Equilibrium analysis of structures and beams

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Solution:
Consider the equilibrium of moment at point A

Σ𝑀𝐴 = 0
(8 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠)(4′ ) + (20 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠)(11′ ) − (𝐵𝑦 )(13′ ) = 0
(8 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠)(4′ ) + (20 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠)(11′ )
𝐵𝑦 =
13′
𝑩𝒚 = 𝟏𝟗. 𝟖𝟔 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, reaction at support B is acting upwards.
Now consider the equilibrium of forces acting in the x-direction.

Σ𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐴𝑥 − 6 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠 = 0
𝑨𝒙 = 𝟔 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, horizontal reaction at support A is acting towards right.
Now consider the equilibrium of forces acting in the y-direction.

Σ𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐴𝑦 − 8 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠 − 20 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠 + 19.38 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠 = 0
𝐴𝑦 = 8 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠 + 20 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠 − 19.38 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠
𝑨𝒚 = 𝟖. 𝟔𝟐 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, horizontal reaction at support A is acting upwards.
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Solution:

Σ𝑀𝐴 = 0
15 𝑘𝑖𝑝 ∙ 𝑓𝑡 + (8 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠)(5) + (6 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠)(4) − (𝐶𝑦 )(10) = 0
15𝑘𝑖𝑝 ∙ 𝑓𝑡 + (8𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠)(5) + (6𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠)(4)
𝐶𝑦 =
10
𝑪𝒚 = 𝟕. 𝟗 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, vertical reaction acting at roller
support C on the structure is acting upwards.

Σ𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝑨𝒙 = 𝟎

Σ𝐹𝑦 = 0
−8 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠 − 6 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠 + 7.9 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠 + 𝐴𝑦 = 0
𝐴𝑦 = 8 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠 + 6 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠 − 7.9 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠
𝑨𝒚 = 𝟔. 𝟏 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, vertical reaction acting at hinge support A on the structure is acting
upwards.
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Solution:

Σ𝑀𝐴 = 0
(𝑅𝐵 )(5 𝑚) + (15 𝑘𝑁)(4 𝑚) + (20 𝑘𝑁)(3 𝑚) = 0
−(15 𝑘𝑁)(4 𝑚) − (20 𝑘𝑁)(3 𝑚)
𝑅𝐵 =
5𝑚
𝑹𝑩 = −𝟐𝟒 𝒌𝑵
To resolve the reaction 𝑅𝐵 in vertical and horizontal directions, we use

𝐵𝑥 𝐵𝑦 24
= =
3 4 5
𝐵𝑥 24 𝐵𝑦 24
= =
3 5 4 5
24 24
𝐵𝑥 = ( ) (3) 𝐵𝑦 = ( ) (4)
5 5
𝑩𝒙 = 𝟏𝟒. 𝟒 𝒌𝑵 𝑩𝒚 = 𝟏𝟗. 𝟐 𝒌𝑵

Σ𝐹𝑥 = 0
19.2 kN − 14.4 kN + 𝐴𝑥 = 0
𝑨𝒙 = 𝟒. 𝟐 𝒌𝑵, to the right
Σ𝐹𝑦 = 0
−20 kN − 14.4 kN + 𝐴𝑦 = 0
𝑨𝒚 = 𝟑𝟒. 𝟒 𝒌𝑵, acting upwards
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Solution:
Σ𝑀𝐴 = 0
𝐿𝐵𝐶 𝑤𝐿𝐴𝐵 𝐿𝐴𝐵
(𝐷𝑦 × 𝐿𝐴𝐷 ) − (18 − 2 ) − ( 2 ) × =0
3
12 1.2 × 9 9
(𝐷𝑦 × 12) − (18 − )−( )× =0
2 2 3
𝑫𝒚 = 𝟏𝟎. 𝟑𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
Consider the equilibrium of forces in horizontal

direction.
Σ𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝑤𝐿𝐴𝐵
𝐴𝑥 + ( =
2 ) 0
1.2 × 9
𝐴𝑥 + ( =
2 ) 0
𝑨𝒙 = −𝟓. 𝟒 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
Consider the equilibrium of forces in vertical direction.

Σ𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐴𝑦 + 𝐷𝑦 − 18 = 0
𝐴𝑦 + 10.35 − 18 = 0
𝑨𝒚 = 𝟕. 𝟔𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
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Solution:
Consider moment at A
Σ𝑀𝐴 = 0
𝑅𝐶𝑌 (12′ ) − 1 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠 ∙ 𝑓𝑡 = 0
1
𝑅𝐶𝑌 = 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠
12
𝑹𝑪𝒀 = 𝟎. 𝟎𝟖𝟑𝟑 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, reaction at C is acting upwards.
Consider forces along y-direction.

Σ𝐹𝑌 = 0
𝑅𝐴𝑌 + 𝑅𝐶𝑌 = 0
𝑅𝐴𝑌 + 0.0833 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠 = 0
𝑹𝑨𝒀 = −𝟎. 𝟎𝟖𝟑𝟑 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, reaction at A is acting downwards.
Consider moment at C.
Σ𝑀𝐶 = 0
𝑅𝐴𝑌 (12′ ) + 1 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠 ∙ 𝑓𝑡 + 𝐴𝑋 (10′ ) = 0
1 ′ ′
(− 12) (12 ) + 1 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠 ∙ 𝑓𝑡 + 𝑅𝐴𝑋 (10 ) = 0
−1 + 1 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠 ∙ 𝑓𝑡 + 𝑅𝐴𝑋 (10′ ) = 0

𝑹𝑨𝑿 = 𝟎
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Solution:
From the figure,

12′
tan 𝜃 = ′
9
𝜃 = 53.13°
Σ𝑀𝐴 = 0
′
10
(8 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠)(12 ) + (1 × 10 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠) ( + 9) − (𝐷𝑦 )(19′ ) = 0
2
′ ′
(8 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠)(12 ) + (10 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠)(14 )
𝐷𝑦 =
19′
𝑫𝒚 = 𝟏𝟐. 𝟒𝟐 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, vertical reaction at hinge support D is acting upwards.
Consider the equilibrium of forces acting in the y-direction.

Σ𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠
(sin 53.13°)(𝑅𝐴 ) + 𝐷𝑦 − (1 𝑓𝑡 ) (10 𝑓𝑡) = 0
(0.8)(𝑅𝐴 ) + 12.42 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠 − 10 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠 = 0

𝑹𝑨 = −𝟑. 𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
Now consider the equilibrium of forces acting in x-direction.

Σ𝐹𝑥 = 0
(cos 53.13°)(𝑅𝐴 ) − 𝐷𝑥 + 8 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠 = 0
(0.6)(−3.025 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠) − 𝐷𝑥 + 8 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠 = 0
𝑫𝒙 = 𝟔. 𝟏𝟖𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, horizontal reaction at hinge support D is acting towards left.
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Solution:
Consider equilibrium of moment at point A

Σ𝑀𝐵 = 0
𝑀𝐴 − (4 𝑘𝑁)(3 𝑚) = 0
𝑴𝑨 = 𝟏𝟐 𝒌𝑵 − 𝒎 (𝒄𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒌𝒘𝒊𝒔𝒆)
Consider the equilibrium of forces acting in y-direction.

Σ𝐹𝑦 = 0
−4 𝑘𝑁 + 𝐹𝐵 = 0
𝑭𝑩 = 𝟒 𝒌𝑵, force on joint B is acting upwards.
Consider the equilibrium of moment at point D.

Σ𝑀𝐷 = 0
(−4 kN)(10 m) + (𝑅𝐶 )(6 𝑚) − 2 𝑘𝑁 ∙ 𝑚 = 0
(4 kN)(10 m) + 2 𝑘𝑁 ∙ 𝑚
𝑅𝐶 =
6
𝑹𝑪 = 𝟕 𝒌𝑵, reaction acting at support C is acting upwards.
Consider the equilibrium forces acting along y-direction.

Σ𝐹𝑦 = 0
−4 𝑘𝑁 + 𝑅𝐶 − 𝑅𝐷 = 0
−4 𝑘𝑁 + 7 𝑘𝑁 − 𝑅𝐷 = 0
𝑹𝑫 = 𝟑 𝒌𝑵, reaction acting at support D on the structure is acting upwards.
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Solution:
Consider equilibrium along the y and x direction.

Σ𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐴𝑦 + 𝐶𝑦 + 𝐷𝑦 = 40 ...... (1)
Σ𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐴𝑥 = 0
Consider left portion, taking moment about hinge B.

Σ𝑀𝐵 = 0
𝐴𝑦 × 10 − 40 × 5 = 0
𝐴𝑦 = 20 𝑘𝑁
Substitute 20 kN for 𝐴𝑦 in equation (1).
𝐴𝑦 + 𝐶𝑦 + 𝐷𝑦 = 40
20 + 𝐶𝑦 + 𝐷𝑦 = 40
𝐷𝑦 = 20 − 𝐶𝑦
Consider right porting, taking moment of hinge B.

Σ𝑀𝐵 = 0
𝐶𝑦 × 5 + 𝐷𝑦 × 20 − 60 = 0
𝐶𝑦 + 4𝐷𝑦 − 12 = 0 ...... (2)
Substitute 20 − 𝐶𝑦 for 𝐷𝑦 in equation (2).
𝐶𝑦 + 4(20 − 𝐶𝑦 ) − 12 = 0
𝐶𝑦 + 80 − 4𝐶𝑦 − 12 = 0
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−3𝐶𝑦 = −68
𝑪𝒚 = 𝟐𝟐. 𝟔𝟕 𝒌𝑵
Substitute 22.67 kN for 𝐶𝑦 in equation (2).
22.67 + 4𝐷𝑦 − 12 = 0
4𝐷𝑦 = −10.67
𝑫𝒚 = −𝟐. 𝟔𝟕 ≈ 𝟐. 𝟔𝟕 𝒌𝑵, downward
Consider equilibrium along the x-direction.

Σ𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝑁𝐵 = 𝐴𝑥
Substitute 0 kN for 𝐴𝑥
𝑵𝑩 = 𝟎 𝒌𝑵
Consider equilibrium along the y-direction.

Σ𝐹𝑌 = 0
𝐴𝑌 + 𝑉𝐵 = 40 𝑘𝑁
Substitute 20 kN for 𝐴𝑌
20 𝑘𝑁 + 𝑉𝐵 = 40 𝑘𝑁
𝑉𝐵 = 40 𝑘𝑁 − 20 𝑘𝑁
𝑽𝑩 = 𝟐𝟎 𝒌𝑵
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Solution:
Load acting at point C is 𝐹𝐶

𝑘𝑖𝑝
𝐹𝐶 = (0.4 ) (40′ )
𝑓𝑡
𝐹𝐶 = 16 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠
Σ𝑀𝐴 = 0
(16 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠)(20′ ) + (6 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠)(20′ ) − (𝐸𝑌 )(40′ ) = 0
(16 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠)(20′ ) + (6 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠)(20′ )
𝐸𝑌 =
40′
𝑬𝒀 = 𝟏𝟏 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, vertical reaction at support E is acting upwards.

Σ𝐹𝑌 = 0
𝐴𝑌 + 11 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠 − 16 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠 = 0
𝑨𝒀 = 𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, vertical reaction at support A is acting upwards.
Consider the equilibrium of moment at point C.
Σ𝑀𝐶 = 0
(11 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠)(20′ ) − (8 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠)(10′ )
𝐸𝑥 =
30
𝐸𝑥 = 𝟒. 𝟔𝟕 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔 (←)
Consider the equilibrium of forces acting along x-direction.
Σ𝐹𝑥 = 0
6 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠 − 4.67 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠 − 𝐴𝑥 = 0
𝑨𝒙 = 𝟏. 𝟑𝟑 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔 (←)
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Solution:
Consider the equilibrium of moment at point D as ff:

Σ𝑀𝐷 = 0
6
(5 × 6 × ) − (𝑅𝐸 × 6) = 0
2
𝑹𝑬 = 𝟏𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔 (↑)
Consider the equilibrium of forces acting in the y-

direction as follows:
Σ𝐹𝑌 = 0
𝐷𝑌 − 30 + 15 = 0
𝑫𝒀 = 𝟏𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔 (↑)
Consider the equilibrium of moment at point A.

Σ𝑀𝐴 = 0
1 10
(−𝑅𝐵 × 8) + ( × 9 × 10 × ) + ((20 + 15) × 10) = 0
2 3
𝑹𝑩 = 𝟔𝟐. 𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔 (⟵)
Consider the equilibrium of forces acting on x-direction.

Σ𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝑨𝒙 = 𝟔𝟐. 𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔 (⟵)
Consider the equilibrium of forces acting on y-direction.

Σ𝐹𝑌 = 0
𝑨𝒀 = 𝟖𝟎 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔 (↑)
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Solution:
4
tan 𝜃 = ⟹ 𝜃 = 53.13°
3
𝑉𝑒𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑛𝑡 = (25 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠)(sin 53.13°)
𝑉𝑒𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑛𝑡 = 20 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠 (↓)
𝐻𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑧𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑛𝑡 = (25 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠)(cos 53.13°)
𝐻𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑧𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑛𝑡 = 15 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠 (⟶)
Consider equilibrium of moments about point A.

Σ𝑀𝐴 = 0
1 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠
(20 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠)(4 𝑓𝑡) + ( ) (9 ) (8 𝑓𝑡 + 4 𝑓𝑡)(16 𝑓𝑡) + (15 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠)(24 𝑓𝑡)
2 𝑓𝑡
𝐶𝑌 =
16 𝑓𝑡
𝑪𝒀 = 𝟖𝟏. 𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔 (↑)
Now consider the equilibrium of horizontal forces.

