Problem Set 2

1. Use the method of sections to find the force in member AK and EQ. Load P is equal
to 400 lb and the angle is 45. Note that the truss is supported by a pin support at A
and a rocker at V.
(Answer: EQ = 240 lb T, AK = 400 lb C)

2. For the truss shown:

a. Use the method of sections to find the force in members BF and FI. The internal force in
member BC is 725 N, Tension.
b. Use the method of joints to find the force in members OS and NR.
(Answer: FI = 1307.01N C, BF = 0, OS = 409.58N C, NR = 409.58N C)

3. D
Determine thee reactions at
a the fixed ssupport at A and roller aat F of the frame shown.
T radius off each pulley
The
y is 0.1 m.
(ANS: FY = 1.83 kN,, MA = 4.044 kNm Ccloockwise, AX = 0, AY = 3.17 kN)

4. For the structture shown, find

f
the com
mponents of the
t reactionss at the supp
ports A and B
B.
A dimensionns are in metters.
All
(A
ANS: AX= 8.78 kN, BX = 8.78 kN
N, AY = 3.311 kN, BY = 12.31 kN)

5. T
The skid steerr loader has a mass M1, and in the position show
wn the centerr of mass is at
G1. If there iss a stone of mass M2 inn the bucket, with centerr of mass at G2 determinne
thhe reactions of each paair of wheells A and B on the grouund and thee force in thhe
hyydraulic cylinder CD an
nd at the pinn E. There is a similar linnkage on eaach side of thhe
looader.
Mg, M2 = 3000kg, a = 1.255m, b = 1.5m
m, c = 0.75m
m, d = 0.15m
m, e = 0.5m,
Given: M1 = 1.18M
= 30
k RB = 3.337 kN, CD = 12.94 kN, C Ex = 111.21 kN, Ey = 3.53)
(ANS: RA = 11.1 kN,

The mechanissm is used to

o hide kitcheen appliancees under a caabinet by allo
owing shelf E
6. T
too rotate dow
wnward. The 8-lb mixer, which has a mass centeer at G is ceentered on thhe
sh
helf. Determ
mine the strettch in the sppring necessaary to hold tthe shelf in equilibrium
e
at
thhe position shown.
s
Therre is a simillar mechanism on each side of the shelf so that
eaach mechanism supports half of thee 8 lb load. The springss each have stiffness of 4
lbb/in.
(A
Answer: s = 3.5 in)