PROBLEM 2.

1
Two forces are applied to an eye bolt fastened to a beam. Determine
graphically the magnitude and direction of their resultant using (a) t
he
parallelogram law, (b) the triangle rule.
SOLUTION
(a)

(b)

We measure: 8.4 kN R =
19 =
8.4 kN = R
19
1

PROBLEM 2.2
The c ble st ys AB nd AD help
tension is 500 N in AB
nd 160
m gnitude nd direction of the result
t A using ( ) the p r llelogr m l w,

support pole AC. Knowing th t the

N in AD, determine gr phic lly the
nt of the forces exerted by the st ys
(b) the tri ngle rule.

SOLUTION

We me sure:
(a)

(
)

51.3 , 59

We measure:
575 N = R

575 N, 67 =
67

PROBLEM 2.3
Two forces P nd Q
re pplied s shown t point A of
hook suppo
rt.
Knowing th t P = 15 lb nd Q = 25 lb, determine gr phic lly the
m gnitude nd direction of their result nt using ( ) the p r llelogr m l w,
(b) the tri ngle rule.
SOLUTION
( )

(b)

We me sure:
37 lb = R

37 lb, 76 =
76

PROBLEM 2.4
Two forces P nd Q
re pplied s shown t point A of
hook suppo
rt.
Knowing th t P = 45 lb nd Q = 15 lb, determine gr phic lly the
m gnitude nd direction of their result nt using ( ) the p r llelogr m l w,
(b) the tri ngle rule.
SOLUTION
( )

(b)

We me sure:
61.5 lb = R

61.5 lb, 86.5 =

86.5

PROBLEM 2.5
Two control rods re tt ched
nd
knowing th t the force in the
1
= 120 N, determine
( ) the required force F
2
in the right-h nd rod if the
forces exerted by the rods on
corresponding m gnitude of R.

t A to lever AB. Using trigonometry

left-h nd rod is F

result nt R of the
the lever is to be vertic l, (b) the

SOLUTION

Gr phic lly, by the tri ngle l w

We me sure:
2
108 N F
77 N R
By trigonometry: L w of Sines
2
120
sin sin38 sin
F R

= =

90 28 62 , 180 62 38 80
Then:
2

120
sin
F
=

N
62 sin38 sin80
R
=

or (a)
2
107.6 N F =
(
)
75.0 N R =
5

PROBLEM 2.6
Two control rods are attached
nd
knowing that the force in the
2
= 80 N, determine
(a) the required force F
1
in the lefthand rod if the
forces exerted
y the rods on
corresponding magnitude of R.

at A to lever AB. Using trigonometry a

righthand rod is F

resultant R of the
the lever is to
e vertical, (
) the

SOLUTION
Using the Law of Sines
1
80
sin sin38 sin
F R

= =

90 10 80 , 180 80 38 62
Then:
1
80 N
sin80 sin38 sin62
F R
= =

or (a)
1
89.2 N F =
(
) 55.8 N R =
6

PROBLEM 2.7
The 50l
force is to
e resolved into components along lines  a a
and

 .

(a) Using trigonometry, determine the angle knowing th t the

component
long is 35 lb. (b) Wh t is the corresponding v lue
of
the component long - ? b b
SOLUTION
Using the tri ngle rule nd the L w of Sines
( )
sin sin 40
35 lb 50 lb

=
sin 0.44995 =
26.74 =
Then: 40 180 + + =
113.3 =
(b) Using the L w of Sines:
50 lb
sin sin 40
bb
F

71.5 lb
bb
F

=
7

PROBLEM 2.8
The 50-lb force is to be resolved into components
long lines
nd
- . b b ( ) Using trigonometry, determine the
ngle knowing th t the
component
long - b b is 30 lb. (b) Wh t is the corresponding v lue
of
the component long - ?

SOLUTION

Using the tri ngle rule nd the L w of Sines

( )
sin sin 40
30 lb 50 lb

=
sin 0.3857 =
22.7 =
(b) 40 180 + + =

117.31 =

50 l

sin sin 40
aa
F

sin
50 l

sin 40

aa
F

69.1l

aa
F

=
8

PROBLEM 2.9
To steady a sign as it is
eing lowered, two ca
les are
at A. Using trigonometry and knowing that =
required m gnitude of the force P if the result
ces
pplied t A is to be vertic l, (b) the corresponding m
SOLUTION
Using
H ve:
120
Then:
360 N
sin35
P R
= =

the tri ngle rule nd the L w of Sines

( ) 180 35 25 = +
=
sin120 sin 25

or (a) 489 N P =
(
) 738 N R =

attached to the sign

25, determine ( ) the
nt R of the two for
gnitude of R.

PROBLEM 2.10
To steady a sign as it is
eing lowered, two ca
les are attached to the sign
at A. Using trigonometry and knowing that the magnitude of P is 300 N,
determine (a) the required angle if the result nt R of the two forc
es
pplied t A is to be vertic l, (b) the corresponding m gnitude of R.
SOLUTION
Using the tri ngle rule nd the L w of Sines
( ) H ve:
360 N 300 N
sin sin35
=

sin 0.68829 =
43.5 =
(b)
( ) 180 35 43.5 =
101.5 =
Then:
300 N
sin101.5 sin35
R
=

or

513 N R =

10

PROBLEM 2.11
Two forces are applied as shown to a hook support. Using trigonometry
and knowing that the magnitude of P is 14 l
, determine (a) the required
angle if the result nt R of the two forces pplied to the support is to be
horizont l, (b) the corresponding m gnitude of R.
SOLUTION
Using the tri ngle rule nd the L w of Sines
( ) H ve:
20 lb 14 lb
sin sin30
=

