PROBLEM 2.
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Knowing that = 50, determine the resultant of the three forces shown.
SOLUTION
The resultant force R has the x- and y-components:
Rx = Fx = (140 lb ) cos 50 + ( 60 lb ) cos85 (160 lb ) cos 50 Rx = 7.6264 lb
and
Ry = Fy = (140 lb ) sin 50 + ( 60 lb ) sin 85 + (160 lb ) sin 50 Ry = 289.59 lb
Further: tan = 290 7.6
= tan 1
Thus:
290 = 88.5 7.6
R = 290 lb
88.5
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PROBLEM 2.39
Determine (a) the required value of if the resultant of the three forces shown is to be vertical, (b) the corresponding magnitude of the resultant.
SOLUTION
For an arbitrary angle , we have:
Rx = Fx = (140 lb ) cos + ( 60 lb ) cos ( + 35 ) (160 lb ) cos
(a) So, for R to be vertical:
Rx = Fx = (140 lb ) cos + ( 60 lb ) cos ( + 35 ) (160 lb ) cos = 0
Expanding, cos + 3 ( cos cos 35 sin sin 35 ) = 0 Then: tan = or cos 35 sin 35
1 3
= tan 1
cos 35 sin 35
1 3
= 40.265
= 40.3
(b) Now:
R = Ry = Fy = (140 lb ) sin 40.265 + ( 60 lb ) sin 75.265 + (160 lb ) sin 40.265 R = R = 252 lb
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PROBLEM 2.40
For the beam of Problem 2.37, determine (a) the required tension in cable BC if the resultant of the three forces exerted at point B is to be vertical, (b) the corresponding magnitude of the resultant.
Problem 2.37: Knowing that the tension in cable BC is 145 lb, determine the resultant of the three forces exerted at point B of beam AB.
SOLUTION
We have:
Rx = Fx =
84 12 3 TBC + (156 lb ) (100 lb ) 116 13 5
Rx = 0.724TBC + 84 lb
or and
Ry = Fy =
80 5 4 TBC (156 lb ) (100 lb ) 116 13 5
Ry = 0.6897TBC 140 lb
(a) So, for R to be vertical,
Rx = 0.724TBC + 84 lb = 0 TBC = 116.0 lb
(b) Using
TBC = 116.0 lb R = Ry = 0.6897 (116.0 lb ) 140 lb = 60 lb R = R = 60.0 lb
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PROBLEM 2.41
Boom AB is held in the position shown by three cables. Knowing that the tensions in cables AC and AD are 4 kN and 5.2 kN, respectively, determine (a) the tension in cable AE if the resultant of the tensions exerted at point A of the boom must be directed along AB, (b) the corresponding magnitude of the resultant.
SOLUTION
Choose x-axis along bar AB. Then (a) Require
Ry = Fy = 0: or
( 4 kN ) cos 25 + ( 5.2 kN ) sin 35 TAE sin 65 = 0
TAE = 7.2909 kN TAE = 7.29 kN
(b)
R = Fx
= ( 4 kN ) sin 25 ( 5.2 kN ) cos 35 ( 7.2909 kN ) cos 65
= 9.03 kN
R = 9.03 kN
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PROBLEM 2.42
For the block of Problems 2.35 and 2.36, determine (a) the required value of of the resultant of the three forces shown is to be parallel to the incline, (b) the corresponding magnitude of the resultant.
Problem 2.35: Knowing that = 35, determine the resultant of the three forces shown. Problem 2.36: Knowing that = 65, determine the resultant of the three forces shown.
SOLUTION
Selecting the x axis along aa, we write
Rx = Fx = 300 N + ( 400 N ) cos + ( 600 N ) sin Ry = Fy = ( 400 N ) sin ( 600 N ) cos
(1) (2)
(a) Setting Ry = 0 in Equation (2): Thus
tan = 600 = 1.5 400
= 56.3
(b) Substituting for in Equation (1):
Rx = 300 N + ( 400 N ) cos 56.3 + ( 600 N ) sin 56.3 Rx = 1021.1 N R = Rx = 1021 N
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PROBLEM 2.43
Two cables are tied together at C and are loaded as shown. Determine the tension (a) in cable AC, (b) in cable BC.
SOLUTION
Free-Body Diagram
From the geometry, we calculate the distances:
AC = BC =
(16 in.)2 + (12 in.)2 ( 20 in.)2 + ( 21 in.)2
= 20 in. = 29 in.
Then, from the Free Body Diagram of point C: Fx = 0: or and or
Hence: (a) (b)
16 21 TAC + TBC = 0 20 29
TBC = Fy = 0:
29 4 TAC 21 5 12 20 TAC + TBC 600 lb = 0 20 29
12 20 29 4 TAC + TAC 600 lb = 0 20 29 21 5 TAC = 440.56 lb TAC = 441 lb TBC = 487 lb
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