fy = 0; -Ay + (16.4055)a or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
227.56
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
Ay = 0
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
Ax - 16.4055 a b - 5 = 0
+ ©F = 0; 5
te is ss th ite
: x
227.56
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
FA = Fx = 20.6 kN Ans.
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
5–45.
The device is used to hold an elevator door open. If the spring 150 mm 125 mm
has a stiffness of k = 40 N>m and it is compressed 0.2 m,
determine the horizontal and vertical components of reaction
at the pin A and the resultant force at the wheel bearing B.
k
A
100 mm
SOLUTION B
30
Fs = ks = (40)(0.2) = 8 N
a + ©MA = 0; - (8)(150) + FB(cos 30°)(275) - FB(sin 30°)(100) = 0
FB = 6.37765 N = 6.38 N Ans.

+ ©F = 0;
: Ax - 6.37765 sin 30° = 0
x
Ax = 3.19 N Ans.
+ c ©Fy = 0; Ay - 8 + 6.37765 cos 30° = 0
. We or
m W ina g
b)
Ay = 2.48 N
ed e n
Ans.
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
5–46.
Three uniform books, each having a weight W and length a,

are stacked as shown. Determine the maximum distance d
that the top book can extend out from the bottom one so
the stack does not topple over.
a d
SOLUTION
Equilibrium: For top two books, the upper book will topple when the center of
gravity of this book is to the right of point A. Therefore, the maximum distance from
the right edge of this book to point A is a/2.
Equation of Equilibrium: For the entire three books, the top two books will topple
about point B.
W(a-d) -W ad - b = 0
a
a + ©MB = 0;
2
3a
. We or
d = Ans.
m W ina g
4
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
5–47.
The horizontal beam is supported by springs at its ends.

Each spring has a stiffness of k = 5 kN>m and is originally 800 N
unstretched when the beam is in the horizontal position. kA kB
Determine the angle of tilt of the beam if a load of 800 N is
applied at point C as shown. C
A B
1m 2m
SOLUTION
Equations of Equilibrium: The spring force at A and B can be obtained directly by
summing moment about points B and A, respectively.
a + ©MB = 0; 800(2) - FA(3) = 0 FA = 533.33 N
a + ©MA = 0; FB(3) - 800(1) = 0 FB = 266.67 N
F
Spring Formula: Applying ¢ = , we have
k
533.33
. We or
¢A = = 0.1067 m
5(103)
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
266.67
¢B = = 0.05333 m
an on in rs h
5(103)
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
Geometry: The angle of tilt a is

th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
a = tan - 1 a b = 1.02°
0.05333
Ans.
ity o g us d S
3
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
*5–48.
The horizontal beam is supported by springs at its ends. If

the stiffness of the spring at A is kA = 5 kN> m , determine 800 N
the required stiffness of the spring at B so that if the beam is kA kB
loaded with the 800-N force it remains in the horizontal
position. The springs are originally constructed so that the A C B
beam is in the horizontal position when it is unloaded.
1m 2m
SOLUTION
Equations of Equilibrium: The spring forces at A and B can be obtained directly by
summing moments about points B and A, respectively.
a + ©MB = 0; 800(3) - FA(3) = 0 FA = 533.33 N
a + ©MA = 0; FB(3) - 800(1) = 0 FB = 266.67 N
F
k
533.33 266.67
. We or
¢A = = 0.1067 m ¢B =
m W ina g
5(103) kB
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
Geometry: Requires, ¢ B = ¢ A. Then
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
266.67 or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
= 0.1067
e lu nt ns co
kB
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
kB = 2500 N>m = 2.50 kN>m Ans.

ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
5–49.
The wheelbarrow and its contents have a mass of

m = 60 kg with a center of mass at G. Determine r G
the normal reaction on the tire and the vertical a d
force on each hand to hold it at u = 30°. Take
a = 0.3 m , b = 0.45 m , c = 0.75 m and d = 0.1 m . u
c
b
SOLUTION
Equations of Equilibrium: Referring to the FBD of the wheelbarrow shown in Fig. a,
we notice that force P can be obtained directly by writing the moment equation of
equilibrium about A.
a+ ©MA = 0; 60(9.81) sin 30°(0.3) - 60(9.81) cos 30°(0.45)
+ 2P cos 30°(1.2) - 2P sin 30°(0.1) = 0
P = 71.315 N = 71.3 N Ans.
Using this result to write the force equation of equilibrium along vertical,
+ c ©Fy = 0; N + 2(71.315) - 60(9.81) = 0
N = 445.97 N = 446 N Ans.
. We or
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
5–50.
The wheelbarrow and its contents have a mass m and center

of mass at G. Determine the greatest angle of tilt u without r G
causing the wheelbarrow to tip over. a d
u
c
b
SOLUTION
Require point G to be over the wheel axle for tipping. Thus
b cos u = a sin u
b
u = tan - 1 Ans.
a
. We or
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
5–51.
The rigid beam of negligible weight is supported P

horizontally by two springs and a pin. If the springs are
uncompressed when the load is removed, determine the
force in each spring when the load P is applied. Also,
compute the vertical deflection of end C. Assume the spring A C
stiffness k is large enough so that only small deflections B
k k
occur. Hint: The beam rotates about A so the deflections in
the springs can be related.
L L/2 L/2
SOLUTION
FB(L) + FC(2L) - Pa L b = 0
3
a + ©MA = 0;
2
FB + 2FC = 1.5P
L 2L
=
¢B ¢C
¢ C = 2¢ B
FC 2FB
=
k k
. We or
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
FC = 2FB
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
5FB = 1.5P
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
FB = 0.3P or in a uc y Ans.
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
FC = 0.6P Ans.
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
0.6P
ity o g us d S
Deflection, xC = Ans.
k
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
*5–52.
A boy stands out at the end of the diving board, which is

supported by two springs A and B, each having a stiffness of
k = 15kN>m. In the position shown the board is horizontal.
If the boy has a mass of 40 kg, determine the angle of tilt
which the board makes with the horizontal after he jumps
off. Neglect the weight of the board and assume it is rigid.
1m 3m
A B
SOLUTION
Equations of Equilibrium: The spring force at A and B can be obtained directly by
summing moments about points B and A, respectively.
a + ©MB = 0; FA (1) - 392.4(3) = 0 FA = 1177.2 N
a + ©MA = 0; FB (1) - 392.4(4) = 0 FB = 1569.6 N
F
k
1177.2 1569.6
. We or
¢A = = 0.07848 m ¢B = = 0.10464 m
15(103) 15(103)
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
Geometry: The angle of tilt a is
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
a = tan - 1 a b = 10.4°
0.10464 + 0.07848
w d le tr p
er ld
Ans.
e lu nt ns co
1
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
5–53.
The uniform beam has a weight W and length l and is C

supported by a pin at A and a cable BC. Determine the
l
horizontal and vertical components of reaction at A and
the tension in the cable necessary to hold the beam in the B
position shown. A
SOLUTION
Equations of Equilibrium: The tension in the cable can be obtained directly by
T sin 1f - u2l - W cos ua b = 0