sin 0.71428 =
45.6 =
(b)
( ) 180 30 45.6 =
104.4 =
Then:
14 l

sin104.4 sin30
R
=


11

27.1 l
R =

PROBLEM 2.12
For the hook support of Pro
lem 2.3, using trigonometry and knowing
that the magnitude of P is 25 l
, determine (a) the required magnitude of
the force Q if the resultant R of the two forces applied at A is
to
e
vertical, (
) the corresponding magnitude of R.
Pro
lem 2.3: Two forces P and Q are applied as shown at point A of
a
hook support. Knowing that P = 15 l
and Q = 25 l
, determine
graphically the magnitude and direction of their resultant using (a) t
he
parallelogram law, (
) the triangle rule.
SOLUTION
Using the triangle rule and the Law of Sines
(a) Have:
25 l

sin15 sin30
Q
=

12.94 l
Q =
(
)
( ) 180 15 30 =
135 =
Thus:
25 l

sin135 sin30
R
=

sin135
25 l
35.36 l

sin30
R
| |
= =
|

\ .
12

35.4 l
R =

PROBLEM 2.13
For the hook support of Pro
lem 2.11, determine, using trigonometry,
(a) the magnitude and direction of the smallest force P for which th

e
resultant R of the two forces applied to the support is horizontal,
(
) the corresponding magnitude of R.
Pro
lem 2.11: Two forces are applied as shown to a hook support. Using
trigonometry and knowing that the magnitude of P is 14 l
, determine
(a) the required angle if the result nt R of the two forces pplied to the
support is to be horizont l, (b) the corresponding m gnitude of R.
SOLUTION
( ) The sm llest force P will be perpendicul r to R, th t is, vertic l
(

) 20 lb sin30 P =
10 lb = 10 lb = P
(b)
( ) 20 lb cos30 R =
17.32 lb = 17.32 lb R =
13

PROBLEM 2.14
As shown in Figure P2.9, two c bles re tt ched to
sign t A to ste dy
the sign s it is being lowered. Using trigonometry, determine ( ) th
e
m gnitude nd direction of the sm llest force P for which the result nt R
of the two forces pplied t A is vertic l, (b) the corresponding m gnitude
of R.
SOLUTION
We observe th t force P is minimum when
l
Then:
or
And:
or
14

( )
206
(b)
295

(
N =
(
N R

) 360 N sin35 P =
P
) 360 N cos35 R =
=

is 90 ,

th t is, P is horizont

PROBLEM 2.15
For the hook support of Problem 2.11, determine, using trigonometry, the
m gnitude nd direction of the result nt of the two forces pplied to
the
support knowing th t P = 10 lb nd = 40.
Problem 2.11: Two forces re pplied s shown to hook support. Using
trigonometry nd knowing th t the m gnitude of P is 14 lb, determine
( ) the required ngle if the result nt R of the two forces pplied to the
support is to be horizont l, (b) the corresponding m gnitude of R.
SOLUTION
Using the force tri ngle nd the L w of Cosines
( ) ( ) ( )( )
2 2
2
10 lb 20 lb 2 10 lb 20 lb cos110 R =

( )
2
100 400 400 0.342 l

2
636.8 l
=
25.23 l
R =
Using now the Law of Sines
10 l
25.23 l

sin sin110
=

10 l

sin sin110
25.23 l

| |
=
|
\ .
0.3724 =
So: 21.87 =
Angle of inclination of R, is then such that:
30 + =
8.13 =
Hence: 25.2 l
= R
8.13
15

PROBLEM 2.16
Solve Pro
lem 2.1 using trigonometry
Pro
lem 2.1: Two orces are applied to an eye
olt astened to a
e
am.
Determine graphically the magnitude and direction o their resultant
using (a) the parallelogram law, (
) the triangle rule.
SOLUTION
Using the orce triangle, the Law o Cosines and the Law o Sines
We have: ( ) 180 50 25 = +
105 =
Then: ( ) ( ) ( )( )
2 2
2
4.5 kN 6 kN 2 4.5 kN 6 kN cos105 R = +
2
70.226 kN =
or 8.3801 kN R =
Now:
8.3801 kN 6 kN
sin105 sin
=


6 kN
sin sin105
8.3801 kN

| |
=
|
\ .
0.6916 =
43.756 =
8.38 kN = R
18.76
16
PROBLEM 2.17
Solve Pro
lem 2.2 using trigonometry
Pro
lem 2.2: The ca
le stays AB and AD help support
that the tension is 500 N in AB and 160 N
lly
the magnitude and direction o the resultant
the
stays at A using (a) the parallelogram law, (
) the

pole AC. Knowing

in AD, determine graphica
o the

triangle rule.

SOLUTION

From the geometry o the pro
lem:

1
2
tan 38.66
2.5

= =
1
1.5
tan 30.96
2.5

= =
Now: ( ) 180 38.66 30.96 110.38 =
And, using the Law o Cosines:
( ) ( ) ( )( )
2 2
2
500 N 160 N 2 500 N 160 N cos110.38 R = +

orces exerted
y

2
331319 N =
575.6 N R =
Using the Law o Sines:
160 N 575.6 N
sin sin110.38
=

160 N
sin sin110.38
575.6 N

| |
=
|
\ .
0.2606 =
15.1 =
( ) 90 66.44 =
576 N = R
66.4

17
PROBLEM 2.18
Solve Problem 2.3 usin trionometry
Problem 2.3: Two orces P nd Q

re

pplied

s shown

t point A o

hook support. Knowin th t P = 15 lb nd Q = 25 lb, determine

r phic lly the m nitude nd direction o their result nt usin ( ) t
he
p r llelor m l w, (b) the tri nle rule.
SOLUTION

Usin the orce tri nle nd the L ws o Cosines nd Sines

We h ve:
( ) 180 15 30 = +
135 =
Then: ( ) ( ) ( )( )
2 2
2
15 lb 25 lb 2 15 lb 25 lb cos135 R = +
2
1380.3 lb =
or 37.15 lb R =
nd
25 lb 37.15 lb
sin sin135
=