Σ𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝑨𝒙 = 𝟏𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔 (⟵)
Consider equilibrium of horizontal forces.
Σ𝐹𝑌 = 0
1 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠
𝐴𝑌 = 20 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠 + ( ) (9 ) (8 𝑓𝑡 + 4 𝑓𝑡) − 81.5 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠 + 15 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠
2 𝑓𝑡
𝑨𝒀 = 𝟕. 𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔 (↑)
Take moment about point B.

Σ𝑀𝐵 = 0
1
[(2) (9 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠)(12 𝑓𝑡)] (8 𝑓𝑡) + (15 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠)(16 𝑓𝑡)
𝐷𝑌 =
12 𝑓𝑡
𝑫𝒀 = 𝟓𝟔 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔 (↑)
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Σ𝐹𝑌 = 0
𝐵𝑌 + 56 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠 − 54 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠 − 15 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠 = 0
𝑩𝒀 = 𝟏𝟑 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔 (↑)
Consider equilibrium of forces acting horizontally.

Σ𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝑩𝒙 = 𝟎
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Solution:
Consider the equilibrium of moments about A.

Σ𝑀𝐴 = 0
−(𝐵𝑥 × 12) − (𝐵𝑦 × 9) = 0
𝐵𝑦 = −1.33𝐵𝑥
Consider equilibrium of forces in horizontal direction.

Σ𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐴𝑥 = 𝐵𝑥
Consider equilibrium of forces in vertical direction.

Σ𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐵𝑦 = −𝐴𝑦
Consider equilibrium of moments about D.

Σ𝑀𝐷 = 0
𝑙
−𝐵𝑦 × 10 + 𝐵𝑥 × 12 − 𝑤𝑙 × ( ) = 0
2
−10 × (−1.33𝐵𝑥 ) + 12𝐵𝑥 − 19(9.5) = 0
25.3𝐵𝑥 − 180.5 = 0
𝑩𝒙 = 𝟕. 𝟏𝟑 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
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Since, 𝐴𝑥 = 𝐵𝑥
𝑨𝒙 = 𝟕. 𝟏𝟑 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
Calculate the vertical reaction force at B.

𝐵𝑦 = −1.33𝐵𝑥
𝐵𝑦 = −1.33 × 7.13
𝑩𝒚 = −𝟗. 𝟒𝟖 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
Since, 𝐵𝑦 = −𝐴𝑦
𝑨𝒚 = −𝟗. 𝟒𝟖 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
Consider equilibrium of forces in horizontal direction.

Σ𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝑫𝒙 = 𝟕. 𝟏𝟑 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔 (⟵)
Consider equilibrium of forces in vertical direction.

Σ𝐹𝑦 = 0
−𝑤𝑙 − 𝐵𝑦 + 𝐷𝑦 = 0
−9.52 + 9.48 + 𝐷𝑦 = 0
𝑫𝒚 = 𝟗. 𝟓𝟐 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
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4.1
(a) Consider the condition for stability.
+ ≥ 2 ...... (1)
=2 +
= (2 × 2) + 1 = 5
+ >2
5 + 9 > (2 × 7)
=
Since + = 2 , the truss is
stable and determinate.
Now consider the condition for the determinacy.
= + − 2 ...... (2)
= 5 + 9 − (2 × 7)
= , the degree of indeterminacy is 0.
(b) Calculate the number of reactions due to the supports in the truss.
=2
= (2 × 2) = 4
+ >2
4 + 10 > (2 × 6)
>
The condition is satisfied. Therefore, the truss is stable.
= + −2
= 4 + 10 − (2 × 6)
= , the truss is indeterminate to degree 2.
(c) The left end support exerts both vertical and horizontal
reaction, but the right end support only exert reaction
parallel to member, as there is no possibility to exert a
reaction perpendicular to member.
The three support reactions form a concurrent force
system hence, the structure is geometrically unstable.
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(d) Calculate the number of reactions due to the supports in the truss.
=4
= (4 × 1) = 4
+ >2
4 + 10 > (2 × 6)
14 > 12
The condition is satisfied. Therefore, the truss is stable.
= + −2
= 4 + 10 − (2 × 6)
(e) The support only exert reaction parallel to member,

as there is no possibility to exert a reaction
perpendicular to member.
The three support reactions form a concurrent
force system hence, the structure is geometrically
unstable.
(f) Calculate the number of reactions due to the

supports in the truss.
=2
= (2 × 2) = 4
+ >2
4 + 38 > (2 × 21)
=
The condition is not satisfied. Since + =2 ,
the truss is stable and determinate.
= + −2
= 4 + 38 − (2 × 21)
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(g) Calculate the number of reactions due to the

=2
= (2 × 2) = 4
+ >2
4 + 10 > (2 × 7)
>
The condition is not satisfied. Therefore, the truss is stable and determinate.
= + −2
= 4 + 10 − (2 × 7)
=
Since one of the joints is pin jointed, D decreases by -1
=0−1
= − , the degree of indeterminacy is -1.
(h) The roller supports only exert reaction parallel to the

surface. The three support reactions form a concurrent
force system hence, the structure is geometrically
unstable.
4.2
(a) Consider the condition for stability.
+ > 2 ...... (1)
=2 +
= (2 × 2) + 1 = 5
+ >2
5 + 17 > (2 × 10)
>
Since the condition is satisfied, the truss is stable.
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Consider the condition for the determinacy.

= + − 2 ...... (2)
= 5 + 17 − (2 × 10)
(b) Calculate the number of reactions due to the supports in the truss.
+ ≥ 2 ...... (1)
=2 +
= (2 × 2) + 1 = 5
+ >2
5 + 13 > (2 × 9)
=
Since + = 2 , the truss is stable and determinate.
= + − 2 ...... (2)
= 5 + 13 − (2 × 9)
(c) Calculate the number of reactions due to the supports in the truss.
+ ≥ 2 ...... (1)
=2 +
= (2 × 1) + 2 = 4
+ >2
4 + 8 > (2 × 6)
=
Since + = 2 , the truss is stable and determinate.
= + − 2 ...... (2)
= 4 + 8 − (2 × 6)
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(d) Calculate the number of reactions due to the

+ ≥ 2 ...... (1)
=2 +
= (2 × 1) + 1 = 3
+ >2
3 + 14 > (2 × 8)
>
= + − 2 ...... (2)
= 3 + 14 − (2 × 8)
(e) Calculate the number of reactions due to the

+ ≥ 2 ...... (1)
= +
=2+1=3
+ >2
3 + 21 > (2 × 13)
<
Since the condition is not satisfied, the truss is unstable.
(f) Calculate the number of reactions due to the supports in the truss.
=2
= (2 × 2) = 4
+ >2
4 + 6 > (2 × 5)
=
The condition is not satisfied. Therefore, the truss is stable and determinate.
= + −2
= 4 + 6 − (2 × 5) = 0, the degree of indeterminacy is 0.
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(g) The force exits in inclined member only,

suppose is a load is applied at pin connected
C, the member fails.
Therefore, the truss is unstable.
(h) Calculate the number of reactions due to the supports in the truss.
+ ≥ 2 ...... (1)
= +2
= (2 × 2) + 2 = 6
+ >2
6 + 6 > (2 × 5)
>
= + − 2 ...... (2)
= 6 + 6 − (2 × 5)
4.3 Calculate the angle.

4
=
3
= . °
Calculate the reactions. Take moment about A.
=0
× 4 − 15 × 4 − 20 × 9 − 30 × 6
− 40 × 3 = 0
=
Apply horizontal force equilibrium.
=0
+ 15 − =0
+ 15 − 135 = 0
=
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Apply vertical force equilibrium.

=0
− 40 − 30 − 20 = 0
=
=0
+ 20 = 0
53.13° + 20 = 0
=−
=0
+ − 15 = 0
(−25 ) + − 15 = 0
=
=0
=
=0
=
=
=0
53.13° + 0 + (−25) 53.13° = 30
= .
=0
+ =
(62.5) 53.13° + = (−25) 53.13°
=− .
=0
(62.5) 53.13° + =0⟹ =−
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=0
+ =
(62.5) 53.13° + 30 =
= .
=0
+ =
53.13° + 67.5 = 135
= .
=0
+ =0
(112.5) 53.13° + =0
=
=0
+ =0
+ 120 =0
=−
Table of the calculated forces.
MEMBER FORCE (kN) BEHAVIOR OF THE MEMBER

EF 25 Compression
ED 30 Tension
DF 0 -
CD 30 Tension
CF 62.5 Tension
GF 52.5 Compression
CG 50 Compression
CB 67.5 Tension
BG 112.5 Tension
AB 90 Compression
AG 120 Compression
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4.4 Consider the moment equilibrium at point A.

=0
× 18 + (16 ×9 )
= (60 ×9 )
+ (36 × 18 )
+ (24 × 27 )
=
Consider the forces acting along the vertical
direction.
=0
+ = 16 + 24 + 60
+ 36 + 24
+ 94 = 160
=
Consider the forces acting along the horizontal
direction.
=0
=
Calculate angle.
12
tan = ⟹ = 53.13°
9
Consider the forces acting along the vertical direction.
=0
16 + 53.13° = 0
=−
Consider the forces acting along the horizontal direction.
=0
+ 53.13° = 0
+ (−20 ) 53.13° = 0
=
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=0
24 + 53.13° = 0
=−
=0
53.13° + =0
=

=0
+ + 53.13° = 0
66 + + (−20) 53.13° = 0
=−
=0
− 53.13° = 0
− (20) 53.13° = 0
=−

=0
53.13° + + 24 = 0
53.13° − 50 + 24 = 0
= .
=0
− 53.13° − =0
12 − 32.5 53.13° − =0
=− .
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=0
53.13° + + =0
−30 53.13° + + 94 = 0
=−
=0
− 53.13° = 0
+ 30 53.13° = 0
=−

=0
53.13° + + 36 = 0
53.13° − 70 + 36 = 0
= .
The forces of all the joints are tabulated below.
MEMBER FORCE (kips) BEHAVIOR OF THE MEMBER

AB 20 Compression
BC 12 Tension
CD 7.5 Compression
DE 7.5 Compression
EF 18 Tension
FG 30 Compression
GE 70 Compression
EH 42.5 Tension
GH 18 Compression
DH 60 Compression
CH 32.5 Tension
AH 12 Compression
AC 50 Compression
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4.5 Consider the equilibrium condition

along the vertical direction.
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐴𝑦 + 𝐺𝑦 = 20 + 20 + 20 𝑘𝑁
𝐴𝑦 + 𝐺𝑦 = 60 𝑘𝑁
Take moment about support A.
𝛴𝑀𝐴 = 0
𝐺𝑦 × 20 𝑚 = (20 𝑘𝑁 × 10 𝑚)
+ (20 𝑘𝑁 × 25 𝑚)
+ (10 𝑘𝑁 × 5 𝑚)
𝑮𝒚 = 𝟓𝟐. 𝟓 𝒌𝑵
Substitute the value of 𝐺𝑦 to compute
the value of 𝐴𝑦 .
𝐴𝑦 + 52.25 𝑘𝑁 = 60 𝑘𝑁
𝐴𝑦 = 60 𝑘𝑁 − 52.25 𝑘𝑁
𝑨𝒚 = 𝟕. 𝟓 𝒌𝑵
Case for zero force bar in the truss.

a) When a two-member joint: If the members are not parallel and no external force
is acting at the joint then both the members are zero force members.
b) When a three-moment joint: If two of the members are parallel and no external
load is acting a joint then the member which is non-parallel is nonzero members.
The members BJ, CI, and EG are zero according to the definition of zero bars.
Apply equilibrium condition along the vertical direction.

𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
7.5 + 𝐹𝐴𝐵 𝑠𝑖𝑛 45° = 0
𝑭𝑨𝑩 = −𝟏𝟎. 𝟔𝟏 𝒌𝑵
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐴𝐽 − 10 + 𝐹𝐴𝐵 𝑐𝑜𝑠 45° = 0
𝐹𝐴𝐽 − 10 + (−10.61) 𝑐𝑜𝑠 45° = 0
𝑭𝑨𝑱 = 𝟏𝟕. 𝟓 𝒌𝑵
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𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
20 + 𝐹𝐹𝐺 𝑠𝑖𝑛 45° = 0
𝑭𝑭𝑮 = −𝟐𝟖. 𝟐𝟖 𝒌𝑵
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐸𝐹 − 10 + 𝐹𝐴𝐵 𝑐𝑜𝑠 45° = 0
𝐹𝐸𝐹 − 10 + (−28.28) 𝑐𝑜𝑠 45° = 0
𝑭𝑬𝑭 = 𝟑𝟎 𝒌𝑵

𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
52.5 + 𝐹𝐹𝐺 𝑠𝑖𝑛 45° + 𝐹𝐷𝐺 𝑠𝑖𝑛 45° = 0
52.5 + (−28.28) 𝑠𝑖𝑛 45° + 𝐹𝐷𝐺 𝑠𝑖𝑛 45° = 0
𝑭𝑫𝑮 = −𝟒𝟓. 𝟗𝟔 𝒌𝑵
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐵𝐺 + 𝐹𝐷𝐺 𝑐𝑜𝑠 45° + 𝐹𝐹𝐺 𝑐𝑜𝑠 45° = 0
𝐹𝐵𝐺 + (−45.96) 𝑐𝑜𝑠 45° + (−28.28) 𝑐𝑜𝑠 45° = 0
𝑭𝑩𝑮 = 𝟏𝟐. 𝟓 𝒌𝑵
The forces of all joints are tabulated below:

AB 10.61 Compression
BC 15 Compression
CD 15 Compression
DE 30 Tension
EF 30 Tension
FG 28.28 Compression
GH 12.5 Tension
HI 12.5 Tension
IJ 17.5 Tension
AJ 17.5 Tension
BJ 0 -
BI 10.61 Compression
CI 0 -
DI 17.7 Tension
DH 20 Tension
DG 45.96 Compression
EG 0 -
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4.6 Calculate the angle.
20
tan 𝜃 =
22.5 + 7.5 + 15
𝜃 = 23.9624°
Consider a point F between A and B and find the

distance between F and E.
Apply property of similar triangle.
22.5 + 7.5 + 15 22.5
=
20 𝐹𝐸
𝐹𝐸 = 10 𝑓𝑡
Calculate the angle, 𝜑.
𝐹𝐸
𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝜑 =
7.5
10
𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝜑 =
7.5
𝜑 = 53.13°
Calculate the angle, 𝛽.
20
𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝛽 =
15
𝛽 = 53.13°
Take moment about A.