l
a + ©MA = 0;
2
W cos u
2 sin 1f - u2
T = Ans.
W cos u
2 sin 1f - u2
Using the result T =
. We or
a b cos f - Ax = 0
m W ina g
W cos u
b)
ed e n
+ ©F = 0;
in
no W iss ea s
2 sin 1f - u2
itt id tio
:
is e D t w
x
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
W cos f cos u
2 sin 1f - u2
k g rn to rig
Ax = or in a uc y
w d le tr p Ans.
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
Ay + a b sin f - W = 0
W cos u
+ c ©Fy = 0;
2 sin 1f - u2
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
W1sin f cos u - 2 cos f sin u2

te is ss th ite
Ay = Ans.
in f th se for Un
2 sin f - u
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
5–54.
Determine the distance d for placement of the load P for

equilibrium of the smooth bar in the position u as shown.
Neglect the weight of the bar.
d
P
u
a
SOLUTION
+ c ©Fy = 0; R cos u - P = 0
b = 0
a
a + ©MA = 0; - P(d cos u) + Ra
cos u
b
a
Rd cos2 u = Ra
cos u
a
d = Ans.
cos3 u
. We or
Also;
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
Require forces to be concurrent at point O.
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
a>cos u or in a uc y
w d le tr p
AO = d cos u =
er ld
e lu nt ns co
cos u
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
Thus,
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
a
d = Ans.
in f th se for Un
cos3 u
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
5–55.
If d = 1 m, and u = 30°, determine the normal reaction at

the smooth supports and the required distance a for the
placement of the roller if P = 600 N. Neglect the weight of
the bar. d
P
SOLUTION u
Equations of Equilibrium: Referring to the FBD of the rod shown in Fig. a, a
NB = a b - 600 cos 30°(1) = 0

a
a+ ©MA = 0;
cos 30°
450
NB = (1)
a
a+ ©Fy¿ = 0; NB - NA sin 30° - 600 cos 30° = 0
NB - 0.5NA = 600 cos 30° (2)
+Q ©F = 0; NA cos 30° - 600 sin 30° = 0
x¿
NA = 346.41 N = 346 N Ans.
Substitute this result into Eq (2),
. We or
m W ina g
NB - 0.5(346.41) = 600 cos 30°
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
NB = 692.82 N = 693 N Ans.
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
Substitute this result into Eq (1),
k g rn to rig
450 or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
692.82 =
e lu nt ns co
a
th inc de f i es
a = 0.6495 m m = 0.650 m Ans.

of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
*5–56.
The disk B has a mass of 20 kg and is supported on the 0.2 m

smooth cylindrical surface by a spring having a stiffness of
A k B
k = 400 N>m and unstretched length of l0 = 1 m. The spring
remains in the horizontal position since its end A is attached r 2m
to the small roller guide which has negligible weight.
Determine the angle u for equilibrium of the roller. u
SOLUTION
+ c ©Fy = 0; R sin u - 20(9.81) = 0
+ ©F = 0;
: R cos u - F = 0
x
20(9.81)
tan u =
F
F
1.0 + 400
Since cos u =
2.2
20(9.81)
2.2 cos u = 1.0 +
. We or
400 tan u
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
880 sin u = 400 tan u + 20(9.81)
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
Solving, or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
u = 27.1° and u = 50.2° Ans.

th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
5–57.
The beam is subjected to the two concentrated loads. P 2P

Assuming that the foundation exerts a linearly varying load
L
–– L
–– L
––
distribution on its bottom, determine the load intensities w1 3 3 3
and w2 for equilibrium if P = 500 lb and L = 12 ft.
w1
w2
SOLUTION
Equations of Equilibrium: Referring to the FBD of the beam shown in Fig. a, we
notice that W1 can be obtained directly by writing moment equations of equilibrium
about point A.
a
+ ©MA = 0; 500(4) - W1(12)(2) = 0
W1 = 83.33 lb>ft = 83.3 lb>ft Ans.
Using this result to write the force equation of equilibrium along y axis,
1
+ c ©Fy = 0; 83.33(12) + (W2 - 83.33)(12) - 500 - 1000 = 0
2
. We or
W2 = 166.67 lb>ft = 167 lb>ft Ans.
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
5–58.
The beam is subjected to the two concentrated loads. P 2P

Assuming that the foundation exerts a linearly varying load
L
–– L
–– L
––
distribution on its bottom, determine the load intensities w1 3 3 3
and w2 for equilibrium in terms of the parameters shown.
SOLUTION w1
Equations of Equilibrium: The load intensity w1 can be determined w2

directly by summing moments about point A.
b - w1L a b = 0
L L
a + ©MA = 0; Pa
3 6
2P
w1 = Ans.
L
aw2 - bL + 1L2 - 3P = 0
1 2P 2P
+ c ©Fy = 0;
2 L L
4P
w2 = Ans.
L
. We or
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
5–59.
The thin rod of length l is supported by the smooth tube. a

Determine the distance a needed for equilibrium if the A
applied load is P. 2r
l
P
SOLUTION
2r
24 r2 + a 2
+ ©F = 0;
: NB - P = 0
x
-P ¢ ≤ l + NB 24r2 + a2 = 0
2r
24 r 2 + a 2
a + ©MA = 0;
- 24 r 2 + a2 = 0
4 r2 l
4 r2 + a2
4 r2 l = A 4 r2 + a2 B 2
3
. We or
A 4 r2 l B 3 = 4 r2 + a2
2
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
a = 2(4 r2 l)3 - 4 r2
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
2
Ans.
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
*5–60.
The 30-N uniform rod has a length of l = 1 m. If s = 1.5 m,

determine the distance h of placement at the end A along the
smooth wall for equilibrium.
C
SOLUTION
h
Equations of Equilibrium: Referring to the FBD of the rod shown in Fig. a, write
the moment equation of equilibrium about point A. s
A
a + ©MA = 0; T sin f(1) - 3 sin u(0.5) = 0
1.5 sin u l
T =
sin f
B
Using this result to write the force equation of equilibrium along y axis,
a b cos (u - f) - 3 = 0
15 sin u
+ c ©Fy = 0;
sin f
sin u cos (u - f) - 2 sin f = 0 (1)
. We or
Geometry: Applying the sine law with sin (180° - u) = sin u by referring to Fig. b,
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
sin u = a b sin u
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
sin f sin u h
= ; (2)
an on in rs h
h 1.5 1.5
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
Substituting Eq. (2) into (1) yields

th inc de f i es
4
of rk ( stu e o tat
sin u[cos (u - f) - h] = 0
ity o g us d S
3
te is ss th ite
since sin u Z 0, then

in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
cos (u - f) - (4>3)h cos (u - f) = (4>3)h (3)

y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
Again, applying law of cosine by referring to Fig. b,

de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
l2 = h2 + 1.52 - 2(h)(1.5) cos (u - f)

w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
h2 + 1.25
th d wo
cos (u - f) = (4)
3h
an his
e
T
Equating Eqs. (3) and (4) yields
4 h2 + 1.25
h =
3 3h
3h2 = 1.25
h = 0.645 m Ans.
5–61.
The uniform rod has a length l and weight W. It is supported

at one end A by a smooth wall and the other end by a cord
of length s which is attached to the wall as shown. Determine C
the placement h for equilibrium.
A
SOLUTION
Equations of Equilibrium: The tension in the cable can be obtained directly by l

