CL 305: Solid Mechanics

Exercise-4
Note: Use the method of virtual work to solve the problems below
1. Determine the vertical force that must be applied at to maintain the equilibrium of the
linkage.

2. A spring of constant 15 . 1connects points and of the linkage shown. Neglecting

the weight of the spring and linkage, determine the force in the spring and the vertical motion
of point , when a vertical downward 120 force is applied (a) at point (b) at points
and .

3. A pin at is attached to member and can slide along a slot cut in the fixed plate
shown. Neglecting the effect of friction, derive an expression for the magnitude of the couple
that acts at is directed (a) As shown,
required to maintain equilibrium when the force

(b) vertically downwards (c) horizontally to the right.

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 required for equilibrium when =

4. For the linkage shown, determine the couple
500 , = 200 and = 65 .

5. Two rods and are connected by a pin at and by spring . The constant of the
spring is , and the spring is unstretched when = 30 . For the loading shown, derive an
equation in , , and that must be satisfied when the system is in equilibrium.

6. Rod is attached to blocks and that can move freely in the guides shown. The
constant of the spring attached at is = 3 . 1, and the spring is unstretched when the
rod is vertical. For the loading shown, determine the value of corresponding to equilibrium.

7. Denoting by the coefficient of static friction between the blocke attached to rod
and the horizontal surface derive expressions in terms of , and for the largest and
smallest magnitude of the force for which the equilibrium is maintained.

8. For the system shown below, determine reaction at E