Review Innovations CE Review for November 2023 – Engineering Mechanics 2

EQUILIBRIUM OF FORCE SYSTEMS Methods in Truss Analysis:

Equilibrium is the term to designate the condition where the 1. Method of Joints
resultant force is zero. It can be characterized as, The equilibrium equations are applied to individual
joints (or pins) of the truss.
1. Static or at rest
2. ∑F = 0 2. Method of Sections
3. If dynamic, acceleration is zero. Analyzes the free-body diagram of a part of a truss that
contains two or more joints.
Different Support Reactions
PROBLEMS:

Situation 1: In the frame shown, members ACE and BCD are

connected by a pin at C and by the link DE. For the loading
shown, determine the

1. reaction at B
2. force in link DE
3. force exerted at C on member BCD

Situation 2: In the figure below, if P = 80 lb, determine the

following:

ANALYSIS OF CABLES

A. Cables under concentrated loads

B. Cables under distributed loads

1. Parabolic Cables
The loading is distributed uniformly along the
1. reaction at A
horizontal
2. reaction at B
2. Catenary Cables 3. tension in segment AC of the cable
The loading is distributed along the length of the 4. tension in segment CD of the cable
cable 5. tension in segment BD of the cable
6. the cable’s total length.
TRUSS ANALYSIS
Situation 3: As shown in the figure, cable ACB supports a
Truss is defined as a structure that is made of straight, load uniformly distributed along the horizontal. The lowest
slender bars that are joined together to form a pattern of point C is located 9 m to the right of point A. Determine the
triangles. Trusses are usually designed to transmit forces value of the following:
over relatively long spans such as roof and bridges.
1. the value of the vertical distance a
The analysis of trusses is based on the following three 2. the minimum tension, in N
assumptions: 3. the maximum tension, in N
1. The weights of the members are negligible. 4. tension at B, in N
2. All joints are pins. 5. slope at A, in degrees
3. The applied forces act at the joints. 6. slope at B, in degrees

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7. the total length of cable

1. Determine the tension in the cable.

2. Determine the reaction at the upper wheel.
Situation 4: Flexible cables CF and DE brace the truss at its
central panel. 3. Determine the reaction at the lower wheel.

Given: h = 4m Situation 3: Knowing that dc = 3 m, determine the following:

s = 3m
W = 30 kN

C D

A B
E F
s s s 1. reaction at A
2. reaction at E
W 3. maximum tension
1. Determine the force in member CD, in kN. 4. minimum tension
2. Determine which diagonal is acting and the force in it, in 5. total length of the cable
kN. 6. distance dB
3. Determine the resulting force in member BD, in kN 7. distance dD

PROBLEMS FOR PRACTICE: Situation 4: For the cable loaded as shown in the figure,
determine the following:
Situation 1: From the figure shown, two spheres having
equal weights of 360 N each is placed on top of the three
identical spheres. The radius of the upper two spheres is 0.80
m while that at the bottom is 1.0 m having equal weights of
420 N. Determine the:

1. angle β1
2. angle β2
3. tensile force in segment A-1 of the cable
1. reaction at A 4. tensile force in segment 1-2 of the cable
2. reaction at C 5. tensile force in segment 2-B of the cable
3. reaction at B 6. length of the cable

Situation 2: A loading car is at rest on a track forming an Situation 5: The cable shown supports a horizontal uniform
angle of 25° with the vertical. The gross weight of the car and load of 10 kN/m. Determine the:
its load is 5500 lb, and it is applied at G. The car is held by a
cable.

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1. tension at A
2. slope of the cable at A Situation 9: The tower shown is subjected to three forces as
3. tension at the lowest point C follows:
F1 = 4 kN
Situation 6: A uniform 80-m pipe that weighs 960 kN is F2 = 6 kN
supported entirely by a cable AB of negligible weight. F3 = 6 kN
Determine the
Given: a = 5.8 m
b = 3.2 m
c = 4.8 m
d = 2.0 m

d c
G H
F1

1. horizontal distance of the lowest point from point A b

2. length of the cable E F
F2
3. the minimum force in the cable K
4. the maximum force in the cable b
C D
F3
Situation 7: A cable AB shown supports a uniformly J
distributed load of 200 N/m. Determine the value of the b
following: A I B
1. the minimum tension
2. the maximum tension a a
3. tension at B
4. slope at A in degrees 1. Determine the resultant reaction at B, in kN.
5. slope at B in degrees 2. Determine the force in member AC, in kN.
6. the length of cable 3. Determine the force in member GE, in kN

Situation 10: Using the figure below,

Situation 8: The walkway ABC of the footbridge is stiffened

by adding the cable ADC and the short post of length L. If
the tension in the cable is not to exceed 2000 N, determine the
smallest value of L for which the 80-kg person can be
supported at B.

1. If P = 3,000 N and Q = 1,000 N, determine the force in

member CD.
2. If P = 3,000 N and Q = 1,000 N, determine the force in
member JK.
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3. If FCD = 6,000 N and FGD = 1,000 N (both under 5. Force in member FH
compression), determine the value of P. 6. Force in member GH

Situation 11: A couple acting on the winch at G slowly raises

the load W by means of a rope that runs around the pulleys
attached to the derrick at A and B. Assuming the diameters Situation 14: A transmission tower is subjected to the wind
of the pulleys and the winch are negligible. loads shown.

1. Determine the vertical reaction (kN) at support A.

1. Determine the force in member EF of the derrick. 2. Determine the axial force (kN) at member GK.
2. Determine the force in member KL of the derrick. 3. Determine the axial force (kN) at member EG.

Answer Key for Problems for Practice:

Situation 12: A plane truss is loaded as shown. Determine 1. RA = 216.48 N, RC = 780 N, RB = 120.27 N
the: 2. T = 4,984.69 lb, RU = 564.04 lb, RL = 1,760.36 lb
3. RA = 28.36 kN, RE = 21.48 kN, Tmax = 28.36 kN, Tmin = 21.48
kN, L = 11.25 m, dB = 1.73 m, dD = 4.20 m
4. β1 = 49.78°, β2 = 19.08°, TA-1 = 2,961 N, T1-2 = 2,023 N, T2-B
= 2,334 N, 29.48 m
5. TA = 217.75 kN, θA = 53.79º, TC = 128.63 kN
6. 50 m, 86 m, 750 kN, 960 kN
7. Tmin = 20.15 kN, Tmax = 25.13 kN, TB = 22.06 kN, θA =
36.70°, θB = 24.02°, L = 127.91 m
8. 0.80 m
9. RB = 18.014 kN, FAC = 9.253 kN (Tension), FGE = 2.752 kN
1. force in member BC (Tension)
2. force in member CE 10. FCD = 5,250 N (Compression), FJK = 2,250 N (Tension), P
3. force in member BF = 5,167.95 N
11. FEF = 1.828W (Tension), FKL =2.83W (Compression)
Situation 13: Given the truss below, determine the: 12. FBC = 16.67 kN (Compression), FCE = 0, FBF = 10.68 kN
(Tension)
13. FAC = 50 kN (Compression), FAD = 0, FDE = 40 kN
(Tension), FGI = 0, FFH = 30 kN (Compression), FGH = 0
14. AV = 9.176 kN, FGK = 2.11 kN (Compression), FEG = 5.35
kN (Compression)

1. Force in member AC
2. Force in member AD
3. Force in member DE
4. Force in member GI
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