B
T sin f(l) - W sin ua b = 0

l
a + ©MA = 0;
2
W sin u
T =
2 sin f
W sin u
Using the result T = ,
. We or
2 sin f
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
W sin u
d th g. in t la
+ c ©Fy = 0; cos (u - f) - W = 0
2 sin f
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
sin u cos (u - f) - 2 sin f = 0 or in a uc y (1)
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
Geometry: Applying the sine law with sin (180° - u) = sin u, we have
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
sin f sin u h
= sin f = sin u (2)
te is ss th ite
h s s
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
Substituting Eq. (2) into (1) yields

y ar d le d
ro p an o te
2h
st ny s d s ec
cos (u - f) = (3)
de f a rse de ot
s
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
Using the cosine law,

sa eir is p rk
th d wo
l2 = h2 + s2 - 2hs cos (u - f)
an his
e
T
h2 + s2 - l2
cos (u - f) = (4)
2hs
Equating Eqs. (3) and (4) yields
2h h2 + s 2 - l2
=
s 2hs
A 3
h = s2 - l 2 Ans.
5–62.
The uniform load has a mass of 600 kg and is lifted using a F

uniform 30-kg strongback beam and four wire ropes as
shown. Determine the tension in each segment of rope and 1.25 m 1.25 m
the force that must be applied to the sling at A.
A
B C
SOLUTION 2m
Equations of Equilibrium: Due to symmetry, all wires are subjected to the same
tension. This condition statisfies moment equilibrium about the x and y axes and 1.5 m
force equilibrium along y axis.
1.5 m
4T a b - 5886 = 0
4
©Fz = 0;
5
T = 1839.375 N = 1.84 kN Ans.
The force F applied to the sling A must support the weight of the load and
strongback beam. Hence
. We or
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
©Fz = 0; F - 60019.812 - 3019.812 = 0
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
F = 6180.3 N = 6.18 kN Ans.
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
5–63.
The 50-lb mulching machine has a center of gravity at G. z

Determine the vertical reactions at the wheels C and B and
the smooth contact point A.
4 ft
SOLUTION 1.25 ft
C 1.25 ft
Equations of Equilibrium: From the free-body diagram of the mulching machine,
Fig. a, NA can be obtained by writing the moment equation of equilibrium about the x A B
y axis.
2 ft
1.5 ft
©My = 0; 50(2) - NA(1.5 + 2) = 0 y
NA = 28.57 lb = 28.6 lb Ans.
Using the above result and writing the moment equation of equilibrium about the
x axis and the force equation of equilibrium along the z axis, we have
. We or
©Mx = 0; NB(1.25) - NC(1.25) = 0 (1)
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
©Fz = 0; NB + NC + 28.57 - 50 = 0
itt id tio
(2)
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
Solving Eqs. (1) and (2) yields
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
NB = NC = 10.71 lb = 10.7 lb or in a uc y Ans.
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
Note: If we write the force equation of equilibrium ©Fx = 0 and ©Fy = 0 and
of rk ( stu e o tat
the moment equation of equilibrium ©Mz = 0. This indicates that equilibrium is

ity o g us d S
satisfied.
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
*5–64.
The wing of the jet aircraft is subjected to a thrust of z

T = 8 kN from its engine and the resultant lift force
L = 45 kN. If the mass of the wing is 2.1 Mg and the mass
center is at G, determine the x, y, z components of reaction
where the wing is fixed to the fuselage at A.
5m
A 3m
G 7m
x
y
2.5 m
SOLUTION L 45 kN
T 8 kN
©Fx = 0; -Ax + 8000 = 0
Ax = 8.00 kN Ans.
©Fy = 0; Ay = 0 Ans.
©Fz = 0; - Az - 20 601 + 45 000 = 0
Az = 24.4 kN Ans.
. We or
©My = 0; My - 2.5(8000) = 0
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
My = 20.0 kN # m
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
Ans.
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
©Mx = 0; 45 000(15) - 20 601(5) - Mx = 0
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
Mx = 572 kN # m
e lu nt ns co
Ans.
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
©Mz = 0; Mz - 8000(8) = 0
ity o g us d S
Mz = 64.0 kN # m Ans.
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
5–65.
Due to an unequal distribution of fuel in the wing tanks, the

z
centers of gravity for the airplane fuselage A and wings B
and C are located as shown. If these components have
weights WA = 45 000 lb, WB = 8000 lb, and WC = 6000 lb,
determine the normal reactions of the wheels D, E, and F
on the ground. D B
A
C
E
SOLUTION
F y
©Mx = 0; 8000(6) - RD (14) - 6000(8) + RE (14) = 0 8 ft 4 ft
6 ft 20 ft
8 ft 3 ft
©My = 0; 8000(4) + 45 000(7) + 6000(4) - RF (27) = 0 x 6 ft
©Fz = 0; RD + RE + RF - 8000 - 6000 - 45 000 = 0
Solving,
RD = 22.6 kip Ans.
RE = 22.6 kip Ans.
. We or
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
RF = 13.7 kip Ans.
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
5–66.
The air-conditioning unit is hoisted to the roof of a building z

using the three cables. If the tensions in the cables are TB
TA = 250 lb, TB = 300 lb, and TC = 200 lb, determine the
weight of the unit and the location (x, y) of its center of B
gravity G. TC
TA
A C 6 ft
y
SOLUTION x
©Fz = 0; 250 + 300 + 200 - W = 0

G
W = 750 lb Ans. y
7 ft
©My = 0; 750(x) - 250(10) - 200(7) = 0
x 5 ft 3 ft
4 ft
x = 5.20 ft Ans.
©Mx = 0; 250(5) + 300(3) + 200(9) - 750(y) = 0
y = 5.27 ft Ans.
. We or
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
5–67.
The platform truck supports the three loadings shown.

Determine the normal reactions on each of its three wheels.
500 lb
800 lb
380 lb
A
C
8 in. 12 in.
SOLUTION 12 in.
10 in. 12 in.
5 in.
©Mx = 0; 380(15) + 500(27) + 800(5) - FA(35) = 0 B
FA = 662.8571 = 663 lb Ans.
©My = 0; 380(12) - FB (12) - 500(12) + FC (12)
FC - FB = 120
. We or
©Fy = 0; FB + FC - 500 + 663 - 380 - 800 = 0
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
FB + FC = 1017.1429
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
Solving, or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
FC = 569 lb Ans.
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
FB = 449 lb Ans.
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
*5–68.
Determine the force components acting on the ball-and- z

socket at A, the reaction at the roller B and the tension on the
cord CD needed for equilibrium of the quarter circular plate. D
350 N
200 N
2m 3m
C 200 N
1m
60 B
A y
x
SOLUTION
Equations of Equilibrium: The normal reactions NB and Az can be obtained directly
by summing moments about the x and y axes, respectively.
©Mx = 0; NB(3) - 200(3) - 200(3 sin 60°) = 0
NB = 373.21 N = 373 N Ans.
©My = 0; 350(2) + 200(3 cos 60°) - Az(3) = 0
A z = 333.33 N = 333 N Ans.
©Fz = 0; TCD + 373.21 + 333.33 - 350 - 200 - 200 = 0
. We or
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
TCD = 43.5 N
t p or em ch
Ans.
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
©Fx = 0; Ax = 0 Ans.
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
©Fy = 0; Ay = 0 Ans.
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
5–69.
The windlass is subjected to a load of 150 lb. Determine the z