25 l

sin sin135

37.15 l

| |
=
|
\ .
0.4758 =
28.41 =
Then: 75 180
76.59 =
37.2 lb = R

76.6

18
PROBLEM 2.19
Two structur l members A
Knowin th t both members

nd B
re bolted to
br cket s shown.
re in compression
nd th t the orce is

30 kN in member A nd 20 kN in member B, determine, usin

trionometry, the m nitude nd direction o the result nt o
es
pplied to the br cket by members A nd B.
SOLUTION

Usin the orce tri nle

We h ve: ( ) 180 45 25
Then: ( ) ( ) (
2 2
2
30 kN 20 kN 2 30 kN 20 kN

nd the L ws o Cosines nd Sines

110 = + =
)( )
cos110 R =

2
1710.4 kN =
41.357 kN R =
nd
20 kN 41.357 kN
sin sin110
=

20 kN
sin sin110
41.357 kN

| |
=
|
\ .
0.4544 =
27.028 =
Hence: 45 72.028

the orc

41.4 kN = R

72.0

19
PROBLEM 2.20
Two structur l members A
Knowin th t both members

nd B
re bolted to
br cket s shown.
re in compression
nd th t the orce is

20 kN in member A nd 30 kN in member B, determine, usin

trionometry, the m nitude nd direction o the result nt o
es
pplied to the br cket by members A nd B.
SOLUTION

Usin the orce tri nle

We h ve: ( ) 180 45 25
Then: ( ) ( ) (
2 2
2
30 kN 20 kN 2 30 kN 20 kN

nd the L ws o Cosines nd Sines

110 = + =
)( )
cos110 R =

2
1710.4 kN =
41.357 kN R =
nd
30 kN 41.357 kN
sin sin110
=

30 kN
sin sin110
41.357 kN

| |
=
|
\ .
0.6816 =
42.97 =
Fin lly: 45 87.97 =
41.4 kN = R
88.0

20

PROBLEM 2.21
Determine the x nd y components o e ch o the orces shown.
SOLUTION
20 kN Force:

the orc

(
x
F = +
x
F =
(
y
F = +
y
F =
30 kN
(
x
F =
x
F =
(
y
F = +
y
F =
42 kN
(
x
F =
x
F =
(
y
F = +
y
F =
21

) 20 kN cos 40 ,

15.32 kN

) 20 kN sin 40 ,

12.86 kN

Force:
) 30 kN cos70 ,

10.26 kN

) 30 kN sin70 ,

28.2 kN

Force:
) 42 kN cos 20 ,

39.5 kN

) 42 kN sin 20 ,

14.36 kN

PROBLEM 2.22
Determine the x nd y components o e ch o the orces shown.
SOLUTION
40 lb Force:
( ) 40 lb sin50 ,
x
F = 30.6 lb
x
F =
( ) 40 lb cos50 ,
y
F = 25.7 lb
y
F =
60 lb Force:
( ) 60 lb cos60 ,
x
F = + 30.0 lb
x
F =
( ) 60 lb sin 60 ,
y

F = 52.0 lb
y
F =
80 lb Force:
( ) 80 lb cos 25 ,
x
F = + 72.5 lb
x
F =
( ) 80 lb sin 25 ,
y
F = + 33.8 lb
y
F =
22

PROBLEM 2.23
Determine the x nd y components o e ch o the orces shown.
SOLUTION

We compute the ollowin dist nces:

( ) ( )
( ) ( )
( ) ( )
2 2
2 2
2 2
48 90 102 in.
56 90 106 in.
80 60 100 in.
OA
OB
OC
= + =
= + =
= + =
Then:
204 lb Force:
( )
48
102 lb ,
102
x
F = 48.0 lb
x
F =
( )
90
102 lb ,
102

y
F =
y
F =
212
(
56
212
106
x
F =
x
F =
(
90
212
106
y
F =
y
F =
400
(
80
400
100
x
F =
x
F =
(
60
400
100
y
F =
y
F =
23

90.0 lb

lb Force:
)
lb ,
+

112.0 lb
)

lb ,
+

180.0 lb

lb Force:
)
lb ,

320 lb

)
lb ,

240 lb

PROBLEM 2.24
Determine the x nd y components o e ch o the orces shown.
SOLUTION

We compute the ollowin dist nces:

( ) ( )
2 2
70 240 250 mm OA = + =
( ) ( )
2 2
210 200 290 mm OB = + =
( ) ( )
2 2

120 225 255 mm OC =

500 N Force:
70
500 N
250
x
F
=
140.0 N
x
F =
240
500 N
250
y
F
= +
480 N
y
F =
435 N Force:
210
435 N
290
x
F
= +
315 N
x
F =
200
435 N
290
y
F
= +
300 N
y
F =
510 N Force:
120
510 N
255

x
F
= +
240 N
x
F =
225
510 N
255
y
F
=
450 N
y
F =
24

PROBLEM 2.25
While emptyin
wheelb rrow,
 rdener exerts on e ch h ndle AB
135N
orce P directed lon line CD. Knowin th t P must h ve
horizont l component, determine ( ) the m nitude o the orce P, (b) its
vertic l component.
SOLUTION
( )
cos 40
x
P
P =

135 N
cos 40
=

or 176.2 N P =
(b) t n 40 sin 40
y x
P P P = =
( ) 135 N t n 40 =
or 113.3 N
y
P =
25

PROBLEM 2.26
Member BD exerts on member ABC
orce P directed lon line BD.
Knowin th t P must h ve 960N vertic l component, determine ( ) the
m nitude o the orce P, (b) its horizont l component.
SOLUTION
( )
sin35
y
P
P =

