Tutorial Solutions – Week 5

Example problem 1
The engine hoist is used to lift the 200 kg engine. Identify any two force members. Determine
the force acting in the hydraulic cylinder AB and the moment produced by the fixed joint at
D.

The first step in this problem is to analyse the to section (GAC). This will allow us to determine
the reaction forces at joint C and the force in the two force member AB. In the FBD below,
the black arrows are the assumed direction, the red are the actual direction after being
calcuated.
Section GAC

76.41 Cx
FAB
Cy
∑ 𝑀𝐶 = 0
Gy =200*9.8 = 1960N 𝐺𝑦 ∗ 1.6 − 𝐹𝐴𝐵 ∗ sin 76.41 ∗ 0.35 = 0
𝐹𝐴𝐵 = 9218𝑁

∑ 𝐹𝑦 = 0 ∑ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐶𝑦 + 𝐹𝐴𝐵 ∗ sin 76.41 − 1960 = 0 −𝐶𝑥 − 𝐹𝐴𝐵 cos 76.41 = 0
𝐶𝑦 = −7000𝑁 𝐶𝑥 = −2166𝑁
𝐶𝑦 = 7000𝑁 ↓ 𝐶𝑥 = 2166𝑁 →
z
For the next section, we will still draw the reaction of the joints at C as opposite of the black
arrows. In doing this we are able to directly take the values (even negative) when continuing
the question. To determein the moment at D, the distance of AB and C to D will need to be
found
Section GAC

Cy 𝑦1 = 1.4 cos 10 = 1.378

𝑥1 = 1.4 sin 10 = 0.243
Cx
10
y1
76.41
𝑦2 = 0.55 cos 10 = 0.542
FAB 𝑥2 = 0.55 sin 10 = 0.096
y2

x2
Dx MD MD x1

Dy

∑ 𝑀𝐷 = 0
𝑀𝐷 + 𝐶𝑦 ∗ 0.243 + 𝐶𝑥 ∗ 1.378 − 𝐹𝐴𝐵 ∗ cos 76.41 ∗ 0.542 − 𝐹𝐴𝐵 ∗ sin 76.41 ∗ 0.096 = 0
𝑀𝐷 = −2659𝑁𝑚
Example problem 2
Determine the horizontal and vertical components of force at pins B and the reactions at the
fixed support D of the three member frame.

To determine the forces at be we will need to analyse the top section AB. Then we are able
to find the vales of the fixed support by taking the moment around D.
Section AB
2
2 2 2 2 𝜃 = tan−1 ( )
1.5
𝜃 = 53.13°
Bx
θ
FAC
By

∑ 𝑀𝐵 = 0
−2 ∗ 2 − 2 ∗ 1.5 − 2 ∗ 1 − 2 ∗ 0.5 − 𝐹𝐴𝐶 ∗ sin 53.13 ∗ 1.5 = 0
𝐹𝐴𝐶 = 8.33𝑘𝑁

∑ 𝐹𝑦 = 0 ∑ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
−2 − 2 − 2 − 2 + 𝐹𝐴𝐶 ∗ sin 53.13 +𝐵𝑦 = 0 −𝐹𝐴𝐶 ∗ cos 53.13 −𝐵𝑥 = 0
𝐵𝑦 = 1.33𝑘𝑁 𝐵𝑥 = −5𝑘𝑁
𝐵𝑥 = 5𝑘𝑁 →
2 kN 2 kN 2 kN 2 kN
∑ 𝑀𝐴 = 0
2 ∗ 2 + 2 ∗ 1.5 + 2 ∗ 1 + 2 ∗ 0.5 + 𝑀𝐷 = 0
𝑀𝐷 = −10𝑘𝑁𝑚
𝑀𝐷 = 10𝑘𝑁𝑚 𝐶𝑊

∑ 𝐹𝑦 = 0
−2 − 2 − 2 − 2 + 𝐷𝑦 = 0
𝐷𝑦 = 8𝑘𝑁 ↑

Dx
MD MD
∑ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝐷𝑥 = 0
Dy
Practice problem 1
Determine the force that the jaws (J) of the metal cutters exert on the smooth cable (C) if
200N forces are applied to the handles. The jaws are pinned at E and A, and D and B. There is
also a pin at F.

This machine is symmetrical, as such we will only need to analyse one half. Typically, we would
start at the handle, but it actually makes it easier to start section CEA.
Section AF Section CEA
200N
20°
Ax

Ay
Ay FDE
Cy
Ax 20mm

Fx

Fy
From looking at the above FBD’s we can see that to determine the force at C, we will need to
know Ax, Ay and FDE. However, by looking at section CEA, we can determine that force Ax is
going to be 0 by taking the sum of the force in the x direction. Now, we are able to look at
section AF and take the moment around point F, we can calcuate Ay and from there
determine the force at C.

200N x
𝑦 = 0.02 cos 20
20° = 0.018𝑚
𝑥 = 0.02 sin 20
= 0.0068𝑚
y
20
Ay

Ax 20mm

Fx 𝑥 = 0.4 cos 20
= 0.375𝑚
Fy
x
20

∑ 𝑀𝐹 = 0
0 = 𝐴𝑦 ∗ 0.0064 − 200 ∗ (0.735 − 0.0068)
𝐴𝑦 = 10855.20𝑁𝑚

Ax

Ay
FDE
Cy

∑ 𝑀𝐸 = 0
0 = 𝐴𝑦 ∗ 0.08 − 𝐶𝑦 ∗ 0.03
𝐶𝑦 = 28947.21𝑁𝑚
Practice problem 2
The compound beam is fixed at A and supported by a rocker at B and C. There are hinges
(pins) at D and E. Draw the FBD of each part of the beam. Determine the reactions at the
supports.

Section EC
∑ 𝑀𝐸 = 0 ∑ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
0 = 𝐶𝑦 ∗ 6 − 20 0 = 𝐸𝑥
Ey
𝐶𝑦 = 3.33𝑘𝑁 𝐸𝑥 = 0𝑘𝑁
20kNm
Ex ∑ 𝐹𝑦 = 0
0 = −𝐸𝑦 +𝐶𝑦
Cy 𝐸𝑦 = 3.33𝑘𝑁

Section DBE
∑ 𝑀𝐷 = 0
Dy 15kN 0 = −15 ∗ 2 + 𝐵𝑦 ∗ 4 + 𝐸𝑦 ∗ 6
𝐵𝑦 = 2.5𝑘𝑁
Dx
Ex ∑ 𝐹𝑦 = 0 ∑ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
0 = −𝐷𝑦 +𝐵𝑦 +𝐸𝑦 − 15 0 = −𝐸𝑥 +𝐷𝑥
By Ey
𝐷𝑦 = −9.17𝑘𝑁 𝐷𝑥 = 0𝑘𝑁
Section AD
6kN
∑ 𝑀𝐴 = 0
MA
Ax 40 0 = 𝑀𝐴 + 𝐷𝑦 ∗ 6 + 6 ∗ cos 40 ∗ 2
Dx 𝑀𝐴 = 47.3𝑘𝑁𝑚

Dy ∑ 𝐹𝑦 = 0 ∑ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
Ay
0 = 𝐷𝑦 +𝐴𝑦 + 6 ∗ sin 40 0 = −𝐷𝑥 +𝐴𝑥 + 6 cos 40
𝐴𝑦 = 5.31𝑘𝑁 𝐴𝑥 = −4.59𝑘𝑁