Method of Members | Frames Containing Three-Force

Members
A three-force member is in general a non-axial member that is not simply in tension
or compression. A member of this kind has shear forces perpendicular to the member
and subjected to bending loads. If forces are applied to more than two positions on
the member, it is three-force member. Any beam is a three-force member according
to the above definition.
Frames are pin-connected structures with some or all members are three-force
members. To analyze a frame, we can disconnect the three-force member from the
structure and draw the free-body diagram of the member. This approach is called
the method of members.

In this method, three equilibrium equations can be written

For the frame loaded as shown in Figure P-
440, determine the horizontal and vertical
components of the pin pressure at B. Specify
directions (up or down; left or right) of the
force as it acts upon member CD.
The structure shown in Figure P-441 is hinged at A and
C. Find the horizontal and vertical components of the
hinge force at B, C, and A.
The frame shown in Figure P-444 is supported by a
hinge at A and a roller at E. Compute the horizontal and
vertical components of the hinge forces at B and C as
they act upon member AC.
The frame shown in Figure P-445 is supported by a
hinge at E and a roller at D. Compute the horizontal and
vertical components of the hinge force at C as it acts
upon BD.
The frame shown is supported by hinge
at E and F. Determine the horizontal and
vertical components of hinge at A, B and
C.
The frame shown is supported by hinge
at A and D. Determine the horizontal
and vertical components of hinge at
point B as they act on member AC.
The frame shown is supported by hinge
at E and a roller at A. Determine the
horizontal and vertical components of
hinge at point D as they act on member
EC. F1 = 500N