horizontal force P needed to hold the handle in the position
shown, and the components of reaction at the ball-and-socket
joint A and the smooth journal bearing B. The bearing at B
A
is in proper alignment and exerts only force reactions on the
windlass. 0.5 ft B
150 lb
y
x 2 ft
SOLUTION 2 ft 1 ft
1 ft
©My = 0; (150)(0.5) - P(1) = 0 1 ft
P = 75 lb Ans. P
©Fy = 0; Ay = 0 Ans.
©Mx = 0; -(150)(2) + Bz (4) = 0
Bz = 75 lb Ans.
©Fz = 0; Az + 75 - 150 = 0
. We or
Az = 75 lb Ans.
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
©Mz = 0; Bx (4) - 75(6) = 0
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
Bx = 112.5 = 112 lb or in a uc y
w d le tr p Ans.
er ld
e lu nt ns co
©Fx = 0; Ax - 112.5 + 75 = 0
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
Ax = 37.5 lb Ans.
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
5–70.
The 100-lb door has its center of gravity at G. Determine the z

components of reaction at hinges A and B if hinge B resists 18 in.
only forces in the x and y directions and A resists forces in
the x, y, z directions.
B
24 in.
SOLUTION
Equations of Equilibrium: From the free-body diagram of the door, Fig. a, By, Bx,
24 in. G
and Az can be obtained by writing the moment equation of equilibrium about the x¿
and y¿ axes and the force equation of equilibrium along the z axis.
A
18 in.
©Mx¿ = 0; - By(48) - 100(18) = 0
By = - 37.5 lb Ans.
30⬚
©My¿ = 0; Bx = 0 Ans. x y
©Fz = 0; - 100 + A z = 0; A z = 100 lb Ans.
Using the above result and writing the force equations of equilibrium along the
. We or
x and y axes, we have
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
©Fx = 0; Ax = 0 Ans.
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
©Fy = 0; A y + ( -37.5) = 0
k g rn to rig
A y = 37.5 lb or in a uc y Ans.
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
The negative sign indicates that By acts in the opposite sense to that shown on the
of rk ( stu e o tat
free-body diagram. If we write the moment equation of equilibrium ©Mz = 0, it

ity o g us d S
shows that equilibrium is satisfied.

te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
5–71.
Determine the support reactions at the smooth collar A and z

the normal reaction at the roller support B.
A 800 N 600 N
B
SOLUTION x 0.8 m 0.4 m
0.8 m 0.4 m
Equations of Equilibrium: From the free-body diagram, Fig. a, NB, (MA)z, and A y
can be obtained by writing the moment equations of equilibrium about the x and y
z axes and the force equation of equilibrium along the y axis.
©Mx = 0; NB(0.8 + 0.8) - 800(0.8) - 600(0.8 + 0.8) = 0

NB = 1000 N Ans.
©Mz = 0; (MA)z = 0 Ans.
©Fy = 0; Ay = 0 Ans.
Using the result NB = 1000 N and writing the moment equation of equilibrium
about the y axis and the force equation of equilibrium along the z axis, we have
©My = 0; (MA)y - 600(0.4) + 1000(0.8) = 0
. We or
m W ina g
(MA)y = - 560 N # m
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
Ans.
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
©Fz = 0; A z + 1000 - 800 - 600 = 0
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
A z = 400 N or in a uc y
w d le tr p Ans.
er ld
e lu nt ns co
The negative sign indicates that (M A)y acts in the opposite sense to that shown on
th inc de f i es
the free-body diagram. If we write the force equation of equilibrium along the
of rk ( stu e o tat
x axis, ©Fx = 0, and so equilibrium is satisfied.

ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
*5–72.
The pole is subjected to the two forces shown. Determine z

the components of reaction of A assuming it to be a ball-
and-socket joint. Also, compute the tension in each of the 30°
guy wires, BC and ED.
20°
2 m F = 450 N
2
45°
E
D
3m
F1 = 860 N B
SOLUTION 6m
Force Vector and Position Vectors:

6m
FA = Ax i + Ay j + Az k C 4m A
F1 = 8605cos 45°i - sin 45°k6 N = 5608.11i - 608.11k6 N 6m

4.5 m
F2 = 4505- cos 20° cos 30°i + cos 20° sin 30°k - sin 20°k6 N y
= 5- 366.21i + 211.43j - 153.91k6 N

x
1- 6 - 02i + 1 -3 - 02j + 10 - 62k

FED = FED B R
21- 6 - 022 + 1 -3 - 022 + 10 - 622
. We or
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
2 1 2
d th g. in t la
= - FEDi - FEDj - FEDk
3 3 3
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
16 - 02i + 1- 4.5 - 02j + 10 - 42k or in a uc y
FBC = FBC B R
w d le tr p
216 - 022 + 1- 4.5 - 022 + 10 - 422
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
12 9 8
ity o g us d S
= F i - F j - F k
17 BC 17 BC 17 BC
te is ss th ite
r1 = 54k6 m r2 = 58k6 m r3 = 56k6 m

in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
Equations of Equilibrium: Force equilibrium requires

ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
©F = 0; FA + F1 + F2 + FED + FBC = 0
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
a Ax + 608.11 - 366.21 - F bi
2 12
F +
sa eir is p rk
3 ED 17 BC
th d wo
an his
+ a Ay + 211.43 - F bj
1 9
F -
T
3 ED 17 BC
+ aAz - 608.11 - 153.91 - F bk

2 8
F - 0
3 ED 17 BC
Equating i, j and k components, we have
2 12
©Fx = 0; Ax + 608.11 - 366.21 - F + F = 0 (1)
3 ED 17 BC
1 9
©Fy = 0; Ay + 211.43 - FED - F = 0 (2)
3 17 BC
2 8
©Fz = 0; Az - 608.11 - 153.91 - F - F = 0 (3)
3 ED 17 BC
*5–72. (continued)
Moment equilibrium requires
©MA = 0; r1 * FBC + r2 * 1F1 + F22 + r3 * FED = 0
4k * a
12 9 8
F i - F j - F kb
17 BC 17 BC 17 BC
+ 8k * 1241.90i + 211.43j - 762.02k2
+ 6k * a - FEDi - FEDj - FEDkb = 0

