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CHAPTER
STATICS
Ferdinand P. Beer
E. Russell Johnston, Jr.
Equilibrium of Rigid
Lecture Notes:
Bodies
J. Walt Oler
Texas Tech University
• Reactions equivalent to a
force with known line of
action.
• 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
= +4980 lb Fx = 0 : + 4980 lb − T = 0
T = +4980 lb
W y = −(5500 lb ) sin 25
= −2320 lb
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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
= 58.6
T = 81.9 N
R = 147.8 N