960 N
sin35
=

or
(b)
t n35
y
x
P
P =

1674 N P =

960 N
t n35
=

or

1371 N

x
P =
26

PROBLEM 2.27
Member CB o the vise shown exerts on block B
orce P directed lon
line CB. Knowin th t P must h ve
260lb horizont l component,
determine ( ) the m nitude o the orce P, (b) its vertic l component.
SOLUTION
We note:
CB exerts orce P on B lon CB, nd the horizont l component o P is 260 lb.
x
P =
Then:
( ) sin50
x

P P =

sin50
x
P
P =

260 lb
sin50
=

339.4 lb =
(b) t n50
x y
P P =

339 lb P =

t n50
x
y
P
P =

260 lb
t n50
=

218.2 lb =

218 lb

y
= P
27

PROBLEM 2.28
Activ tor rod AB exerts on cr nk BCD
orce P directed lon line AB.
Knowin th t P must h ve 25lb component perpendicul r to rm BC o
the cr nk, determine ( ) the m nitude o the orce P, (b) its component
lon line BC.
SOLUTION
Usin the x nd y xes shown.
( ) 25 lb
y
P =
Then:
sin 75
y
P
P =

25 lb
sin75
=

or 25.9 lb P =
(b)
t n 75
y
x
P
P =

25 lb
t n 75
=

or
x
P =
28

6.70 lb

PROBLEM 2.29
The uy wire BD exerts on the telephone pole AC
orce P directed
lon BD. Knowin th t P h s
450N component lon line AC,
determine ( ) the m nitude o the orce P, (b) its component in
direction perpendicul r to AC.
SOLUTION
Note th t the orce exerted by BD on the pole is directed
nd the component o P lon AC
is 450 N.
Then:
( )
450 N
549.3 N
cos35
P = =

549 N P =
(b) ( ) 450 N t n35
x
P =
315.1 N =
315 N
x
P =
29

lon BD,

PROBLEM 2.30
The uy wire BD exerts on the telephone pole AC
orce P directed
lon BD. Knowin th t P h s
200N perpendicul r to the pole AC,
determine ( ) the m nitude o the orce P, (b) its component
lon
line AC.
SOLUTION
( )
sin38
x
P
P =

200 N
sin38
=

324.8 N =
(b)
t n38
x
y
P
P =

or

325 N P =

200 N
t n38
=

255.98 N =
or 256 N
y
P =
30

PROBLEM 2.31
Determine the result nt o the three orces o Problem 2.24.
Problem 2.24: Determine the x
nd y components o e ch o the
shown.
SOLUTION
From Problem 2.24:
( ) ( )
500

orces

140 N 480 N =
( ) ( )
425
315 N 300 N = +
( ) ( )
510
240 N 450 N =
( ) ( ) 415
Then:
1
330
tan 38.5
415

= =
( ) ( )
2 2
415 N 330 N 530.2
Thus: 530 N = R
31

+ F i j
F i j
F i j
N 330 N =

N R = +
38.5

+ R F i j

PROBLEM 2.32
Determine the result nt o the three orces o Problem 2.21.
Problem 2.21: Determine the x
nd y components o e ch o the
shown.
SOLUTION
From Problem 2.21:
( ) ( )
20
15.32 kN 12.86 kN = + F i j
( ) ( )
30
10.26 kN 28.2 kN = + F i j
( ) ( )
42
39.5 kN 14.36 kN = + F i j
( ) ( ) 34.44 kN 55.42 kN =
Then:
1
55.42
tan 58.1
34.44

= =

( ) ( )
2 2
55.42 kN 34.44 N 65.2 kN R =
65.2 kN R = 58.2
32

+ R F i j

orces

PROBLEM 2.33
Determine the result nt o the three orces o Problem 2.22.
Problem 2.22: Determine the x
nd y components o e ch o the

orces

shown.
SOLUTION
The components o the orces were determined in 2.23.

x y
R R = + R i
( ) (
43.86
t n
71.9
=
31.38 =
( ) ( )
2 2
71.9 lb 43.86
84.23 lb =
84.2 lb = R
Force comp.
40 lb

j
) 71.9 lb 43.86 lb =

i j

lb R =

31.4
(lb) x comp. (lb) y

30.6
25.7
60 lb
80 lb
71.9
x
R = 43.86
y
R =
33

30
72.5

51.96
33.8

PROBLEM 2.34
Determine the result nt o the three orces o Problem 2.23.
Problem 2.23: Determine the x
nd y components o e ch o the
shown.
SOLUTION
The components o the orces were

orces

determined in Problem 2.23.

( ) ( )
204
48.0 lb 90.0 lb = + F i j
( ) ( )
212
112.0 lb 180.0 lb = + F i j
( ) ( )
400
320 lb 240 lb = F i j
Thus
x y
= + R R R
( ) ( ) 256 lb 30.0 lb =
Now:
30.0
t n
256
=
1
30.0
t n 6.68
256

= =
nd
( ) ( )
2 2
256 lb 30.0 lb R = +
257.75 lb =
258 lb = R

+ R i j

6.68
34

PROBLEM 2.35
Knowin th t 35 , =
shown.
SOLUTION

determine the result nt o the three orces

300N Force:
( ) 300 N cos 20 281.9 N
x
F = =
( ) 300 N sin 20 102.6 N
y
F = =
400N Force:
( ) 400 N cos55 229.4 N
x
F = =
( ) 400 N sin55 327.7 N
y
F = =
600N Force:
( ) 600 N cos35 491.5 N
x
F = =
( ) 600 N sin35 344.1 N
y
F = =
nd
1002.8 N
x x
R F = =
86.2 N
y y
R F = =
( ) ( )
2 2
1002.8 N 86.2 N 1006.5 N R =
Further:
86.2
tan
1002.8
=
1
86.2
t n 4.91
1002.8

