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Vector Mechanics PDF
Vector Mechanics PDF
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
© 2007 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. 4 - 12
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 420 kN 150 kN 0
7.5
E y 200 kN
58.6
T 81.9 N
R 147.8 N