*1–4.

A force of 80 N is supported by the bracket as

shown. Determine the resultant internal loadings acting on
the section through point A. 0.3 m
A
30
0.1 m

80 N 45

Equations of Equilibrium:
+
Q©Fx¿ = 0; NA - 80 cos 15° = 0

NA = 77.3 N Ans.

a+ ©Fy¿ = 0; VA - 80 sin 15° = 0

VA = 20.7 N Ans.

a+ ©MA = 0; MA + 80 cos 45°(0.3 cos 30°)

- 80 sin 45°(0.1 + 0.3 sin 30°) = 0

MA = - 0.555 N # m Ans.

or

a+ ©MA = 0; MA + 80 sin 15°(0.3 + 0.1 sin 30°)

-80 cos 15°(0.1 cos 30°) = 0

MA = - 0.555 N # m Ans.

Negative sign indicates that MA acts in the opposite direction to that shown on FBD.