= =
1007 N = R
4.91
35

PROBLEM 2.36
Knowin th t 65 , =
shown.

determine the result nt o the three orces

SOLUTION

300N Force:
( ) 300 N cos 20 281.9 N
x
F = =
( ) 300 N sin 20 102.6 N
y
F = =
400N Force:
( ) 400 N cos85 34.9 N
x
F = =
( ) 400 N sin85 398.5 N
y
F = =
600N Force:
( ) 600 N cos5 597.7 N
x
F = =
( ) 600 N sin5 52.3 N
y
F = =
nd
914.5 N
x x
R F = =
448.8 N
y y
R F = =
( ) ( )
2 2
914.5 N 448.8 N 1018.7 N R =
Further:
448.8
tan
914.5
=
1

448.8
t n 26.1
914.5

= =
1019 N = R

26.1

36
PROBLEM 2.37
Knowin th t the tension in c ble BC is 145 lb, determine the result nt o
the three orces exerted t point B o be m AB.
SOLUTION

C ble BC Force:
( )
84
145 lb 105 lb
116
x
F = =
( )
80
145 lb 100 lb
116
y
F = =
100lb Force:
( )
3
100 lb 60 lb
5
x
F = =
( )
4
100 lb 80 lb
5
y
F = =
156lb Force:
( )
12
156 lb 144 lb
13

x
F = =
( )
5
156 lb 60 lb
13
y
F = =
nd
21 lb,
40 lb
x x y y
R F R F = = = =
( ) ( )
2 2
21 lb 40 lb 45.177 lb R =
Further:
40
tan
21
=
1
40
t n 62.3
21

= =
Thus: 45.2 lb = R 62.3

37
PROBLEM 2.38
Knowin th t 50 , =
shown.

determine the result nt o the three orces

SOLUTION

The result nt orce

( ) ( ) (
x x
R F = = +
7.6264 lb
x
R =
and
( ) ( ) (
y y
R F = = +
289.59 lb
y
R =
Further:
290
tan
7.6

R h s the x nd ycomponents:
) 140 lb cos50 60 lb cos85 160 lb cos50

) 140 lb sin 50 60 lb sin85 160 lb sin50

+

 =
1
290
t n 88.5
7.6

= =
Thus: 290 lb = R

88.5

38
PROBLEM 2.39
Determine ( ) the required v lue o i the result nt o the three
ces
shown is to be vertic l, (b) the correspondin m nitude o the result nt.
SOLUTION
For n rbitr ry nle , we h
( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) 140
x x
R F = = + +
(a) o, for R to be vertical:
( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) 140
x x
R F = = + +
Expanding,
( ) cos 3 cos cos35 sin sin35 0
Then:
1
3
cos35
t n
sin35

or
1
1 3
cos35
t n 40.265
sin35

ve:
lb cos 60 lb cos 35 160 lb cos

lb cos 60 lb cos 35 160 lb cos 0

or

40.3 =
(b) Now:
( ) ( ) ( ) 140 lb sin 40.265 60 lb sin 75.265 160 lb sin 40.265
y y
R R F = = = + +
252 lb R R = =
39
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.

OLUTION
We have:
( ) ( )
84 12 3
156 lb 100 lb
116 13 5
x x BC
R F T = = +
or 0.724 84 lb
x BC
R T = +
and
( ) ( )
80 5 4
156 lb 100 lb
116 13 5
y y BC
R F T = =
0.6897 140 lb
y BC
R T =
(a) o, for R to be vertical,
0.724 84 lb 0
x BC
R T = + =
116.0 lb
BC
T =
(b) Using
116.0 lb
BC
T =
( ) 0.6897 116.0 lb 140 lb 60 lb
y
R R = = =
60.0 lb R R = =

40

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 tensio
ns
exerted at point A of the boom must be directed along AB,
(b) the corresponding magnitude of the resultant.

OLUTION

Choose xaxis
Then
(a) Require
( ) ( )
y y AE
R F T =
or 7.2909
AE
T =
7.29 kN
AE
T =
(b)
x
R F =
( ) (
9.03 kN =
9.03 kN
41

along bar AB.

0: 4 kN cos 25 5.2 kN sin35 sin65 0
=

R =

) 4 kN sin 25 5.2 kN cos35 7.2909 kN cos65 =

PROBLEM 2.42
For the block of Problems 2.35
of o the result nt o
the
incline, (b) the correspondin
Problem 2.35: Knowin th t
three orces shown.
Problem 2.36: Knowin th t
three orces shown.
SOLUTION

kN

and 2.36, determine (a) the required value

the three orces shown is to be p r llel to
m nitude o the result nt.
35 , = determine the result nt o the
65 , =

determine the result nt o the

Selectin the x xis lon ,

we write
( ) ( ) 300 N 400 N cos 600 N sin
x x
R F = = + + (1)
( ) ( ) 400 N sin 600 N cos
y y
R F = = (2)
(a) etting 0
y
R = in Equation (2):
Thus
600
tan 1.5
400
= =
56.3 =
(b) Substitutin or in Equ tion (1):
( ) ( ) 300 N 400 N cos56.3 600 N sin56.3
x
R = + +
1021.1 N
x
R =
1021 N
x
R R = =
42

PROBLEM 2.43
Two c bles re tied toether t C nd re lo ded s shown. Determine the
tension ( ) in c ble AC, (b) in c ble BC.
SOLUTION
FreeBody Di r m

From the eometry, we c lcul te the dist nces:

( ) ( )
2 2
16 in. 12 in. 20 in. AC = + =
( ) ( )
2 2
20 in. 21 in. 29 in. BC = + =
Then, rom the Free Body Di r m o point C:
16 21
0: 0

20 29
x AC BC
F T T
or
29 4
21 5
BC AC
T T =
and
12 20
0: 600 lb 0
20 29
y AC BC
F T T
or
12 20 29 4
600 lb 0
20 29 21 5
AC AC
T T

PROBLEM 2.44
Knowing that 25 , =

Hence: 440.56 lb
AC
T =
(a)
441 lb
AC
T =
(b)
487 lb
BC
T =
43

determine the tension ( ) in c ble AC, (b) in

rope BC.
SOLUTION
FreeBody Di r m Force Tri nle
L w o Sines:
5 kN
sin115 sin5 sin 60
AC BC
T T
= =

( )
5 kN
sin115 5.23 kN
sin60
AC

5.23 kN
AC
T =
(b)
5 kN
sin5 0.503 kN
sin60
BC
T = =

0.503 kN
BC
T =
44

PROBLEM 2.45
nd th t boom AC exerts on pin C
Knowin th t 50 =
directed lon line AC, determine ( ) the m nitude o th t
the
tension in c ble BC.
SOLUTION
FreeBody Di r m Force Tri nle
L w o Sines:
400
sin
AC
F
=

lb
25 sin60 sin95
BC
T
=

( )
400 lb
sin 25 169.69 lb
sin95
AC
F = =

169.7 lb
AC
F =
(b)
400
sin 60 347.73 lb
sin95
BC
T = =

348 lb
BC
T =
45

orce
orce, (b)

PROBLEM 2.46
Two c bles re tied toether t C nd re lo ded s shown. Knowin th t
30 , = determine the tension ( ) in c ble AC, (b) in c ble BC.
SOLUTION
FreeBody Di r m Force Tri nle
L w o Sines:
2943 N
sin 60 sin55 sin65
AC BC
T T
= =

( )
2943 N
sin60 2812.19 N
sin 65
AC
T = =

2.81 kN
AC
T =
(b)
2943 N
sin55 2659.98 N
sin 65
BC
T = =

2.66 kN
BC
T =
46

PROBLEM 2.47
A ch irlit h s been stopped in the position shown. Knowin

th t e ch

ch ir weihs 300 N nd th t the skier in ch ir E weihs 890 N, determine

th t weiht o the skier in ch ir F.
SOLUTION
FreeBody Di r m Point B
Force Tri nle
FreeBody Di r m Point C
Force Tri nle

In the reebody di r m o point B, the eometry ives:

1
9.9
t n 30.51
16.8
AB

= =
1
12
tan 22.61
28.8
BC

= =
Thus, in the orce triangle,
y the Law o Sines:
1190 N
sin59.49 sin 7.87
BC
T
=

7468.6 N
BC
T =
In the ree
ody diagram o point C (with W the sum o weights o chair
and skier) the geometry gives:
1
1.32
tan 10.39
7.2
CD

= =
Hence, in the orce triangle,
y the Law o Sines:
7468.6 N
sin12.23 sin100.39
W
=

1608.5 N W =
Finally, the skier weight 1608.5 N 300 N 1308.5 N =
skier weight 1309 N =
47

PROBLEM 2.48
A chairlit has
een stopped in the position shown. Knowing that each

chair weighs 300 N and that the skier in chair F weighs 800 N, determine
the weight o the skier in chair E.
SOLUTION
FreeBody Diagram Point F
Force Triangle
FreeBody Diagram Point E
Force Triangle
In the ree
ody diagram o point F, the geometry gives:
1
12
tan 22.62
28.8
EF

= =
1
1.32
tan 10.39
7.2
DF

= =
Thus, in the orce triangle,
y the Law o Sines:
1100 N
sin100.39 sin12.23
EF
T
=

5107.5 N
BC
T =
In the ree
ody diagram o point E (with W the sum o weights o chair
and skier) the geometry gives:
1
9.9
tan 30.51
16.8
AE

= =
Hence, in the orce triangle,
y the Law o Sines:
5107.5 N
sin 7.89 sin59.49
W
=

813.8 N W =
Finally, the skier weight 813.8 N 300 N 513.8 N =
skier weight 514 N =
48

PROBLEM 2.49
Four wooden mem
ers are joined with metal plate connectors and are in
euili
rium under the action o the our ences shown. Knowing that
F
A
B

= 510 l
and F

= 480 l
, determine the magnitudes o the other two

orces.

SOLUTION
FreeBody Diagram

Resolving
( ) (
x C
F F
or
C
F =
( ) (
y D
F F
or
D
F =
49

the orces into x and y components:

) 0: 510 l
sin15 480 l
cos15 0
=

+
332 lb

) 0: 510 lb cos15 480 lb sin15 0

=

+
368 lb

PROBLEM 2.50
Four wooden members are joined with metal plate connectors and are in
equilibrium under the action of the four fences shown. Knowing that
F
A
= 420 lb and F
C
= 540 lb, determine the magnitudes of the other two
forces.

OLUTION

Resolving
( ) (
x B B
F F F
672
B
F =
( ) (
y D
F F
or
D
F =

the forces into x and y components:

) 0: cos15 540 lb 420 lb cos15 0
=
lb

or

671.6 lb

) 0: 420 lb cos15 671.6 lb sin15 0

=

+
232 lb

50

PROBLEM 2.51
Two forces P and Q are applied as shown to an aircraft connection.
Knowing that the connection is in equilibrium and the P = 400 lb a
nd
Q = 520 lb, determine the magnitudes of the forces exerted on the rod
s
A and B.

OLUTION
FreeBody Diagram

Resolving the forces into x and y directions:

0
A B
= + + + = R P Q F F
ubstituting components:
( ) ( ) ( ) 400 lb 520 lb cos55 520 lb sin55
R j i j
( ) ( ) cos55 sin55 0
B A A
F F F + + = i i j
In the ydirection (one unknown force)
( ) 400 lb 520 lb sin55 sin55 0
A
F + =
Thus,
( ) 400 lb 520 lb sin55
1008.3 lb
sin55

A
F
+
=

1008 lb
A
F =
In the xdirection:
( ) 520 lb cos55 cos55 0
B A
F F + =
Thus,
( ) cos55 520 lb cos55
B A
F F =
( ) ( ) 1008.3 lb cos55 520 lb cos55 =
280.08 lb =
280 lb
B
F =
51

PROBLEM 2.52
Two forces P and Q are applied as shown to an aircraft connection.
Knowing that the connection is in equilibrium and that the magnitudes of
the forces exerted on rods A and B are F
A
= 600 lb and F
B
= 320 lb,
determine the magnitudes of P and Q.

OLUTION
FreeBody Diagram

Resolving the forces into x and y directions:

0
A B
= + + + = R P Q F F
ubstituting components:
( ) ( ) ( ) 320 lb 600 lb cos55 600 lb sin55
R i i j
( ) ( ) cos55 sin55 0 P Q Q + +
In the xdirection (one unknown force)
( ) 320 lb 600 lb cos55 cos55 0 Q + =
Thus,
( ) 320 lb 600 lb cos55
42.09 lb
cos55
Q
+

= i i j

42.1lb Q =
In the ydirection:
( ) 600 lb sin55 sin55 0 P Q =
Thus,
( ) 600 lb sin55 sin55 457.01lb P Q =
457 lb P =
52

PROBLEM 2.53
Two cables tied together at C are loaded as shown. Knowing that
W = 840 N, determine the tension (a) in cable AC, (b) in cable BC.

OLUTION
FreeBody Diagram

From geometry:
The sides of the triangle with hypotenuse CB are in the ratio 8:15:17.
The sides of the triangle with hypotenuse CA are in the ratio 3:4:5.
Thus:
( )
3 15 15
0: 680 N 0
5 17 17
x CA CB
F T T = + =
or
1 5
200 N
5 17
CA CB
T T
and

(1)

( )
4 8 8
0: 680 N 840 N 0
5 17 17
y CA CB
F T T = +
or

1 2
290 N
5 17
CA CB
T T + = (2)
olving Equations (1) and (2) simultaneously:
(a) 750 N
CA
T =

(b) 1190 N
CB
T =
53

PROBLEM 2.54
Two cables tied together at C are loaded as shown. Determine the range
of values of W for which the tension will not exceed 1050 N in eit
her
cable.

OLUTION
FreeBody Diagram

From geometry:
The sides of the triangle with hypotenuse CB are in the ratio 8:15:17.
The sides of the triangle with hypotenuse CA are in the ratio 3:4:5.
Thus:
( )
3 15 15
0: 680 N 0
5 17 17
x CA CB
F T T = + =
or
1 5
200 N
5 17
CA CB
T T
and

( )
4 8 8
0: 680 N 0
5 17 17
y CA CB
F T T W
or

(1)

1 2 1
80 N
5 17 4
+ = +
CA CB
T T W (2)
Then, from Equations (1) and (2)
17
680 N
28
25
28
CB

CA
T W
T W
= +
=
Now, with 1050 N T
25
: 1050 N
28
CA CA
T T W = =
or 1176 N W =
and
17
: 1050 N 680 N
28
CB CB
T T W = = +
or 609 N W = 0 609 N
54

PROBLEM 2.55
The cabin of an aerial tramway is suspended from a set of wheels that can
roll freely on the support cable ACB and is being pulled at a const
ant
nd = 35, that the
speed by cable DE. Knowing that 40 =
com
ined weight o the ca
in, its support system, and its passengers
is
24.8 kN, and assuming the tension in ca
le DF to
e negligi
le,
determine the tension (a) in the support ca
le ACB, (
) in the tract
ion
ca
le DE.
SOLUTION

Note: In Pro
lems 2.55 and 2.56 the ca
in is considered as a particle. I

considered as a rigid
ody (Chapter 4) it would
e ound that its center o
gravity should
e located to the let o the centerline or the line CD to
e
vertical.
Now
( ) 0: cos35 cos 40 cos 40 0
x ACB DE
F T T = =
or
0.0531 0.766 0
ACB DE
T T = (1)
and
(
y
F

) 0: sin 40 sin35 sin 40 24.8 kN 0

ACB DE
T T = + =

or
0.0692 0.643 24.8 kN
ACB DE
T T + = (2)
From (1)
14.426
ACB DE
T T =
Then, from (2)
( ) 0.0692 14.426 0.643 24.8 kN
DE DE
T T + =
and
(b)
15.1kN
DE
T =
(a) 218 kN
ACB
T =
55

PROBLEM 2.56
The cabin of an aerial tramway is suspended from a set of wheels that can
roll freely on the support cable ACB and is being pulled at a const
ant
nd = 32, that the tension
speed by cable DE. Knowing that 42 =
in ca
le DE is 20 kN, and assuming the tension in ca
le DF to
e
negligi
le, determine (a) the com
ined weight o the ca
in, its suppor
t
system, and its passengers, (
) the tension in the support ca
le ACB.
SOLUTION
FreeBody Diagram
First, consider the sum o orces in the xdirection
ecause there is only one u
nknown orce:
( ) ( ) 0: cos32 cos 42 20 kN cos 42 0
x ACB
F T = =
or
0.1049 14.863 kN
ACB
T =
(b) 141.7 kN
ACB
T =
Now
( ) ( ) 0: sin 42 sin32 20 kN sin 42 0
y ACB
F T W = + =
or
( )( ) ( )( ) 141.7 kN 0.1392 20 kN 0.6691 0 W +
(a) 33.1kN W =
56

PROBLEM 2.57
A block of weight W is suspended from a 500mm long cord and two
springs of which the unstretched lengths are 450 mm. Knowing that the
constants of the springs are k
AB
= 1500 N/m and k
AD
= 500 N/m,
determine (a) the tension in the cord, (b) the weight of the block.