2 1 2
3 3 3
Equating i, j and k components, we have
36
©Mx = 0; F + 2FED - 1691.45 = 0 (4)
17 BC
48
©My = 0; F - 4FED + 1935.22 = 0 (5)
17 BC
Solving Eqs. (4) and (5) yields
. We or
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
FBC = 205.09 N = 205 N FED = 628.57 N = 629 N Ans.
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
Substituting the results into Eqs. (1), (2) and (3) yields
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
Ax = 32.4 N Ay = 107 N Az = 1277.58 N = 1.28 kN Ans.
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
5–73.
The boom AB is held in equilibrium by a ball-and-socket z

joint A and a pulley and cord system as shown. Determine the C
4 ft
x, y, z components of reaction at A and the tension in cable
DEC if F = 5-1500k6 lb.
4 ft
D 2 ft
SOLUTION A E
5 ft B
From FBD of boom, y
5 ft
5 ft
5
2125
©Mx = 0; TBE(10) - 1500(5) = 0 x
F
TBE = 1677.05 lb
©Fx = 0; Ax = 0 Ans.
10
2125
©Fy = 0; Ay - (1677.05) = 0
. We or
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
Ay = 1500 lb = 1.50 kip Ans.
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
5
2125 k g rn to rig
©Fz = 0; Az - 1500 + (1677.05) = 0
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
Az = 750 lb Ans.
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
From FBD of pulley,

te is ss th ite
2a bT -
in f th se for Un
4 1
296 25
©Fz = 0; (1677.05) = 0
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
T = 918.56 = 919 lb Ans.

st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
5–74.
The cable CED can sustain a maximum tension of 800 lb z

before it fails. Determine the greatest vertical force F that C
4 ft
can be applied to the boom. Also, what are the x, y, z
components of reaction at the ball-and-socket joint A?
4 ft
D 2 ft
SOLUTION A E
5 ft B
From FBD of pulley;
y
5 ft
©Fx¿ = 0; 2(800) cos 24.09° - FBE = 0 5 ft
x
FBE = 1460.59 lb F
From FBD of boom;
5
©Mx = 0; (1460.59)(10) - F(5) = 0
2125
. We or
F = 1306.39 lb = 1.31 kip Ans.
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
©Fx = 0; Ax = 0 Ans.
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
10
©Fy = 0; Ay - (1460.59) = 0 or in a uc y
w d le tr p
2125
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
Ay = 1306.39 lb = 1.31 kip Ans.

of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
5
©Fz = 0; Az - 1306.39 + (1460.59) = 0
te is ss th ite
2125
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
Az = 653 lb
th t o a ly by
Ans.
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
5–75.
If the pulleys are fixed to the shaft, determine the magnitude z

of tension T and the x, y, z components of reaction at the
smooth thrust bearing A and smooth journal bearing B. 1m
A 1m
0.2 m 1m
0.3 m
B
x {400 i} N y
SOLUTION {900 i} N
{⫺900 k} N
Equations of Equilibrium: From the free-body diagram of the shaft, Fig. a, A y, T, T
and Bx can be obtained by writing the force equation of equilibrium along the y axis
and the moment equations of equilibrium about the y and z axes, respectively.
©Fy = 0; Ay = 0 Ans.
©My = 0; 400(0.2) - 900(0.2) - 900(0.3) + T(0.3) = 0
T = 1233.33 N = 1.23 kN Ans.
©Mz = 0; - Bx(3) - 400(1) - 900(1) = 0
Bx = - 433.33 N = - 433N Ans.
. We or
m W ina g
b)
Using the above results and writing the moment equation of equilibrium about the
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
x axis and the force equation of equilibrium along the x axis, we have
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
©Mx = 0; Bz(3) - 900(2) - 1233.33(2) = 0
k g rn to rig
Bz = 1422.22 N = 1.42 kN or in a uc y Ans.
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
©Fx = 0; 400 + 900 - 433.33 - A x = 0

th inc de f i es
A x = 866.67 N = 867 N
of rk ( stu e o tat
Ans.
ity o g us d S
Finally, writing the force equation of equilibrium along the z axis, yields
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
©Fz = 0; A z - 1233.33 - 900 + 1422.22 = 0

gr w in e
th t o a ly by
A z = 711.11 N = 711 N Ans.

y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
*5–76.
The boom AC is supported at A by a ball-and-socket joint z

and by two cables BDC and CE. Cable BDC is continuous
and passes over a pulley at D. Calculate the tension in the 3 ft
cables and the x, y, z components of reaction at A if a crate 3 ft
has a weight of 80 lb. D
E 4 ft
SOLUTION 6 ft
13i - 12j + 6k2 A
232 + 1- 1222 + 62
FCE = FCE
4 ft B
x
= 50.2182FCEi - 0.8729FCEj + 0.4364FCEk6 lb C
1 - 3i - 12j + 4k2
8 ft
21 -322 + 1 - 1222 + 42
FCD = FBDC y
= 5 -0.2308FBDCi - 0.9231FBDCj + 0.3077FBDCk6 lb
1- 3i - 4j + 4k2
21 -322 + 1- 422 + 42
. We or
FBD = FBDC
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
= FBDC1 -0.4685i - 0.6247j + 0.6247k2
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
©Mx = 0; FBDC10.62472142 + 0.4364FCE1122 + 0.3077FBDC1122 - 801122 = 0
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
©Mz = 0; 0.4685FBDC142 + 0.2308FBDC1122 - 0.2182FCE1122 = 0

th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
FBDC = 62.02 = 62.0 lb Ans.

ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
FCE = 109.99 = 110 lb Ans.

in f th se for Un
gr w in e
©Fx = 0; Ax + 0.21821109.992 - 0.2308162.022 - 0.4685162.022 = 0

th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
Ax = 19.4 lb Ans.
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
©Fy = 0; Ay - 0.87291109.992 - 0.9231162.022 - 0.6247162.022 = 0

ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
Ay = 192 lb
sa eir is p rk
Ans.
th d wo
©Fz = 0; Az + 0.43641109.992 + 0.3077162.022 + 0.6247162.022 - 80 = 0

an his
e
T
Az = - 25.8 lb Ans.
5–77.
A vertical force of 80 lb acts on the crankshaft. Determine z

the horizontal equilibrium force P that must be applied to 80 lb 10 in. y
B
the handle and the x, y, z components of force at the smooth
journal bearing A and the thrust bearing B. The bearings are
properly aligned and exert only force reactions on the shaft.
14 in.
A
14 in.
6 in.
x
8 in.
SOLUTION 4 in.
P
©My = 0; P(8) - 80(10) = 0 P = 100 lb Ans.
©Mx = 0; Bz(28) - 80(14) = 0 Bz = 40 lb Ans.
©Mz = 0; - Bx(28) - 100(10) = 0 Bx = - 35.7 lb Ans.
. We or
m W ina g
b)
©Fx = 0; A x + ( -35.7) - 100 = 0 A x = 136 lb
ed e n
Ans.
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
©Fy = 0; By = 0 Ans.
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
©Fz = 0; A z + 40 - 80 = 0 A z = 40 lb or in a uc y Ans.
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
Negative sign indicates that Bx acts in the opposite sense to that shown on the FBD.
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
5–78.
Member AB is supported by a cable BC and at A by a square z

rod which fits loosely through the square hole at
the end joint of the member as shown. Determine the C
components of reaction at A and the tension in the cable
needed to hold the 800-lb cylinder in equilibrium.
2 ft A
x
6 ft B
SOLUTION
3 ft
FBC = FBC a i - j + kb
3 6 2
7 7 7 y
FBC a b = 0
3
©Fx = 0;
7
FBC = 0 Ans.
©Fy = 0; Ay = 0 Ans.
©Fz = 0; Az = 800 lb Ans.
. We or
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
©Mx = 0; (MA)x - 800(6) = 0
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
(MA)x = 4.80 kip # ft Ans.
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
©My = 0; (MA)y = 0 or in a uc y Ans.
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
©Mz = 0; (MA)z = 0 Ans.

of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
5–79.
The bent rod is supported at A, B, and C by smooth journal F1

z
bearings. Compute the x, y, z components of reaction at the
bearings if the rod is subjected to forces F1 = 300 lb and 45⬚
F2 = 250 lb. F1 lies in the y–z plane. The bearings are in 1 ft
proper alignment and exert only force reactions on the rod.
A
C
4 ft
SOLUTION B 5 ft
F1 = ( -300 cos 45°j - 300 sin 45°k)

2 ft
3 ft 30⬚ y
= { -212.1j - 212.1k} lb
45⬚
F2 = (250 cos 45° sin 30°i + 250 cos 45° cos 30°j - 250 sin 45°k) x
F2
= {88.39i + 153.1j - 176.8k} lb
©Fx = 0; Ax + Bx + 88.39 = 0
©Fy = 0; Ay + Cy - 212.1 + 153.1 = 0
. We or
m W ina g
©Fz = 0; Bz + Cz - 212.1 - 176.8 = 0
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
©Mx = 0; - Bz (3) - Ay (4) + 212.1(5) + 212.1(5) = 0
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
©My = 0; Cz (5) + Ax (4) = 0 or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
©Mz = 0; Ax (5) + Bx (3) - Cy (5) = 0

th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
Ax = 633 lb Ans.
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
Ay = - 141 lb Ans.
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
Bx = -721 lb Ans.
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
Bz = 895 lb Ans.
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
Cy = 200 lb
ill o u vi pr
Ans.
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
Cz = - 506 lb Ans.
th d wo
an his
e
T
*5–80.
The bent rod is supported at A, B, and C by smooth journal F1

z
bearings. Determine the magnitude of F2 which will cause
the reaction C y at the bearing C to be equal to zero. The 45
bearings are in proper alignment and exert only force 1 ft
reactions on the rod. Set F1 = 300 lb.
A
C
4 ft
SOLUTION B 5 ft
F1 = (- 300 cos 45°j - 300 sin 45°k)

2 ft
3 ft 30 y
= {-212.1j - 212.1k} lb
45
F2 = (F2 cos 45° sin 30°i + F2 cos 45° cos 30°j - F2 sin 45°k)
x
F2
= {0.3536F2 i + 0.6124F2 j - 0.7071F2 k} lb
©Fx = 0; Ax + Bx + 0.3536F2 = 0
©Fy = 0; Ay + 0.6124F2 - 212.1 = 0
. We or
©Fz = 0; Bz + Cz - 0.7071F2 - 212.1 = 0
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
©Mx = 0; - Bz (3) - Ay (4) + 212.1(5) + 212.1(5) = 0
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
©My = 0; Cz (5) + Ax (4) = 0
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
©Mz = 0; Ax (5) + Bx (3) = 0

th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
Ax = 357 lb
ity o g us d S
Ay = -200 lb
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
Bx = -595 lb
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
Bz = 974 lb
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
Cz = -286 lb
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
F2 = 674 lb Ans.
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
5–81.
The sign has a mass of 100 kg with center of mass at G. z

Determine the x, y, z components of reaction at the ball-and-
socket joint A and the tension in wires BC and BD.
1m D
2m
C
SOLUTION 1m
Equations of Equilibrium: Expressing the forces indicated on the free-body 2m

diagram, Fig. a, in Cartesian vector form, we have
A
FA = A xi + A yj + A zk
x B y
W = {- 100(9.81)k} N = { -981k} N G
FBD = FBDuBD = FBD ≥ ¥ = a-

(- 2 - 0)i + (0 - 2)j + (1 - 0)k 2 2 1 1m
F i - FBDj + FBDkb
2( -2 - 0) + (0 - 2) + (1 - 0)
2 2 2 3 BD 3 3 1m
FBC = FBCuBC = FBC ≥ ¥ = a FBCi - FBCj + FBCkb

(1 - 0)i + (0 - 2)j + (2 - 0)k 1 2 2
. We or
2(1 - 0) + (0 - 2) + (2 - 0)
2 2 3 2 3 3
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
Applying the forces equation of equilibrium, we have
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
©F = 0; FA + FBD + FBC + W = 0 or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
(A xi + A yj + A zk) + a - FBDi - FBDj + FBDkb + a FBCi - FBCj + FBCkb + ( - 981 k) = 0
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
2 2 1 1 2 2
of rk ( stu e o tat
3 3 3 3 3 3
ity o g us d S
a Ax - F + FBC b i + a A y - FBD - FBC bj + a A z + FBD + FBC - 981 bk = 0

te is ss th ite
2 1 2 2 1 2
in f th se for Un
3 BD 3 3 3 3 3
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
Equating i, j, and k components, we have

ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
2 1
de f a rse de ot
Ax - F + FBC = 0
s
(1)
ill o u vi pr
3 BD 3
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
2 2
th d wo
Ay - F - FBC = 0 (2)
3 BD 3
an his
1 2
T
Az + F + FBC - 981 = 0 (3)

3 BD 3
In order to write the moment equation of equilibrium about point A, the position
vectors rAG and rAB must be determined first.
rAG = {1j} m
rAB = {2j} m
Thus,
©M A = 0; rAB * (FBC + FBD) + (rAG * W) = 0
(2j) * c a FBC - FBD bi - a FBC + FBD b j + a FBC + FBD b k d + (1j) * (- 981k) = 0

1 2 2 2 2 1
3 3 3 3 3 3
a FBC + FBD - 981 bi + a FBD - FBC b k = 0

4 2 4 2
3 3 3 3
Equating i, j, and k components we have
4 2
F + FBC - 981 = 0 (4)
3 BC 3
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Soving Eqs. (1) through (5), yields
FBD = 294.3 N = 294 N Ans.
FBC = 588.6 N = 589 N Ans.
Ax = 0 Ans.
Ay = 588.6 N = 589 N Ans.
Az = 490.5 N Ans.
. We or
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
5–82.
Determine the tensions in the cables and the components of z

reaction acting on the smooth collar at A necessary to hold
the 50-lb sign in equilibrium. The center of gravity for the 3 ft C
sign is at G. 2 ft
4 ft
2 ft
E A B
SOLUTION 3 ft
= TDE a i - j + kb
1 2 2 2 ft
TDE 2 ft D G
3 3 3
x y
1 ft 2.5 ft
TBC = TBC a
-1 2 2
i - j + kb
3 3 3 1 ft 2.5 ft
1 1
©Fx = 0; T - TBC + Ax = 0
3 DE 3
2 2
©Fz = 0; TDE + TBC - 50 = 0
3 3
. We or
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
2 2
t p or em ch
©Fy = 0; - TDE - TBC + Ay = 0
d th g. in t la
3 3
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
2 2 or in a uc y
w d le tr p
©Mx = 0; (MA)x + T (2) + TBC(2) - 50(2) = 0
er ld
e lu nt ns co
3 DE 3
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
2 2
©My = 0; (MA)y - T (3) + TBC(2) + 50(0.5) = 0
ity o g us d S
3 DE 3
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
1 2 1 2
©Mz = 0; - TDE(2) - TDE(3) + TBC(2) + TBC(2) = 0
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
3 3 3 3
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
Solving;
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
TDE = 32.1429 = 32.1 lb Ans.

w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
TBC = 42.8571 = 42.9 lb Ans.

th d wo
an his
Ax = 3.5714 = 3.57 lb Ans.

