Set: 1

The three concurrent forces acting on the post produce a

resultant force Fr=0. If F2=½F1 and F1 is 90° from F2 determine
the required magnitude of F3 expressed in terms of F1 and θ.

Solution:-
we obtain from the given figure,

From the figure, by using Lami’s Theorem:

⇒

⇒ ------------------- > eq 1
To find θ:
From eq 1-

⇒ θ=116.56°
Substituting these values in eq 1:
We get F3=1.11856F1

Set 2:
Determine the components of 800lb force F along the oblique
axes a and b. Also, determine the projections of F onto a and b
axes.
Solution:

From the figure:

Projections are :

Components are:
From the figure, by using Lami’s Theorem: