11.

PROBLEM
A tripod supports the load W as shown in the figure.
W
➀ Determine the maximum load “W”, that A
can be supported by the tripod if the
capacity of each leg is limited to 10 kN.
C
➁ If the load W = 50 kN, calculate the force 2.4 m
in the leg AD. 1.8
➂ If the load W = 50 kN, calculate the force
in the leg AB. O D
1.8
Solution: 0.90 1.8
➀ Maximum load “W”, that can be supported by the B
tripod if the capacity of each leg is limited to 10 kN.
∑M ox = 0
W
Bz (1.8) = A z (1.8) y
A
Bz = A z
C
∑M oy = 0 2.4 m

Bz (0.9) + A z (0.9) = Dz (1.8) 1.8

x x
2Bz (0.9) = 1.8Dz O D
1.8
Bz = Dz 0.90 1.8

∑Fv = 0 B

Bz + A z + Dz = W y
Ay y
3Bz = W Az
W Ax
Bz = A
3
1.8 W Dz
d12 = (2.4)2 + (0.9)2 + (1.8)2
x x
O
d1 = 3.13 10 B Dx D
Bz 1.8 z
10 3.13 0.90 1.8
=
Bz 2.4 B Bx
Bz = 7.668 By y
d1
2.4
W
7.668 =
3
W = 23 kN



11. PROBLEM continuation

➁ Force in the leg AD. Ay y

W Az
Bz =
3 Ax
A
50
Bz =
3 1.8 W Dz
Bz = 16.67 kN x
O Dx D
A z = 16.67 kN B
1.8 z
0.90 1.8
Dz = 16.67 kN
B Bx
d22 2
= (1.8) + (2.4) 2

By
d2 = 3
AD 3
=
16.67 2.4
AD 3
2.4
AD = 20.84 kN Dz

➂ Force in the leg AB.

Bz = 16.67 3.13
AB 2.4
AB 3.13 Bz
=
16.67 2.4
AB = 21.74 kN


3. PROBLEM
From the figure below. P2

Given data: P3

a = 1 m., P1 = 1.8 kN, P2 = 0.9 kN, P3 = 0.45 kN

θ = 30˚, ß = 45˚
P1

➀ Determine the resultant of the three forces P1, P2 and P3. θ

ß
➁ Determine the vertical reaction at B. A a a B

2m
➂ Determine the horizontal reaction at B.


Solution:
➀ Resultant of the three forces P1, P2 and P3. 0.9 kN

∑Fh = 1.8 Cos 30˚ - 0.45 Cos 45˚ 0.45 kN

∑Fh = 1.24 kN → 1.8 kN

∑Fv = 0.90 kN + 1.8 Sin 30˚ + 0.45 Sin 45˚ R=1m

∑Fv = 2.12 kN
R Bx
A B

1m 1m
Resultant force: R By
2m

R = (2.12)2 + (1.24)2
R = 2.45 kN

➁ Vertical reaction at B.
∑M A = 0
2 R B = 0.90(1) + 1.8 Sin 30˚(1) + 0.45 Sin 45˚(1)
y

R B = 1.07 kN
y

➂ Horizontal reaction at B.
R Bx = 0 (supported by a roller)


PROBLEM
From the given sets of parallel forces shown
40KN 60KN 100KN 60KN 50KN

1.5 2.5 2.0 4.5 1.5

➀ Which of the following gives the resultant force.

➁ Which of the following gives the location of the resultant force from the left
support.
➂ Which of the following gives the reaction at the left support.

x=5 7m
Solution: A B

➀ Resultant Force:
R1 90KN
∑Fv = 40 + 100 + 60 - 60 - 50 R2
∑Fv = 90 kN

➁ Location of resultant Force:

∑MA = 0
90x = 40(1.5) + 100(6) + 60(10.5) - 50(12) - 60(4)
x = 5 m. from the left support

➂ Reaction at left support

∑MR2 = 0
12 R1 = 90 (7)
R1 = 52.5 kN


15. PROBLEM 165 N
A 165 N person stands 1.5 m. at the ground as
shown. The weight of the steep ladder and friction C

maybe neglected. 0.90 m

D
➀ Compute the reaction at E. B

➁ Compute the reaction at A. 1.5 m

➂ Compute the tension in the cable BD. 1.37 m

θ θ
Solution: A E

➀ Reaction at E.
0.6 m 0.6 m
2.27 165 N
tan θ =
0.6
θ = 75.19˚
C

0.90 m

D
∑M A = 0 B

1.2 E y = 165(1.5) Cos 75.19˚ 1.5 m

1.37 m
E y = 52.71 N
θ θ
A E

➁ Reaction at A. Ay 0.6 m Ey
Ey + Ay = 165 0.6 m
165 N
C
Ay = 165 – 52.71
Ay = 112.29 N 0.77
0.90 m

➂ Tension in the cable BD. B

∑MC = 0
T(0.90) + 165(0.77) Cos 75.19˚ = 112.29(0.60) 1.5
1.37 m
T = 38.78 N
75.19ß
A

0.6 m

112.29