T
Ay = 50 lb Ans.
(MA)x = 0 Ans.
(MA)y = - 17.8571 = -17.9 lb # ft Ans.
5–83.
Both pulleys are fixed to the shaft and as the shaft turns z
with constant angular velocity, the power of pulley A is
transmitted to pulley B. Determine the horizontal tension T 200 mm 50 N
in the belt on pulley B and the x, y, z components of 250 mm D
reaction at the journal bearing C and thrust bearing D if 300 mm θ
u = 0°. The bearings are in proper alignment and exert only
150 mm
force reactions on the shaft. C B y
80 mm
x A
SOLUTION T
Equations of Equilibrium: 65 N
80 N
©Mx = 0; 6510.082 - 8010.082 + T10.152 - 5010.152 = 0
T = 58.0 N Ans.
©My = 0; 165 + 80210.452 - Cz 10.752 = 0
Cz = 87.0 N Ans.
©Mz = 0; 150 + 58.0210.22 - Cy 10.752 = 0
. We or
m W ina g
Cy = 28.8 N Ans.
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
©Fx = 0; Dx = 0 Ans.
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
©Fy = 0; Dy + 28.8 - 50 - 58.0 = 0 or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
Dy = 79.2 N Ans.
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
©Fz = 0; Dz + 87.0 - 80 - 65 = 0
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
Dz = 58.0 N Ans.
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
*5–84.
Both pulleys are fixed to the shaft and as the shaft turns z
with constant angular velocity, the power of pulley A is
transmitted to pulley B. Determine the horizontal tension T 200 mm 50 N
in the belt on pulley B and the x, y, z components of 250 mm D
reaction at the journal bearing C and thrust bearing D if 300 mm θ
u = 45°. The bearings are in proper alignment and exert
only force reactions on the shaft. C
150 mm
B y
80 mm
SOLUTION x A
T
Equations of Equilibrium:
65 N
80 N
©Mx = 0; 6510.082 - 8010.082 + T10.152 - 5010.152 = 0
T = 58.0 N Ans.
©My = 0; 165 + 80210.452 - 50 sin 45°10.22 - Cz 10.752 = 0
Cz = 77.57 N = 77.6 N Ans.
©Mz = 0; 58.010.22 + 50 cos 45°10.22 - Cy 10.752 = 0
. We or
m W ina g
Cy = 24.89 N = 24.9 N Ans.
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
©Fx = 0; Dx = 0 Ans.
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
©Fy = 0; Dy + 24.89 - 50 cos 45° - 58.0 = 0 or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
Dy = 68.5 N Ans.
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
©Fz = 0; Dz + 77.57 + 50 sin 45° - 80 - 65 = 0

ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
Dz = 32.1 N Ans.
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
5–85.
If the roller at B can sustain a maximum load of A

3 kN, determine the largest magnitude of each of the three
forces F that can be supported by the truss.
2m
45
B
2m 2m 2m
SOLUTION
F F F
Equations of Equilibrium: The unknowns Ax and Ay can be eliminated by summing
moments about point A.
a + ©MA = 0; F(6) + F(4) + F(2) - 3 cos 45°(2) = 0
F = 0.3536 kN = 354 N Ans.
. We or
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
5–86.
Determine the normal reaction at the roller A and horizontal 10 kN

and vertical components at pin B for equilibrium of the
member. 0.6 m 0.6 m
6 kN
SOLUTION 0.8 m
Equations of Equilibrium: The normal reaction NA can be obtained directly by

summing moments about point B. 60
0.4 m B
a + ©MA = 0; 10(0.6 + 1.2 cos 60°) + 6 (0.4) - NA (1.2 + 1.2 cos 60°) = 0
NA = 8.00 kN Ans.
+ ©F = 0;
: Bx - 6 cos 30° = 0 Bx = 5.20 kN Ans.
x
+ c ©Fy = 0; By + 8.00 - 6 sin 30° - 10 = 0
By = 5.00 kN Ans.
. We or
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
5–87.
The symmetrical shelf is subjected to a uniform load of 4 kPa.

Support is provided by a bolt (or pin) located at each end A 4 kPa
A¿
and A¿ and by the symmetrical brace arms, which bear
against the smooth wall on both sides at B and B¿. Determine
the force resisted by each bolt at the wall and the normal
force at B for equilibrium. B¿
A 1.5 m
0.15 m
SOLUTION B
0.2 m
Equations of Equilibrium: Each shelf’s post at its end supports half of the applied
load, ie, 4000 (0.2) (0.75) = 600 N. The normal reaction NB can be obtained directly
by summing moments about point A.
a + ©MA = 0; NB (0.15) - 600(0.1) = 0 NB = 400 N Ans.

+ ©F = 0;
: 400 - Ax = 0 Ax = 400 N
x
. We or
+ c ©Fy = 0; Ay - 600 = 0 Ay = 600 N
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
The force resisted by the bolt at A is
FA = 2A2x + A2y = 24002 + 6002 = 721 N

an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p Ans.
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
*5–88.
Determine the x and z components of reaction at the z

journal bearing A and the tension in cords BC and BD C
necessary for equilibrium of the rod. 3m
A 3m
2m
D
SOLUTION x
F1 = 5- 800k6 N
6m
F2 = 5350j6 N 4m
1 - 3j + 4k2
F2 {350 j} N
B y
FBC = FBC
5
= 5-0.6FBCj + 0.8FBCk6 N F1 { 800 k} N
13j + 4k2
FBD = FBD
5
. We or
m W ina g
= 50.6FBDj + 0.8FBDk6 N
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
©Fx = 0; Ax = 0
an on in rs h
Ans.
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
©Fy = 0; 350 - 0.6FBC + 0.6FBD = 0
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
©Fz = 0; Az - 800 + 0.8FBC + 0.8FBD = 0

of rk ( stu e o tat
(MA)x + 0.8FBD162 + 0.8FBC162 - 800162 = 0

ity o g us d S
©Mx = 0;
te is ss th ite
800122 - 0.8FBC122 - 0.8FBD122 = 0

in f th se for Un
©My = 0;
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
©Mz = 0; (MA)z - 0.6FBC122 + 0.6FBD122 = 0

y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
FBD = 208 N Ans.

de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
FBC = 792 N Ans.