𝛴𝑀𝐴 = 0
𝑉𝐷 × 45 − (60 × 22.5) − (36 × 30) − (36 × 60) = 0
𝑽𝑫 = 𝟏𝟎𝟐 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝑉𝐴 + 𝑉𝐷 = 36 + 36 + 60
𝑉𝐴 + 102 = 36 + 36 + 60
𝑽𝑨 = 𝟑𝟎 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝑯𝑨 = 𝟎
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𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐹𝐴𝐸 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝜃 − 𝑉𝐴 = 0
𝐹𝐴𝐸 𝑠𝑖𝑛 23.9624° − 𝑉𝐴 = 0
𝑭𝑨𝑬 = 𝟕𝟑. 𝟖𝟔𝟔 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐴𝐸 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝜃 + 𝐻𝐴 + 𝐹𝐴𝐵 = 0
(73.866) 𝑐𝑜𝑠 23.9624° + 0 + 𝐹𝐴𝐵 = 0
𝑭𝑨𝑩 = −𝟔𝟕. 𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔

𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐹𝐴𝐸 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝜃 + 𝐹𝐸𝐵 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝜑 − 60 − 𝐹𝐸𝐷 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝜃 = 0
(73.866) 𝑠𝑖𝑛 23.9624° + 𝐹𝐸𝐵 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝜑 − 60
− 𝐹𝐸𝐷 𝑠𝑖𝑛 23.9624° = 0
30 + 0.8𝐹𝐸𝐵 − 60 − 0.406𝐹𝐸𝐷 = 0
0.8𝐹𝐸𝐷 − 0.406𝐹𝐸𝐷 = 30 ...... (1)
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐴𝐸 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝜃 − 𝐹𝐸𝐵 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝜑 − 𝐹𝐸𝐷 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝜃 = 0
(73.866) 𝑐𝑜𝑠 23.9624° − 𝐹𝐸𝐵 𝑐𝑜𝑠 53.13° − 𝐹𝐸𝐷 𝑐𝑜𝑠 23.9624° = 0
0.6𝐹𝐸𝐵 + 0.913𝐹𝐸𝐷 = 67.5 ...... (2)
Solve equations (1) and (2)
𝑭𝑬𝑩 = 𝟓𝟔. 𝟐𝟓𝟕 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
𝑭𝑬𝑫 = 𝟑𝟔. 𝟗𝟔 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔

𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐹𝐸𝐵 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝜑 + 𝐹𝐴𝐵 = 𝐹𝐵𝐷 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝛽 + 𝐹𝐵𝐶
(56.257) 𝑠𝑖𝑛 53.13° − 67.5
= −101.527 𝑐𝑜𝑠 53.13 + 𝐹𝐵𝐶
33.754 − 67.5 = −60.754 + 𝐹𝐵𝐶
𝑭𝑩𝑪 = 𝟐𝟕 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
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𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐸𝐵 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝜑 + 𝐹𝐴𝐵 = 𝐹𝐵𝐷 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝛽 + 𝐹𝐵𝐶
(56.257) cos 53.13° − 67.5 = −101.527 cos 53.13° + 𝐹𝐵𝐶

𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐹𝐶𝐷 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝛽 + 36 = 0
𝐹𝐶𝐷 𝑠𝑖𝑛 53.13° + 36 = 0
𝑭𝑪𝑫 = −𝟒𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐶𝐷 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝛽 + 𝐹𝐵𝐶 = 0
−45 𝑐𝑜𝑠 53.13° + 𝐹𝐵𝐶 = 0
Calculated forces are tabulated below.
MEMBER FORCE (kip) BEHAVIOR OF THE MEMBER

AE 73.866 Tension
AB 67.5 Compression
EB 56.257 Tension
ED 36.96 Tension
BD 101.257 Compression
BC 27 Tension
CD 45 Compression
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4.7 Calculate the angles.
20
tan 𝜑 =
20
𝜑 = 45°
20
tan 𝜃 =
20
𝜃 = 45°
Take moment about D.
𝛴𝑀𝐷 = 0
𝑉𝐸 × 20 + 100 × 35 = 0
𝑽𝑬 = −𝟏𝟕𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝑉𝐸 + 𝑉𝐷 = 0
−175 + 𝑉𝐷 = 0
𝑽𝑫 = 𝟏𝟕𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝑯𝑬 = 𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔

𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐶𝐵 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝜑 = 100
𝐹𝐶𝐵 𝑐𝑜𝑠 45° = 100
𝑭𝑪𝑩 = 𝟏𝟒𝟏. 𝟒𝟐 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐹𝐶𝐵 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝜑 + 𝐹𝐶𝐷 = 0
141.42 𝑠𝑖𝑛 45° + 𝐹𝐶𝐷 = 0
𝑭𝑪𝑫 = −𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐹𝐵𝐷 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝜃 + 𝐹𝐶𝐷 + 𝑉𝐷 = 0
𝐹𝐵𝐷 𝑠𝑖𝑛 36.8698° + (−100) + 175 = 0
𝑭𝑩𝑫 = −𝟏𝟐𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
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𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐵𝐷 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝜃 + 𝐹𝐸𝐷 = 0
-125 𝑐𝑜𝑠 36.8698° + 𝐹𝐸𝐷 = 0
𝑭𝑬𝑫 = 𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔

𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐹𝐵𝐸 + 𝑉𝐸 = 0
𝐹𝐵𝐸 − 175 = 0
𝑭𝑩𝑬 = 𝟏𝟕𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐸𝐴 + 𝐻𝐸 − 𝐹𝐸𝐷 = 0
𝐹𝐸𝐴 + 100 − 100 = 0
𝑭𝑬𝑨 = 𝟎

𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐹A𝐵 sin 𝜃 = 0
𝑭𝑨𝑩 = 𝟎

CB 141.42 Tension
CD 100 Compression
BD 125 Compression
ED 100 Tension
BE 175 Tension
EA 0 -
AB 0 -
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4.8 Consider the horizontal force equilibrium.
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝑪𝒙 = 𝟑𝟎 𝒌𝑵
Consider the moment equilibrium at A.
𝛴𝑀𝐴 = 0
6𝐶𝑦 = (12 × 60) + (6 × 30)
𝑪𝒚 = 𝟏𝟓𝟎 𝒌𝑵
Consider the vertical force equilibrium.
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐶𝑦 = 𝐴𝑦 + 60
𝑨𝒚 = 𝟗𝟎 𝒌𝑵
Assume all the forces act outward from the joint, the
member in tension.

𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
6
𝐹𝐵𝐶 + 150 = 0
√62 + 62
𝑭𝑩𝑪 = -𝟐𝟏𝟐. 𝟏𝟑 𝒌𝑵, Compression
Consider the horizontal force equilibrium.
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
6
𝐹𝐴𝐶 + 30 − 𝐹𝐵𝐶 = 0
√62 + 62
𝐹𝐵𝐶
𝐹𝐴𝐶 = − 30
√2
-212.13
𝐹𝐴𝐶 = − 30
√2
𝑭𝑨𝑪 = −𝟏𝟖𝟎 𝒌𝑵, Compression
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
6
𝐹A𝐵 = 90
√62 + 122
√62 + 122
𝐹A𝐵 = 90 ×
6
𝐹𝐴𝐵 = 201.25 𝑘𝑁, Tension
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4.9 Consider the moment equilibrium at B.
𝛴𝑀𝐵 = 0
32𝐴𝑦 = (36 × 16) − (8 × 24) − (24 × 12)
𝑨𝒚 = 𝟑 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐴𝑦 + 𝐷𝑦 = 36
𝐷𝑦 = 36 − 3
𝑫𝒚 = 𝟑𝟑 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐴𝑥 = 24 + 8
𝑨𝒙 = 𝟑𝟐 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
Calculate the angle made by members with vertical.

16
𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝜃𝐴𝐶 =
24
𝜃𝐴𝐶 = 33.69°
16
𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝜃𝐶𝐸 =
12
𝜃𝐶𝐸 = 53.13°
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
−𝐹𝐶𝐴 𝑠𝑖𝑛 33.69° + 𝐹𝐶𝐸 𝑠𝑖𝑛 53.13° + 8 = 0 ......(1)
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
−𝐹𝐶𝐴 cos 33.69° + (-𝐹𝐶𝐸 𝑠𝑖𝑛 53.13°) = 0 ......(2)
Solve equations (1) and (2).
𝑭𝑪𝑨 = 𝟒. 𝟖𝟏 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
𝑭𝑪𝑬 = −𝟔. 𝟔𝟗 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
Calculate the angles.

24
𝜃𝐶𝐴 = 𝑡𝑎𝑛−1
16
𝜃𝐶𝐴 = 56.3°
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𝜃𝐴𝐷 = 𝑡𝑎𝑛−1
16
𝜃𝐴𝐷 = 36.86°
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
−32 + 𝐹𝐶𝐴 𝑐𝑜𝑠 56.3° + 𝐹𝐴𝐷 𝑐𝑜𝑠 36.86° + 𝐹𝐴𝐵 = 0
−32 + (4.8) 𝑐𝑜𝑠 56.3° + 𝐹𝐴𝐷 𝑐𝑜𝑠 36.86° + 𝐹𝐴𝐵 = 0 ...... (3)
0.8𝐹𝐴𝐷 + 𝐹𝐴𝐵 = 29.327
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
3 + 𝐹𝐶𝐴 𝑠𝑖𝑛 56.3° + 𝐹𝐴𝐷 𝑠𝑖𝑛 36.86° = 0
3 + (4.8) 𝑠𝑖𝑛 56.3° + 𝐹𝐴𝐷 𝑠𝑖𝑛 36.86° = 0
𝐹𝐴𝐷 = −11.66 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠
Substitute.
−32 + (4.8) 𝑐𝑜𝑠 56.3° + (−11.66) 𝑐𝑜𝑠 36.86° + 𝐹𝐴𝐵 = 0
𝑭𝑨𝑩 = 𝟑𝟖. 𝟔𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
Calculate the angle made by members with vertical.

16
𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝜃𝐷𝐴 =
12
𝜃𝐷𝐴 = 53.13°
16
𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝜃𝐷𝐵 =
12
𝜃𝐷𝐵 = 53.13°
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐷𝐵 𝑠𝑖𝑛 53.13° + 𝐹𝐷𝐸 + 𝐹𝐴𝐷 𝑠𝑖𝑛 53.13° = 0 ...... (4)
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
36 + 𝐹𝐷𝐵 𝑐𝑜𝑠 53.13° + 𝐹𝐴𝐷 𝑐𝑜𝑠 53.13° = 0
36 + 𝐹𝐷𝐵 𝑐𝑜𝑠 53.13° + (-11.66) 𝑐𝑜𝑠 53.13° = 0
𝑭𝑫𝑩 = 𝟒𝟖. 𝟑𝟑 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
Substitute in eq. (4).
(48.33) 𝑠𝑖𝑛 53.13° + 𝐹𝐷𝐸 + (-11.66) 𝑠𝑖𝑛 53.13° = 0
𝑭𝑫𝑬 = −𝟐𝟗. 𝟑𝟒 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
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𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐴𝐵 + 𝐹𝐷𝐵 𝑠𝑖𝑛 53.13° = 0
𝑭𝑨𝑩 = −𝟑𝟖. 𝟔𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
33 + 𝐹𝐵𝐷 𝑐𝑜𝑠 53.13° + 𝐹𝐵𝐸 = 0
𝑭𝑩𝑬 = −𝟒 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔

AB 38.65 Compression
AD 11.66 Compression
CA 4.81 Tension
BE 4 Compression
BD 48.33 Tension
CE 6.66 Compression
DE 29.34 Compression
4.10 Calculate the angles.

10
tan 𝜑 =
15
𝜑 = 33.69°
15
tan 𝜃 =
30
𝜃 = 26.56°
Calculate the support reactions.

