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Lecture Notes:
J. Walt Oler
Texas Tech University
• Reactions equivalent to a
force of unknown direction
and magnitude.
• Reactions equivalent to a
force of unknown
direction and magnitude
and a couple.of unknown
magnitude
∑ Fy = 0 : Ay − 9.81 kN − 23.5 kN = 0
Ay = +33.3 kN
= −2320 N
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Edition
Eighth
Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics
Sample Problem 4.4
SOLUTION:
• Create a free-body diagram for the
frame and cable.
• Solve 3 equilibrium equations for the
reaction force components and
couple at E.
6
∑ Fy = 0 : E y − 4(20 kN ) − (150 kN ) = 0
7.5
E y = +200 kN
α = 58.6D
T = 81.9 N
R = 147.8 N