w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
Az = 0
th d wo
Ans.
an his
(MA)x = 0 Ans.
T
(MA)z = 700 N # m Ans.
5–89.
The uniform rod of length L and weight W is supported on L

the smooth planes. Determine its position u for equilibrium.
u
Neglect the thickness of the rod.
f
c
SOLUTION
L
a + ©MB = 0; - Wa cos ub + NA cos f (L cos u) + NA sin f (L sin u) = 0
2
W cos u
NA = (1)
2 cos (f - u)
+ ©F = 0;
: NB sin c - NA sin f = 0 (2)
x
+ c ©Fy = 0; NB cos c + NA cos f - W = 0
. We or
W - NA cos f
m W ina g
NB = (3)
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
cos c
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
Substituting Eqs. (1) and (3) into Eq. (2):
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
aW - b tan c -
W cos u cos f W cos u sin f
e lu nt ns co
= 0
2 cos (f - u) 2 cos (f - u)
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
2 cos (f - u) tan c - cos u tan c cos f - cos u sin f = 0

ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
sin u (2 sin f tan c) - cos u (sin f - cos f tan c) = 0

gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
sin f - cos f tan c

ro p an o te
tan u =
st ny s d s ec
2 sin f tan c
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
u = tan - 1 a cot c - cot f b

1 1
w le co ro is
Ans.
sa eir is p rk
2 2
th d wo
an his
e
T
5–90.
Determine the x, y, z components of reaction at the ball z

supports B and C and the ball-and-socket A (not shown) for
the uniformly loaded plate.
2 lb/ft2
y
A
4 ft B
2 ft
C
SOLUTION 1 ft
2 ft
W = (4 ft)(2 ft)(2 lb/ft2) = 16 lb x
©Fx = 0; Ax = 0 Ans.
©Fy = 0; Ay = 0 Ans.
©Fz = 0; Az + Bz + Cz - 16 = 0 (1)
. We or
©Mx = 0; 2Bz - 16(1) + Cz (1) = 0 (2)
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
©My = 0; - Bz (2) + 16(2) - Cz(4) = 0 (3)
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
Solving Eqs. (1)—(3): or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
Az = Bz = Cz = 5.33 lb Ans.
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
5–91.
Determine the x, y, z components of reaction at the fixed z

wall A. The 150-N force is parallel to the z axis and
the 200-N force is parallel to the y axis. 150 N
x 2m y
1m
SOLUTION 2.5 m
©Fx = 0; Ax = 0 Ans.
©Fy = 0; Ay + 200 = 0
2m
Ay = -200 N Ans.
©Fz = 0; Az - 150 = 0 200 N
Az = 150 N Ans.
©Mx = 0; - 150(2) + 200(2) - (MA)x = 0
. We or
(MA)x = 100 N # m
m W ina g
Ans.
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
©My = 0; (MA)y = 0 Ans.
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
©Mz = 0; 200(2.5) - (MA)z = 0 or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
(MA)z = 500 N # m Ans.

th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T
*5–92.
Determine the reactions at the supports A and B for 400 N/m

equilibrium of the beam. 200 N/m
A
B
4m 3m
SOLUTION
Equations of Equilibrium: The normal reaction of NB can be obtained directly by
+ ©MA = 0; NB(7) - 1400(3.5) - 300(6) = 0

NB = 957.14 N = 957 N Ans.
Ag - 1400 - 300 + 957 = 0 Ag = 743 N
+
: ©Fx = 0; Az = 0 Ans.
. We or
m W ina g
b)
ed e n
in
no W iss ea s
itt id tio
is e D t w
t p or em ch
d th g. in t la
an on in rs h
k g rn to rig
or in a uc y
w d le tr p
er ld
e lu nt ns co
th inc de f i es
of rk ( stu e o tat
ity o g us d S
te is ss th ite
in f th se for Un
gr w in e
th t o a ly by
y ar d le d
ro p an o te
st ny s d s ec
de f a rse de ot
s
ill o u vi pr
w le co ro is
sa eir is p rk
th d wo
an his
e
T

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5–1.

Draw the free-body diagram of the dumpster D of the

W is the effect of gravity (weight) on the dumpster.

Ay and Ax are the pin A reactions on the dumpster.

FBC is the hydraulic cylinder BC reaction on the dumpster.

Draw the free-body diagram of member ABC which is D

The Significance of Each Force:

NA is the smooth collar reaction on member ABC.

NB is the rocker support B reaction on member ABC.

FCD is the short link reaction on member ABC.

2.5 kN is the effect of external applied force on member ABC.

4 kN # m is the effect of external applied couple moment on member ABC.

Draw the free-body diagram of the beam which supports the

T force of cable on beam. 2m 2m 1.5 m

Ax, Ay force of pin on beam.

80(9.81)N force of load on beam.

Draw the free-body diagram of the hand punch, which is F ⫽ 8 lb

Draw the free-body diagram of the uniform bar, which has a

Draw the free-body diagram of the beam,which is pin

Draw the free-body diagram of the beam, which is pin 500 N

Draw the free-body diagram of the bar, which has a 3 in.

10 lb force of hand on bar.

Determine the horizontal and vertical components of 4 kN

+ ©F = 0; A x - 3.464 sin 30° = 0

Determine the magnitude of the reactions on the beam at A 600 N 15⬚

By = 586.37 = 586 N Ans.

+ c ©Fy = 0; Ay - 600 - 400 cos 15° + 586.37 = 0

Determine the components of the support reactions at the 6 kN

The 75-kg gate has a center of mass located at G. If A 1.25 m

The overhanging beam is supported by a pin at A and 600 N 800 N

FBC a b(2) - 600(1) - 800(4) - 900 = 0

- A y - 600 - 800 + 3916.67a b = 0

Determine the horizontal and vertical components of

Equations of Equilibrium: From the free-body diagram, FB and A x can be obtained

a+ ©MA = 0; 50 cos 30°(20) + 50 sin 30°(14) - FB(18) = 0

Determine the components of reaction at the supports A and P

If the wheelbarrow and its contents have a mass of 60 kg and

a +©MB = 0; -Ay (1.4) + 60(9.81)(0.9) = 0

+ c ©Fy = 0; 378.39 - 60(9.81) + 2By = 0

Determine the tension in the cable and the horizontal and

T152 + T ¢ ≤ 1102 - 801132 = 0

T = 74.583 lb = 74.6 lb Ans.

The shelf supports the electric motor which has a mass of

Bx = 989.18 = 989 N Ans.

+ c ©Fy = 0; By = 4(9.81) + 15(9.81)

By = 186.39 = 186 N Ans.

Equations of Equilibrium: The load intensity w2 can be determined directly by

w2 a b 117.5 - 11.672 - 12114 - 11.672 = 0

w1 = 6.58 kip>ft Ans.

When holding the 5-lb stone in equilibrium, the humerus H,

Set P = 200 lb and solve:

Require NB = 0 for Pmax. Solving,

The man is pulling a load of 8 lb with one arm held as

a + ©MB = 0; - 81132 + FH11.752 = 0

Determine the magnitude of force at the pin A and in the B

a + ©MA = 0; FBC sin 13°(8) - 500 cos 35°(8) = 0

The winch consists of a drum of radius 4 in., which is pin B 3 in.

500142 - FAB ¢ ≤ 162 = 0

The sports car has a mass of 1.5 Mg and mass center at G. If

a + ©MB = 0; 14 715 cos 30°11.22

- 14 715 sin 30°10.42 - 2NA 122 = 0

a+ ©Fx¿ = 0; 2FB - 14 715 sin 30° = 0

xB = = 0.05053 m = 50.5 mm Ans.