Consider the sum of forces acting along the vertical
direction.
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝑉𝐴 − 24 − 24 = 0
𝑽𝑨 = 𝟒𝟖 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
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Consider the moments about the point G.
𝛴𝑀𝐺 = 0
−𝐻𝐴 × 15 + 24 × 10 + 24 × 30 = 0
𝑯𝑨 = 𝟔𝟒 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐻𝐴 + 𝐻𝐺 = 0
64 + 𝐻𝐺 = 0
𝑯𝑮 = −𝟔𝟒 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔

𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐻𝐺 + 𝐹𝐺𝐹 = 0
𝑭𝑮𝑭 = 𝟔𝟒 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Tension
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝑭𝑨𝑮 = 𝟎

𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
−𝐹𝐶𝐷 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝜃 − 24 = 0
−𝐹𝐶𝐷 𝑠𝑖𝑛 26.566° − 24 = 0
𝑭𝑪𝑫 = 𝟓𝟑. 𝟔𝟕 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Compression
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐸𝐷 + 𝐹𝐶𝐷 𝑐𝑜𝑠 26.56° = 0
𝐹𝐸𝐷 − 53.67 𝑐𝑜𝑠 26.56° = 0
𝑭𝑬𝑫 = 𝟒𝟖 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Tension

𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝑭𝑬𝑪 = 𝟎
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𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
−𝐹𝐸𝐹 + 𝐹𝐸𝐷 = 0
−𝐹𝐸𝐹 + 48 = 0
𝐹𝐸𝐹 = 48 kips, Tension

𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐹𝐶𝐹 𝑠𝑖𝑛 26.56° + 𝐹𝐶𝐷 𝑠𝑖𝑛 26.56° − 𝐹𝐶𝐵 𝑠𝑖𝑛 26.56° = 0
𝐹𝐶𝐹 𝑠𝑖𝑛 26.56° − 𝐹𝐶𝐵 𝑠𝑖𝑛 26.56° = 24 ......(1)
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐶𝐹 𝑐𝑜𝑠 26.56° + 𝐹𝐶𝐵 𝑐𝑜𝑠 26.56° − 𝐹𝐶𝐷 𝑐𝑜𝑠 26.56° = 0
𝐹𝐶𝐹 𝑐𝑜𝑠 26.56° + 𝐹𝐶𝐵 𝑐𝑜𝑠 26.56° = −48 ......(2)
Solve equations (1) and (2).
𝑭𝑪𝑭 = 𝟎
𝑭𝑪𝑩 = −𝟓𝟑. 𝟔𝟕 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Compression

𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐵𝐶 𝑐𝑜𝑠 26.56° − 𝐹𝐵𝐴 𝑐𝑜𝑠 26.56° = 0
𝑭𝑩𝑨 = −𝟓𝟑. 𝟔𝟕 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Compression
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐹𝐵𝐶 𝑠𝑖𝑛 26.56° + 𝐹𝐵𝐹 − 𝐹𝐵𝐴 𝑠𝑖𝑛 26.56° − 24 = 0
(-53.67) 𝑠𝑖𝑛 26.56° + 𝐹𝐵𝐹 − 53.67 𝑠𝑖𝑛 26.56° − 24 = 0
𝑭𝑩𝑭 = 𝟐𝟒 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Tension

𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐹𝐴𝐵 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝜃 + 𝐹𝐴𝐹 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝜑 + 𝐹𝐴𝐺 + 48 = 0
(-53.67) 𝑠𝑖𝑛 26.56° + 𝐹𝐴𝐹 𝑐𝑜𝑠 33.69° + 0 + 48 = 0
𝑭𝑨𝑭 = −𝟐𝟖. 𝟖𝟒 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Compression
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4.11 Consider forces along horizontal direction
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐴𝑥 = −2 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠
Consider left side portion of the truss.

𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐴𝑦 = 10 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠
Consider moment about B.

Σ𝑀𝐵 = 0
−(𝐴𝑦 × 15) + (𝐴𝑥 × 15) + (𝐹𝐹𝐸 × 15) = 0
−(10 × 15) + (−20 × 15) + (𝐹𝐹𝐸 × 15) = 0
𝑭𝑭𝑬 = 𝟑𝟎 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Tension
Consider forces along horizontal direction.
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐴𝑥 + 𝐹𝐵𝐶 + 𝐹𝐹𝐸 = 0
−20 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠 + 𝐹𝐵𝐶 + 30 = 0
𝑭𝑩𝑪 = −𝟏𝟎 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Compression
Calculate forces along vertical direction.

𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐴𝑦 + 𝐹𝐴𝐵 𝑠𝑖𝑛 45° = 0
𝑭𝑨𝑩 = −𝟏𝟒. 𝟏𝟒𝟐 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Compression
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐴𝑥 + 𝐹𝐴𝐹 + 𝐹𝐴𝐵 𝑐𝑜𝑠 45° = 0
−20 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠 + 𝐹𝐴𝐹 − 14.142 𝑐𝑜𝑠 45° = 0
𝑭𝑨𝑭 = 𝟑𝟎 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Tension
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Consider forces along vertical direction.

𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐹𝐹𝐵 − 10 = 0
𝑭𝑭𝑩 = 𝟏𝟎 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Tension
Considering whole truss to calculate reactions at E & D.
Consider moment about D.
𝛴𝑀𝐷 = 0
−(𝐴𝑦 × 45) + (10 × 30) − (20 × 15) + (𝐸𝑦 × 15) = 0
−(10 × 45) + (10 × 30) − (20 × 15) + (𝐸𝑦 × 15) = 0
𝑬𝒚 = −𝟑𝟎 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐴𝑦 + 𝐸𝑦 + 𝐷𝑦 = 0
10 − 30 + 𝐷𝑦 = 10
𝑫𝒚 = 𝟑𝟎 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔

𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐹𝐸𝐶 + 𝐸𝑦 = 0
𝐹𝐸𝐶 − 30 = 0
𝑭𝑬𝑪 = 𝟑𝟎 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Tension
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
−𝐹𝐸𝐹 + 𝐹𝐸𝐷 = 0
−30 + 𝐹𝐸𝐷 = 0
𝑭𝑬𝑫 = 𝟑𝟎 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Tension

𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐷𝑦 + 𝐹𝐷𝐶 𝑠𝑖𝑛 45° = 0
30 + 𝐹𝐷𝐶 𝑠𝑖𝑛 45° = 0
𝑭𝑫𝑪 = −𝟒𝟐. 𝟒𝟐 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Compression
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4.12 Apply equilibrium condition.
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐶𝑦 = 24 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠
Take the moment about C.

𝛴𝑀𝐶 = 0
−24(30) + 𝐹𝐻𝐺 (20) = 0
𝑭𝑯𝑮 = 𝟑𝟔 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Tension
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐵𝐺 + 𝐹𝐻𝐺 = 0
𝑭𝑩𝑪 = −𝟑𝟔 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Compression
Consider the entire structure and take the moment

about A.
𝛴𝑀𝐴 = 0
𝐵𝑦 (15) + 𝐶𝑦 (30) − 24(60) + 36(15) = 0
𝐵𝑦 (15) + 24(30) − 24(60) + 36(15) = 0
𝑩𝒚 = 𝟏𝟐 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
From the equilibrium condition.

𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐴𝑦 − 36 + 𝐵𝑦 + 𝐶𝑦 − 24 = 0
𝐴𝑦 − 36 + 12 + 24 − 24 = 0
𝑨𝒚 = 𝟐𝟒 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
Apply equilibrium conditions.

𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
36 + 𝐹𝐼𝐴 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝜃 = 0
𝑭𝑰𝑨 = −𝟒𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Compression

𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐼𝐻 + 𝐹𝐼𝐴 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝜃 = 0
𝑭𝑰𝑯 = 𝟐𝟕 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Tension
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Sum of the horizontal forces is zero.
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐵𝐼 + 𝐹𝐴𝐻 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝜃 − 𝐹𝐵𝐺 = 0
27 + 𝐹𝐴𝐻 (15/25) − 36 = 0
𝑭𝑨𝑯 = 𝟏𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Tension
Sum of the vertical forces is zero.

𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐹𝐴𝐻 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝜃 + 𝐹𝐻𝐵 = 0
20
15 ( ) + 𝐹𝐻𝐵 = 0
152
√ + 202
𝑭𝑯𝑩 = −𝟏𝟐 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Compression

𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐴𝐻 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝜃 − 𝐹𝐼𝐴 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝜃 + 𝐹𝐴𝐵 = 0
15(15⁄25) + 45(15⁄25) + 𝐹𝐴𝐵 = 0
𝑭𝑨𝑩 = −𝟑𝟔 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Compression

𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐹𝐸𝐷 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝜃 + 24 = 0
𝐹𝐸𝐷 (20/25) + 24 = 0
𝑭𝑬𝑫 = −𝟑𝟎 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Compression

𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐸𝐷 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝜃 + 𝐹𝐹𝐸 = 0
−30(15/25) + 𝐹𝐹𝐸 = 0
𝑭𝑭𝑬 = 𝟏𝟖 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Tension

𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐻𝐺 = 𝐹𝐺𝐹
𝑭𝑮𝑭 = 𝟑𝟔 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Tension
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𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝑭𝑮𝑪 = 𝟎

𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐹𝐶 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝜃 + 𝐹𝐺𝐹 − 𝐹𝐹𝐸 = 0
𝐹𝐹𝐶 (15/25) + 36 − 18 = 0
𝑭𝑭𝑪 = −𝟑𝟎 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Compression

𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐶𝐷 − 𝐹𝐸𝐷 (15⁄25) = 0
𝐹𝐶𝐷 − (30)(15⁄25) = 0
𝑭𝑪𝑫 = −𝟏𝟖 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Compression
4.13 Consider the right part of beam and apply

the moment equilibrium at G.
𝛴𝑀𝐺 = 0
16𝐸𝑦 + (4 × 6) − (10 × 8) = 0
𝑬𝒚 = 𝟑. 𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔 ↑
Consider the moment equilibrium at E.

𝛴𝑀𝐸 = 0
32𝐴𝑦 + 24𝐻𝑦 − [10 × (24 + 16 + 8)] −
(4 × 6) = 0 ...... (1)
4𝐴𝑦 + 3𝐻𝑦 = 63

𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐴𝑦 + 𝐻𝑦 + 𝐸𝑦 = (10 × 3)
𝐴𝑦 + 𝐻𝑦 + 3.5 = 30
𝐴𝑦 + 𝐻𝑦 = 26.5 ......(2)
𝐴𝑦 = 26.5−𝐻𝑦
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Substitute eq. (2) in (1).
4(26.5 − 𝐻𝑦 ) + 3𝐻𝑦 = 63
−𝐻𝑦 = −43 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠
𝑯𝒚 = 𝟒𝟑 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
Substitute in eq. (1).
4𝐴𝑦 + 3𝐻𝑦 = 63
4𝐴𝑦 + (3 × 43) = 63
𝑨𝒚 = −𝟏𝟔. 𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝑨𝒙 = 𝟒 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔

𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
√62 + 82
𝐹𝐴𝐵 = 16.5 ×
6
𝑭𝑨𝑩 = 𝟐𝟕. 𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Tension

𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
8
𝐹𝐴𝐵 + 𝐹𝐴𝐻 + 4 = 0
√ + 82
62
8
( 2 × 27.5) + 𝐹𝐴𝐻 + 4 = 0
√6 + 82
𝑭𝑨𝑯 = −𝟐𝟔 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Compression

𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
8
𝐹𝐵𝐶 = 𝐹𝐴𝐵
√62 + 82
8
𝐹𝐵𝐶 = 𝐹𝐴𝐵
√ + 82
62
𝑭𝑩𝑪 = 𝟐𝟐 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Tension

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𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
6
𝐹𝐵𝐻 + 10 + 𝐹𝐴𝐵 = 0
√62 + 82
6
𝐹𝐵𝐻 + 10 + ( × 27.5) = 0
√62 + 82
𝑭𝑩𝑯 = −𝟐𝟔. 𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Compression
4.14 Consider the equilibrium.

𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝑨𝒚 = 𝑬𝒚 = 𝟑𝟎 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
Consider the left portion of the truss.
Take the moment about C.
𝛴𝑀𝐶 = 0
30(40) − 𝐹𝐼𝐻 (15) = 0
𝑭𝑰𝑯 = 𝟖𝟎 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Compression
Calculate the angle.
15
𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝜃 =
20
𝜃 = 36.87°
Take the moment about I.
𝛴𝑀𝐼 = 0
−(30 × 20) + (𝐹𝐵𝐶 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝜃)30 = 0
𝑭𝑩𝑪 = 𝟐𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Tension
Take the moment about B.
𝛴𝑀𝐵 = 0
(30 × 20) + (𝐹𝐼𝐶 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝜃)(30) − (80 × 30) = 0
𝑭𝑰𝑪 = 𝟕𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Tension
Apply equilibrium equation along y-direction.

𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐹𝐵𝐾 + 25𝑠𝑖𝑛 36.87° = 0
𝑭𝑩𝑲 = 𝟏𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Compression
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Apply equilibrium equation along x-direction.
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
−𝐹𝐴𝐵 + 25 𝑐𝑜𝑠 36.87° = 0
𝑭𝑨𝑩 = 𝟐𝟎 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Tension
Consider section b-b.

𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐴𝐵 + 𝐹𝐴𝐾 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝜃 = 0
20 + 𝐹𝐴𝐾 𝑐𝑜𝑠 36.87° = 0
𝑭𝑨𝑲 = 𝟐𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Compression
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐹𝐴𝐽 + 𝐹𝐴𝐾 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝜃 = −30
𝐹𝐴𝐽 + 25 𝑠𝑖𝑛 36.87° = −30
𝑭𝑨𝑱 = 𝟏𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Compression
Apply equilibrium equation along y-direction.

𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐹𝐼𝐾 + 𝐹𝐼𝐶 𝑠𝑖𝑛 36.87° = 0
𝑭𝑰𝑲 = 𝟒𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Compression
Apply equilibrium equation along x-direction.

𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐼𝐶 𝑐𝑜𝑠 36.87° − 𝐹𝐼𝐻 − 𝐹𝐼𝐽 = 0
75 𝑐𝑜𝑠 36.87° − 80 = 𝐹𝐼𝐽
𝑭𝑰𝑱 = 𝟐𝟎 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Compression
Consider section c-c.

𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
−𝐹𝐽𝐼 + 𝐹𝐽𝐾 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝜃 = 0
𝑭𝑱𝑲 = 𝟐𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Tension
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4.15 Take moments about point A.
𝛴𝑀𝐴 = 0
𝐸𝑦 × 64 − 64 × 16 − 32 × 24 = 0
𝑬𝒚 = 𝟐𝟖 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
Consider equilibrium along x-direction.

𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐴𝑥 + 32 = 0
𝑨𝒙 = −𝟑𝟐 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
Consider equilibrium along y-direction.
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
Ay + Ey = 64
Ay + 28 = 64
Ay = 36 kips
Consider the joint A.

𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐹𝐴𝐻 𝑠𝑖𝑛(26°33′54") + 36 = 0
𝑭𝑨𝑯 = 𝟖𝟎. 𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Compression
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐴𝐵 − 𝐹𝐴𝐻 𝑐𝑜𝑠(26°33′54") − 32 = 0
𝐹𝐴𝐵 − 80.5𝑐𝑜𝑠(26°33′54") − 32 = 0
𝑭𝑨𝑩 = 𝟏𝟎𝟒 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Tension
Consider the joint A.

𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐹𝐵𝐻 − 64 = 0
𝑭𝑩𝑯 = 𝟔𝟒 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Tension
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐴𝐵 − 𝐹𝐵𝐶 = 0 ⟹ 104 − 𝐹𝐵𝐶 = 0
𝑭𝑩𝑪 = 𝟏𝟎𝟒 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Tension
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Consider the joint H.

𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐹𝐵𝐻 − 𝐹𝐴𝐻 𝑠𝑖𝑛 26°33′54" − 𝐹𝐻𝐶 𝑠𝑖𝑛 26°33′54" − 𝐹𝐻𝐺 𝑐𝑜𝑠 45° = 0
64 − 80.5 𝑠𝑖𝑛 26°33′54" − 𝐹𝐻𝐶 𝑠𝑖𝑛 26°33′54" − 𝐹𝐻𝐺 𝑐𝑜𝑠 45° = 0 ...... (1)
28 − 0.45𝐹𝐻𝐶 − 0.707𝐹𝐻𝐺 = 0
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐴𝐻 𝑐𝑜𝑠 26°33′54" − 𝐹𝐻𝐶 𝑐𝑜𝑠 26°33′54" + 𝐹𝐻𝐺 𝑠𝑖𝑛 45° = 0
80.5 𝑐𝑜𝑠 26°33′54" − 𝐹𝐻𝐶 𝑐𝑜𝑠 26°33′54" + 𝐹𝐻𝐺 𝑠𝑖𝑛 45° = 0 ...... (2)
72 − 0.894𝐹𝐻𝐶 + 0.707𝐹𝐻𝐺 = 0
Solve eq. (1) and (2).
𝑭𝑯𝑪 = 𝟕𝟒. 𝟒 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Compression
𝑭𝑯𝑮 = 𝟕. 𝟕𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Compression
Consider the joint E.

𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐹𝐹𝐸 𝑠𝑖𝑛 26°33′54" − 28 = 0
𝑭𝑭𝑬 = 𝟔𝟐. 𝟔 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Compression
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐷𝐸 − 𝐹𝐹𝐸 𝑠𝑖𝑛 26°33′54" = 0
𝐹𝐷𝐸 − 62.6 𝑠𝑖𝑛 26°33′54" = 0
𝑭𝑫𝑬 = 𝟓𝟔 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Tension
Consider the joint D.

𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝑭𝑭𝑫 = 𝟎
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝑭𝑪𝑫 = 𝑭𝑫𝑬 = 𝟓𝟔 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Tension
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Consider the joint F.

𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐹𝐹𝐷 + 𝐹𝐹𝐶 𝑠𝑖𝑛 26°33′54" − 𝐹𝐹𝐸 𝑠𝑖𝑛 26°33′54" + 𝐹𝐹𝐺 𝑐𝑜𝑠 45° = 0
0 + 𝐹𝐹𝐶 𝑠𝑖𝑛 26°33′54" − 62.6 𝑠𝑖𝑛 26°33′54" + 𝐹𝐹𝐺 𝑐𝑜𝑠 45° = 0 ...... (3)
0.45𝐹𝐹𝐶 + 0.707𝐹𝐹𝐺 = 0
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐹𝐶 𝑐𝑜𝑠 26°33′54" + 𝐹𝐹𝐸 𝑐𝑜 26°33′54" − 𝐹𝐹𝐺 𝑠𝑖𝑛 45° = 0
𝐹𝐹𝐶 𝑐𝑜𝑠 26°33′54" + 62.6 𝑐𝑜 26°33′54" − 𝐹𝐹𝐺 𝑠𝑖𝑛 45° = 0 ...... (4)
0.894𝐹𝐹𝐶 − 0.707𝐹𝐹𝐺 + 56 = 0
𝑭𝑭𝑪 = 𝟐𝟎. 𝟖𝟑 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Compression
𝑭𝑭𝑮 = 𝟓𝟐. 𝟖𝟔 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Compression
Consider the joint G.

𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐹𝐶𝐺 − 𝐹𝐻𝐺 𝑐𝑜𝑠 45° − 𝐹𝐹𝐺 𝑐𝑜𝑠 45° = 0
𝐹𝐶𝐺 − 7.75 𝑐𝑜𝑠 45° − 52.86 𝑐𝑜𝑠 45° = 0
𝑭𝑪𝑮 = 𝟒𝟐. 𝟖𝟔 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Tension
4.16 Summing moment abut the bottom joint G.

𝛴𝑀𝐺 = 0
30𝐹𝐵𝐶 − 24(20) = 0
𝑭𝑩𝑪 = 𝟏𝟔 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Tension
Use a moment center at F.

𝛴𝑀𝐹 = 0
0 = 16(30) + 𝑋𝐽𝐶 (30) − 20(48) − 40(24)
𝑋𝐽𝐶 = 48 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠
5
𝐹𝐽𝐶 = 𝑋𝐽𝐶 = 60 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠, Tension
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𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
Ay = 60 𝑘𝑁
𝛴𝑀𝐴 = 0
6𝐵𝑥 + (6 × 60) = (9 × 60)
𝐵𝑥 = 30 𝑘𝑁
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐴𝑥 = 𝐵𝑥 + 60
𝐴𝑥 = 30 + 60
𝐴𝑥 = 90 𝑘𝑁
Consider the moment equilibrium at L.

𝛴𝑀𝐿 = 0
𝐹𝐴𝐿 + 𝐹𝐸𝐹 = 60
𝐹𝐴𝐿 + 30 = 60
𝑭𝑨𝑳 = 𝟑𝟎 𝒌𝑵
Consider the joint B.

𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝑭𝑩𝑳 = 𝟎
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
FBC + 30 = 0
𝑭𝑩𝑪 = −𝟑𝟎 𝒌𝑵, Compression
Consider the joint L.

𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
3
𝐹𝐵𝐿 − 𝐹𝐴𝐿 + 𝐹𝐿𝐶 = 0
√ + 32
32
𝑭𝑳𝑪 = 𝟒𝟐. 𝟒𝟐 𝒌𝑵, Tension
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𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
3
𝐹𝐿𝐽 + 𝐹𝐿𝐶 = 0
√32 + 32
3
𝐹𝐿𝐽 = − (42.42)
√ + 32
32
𝑭𝑳𝑱 = 𝟑𝟎 𝒌𝑵, Compression
The other members calculated are tabulated below.

BL 0
BC 30 Compression
LC 42.42 Tension
LJ 30 Compression
CK 42.42 Compression
CD 30 Tension
DE 30 Tension
DK 0
EF 30 Tension
EK 42.42 Tension
FK 30 Compression
KJ 30 Tension
LJ 30 Compression
AL 30 Tension
AI 60 Tension
AJ 42.42 Tension
IJ 0
IH 60 Tension
HG 0
GF 0
HJ 42.42 Compression
HF 42.42 Tension
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4.17 Consider the moment equilibrium at point A.

𝛴𝑀𝐴 = 0
(𝐸𝑦 × 40) = (10 × 40) + (20 × 20)
+ (15 × 20)
𝑬𝒚 = 𝟐𝟕. 𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
direction.
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐴𝑦 + 𝐸𝑦 = 20 + 10
𝐴𝑦 + 27.5 = 20 + 10
𝑨𝒚 = 𝟐. 𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
direction.
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
15 − 𝐴𝑥 = 0
𝑨𝒙 = 𝟏𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
Consider joint B.
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝑭𝑩𝑨 = 𝟎
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐵𝐶 + 15 = 0
𝑭𝑩𝑪 = −𝟏𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Compression
Consider joint A.
Calculate the 𝜃.
10
tan 𝜃 =
10
𝜃 = 45°
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐹𝐴𝐵 + 2.5 + 𝐹𝐴𝐼 𝑠𝑖𝑛 45° = 0
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0 + 2.5 + 𝐹𝐴𝐼 𝑠𝑖𝑛 45° = 0

𝑭𝑨𝑰 = 𝟑. 𝟓𝟑𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Compression
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐴𝐼 𝑐𝑜𝑠 45° + 𝐹𝐴𝐻 − 15 = 0
−3.535 𝑐𝑜𝑠 45° + 𝐹𝐴𝐻 − 15 = 0
𝑭𝑨𝑯 = 𝟏𝟕. 𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Tension
Consider joint H.
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝑭𝑯𝑰 = 𝟎
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐻𝐴 = 𝐹𝐻𝐺
𝑭𝑯𝑨 = 𝟏𝟕. 𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Tension
Consider joint D.
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐹𝐷𝐸 + 10 = 0
𝑭𝑫𝑬 = −𝟏𝟎 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Compression
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝑭𝑫𝑪 = 𝟎
Consider joint E.
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐹𝐸𝐷 + 𝐸𝑦 + 𝐹𝐸𝐽 𝑠𝑖𝑛 45° = 0
−10 + 27.5 + 𝐹𝐸𝐽 𝑠𝑖𝑛 45° = 0
−17.5
𝐹𝐸𝐽 =
𝑠𝑖𝑛 45°
𝑭𝑬𝑱 = −𝟐𝟒. 𝟕𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Force in Compression
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𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐸𝐽 𝑐𝑜𝑠 45° + 𝐹𝐸𝐹 = 0
𝐹𝐸𝐹 = 24.75 𝑐𝑜𝑠 45°
𝑭𝑬𝑭 = 𝟏𝟕. 𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Tension
Consider joint F.
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝑭𝑭𝑱 = 𝟎
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐹𝐺 − 𝐹𝐹𝐸 = 0
𝑭𝑭𝑮 = 𝟏𝟕. 𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Tension
Consider joint J.
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐹𝐽𝐶 𝑠𝑖𝑛 45° − 𝐹𝐽𝐺 𝑠𝑖𝑛 45° − 𝐹𝐽𝐸 𝑐𝑜𝑠 45° − 𝐹𝐽𝐹 = 0
𝐹𝐽𝐶 𝑠𝑖𝑛 45° − 𝐹𝐽𝐺 𝑠𝑖𝑛 45° + 24.75 𝑐𝑜𝑠 45° − 0 = 0 ...... (1)
𝐹𝐽𝐶 𝑠𝑖𝑛 45° − 𝐹𝐽𝐺 𝑠𝑖𝑛 45° = −17.5
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐽𝐶 𝑐𝑜𝑠 45° + 𝐹𝐽𝐺 𝑐𝑜𝑠 45° − 𝐹𝐽𝐸 𝑠𝑖𝑛 45° = 0
𝐹𝐽𝐶 𝑐𝑜𝑠 45° + 𝐹𝐽𝐺 𝑐𝑜𝑠 45° + 24.75 𝑠𝑖𝑛 45° = 0 ...... (2)
𝐹𝐽𝐶 𝑐𝑜𝑠 45° + 𝐹𝐽𝐺 𝑐𝑜𝑠 45° = −17.5
𝑭𝑱𝑪 = 𝟐𝟒. 𝟔𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Compression
𝑭𝑱𝑮 = 𝟎
Consider joint I.
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐹𝐼𝐶 𝑠𝑖𝑛 45° − 𝐹𝐼𝐺 𝑐𝑜𝑠 45° − 𝐹𝐼𝐴 𝑐𝑜𝑠 45° − 𝐹𝐼𝐻 = 0
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𝐹𝐼𝐶 𝑠𝑖𝑛 45° − 𝐹𝐼𝐺 𝑐𝑜𝑠 45° + 3.535 𝑐𝑜𝑠 45° − 0 = 0 ....... (3)
𝐹𝐼𝐶 𝑠𝑖𝑛 45° − 𝐹𝐼𝐺 𝑐𝑜𝑠 45° = −2.5
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐼𝐶 𝑐𝑜𝑠 45° + 𝐹𝐼𝐺 𝑠𝑖𝑛 45° − 𝐹𝐼𝐴 𝑠𝑖𝑛 45° = 0
𝐹𝐼𝐶 𝑐𝑜𝑠 45° + 𝐹𝐼𝐺 𝑠𝑖𝑛 45° + 3.535 𝑠𝑖𝑛 45° = 0 ...... (4)
𝐹𝐼𝐶 𝑐𝑜𝑠 45° + 𝐹𝐼𝐺 𝑠𝑖𝑛 45° = −2.5
𝑭𝑰𝑪 = 𝟑. 𝟓𝟑𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Compression
𝑭𝑰𝑮 = 𝟎
Consider joint G.
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐹𝐺𝐼 𝑠𝑖𝑛 45° + 𝐹𝐺𝐽 𝑠𝑖𝑛 45° + 𝐹𝐺𝐶 = 0
0 + 0 + 𝐹𝐺𝐶 = 0
𝑭𝑮𝑪 = 𝟎
4.18 Consider the moment equilibrium at A.

𝛴𝑀𝐴 = 0
20𝑅𝐵 = (60 × 30) + (60 × 20)
+ (30 × 40)
(60 × 30) + (60 × 20) + (30 × 40)
𝑅𝐵 =
20
𝑹𝑩 = 𝟐𝟏𝟎 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝑅𝐴 = 60 + 30 + 𝑅𝐵
𝑅𝐴 = 60 + 30 + 210
𝑹𝑨 = 𝟑𝟎𝟎 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝑯𝑨 = 𝟔𝟎 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
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Consider joint A.
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
20
60 + 𝐹𝐴𝐵 = 0
√202 + 152
𝐹𝐴𝐵 = −75 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠
𝑭𝑨𝑩 = 𝟕𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Compression
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
15
−300 − 𝐹𝐴𝐺 − 𝐹𝐴𝐵 = 0
√202 + 152
15
−300 − 𝐹𝐴𝐺 − (−75𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠) = 0
√202 + 152
𝐹𝐴𝐺 = −300 + 45
𝐹𝐴𝐺 = −255 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠
𝑭𝑨𝑮 = 𝟐𝟓𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝑠, Compression
Consider joint B.
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
15 15
210 + 𝐹𝐴𝐵 − 𝐹𝐵𝐶 = 0
√202 + 152 √202 + 152
15 15
210 + (−75) − 𝐹𝐵𝐶 = 0
2
√20 + 15 2 √20 + 152
2
𝑭𝑩𝑪 = 𝟐𝟕𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Tension

𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
15 15
𝐹𝐵𝐺 + 𝐹𝐴𝐵 + 𝐹𝐵𝐶 = 0
√202 + 152 √202 + 152
15 15
𝐹𝐵𝐺 + (−75) + (275) = 0
2
√20 + 15 2 √20 + 152
2
𝐹𝐵𝐺 = −160 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠

𝑭𝑩𝑮 = 𝟏𝟔𝟎 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Compression
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The calculated forces of the members are tabulated below.

AB 75 Compression
BC 275 Tension
CD 160 Tension
DE 50 Tension
EF 40 Compression
FG 40 Compression
AG 255 Compression
CG 165 Compression
DF 60 Tension
DG 150 Compression
BG 160 Compression
4.19 Sum of forces in the y-direction is zero.

𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝑅𝐴 + 𝑅𝐷 = 60 𝑘𝑁 ...... (1)
Sum of moment about support A is zero.
𝛴𝑀𝐴 = 0
(𝑅𝐴 )(0) − (60)(3) + (𝑅𝐷 )(10) = 0
(60)(3)
𝑅𝐷 =
10
𝑹𝑫 = 𝟏𝟖 𝒌𝑵, Compression
Substitute 𝑅𝐷 in eq. (1).
𝑅𝐴 + 18 = 60 𝑘𝑁
𝑹𝑨 = 𝟒𝟐 𝒌𝑵, Compression
By inspection, we can write the forces in some members below:
𝑭𝑨𝑬 = 𝟎
𝑭𝑨𝑫 = 𝟎
𝑭𝑨𝑩 = 𝟒𝟐 𝒌𝑵, Compression
𝑭𝑬𝑫 = 𝟎
𝑭𝑬𝑭 = 𝟎
Consider joint F.
Sum of forces in the y-direction is zero.
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐹𝐶𝐹 𝑠𝑖𝑛 23.20 + 𝐹𝐵𝐹 𝑠𝑖𝑛 45 = 60 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠 ...... (2)
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Sum of forces in the x-direction is zero.

𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐶𝐹 𝑐𝑜𝑠 23.20 + 𝐹𝐵𝐹 𝑐𝑜𝑠 45 = 0 ...... (3)
𝑭𝑪𝑭 = 𝟒𝟓. 𝟔𝟗 𝒌𝑵, Tension
𝑭𝑩𝑭 = 𝟓𝟗. 𝟑𝟗 𝒌𝑵, Tension
4.20 Since the truss is symmetric about a central axis, the load
is equally distributed at the supports.
𝑅𝐴 = 𝑅𝐺 ...... (1)
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝑅𝐴 + 𝑅𝐺 = 100
𝑅𝐺 + 𝑅𝐺 = 100
𝑹𝑮 = 𝟓𝟎 𝒌𝑵
Since, 𝑅𝐴 = 𝑅𝐺
𝑹𝑨 = 𝟓𝟎 𝒌𝑵
Horizontal load at A is zero since there are no external
horizontal loads.
Consider joint A.
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
12
𝐹𝐴𝐵 + 50 = 0
√122 + 42
√122 + 42
𝐹𝐴𝐵 = −50 ×
12
𝐹𝐴𝐵 = −52.71 𝑘𝑁
𝑭𝑨𝑩 = 𝟓𝟐. 𝟕𝟏 𝒌𝑵, Compression
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
4
𝐹𝐴𝐻 + 𝐹𝐴𝐵 = 0
√122 + 42
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𝐹𝐴𝐻 + (−52.71) = 0
√122 + 42
𝑭𝑨𝑯 = 𝟏𝟔. 𝟔𝟕 𝒌𝑵, Tension
Consider joint B.
Since 𝑭𝑩𝑯 = 𝟎, joint consists of three bars, and two of which are collinear.
Therefore, force 𝑭𝑩𝑰 in the non collinear force is zero.
Similar analysis of the other joints will show interior bars except AH and HG are
zero.
4.21 Since there are no external horizontal

forces, the horizontal for at A is 0.
𝛴𝑀𝐴 = 0
24𝑅𝐷 = (30 × 16) + (24 × 8)
𝑹𝑫 = 𝟐𝟖 𝒌𝑵
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝑅𝐴 + 𝑅𝐷 = 54
𝑅𝐴 + 28 = 54
𝑹𝑨 = 𝟐𝟔 𝒌𝑵
By inspection, the force in the members HB, CI,
CF, and CE are zero.
Consider joint A.
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
6
𝐹𝐴𝐻 = 26
√62 + 82
𝑭𝑨𝑯 = 𝟒𝟑. 𝟑𝟒 𝒌𝑵, Tension
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
8
𝐹𝐴𝐵 = 𝐹𝐴𝐻
√82 + 62
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𝐹𝐴𝐵 = (43 × 34)
√82 + 62
𝑭𝑨𝑩 = 𝟑𝟒. 𝟔𝟕 𝒌𝑵, Compression
Consider joint D.
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
6
𝐹𝐷𝐸 = 28
√82 + 62
𝑭𝑫𝑬 = 𝟒𝟔. 𝟔𝟕 𝒌𝑵, Tension
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
8
𝐹𝐶𝐷 = 𝐹𝐷𝐸
√82 + 62
𝑭𝑪𝑫 = 𝟑𝟕. 𝟑𝟑 𝒌𝑵, Compression
Consider joint E.
Since the member DE and EF are collinear, the force in the member CE is zero.
𝐹𝐸𝐹 = 𝐹𝐷𝐸
𝑭𝑬𝑭 = 𝟒𝟔. 𝟔𝟕 𝒌𝑵, Tension
Consider joint H.
Since the member AH and HG are collinear, the force in the member BH is zero.
𝐹𝐻𝐺 = 𝐹𝐴𝐻
𝑭𝑯𝑮 = 𝟒𝟑. 𝟑𝟒 𝒌𝑵, Tension
Consider joint I.
Since the member BI and IF are collinear, the force in the member CI is zero.
Consider joint C.
Since the member CI and CE force are zero and BC and CD are collinear, the force in
the member CF is zero.
Consider joint F.
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
8 8
𝐹𝐺𝐹 = 𝐹𝐸𝐹 − 𝐹𝐹𝐼
√82 + 62 √82 + 62
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𝐹𝐺𝐹 = (46.67) − (3.33)
√82 + 62 √82 + 62
𝐹𝐺𝐹 = 34.67 𝑘𝑁, Tension
Consider joint I.
Since the member BI and FI are collinear, the force in the member BH is zero.
𝐹𝐵𝐼 = 𝐹𝐹𝐼
𝑭𝑩𝑰 = 𝟑. 𝟑𝟑 𝒌𝑵, Tension
Consider joint G.
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
6
𝐹𝐵𝐺 = 𝐹𝐻𝐺 − 24
√82 + 62
6
𝐹𝐵𝐺 = (43.34) − 24
√82 + 62
𝑭𝑩𝑮 = 𝟐 𝒌𝑵, Compression
4.22 Consider the moment about point A.

𝛴𝑀𝐴 = 0
𝐸𝑦 × 16 = 10 × 3 + 6 × 6
𝑬𝒚 = 𝟒. 𝟏𝟐𝟓 𝒌𝑵
direction.
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐴𝑦 + 𝐸𝑦 = 0
𝑨𝒚 = −𝟒. 𝟏𝟐𝟓 𝒌𝑵
direction.
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐴𝑥 + 10 + 6 = 0
𝐴𝑥 = −16 𝑘𝑁
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Consider joint A.
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐹𝐴𝐵 𝑠𝑖𝑛 36.87 + 𝐴𝑦 = 0
𝐹𝐴𝐵 𝑠𝑖𝑛 36.87 − 4.125 = 0
𝑭𝑨𝑩 = 𝟔. 𝟖𝟕 𝒌𝑵, Tension
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐴𝐵 𝑐𝑜𝑠 36.87 + 𝐹𝐴𝐻 + 𝐴𝑥 = 0
6.87 𝑐𝑜𝑠 36.87 + 𝐹𝐴𝐻 − 16 = 0
𝑭𝑨𝑯 = 𝟏𝟎. 𝟓 𝒌𝑵, Tension
Consider joint H.
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝑭𝑯𝑩 = 𝟎
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐴𝐻 = 𝐹𝐻𝐺
𝑭𝑯𝑮 = 𝟏𝟎. 𝟓 𝒌𝑵, Tension
Consider joint E.
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐹𝐸𝐷 𝑠𝑖𝑛 36.87 + 𝐸𝑦 = 0
𝐹𝐸𝐷 𝑠𝑖𝑛 36.87 + 4.125 = 0
𝐹𝐸𝐷 = −6.87 𝑘𝑁
𝑭𝑬𝑫 = 𝟔. 𝟖𝟕 𝒌𝑵, Compression
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐸𝐷 𝑐𝑜𝑠 36.87 + 𝐹𝐸𝐹 = 0
−6.87 𝑐𝑜𝑠 36.87 + 𝐹𝐸𝐹 = 0
𝑭𝑬𝑭 = 𝟓. 𝟓 𝒌𝑵, Tension
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Consider joint F.
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝑭𝑭𝑫 = 𝟎
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐹𝐺 = 𝐹𝐹𝐸
𝑭𝑭𝑮 = 𝟓. 𝟓 𝒌𝑵, Tension
Consider joint D.
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐹𝐷𝐶 sin 36.87 − 𝐹𝐹𝐷 − 𝐹𝐷𝐸 sin 36.87 − 𝐹𝐷𝐺 sin 36.87 = 0
𝐹𝐷𝐶 sin 36.87 − 0 + 6.87 sin 36.87 − 𝐹𝐷𝐺 sin 36.87 = 0 ...... (1)
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐷𝐶 cos 36.87 − 𝐹𝐷𝐸 cos 36.87 + 𝐹𝐷𝐺 cos 36.87 = 0
𝐹𝐷𝐶 cos 36.87 + 6.87 cos 36.87 + 𝐹𝐷𝐺 cos 36.87 = 0 ....... (2)
𝑭𝑫𝑪 = −𝟔. 𝟖𝟕 𝒌𝑵, Compression
𝑭𝑫𝑮 = 𝟎
Consider joint G.
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐺𝐻 − 𝐹𝐺𝐹 − 𝐹𝐺𝐷 𝑐𝑜𝑠 38.67 + 𝐹𝐺𝐵 𝑐𝑜𝑠 36.87 = 0
10.5 − 5.5 − 0 + 𝐹𝐺𝐵 𝑐𝑜𝑠 36.87 = 0
𝐹𝐺𝐵 = −6.25 𝑘𝑁
𝑭𝑮𝑩 = 𝟔. 𝟐𝟓 𝒌𝑵, Compression
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐹𝐺𝐶 + 𝐹𝐺𝐷 𝑠𝑖𝑛 36.87 + 𝐹𝐺𝐵 𝑠𝑖𝑛 36.87 = 0
𝐹𝐺𝐶 = 0 − 6.25 𝑠𝑖𝑛 36.87
𝑭𝑮𝑪 = 𝟑. 𝟕𝟓 𝒌𝑵, Tension
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Consider joint C.
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐵𝐶 cos 36.87 − 𝐹𝐶𝐷 cos 36.87 − 6 = 0
𝐹𝐵𝐶 cos 36.87 + 6.87 cos 36.87 − 6 = 0
𝑭𝑩𝑪 = 𝟎. 𝟔𝟑 𝒌𝑵, Tension
4.23 Consider equilibrium condition of moments at A.

𝛴𝑀𝐴 = 0
18𝑅𝐺 = (30 × 6) + (45 × 12) + (60 × 18)
𝑹𝑮 = 𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝒌𝑵
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝑅𝐴 = 𝑅𝐺
𝑹𝑨 = 𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝒌𝑵
direction.
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐻𝐴 = 30 + 45 + 60
𝑯𝑨 = 𝟏𝟑𝟓 𝒌𝑵
Consider joint G.
Calculate angle.
6
𝜃 = 𝑡𝑎𝑛−1 = 30°57′
10
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
100 + 𝐹𝐹𝐺 𝑠𝑖𝑛 30°57′
𝑭𝑭𝑮 = −𝟏𝟗𝟒. 𝟓 𝒌𝑵, Compression
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Consider joint A.
Calculate angle.
6
𝜃 = 𝑡𝑎𝑛−1 = 36°52′
8
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐴𝐺 − 135 + 𝐹𝐴𝐹 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝜃 = 0
167.3 − 135 + 𝐹𝐴𝐹 𝑐𝑜𝑠 36°52′ = 0
𝑭𝑨𝑭 = −𝟒𝟎. 𝟑𝟕𝟓 𝒌𝑵, Compression
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
−100 + 𝐹𝐴𝐵 + 𝐹𝐴𝐹 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝜃 = 0
−100 + 𝐹𝐴𝐵 − 40.375 𝑠𝑖𝑛 36°52′ = 0
𝑭𝑨𝑩 = 𝟏𝟐𝟒 𝒌𝑵, Tension
Other members’ force are tabulated below.

MEMBER FORCE (Kn) BEHAVIOR OF THE MEMBER
AB 124 Tension
AF 40.375 Compression
AG 167 Tension
BF 135 Compression
BC 45 Tension
BE 127.74 Tension
CE 45 Compression
CD 45 Tension
DE 75 Compression
EF 123.75 Compression
FG 194.37 Compression
4.24 Calculate the vertical reaction at point A. Take the

moment about point L.
𝛴𝑀𝐴 = 0
𝑅𝐴 × 8 + 30 × 8 + 12 × 6 + 12 × 12 + 6 × 18 = 0
𝑹𝑨 = −𝟕𝟎. 𝟓 𝒌𝑵
Consider equilibrium conditions along y-axis.
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝑹𝑳 = 𝟏𝟎𝟎. 𝟓 𝒌𝑵
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Consider the equilibrium along x-axis.

𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐻𝐴 = −12 − 12 − 6 = −𝟑𝟎 𝒌𝑵
Zero force members are 𝐹𝐺𝐻 , 𝐹𝐻𝐼 , 𝐹𝐺𝐼 , 𝐹𝐹𝐺 , 𝐹𝐹𝐸 , 𝐹𝐹𝐼 , and 𝐹𝐷𝐶 .
Consider joint L.
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝑭𝑳𝑲 = −𝟏𝟎𝟎. 𝟓 𝒌𝑵, Compression
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝑭𝑳𝑲 = 𝟎
Consider joint A.
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
8
𝐹𝐴𝐾 ( ) = 30
10
𝑭𝑨𝑲 = 𝟑𝟕. 𝟓 𝒌𝑵, Tension
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
6
𝐹𝐴𝐵 + 37.5 ( ) = 70.5
10
𝑭𝑨𝑩 = 𝟒𝟖 𝒌𝑵, Tension
Calculate the force in the member JK. Take moment about point B.
𝛴𝑀𝐵 = 0
𝐹𝐽𝐾 × 8 + 100.5 × 8 = 30 × 6
𝑭𝑱𝑲 = −𝟕𝟖 𝒌𝑵, Compression
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
8
𝐹𝐽𝐵 ( ) = 12 + 30
10
𝑭𝑱𝑩 = 𝟐𝟐. 𝟓 𝒌𝑵, Tension
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𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
6
−78 + 22.5 ( ) + 𝐹𝐶𝐵 + 100.5 − 70.5 = 0
10
𝑭𝑪𝑩 = 𝟑𝟒. 𝟓 𝒌𝑵, Tension
Consider joint K:
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
8
𝐹𝐾𝐵 = −37.5 ( )
10
𝑭𝑲𝑩 = −𝟑𝟎 𝒌𝑵, Compression
Consider joint C.
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
6
𝐹𝐶𝐸 ( ) = 34.5
10
𝑭𝑪𝑬 = 𝟓𝟕. 𝟓 𝒌𝑵, Tension
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
8
𝐹𝐶𝐽 = −57.5 ( ) − 12
10
𝑭𝑪𝑱 = −𝟓𝟖 𝒌𝑵, Compression
Consider joint D.
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝑭𝑫𝑬 = −𝟔 𝒌𝑵, Compression
Consider joint I.
Consider the equilibrium conditions along y-axis.
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
6
𝐹𝐼𝐸 ( ) = 30
10
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Consider the equilibrium conditions along x-axis.
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
8
𝐹𝐼𝐽 = −50 ( )
10
𝑭𝑰𝑱 = −𝟒𝟎 𝒌𝑵, Compression
Consider joint E.
Consider the equilibrium conditions along x-axis.
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
8 8
50 × ( ) = −6 + 𝐹𝐸𝐶 ( )
10 10
𝑭𝑬𝑪 = 𝟓𝟕. 𝟓 𝒌𝑵, Tension
Consider the equilibrium conditions along y-axis.
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
6 6
𝐹𝐸𝐽 = −50 × ( ) − 57.5 ( )
10 10
𝑭𝑬𝑱 = −𝟔𝟒. 𝟓 𝒌𝑵, Compression
4.25 Take moment about A.

𝛴𝑀𝐷 = 0
𝑉𝐺 × 801 − 10 × 60 − 30 × 40
− 10 × 20 = 0
𝑽𝑮 = 𝟐𝟒 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝑉𝐴 + 𝑉𝐺 = 50
𝑉𝐴 + 25 = 50
𝑽𝑨 = 𝟐𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝑯𝑨 = 𝟎
Force in members KO, PL, QM, NR, KA, LJ, MH and NG is zero.
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𝜃 = tan−1 = 45°
20
Consider joint G.
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐹𝐺𝐹 = −𝑉𝐺
𝑭𝑮𝑭 = −𝟐𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Compression
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝑭𝑭𝑮 = 𝟎
Consider joint F.
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐹𝐺𝐹 + 𝐹𝑁𝐹 𝑠𝑖𝑛 45 = 0
−25 + 𝐹𝑁𝐹 𝑠𝑖𝑛 45 = 0
𝑭𝑵𝑭 = 𝟑𝟓. 𝟑𝟑 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Tension
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐸𝐹 + 𝐹𝑆𝐹 𝑐𝑜𝑠 45 = 0
𝐹𝐸𝐹 + 33.5 𝑐𝑜𝑠 45 = 0
𝑭𝑬𝑭 = 𝟐𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Tension
Consider joint R.
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝑭𝑹𝑯 = 𝟎
Consider joint N.
Apply force equilibrium.
𝛴𝐹 = 0
𝐹𝑁𝐹 = 𝐹𝑁𝐻
𝑭𝑵𝑭 = 𝟑𝟓. 𝟑𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Tension
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𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝑁𝐻 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝜃 + 𝐹𝑅𝐻 − 𝐹𝐻𝑄 = 0
35.35𝑐𝑜𝑠45 + 0 − 𝐹𝐻𝑄 = 0
𝑭𝑯𝑸 = 𝟐𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Tension
𝛴𝐹 = 0
𝐹𝐸𝐻 + 𝐹𝑁𝐻 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝜃 = 0
𝐹𝐸𝐻 + 35.35 𝑠𝑖𝑛 45 = 0
𝑭𝑬𝑯 = 𝟐𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Tension
Consider joint E.
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
25 + 𝐹𝐸𝑀 𝑠𝑖𝑛 45 = 0
𝑭𝑬𝑴 = 𝟑𝟓. 𝟑𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Tension
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
35.35 cos 45 + 𝑐 − 25 = 0
𝑭𝑬𝑴 = 𝟎
Consider joint M.
𝛴𝐹 = 0
𝐹𝑁𝐹 = 𝐹𝑁𝐻
𝑭𝑵𝑭 = 𝟑𝟓. 𝟑𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Tension
Consider joint Q.
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝑄𝐼 = 𝐹𝑄𝐻
𝑭𝑸𝑰 = 𝟐𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Tension
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4.26 Consider joint D.

Apply conditions of equilibrium along x-axis.
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝑭𝑫𝑬 = −𝟗𝟎 𝒌𝑵, Compression
Apply conditions of equilibrium along y-axis.
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝑭𝑫𝑬 = 𝟎

6
𝜃 = 𝑡𝑎𝑛−1 = 36.86°
8
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
90 = 𝐹𝐶𝐸 𝑐𝑜𝑠 36.86
𝑭𝑪𝑬 = 𝟏𝟏𝟐. 𝟓 𝒌𝑵, Tension
Take moment about point D.
𝛴𝑀𝐷 = 0
(𝐹𝐶𝐷 𝑠𝑖𝑛 36.86 × 8) + 8𝐹𝐸𝐹 = 0
𝑭𝑪𝑬 = −𝟔𝟕. 𝟓 𝒌𝑵, Compression
Consider joint C.
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐶𝐹 = −60 − (𝐹𝐶𝐸 𝑐𝑜𝑠 36.86)
𝑭𝑪𝑭 = −𝟏𝟓𝟎 𝒌𝑵, Compression
Apply conditions of equilibrium along y-axis.
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐹𝐵𝐶 = 𝐹𝐷𝐶 + 𝐹𝐶𝐸 𝑠𝑖𝑛 36.86
𝑭𝑩𝑪 = 𝟔𝟕. 𝟓 𝒌𝑵, Tension
Consider force equilibrium condition along horizontal direction.

𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
8
−𝐹𝐶𝐹 − 𝐹𝐵𝐹 ( )=0
10
𝑭𝑩𝑭 = 𝟏𝟖𝟕. 𝟓 𝒌𝑵, Tension
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Consider force equilibrium along vertical direction.

𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
6
−𝐹𝐵𝐹 ( ) + 𝐹𝐸𝐹 − 𝐹𝐹𝐺 = 0
10
6
−187.5 ( ) + (−67.5) − 𝐹𝐹𝐺 = 0
10
𝑭𝑭𝑮 = −𝟏𝟖𝟎 𝒌𝑵, Compression
Consider joint B.
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
8
𝐹𝐵𝐺 + 𝐹𝐵𝐹 ( ) + 30 = 0
10
𝑭𝑩𝑮 = −𝟏𝟖𝟎 𝒌𝑵, Compression
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
6
𝐹𝐵𝐹 ( ) − 𝐹𝐴𝐵 − 𝐹𝐵𝐶 = 0
10
6
187.5 ( ) + 𝐹𝐴𝐵 + 67.5 = 0
10
𝑭𝑨𝑩 = 𝟏𝟖𝟎 𝒌𝑵, Tension
Consider point G.
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
8
−𝐹𝐵𝐺 − 𝐹𝐴𝐺 ( )=0
10
8
180 − 𝐹𝐴𝐺 ( ) = 0
10
𝑭𝑨𝑮 = 𝟐𝟐𝟓 𝒌𝑵, Tension
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
6
−𝐹𝐴𝐺 ( ) + 𝐹𝐹𝐺 − 𝐹𝐺𝐻 = 0
10
6
−225 ( ) + (−180) − 𝐹𝐺𝐻 = 0
10
𝑭𝑮𝑯 = −𝟑𝟏𝟓 𝒌𝑵, Compression
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4.48 Consider equilibrium of moments.

𝛴𝑀𝑂 = 0
Take moment about O.
𝐸𝐹𝑥 (30) − 30(40) = 0
1200
𝐸𝐹𝑥 =
30
𝑬𝑭𝒙 = 𝟒𝟎 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Tension
30
𝐸𝐹𝑦 = 40 ( )
40
𝑬𝑭𝒚 = 𝟑𝟎 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
Sum of the horizontal forces is equal to zero.
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐸𝐹𝑥 − 𝐶𝐵𝑥 = 0
40 − 𝐶𝐵𝑥 = 0
𝑪𝑩𝒙 = 𝟒𝟎 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
30
𝐶𝐵𝑦 = 40( )
40
𝑪𝑩𝒚 = 𝟑𝟎 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
Sum of the vertical forces is equal to zero.
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
−30 + 30 − 30 + 𝐷𝑦 = 0
𝑫𝒚 = 𝟑𝟎 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
Consider the entire structure and equilibrium of moments.

Consider moments about A.
𝛴𝑀𝐴 = 0
−𝐵𝑦 (40) + 30(80) − 30(120) = 0
−1200
𝐵𝑦 =
−40
𝑩𝒚 = 𝟑𝟎 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
Sum of the vertical forces is equal to zero.
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
−30 − 30 + 30 + 𝐴𝑦 = 0
𝑨𝒚 = −𝟑𝟎 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔
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Consider the joint B.

Sum of the horizontal force is equal to zero.
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
−𝐹𝐵𝐴 + 𝐹𝐵𝐶 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝜃 = 0
−𝐹𝐵𝐴 + 50 𝑐𝑜𝑠 36.87 = 0
𝑭𝑩𝑨 = 𝟒𝟎 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Tension
Consider joint A.
Sum of the horizontal forces is equal to zero.
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐵𝐴 + 𝐹𝐴𝐹 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝜃 = 0
40 + 𝐹𝐴𝐹 𝑐𝑜𝑠 36.87 = 0
𝑭𝑩𝑨 = 𝟓𝟎 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Compression
Forces in each member is tabulated below.

MEMBER FORCE (kip) BEHAVIOR OF THE MATTER
AB 40 Tension
AF 50 Compression
BC 50 Tension
CD 40 Tension
CE 60 Tension
FE 50 Compression
BF 0
DE 50 Compression
4.49 Consider the moment equilibrium at C.

𝛴𝑀𝐶 = 0
(30 × 8) + (60 × 4) + 4𝑅𝐷 = 0
𝑅𝐷 = −120 𝑘𝑁
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
−30 − 60 + 𝑅𝐶 + 𝑅𝐷 = 0
−30 − 60 + 𝑅𝐶 − 120 = 0
𝑅𝐶 = 210 𝑘𝑁
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Consider joint A.
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
3
𝐹𝐴𝐹 − 30 = 0
√32 + 42
𝑭𝑨𝑭 = 𝟓𝟎 𝒌𝑵, Tension
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
4
𝐹𝐴𝐹 + 𝐹𝐴𝐵 = 0
√32 + 42
4
× 50 + 𝐹𝐴𝐵 = 0
√32 + 42
𝐹𝐴𝐵 = −40 𝑘𝑁
𝑭𝑨𝑩 = 𝟒𝟎 𝒌𝑵, Compression
Consider joint F.
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
4 4
𝐹𝐹𝐸 = 𝐹𝐴𝐹
√12 + 42 √32 + 42
4 4
𝐹𝐹𝐸 = × 50
√12 + 42 √32 + 42
𝑭𝑭𝑬 = 𝟒𝟏. 𝟐𝟑 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Tension
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
3 1
𝐹𝐴𝐹 + 𝐹𝐵𝐹 = 𝐹𝐹𝐸
√32 + 42 √12 + 42
3 1
× 50 + 𝐹𝐵𝐹 = × 41.23
√32 + 42 √12 + 42
𝐹𝐵𝐹 = −20 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠
𝑭𝑩𝑭 = 𝟐𝟎 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Compression
Consider joint B.
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
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𝐹𝐵𝐸 = 60 − 𝐹𝐵𝐹
√42 + 42
4√2
𝐹𝐵𝐸 = (60 + 20)
4
𝑭𝑩𝑬 = 𝟏𝟏𝟑. 𝟏𝟑 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Tension
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
4
𝐹𝐵𝐶 = 𝐹𝐴𝐵 − 𝐹𝐵𝐸
√42 + 42
4
𝐹𝐵𝐶 = −40 − × 113.13
√42 + 42
𝐹𝐵𝐶 = −120 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠
𝑭𝑩𝑪 = 𝟏𝟐𝟎 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Compression
Consider joint C.
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
4
𝐹𝐶𝐷 = 𝐹𝐵𝐶
√22 + 42
√22 + 42
𝐹𝐶𝐷 = × (−120)
4
𝐹𝐶𝐷 = −134.164 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠
𝑭𝑪𝑫 = 𝟏𝟑𝟒. 𝟏𝟔𝟒 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Compression
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
2
𝐹𝐶𝐸 + 𝐹𝐶𝐷 + 𝑅𝐶 = 0
√22 + 42
2
𝐹𝐶𝐸 = − (( × (−134.164)) − 210)
√22 + 42
𝐹𝐶𝐸 = −150 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠

𝑭𝑪𝑬 = 𝟏𝟓𝟎 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔, Compression
Consider joint D.
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
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4 4
𝐹𝐷𝐸 + 𝐹𝐶𝐷 = 0
√22 + 42 √22 + 42
𝐹𝐷𝐸 = −𝐹𝐶𝐷
𝐹𝐷𝐸 = 134.164, Tension
4.51 Consider moment about G.

𝛴𝑀𝐺 = 0
−𝐴𝑦 × 16 − (20)(3) 𝑐𝑜𝑠 53.13
+ (20)(16) 𝑠𝑖𝑛 53.13
− (20)(16) 𝑐𝑜𝑠 53.13
+ (20)(12) 𝑠𝑖𝑛 53.13 = 0
𝑨𝒚 = 𝟓𝟏. 𝟐𝟓 𝒌𝑵
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐴𝑦 + 𝐺𝑦 = (20)(13) 𝑠𝑖𝑛 53.13 + (20)(13) 𝑠𝑖𝑛 53.13 + 60
51.25 + 𝐺𝑦 = (20)(13) 𝑠𝑖𝑛 53.13 + (20)(13) 𝑠𝑖𝑛 53.13 + 60
𝑮𝒚 = 𝟒𝟎. 𝟕𝟓 𝒌𝑵
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
20 𝑐𝑜𝑠 53.13 + 20 𝑐𝑜𝑠 53.13 − 𝐴𝑥 = 0
𝐴𝑥 = 12 + 12
𝑨𝒙 = 𝟐𝟒 𝒌𝑵
Consider joint A.
3
𝜃 = 𝑡𝑎𝑛−1 = 36.86°
4
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐴𝑥 − 𝐹𝐴𝐽 𝑐𝑜𝑠 36.86 = 0
24 − 𝐹𝐴𝐽 𝑐𝑜𝑠 36.86 = 0
𝑭𝑨𝑱 = 𝟑𝟎 𝒌𝑵, Tension
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𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐹𝐴𝐵 + 𝐹𝐴𝐽 𝑠𝑖𝑛 36.86 + 𝐴𝑦 = 0
𝐹𝐴𝐵 + 30 𝑠𝑖𝑛 36.86 + 51.25 = 0
𝑭𝑨𝑩 = −𝟔𝟗. 𝟐𝟓 𝒌𝑵, Compression
Consider joint B.
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐵𝐶 𝑠𝑖𝑛 36.86 − 20 𝑠𝑖𝑛 53.13 + 69.25 = 0
𝑭𝑩𝑪 = −𝟖𝟖. 𝟕𝟕 𝒌𝑵, Compression
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐹𝐵𝐽 − 𝐹𝐵𝐶 𝑐𝑜𝑠 36.86 + 20 𝑐𝑜𝑠 53.13 = 0
𝐹𝐵𝐽 − 88.77 𝑐𝑜𝑠 36.86 + 20 𝑐𝑜𝑠 53.13 = 0
𝑭𝑩𝑱 = 𝟓𝟗 𝒌𝑵, Compression
Consider joint C.
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
−𝐹𝐶𝐽 − 20 𝑠𝑖𝑛 36.86 + 𝐹𝐶𝐵 𝑠𝑖𝑛 36.86 = 0
−𝐹𝐶𝐽 − 20 𝑠𝑖𝑛 36.86 + 𝐹𝐶𝐵 𝑠𝑖𝑛 36.86 = 0
𝑭𝑪𝑱 = 𝟑𝟕. 𝟐𝟓 𝒌𝑵, Tension
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐶𝐷 + 20 𝑐𝑜𝑠 36.86 − 𝐹𝐶𝐵 𝑐𝑜𝑠 36.86 = 0
𝐹𝐶𝐷 + 20 𝑐𝑜𝑠 36.86 + 88.77 𝑐𝑜𝑠 36.86 = 0
𝑭𝑪𝑫 = −𝟖𝟕 𝒌𝑵, Compression
Consider joint G.
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐹𝐺𝐻 𝑐𝑜𝑠 53.13 = 0
𝑭𝑮𝑯 = 𝟎
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𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐹𝐺𝑂 cos 53.13 + 𝐺𝑦 + 𝐹𝐺𝐹 = 0
(0) cos 53.13 + 40.75 + 𝐹𝐺𝐹 = 0
𝐹𝐺𝐹 = −40.75 𝑘𝑁, Compression
Consider moment about H.

Σ𝑀𝐻 = 0
𝐹𝐸𝐷 × 3 + 𝐺𝑦 × 4 = 0
𝐹𝐸𝐷 × 3 + 40.75 × 4 = 0
𝐹𝐸𝐷 = −54.33 𝑘𝑁, Compression
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐺𝑦 − 𝐹𝐻𝐷 sin 36.86 = 0
40.75 − 𝐹𝐻𝐷 sin 36.86 = 0
𝑭𝑯𝑫 = 𝟔𝟕. 𝟗𝟑 𝒌𝑵, Tension
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
−𝐹𝐸𝐷 − 𝐹𝐻𝐼 + 𝐹𝐻𝐷 𝑐𝑜𝑠 36.86 = 0
54.33 − 𝐹𝐻𝐼 + 67.93 𝑐𝑜𝑠 36.86 = 0
𝑭𝑯𝑰 = 𝟏𝟎𝟖 𝒌𝑵, Tension
Consider joint E.
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
−𝐹𝐻𝐷 𝑠𝑖𝑛 36.86 + 𝐹𝐸𝐻 = 0
−67.93 𝑠𝑖𝑛 36.86 + 𝐹𝐸𝐻 = 0
𝑭𝑬𝑯 = 𝟓𝟒. 𝟑𝟒 𝒌𝑵, Tension
Consider joint I.
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝐹𝐼𝐷 − 60 = 0
𝑭𝑰𝑫 = 𝟔𝟎 𝒌𝑵, Tension
ROBIN, Charisse R.
2015104917 31
Plate No. 5 31
TRUSSES 04 03/26/2021

𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
−𝐹𝐸𝐷 − 𝐹𝐸𝐹 𝑐𝑜𝑠 53.13 = 0
108 − 𝐹𝐼𝐽 = 0
𝑭𝑰𝑱 = 𝟏𝟎𝟖 𝒌𝑵, Tension
Consider joint H.
𝛴𝐹𝑦 = 0
−𝐹𝐻𝐷 𝑠𝑖𝑛 53.13 + 𝐹𝐻𝐺 𝑠𝑖𝑛 36.86 + 𝐹𝐻𝐹 = 0
−67.93 𝑠𝑖𝑛 36.86+ 0 + 𝐹𝐻𝐹 = 0
𝑭𝑯𝑭 = 𝟓𝟒. 𝟑𝟒 𝒌𝑵, Tension

𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
−𝐹𝐸𝐷 − 𝐹𝐻𝐼 + 𝐹𝐻𝐷 𝑐𝑜𝑠 36.86 = 0
54.33 − 𝐹𝐻𝐼 + 67.93 𝑐𝑜𝑠 36.86 = 0
𝑭𝑯𝑰 = 𝟏𝟎𝟖 𝒌𝑵, Tension
Consider joint F.
𝛴𝐹𝑥 = 0
−𝐹𝐸𝐹 𝑐𝑜𝑠 36.86 + 54.34 = 0
𝑭𝑬𝑭 = 𝟔𝟕. 𝟗𝟏𝟔 𝒌𝑵, Tension

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ROBIN, Charisse R.

EQUILIBRIUM OF STRUCTURES 03/23/2021

EQUILIBRIUM OF STRUCTURES 03/23/2021

EQUILIBRIUM OF STRUCTURES 03/23/2021

Consider the equilibrium of moment at point A

Now consider the equilibrium of forces acting in the x-direction.

Now consider the equilibrium of forces acting in the y-direction.

EQUILIBRIUM OF STRUCTURES 03/23/2021

Consider the equilibrium of moment at point A

Now consider the equilibrium of forces acting in the x-direction.

Now consider the equilibrium of forces acting in the y-direction.

EQUILIBRIUM OF STRUCTURES 03/23/2021

Consider the equilibrium of moment at point A

To resolve the reaction 𝑅𝐵 in vertical and horizontal directions, we use

Now consider the equilibrium of forces acting in the x-direction.

EQUILIBRIUM OF STRUCTURES 03/23/2021

Consider the equilibrium of forces in horizontal

Consider the equilibrium of forces in vertical direction.

EQUILIBRIUM OF STRUCTURES 03/23/2021

Consider forces along y-direction.

−1 + 1 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠 ∙ 𝑓𝑡 + 𝑅𝐴𝑋 (10′ ) = 0

EQUILIBRIUM OF STRUCTURES 03/23/2021

From the figure,

Consider the equilibrium of forces acting in the y-direction.

(0.8)(𝑅𝐴 ) + 12.42 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠 − 10 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠 = 0

Now consider the equilibrium of forces acting in x-direction.

EQUILIBRIUM OF STRUCTURES 03/23/2021

Consider equilibrium of moment at point A

Consider the equilibrium of forces acting in y-direction.

Consider the equilibrium of moment at point D.

Consider the equilibrium forces acting along y-direction.

EQUILIBRIUM OF STRUCTURES 03/23/2021

Consider equilibrium along the y and x direction.

Consider left portion, taking moment about hinge B.

Consider right porting, taking moment of hinge B.

EQUILIBRIUM OF STRUCTURES 03/23/2021

Consider equilibrium along the x-direction.

Consider equilibrium along the y-direction.

EQUILIBRIUM OF STRUCTURES 03/23/2021

Load acting at point C is 𝐹𝐶

Now consider the equilibrium of forces acting in the y-direction.

EQUILIBRIUM OF STRUCTURES 03/23/2021

Consider the equilibrium of moment at point D as ff:

Consider the equilibrium of forces acting in the y-

Consider the equilibrium of moment at point A.

Consider the equilibrium of forces acting on x-direction.

Consider the equilibrium of forces acting on y-direction.

EQUILIBRIUM OF STRUCTURES 03/23/2021

Consider equilibrium of moments about point A.

Now consider the equilibrium of horizontal forces.

Take moment about point B.

EQUILIBRIUM OF STRUCTURES 03/23/2021

Consider equilibrium of forces acting horizontally.

EQUILIBRIUM OF STRUCTURES 03/23/2021

Consider the equilibrium of moments about A.

Consider equilibrium of forces in horizontal direction.

Consider equilibrium of forces in vertical direction.

Consider equilibrium of moments about D.

EQUILIBRIUM OF STRUCTURES 03/23/2021

Calculate the vertical reaction force at B.

Consider equilibrium of forces in horizontal direction.

Consider equilibrium of forces in vertical direction.

(e) The support only exert reaction parallel to member,