OLUTION
FreeBody Diagram At A

First note from geometry:

The sides of the triangle with hypotenuse AD are in the ratio 8:15:17.
The sides of the triangle with hypotenuse AB are in the ratio 3:4:5.
The sides of the triangle with hypotenuse AC are in the ratio 7:24:25.
Then:
( )
AB AB AB o
F k L L =
and
( ) ( )
2 2
0.44 m 0.33 m 0.55 m
AB
L = + =
o:
( ) 1500 N/m 0.55 m 0.45 m
AB
F =
150 N =
imilarly,
( )
AD AD AD o
F k L L =
Then:
( ) ( )
2 2
0.66 m 0.32 m 0.68 m
AD
L = + =
( ) 1500 N/m 0.68 m 0.45 m
AD
F =
115 N =
(a)
( ) ( )
4 7 15
0: 150 N 115 N 0
5 25 17
x AC
F T = + =
or
66.18 N
AC

T =
AC
T =
57

66.2 N

PROBLEM 2.57 CONTINUED

(b) and
( ) ( ) ( )
3 24 8
0: 150 N 66.18 N 115 N 0
5 25 17
y
F W = + + =
or 208 N = W
58

PROBLEM 2.58
A load of weight 400 N is
are attached to blocks of
constant of the spring
) the
unstretched length of the

suspended from a spring and two cords which

weights 3W and W as shown. Knowing that the
is 800 N/m, determine (a) the value of W, (b
spring.

OLUTION
FreeBody Diagram At A

First note from geometry:

The sides of the triangle
The sides of the triangle
The sides of the triangle
12:35:37.
Then:
( ) ( )
4 35 12
0: 3 0
5 37 37
x s
F W W F =
or
4.4833
s
F W =
and
( ) ( )
3 12 35
0: 3 400 N 0
5 37 37
y s
F W W F

with hypotenuse AD are in the ratio 12:35:37.

with hypotenuse AC are in the ratio 3:4:5.
with hypotenuse AB are also in the ratio

Then:
( ) ( ) ( )
3 12 35
3 4.4833 400 N 0
5 37 37
W W W + + =
or
62.841 N W =
and
281.74 N
s
F =
or
(a) 62.8 N W =
59

PROBLEM 2.58 CONTINUED

(b) Have spring force
( )
s AB o
F k L L =
Where
( )
AB AB AB o
F k L L =
and
( ) ( )
2 2
0.360 m 1.050 m 1.110 m
AB
L = + =
o:
( )
0
281.74 N 800 N/m 1.110 m L =
or
0
758 mm L =

60

PROBLEM 2.59
For the cables and loading of Problem 2.46, determine (a) the value of
or which the tension in c ble BC is s sm ll s possible, (b) the
correspondin v lue o the tension.
SOLUTION
The sm llest
BC
T is when
BC
T is perpendicul r to the direction o
AC

T
FreeBody Di r m At C Force Tri nle
( )
55.0 =
(b) ( ) 2943 N sin55
BC
T =
2410.8 N =
2.41kN
BC
T =
61

PROBLEM 2.60
Knowin th t portions AC nd BC o c ble ACB must be equ l, determine
the shortest lenth o c ble which c n be used to support the lo d shown
i the tension in the c ble is not to exceed 725 N.
SOLUTION
FreeBody Di r m: C
( ) For 725 N T =

0: 2 1000
y y
F T
500 N
y
T =
2 2 2
x y
T T T
( ) (
2 2
2
500 N 725
x
T + =
525 N
x
T =

N 0
=

=
)

By similar triangles:
1.5 m
725 525
BC
=
2.07 m = BC
( ) 2 4.14 m L BC =
4.14 m L =

62

PROBLEM 2.61
Two cables tied together at C are loaded as shown. Knowing that the
maximum allowable tension in each cable is 200 lb, determine (a) the
magnitude of the largest force P which may be applied at C, (b) the
corresponding value of .
SOLUTION
FreeBody Di r m: C Force Tri nle

Force tri nle is isoceles with

2 180 85 =
47.5 =
(a)
( ) 2 200 l
cos 47.5 270 l
P = =
Since 0, P > the solution is correct.
270 l
P =
(
) 180 55 47.5 77.5 = = 77.5 =
63

PROBLEM 2.62
Two c bles tied toether
t C re lo ded
s shown. Knowin th t the
m ximum llow ble tension is 300 lb in c ble AC nd 150 lb in c ble BC,
determine ( ) the m nitude o the l rest orce P which m y be pplied
t C, (b) the correspondin v lue o .
SOLUTION
FreeBody Di r m: C Force Tri nle

( ) L w o Cosines:
( ) ( ) ( )( )
2 2
2
300 lb 150 lb 2 300 lb 150 lb cos85 P = +
323.5 lb P =
Since 300 lb, P > our solution is correct.
324 lb P =
(b) L w o Sines:
sin sin85
300 323.5

=

sin 0.9238 =
or 67.49 =
180 55 67.49 57.5 =
57.5 =
64

PROBLEM 2.63
For the structure nd lo din o Problem 2.45, determine ( ) the v lue o
or which the tension in c ble BC is s sm ll s possible, (b) the
correspondin v lue o the tension.
SOLUTION
BC
T must be perpendicul r to
AC
F to be s sm ll s possible.
FreeBody Di r m: C Force Tri nle is
riht tri nle

( ) We observe: 55 =
(b)
( ) 400 lb sin 60
BC
T =
or 346.4 lb
BC
T = 346 lb
BC
T =

55 =

65

PROBLEM 2.64
Boom AB is supported by c ble BC
nd
hine
t A. Knowin th t th
e
boom exerts on pin B
orce directed lon the boom nd th t the tension
in rope BD is 70 lb, determine ( ) the v lue o or which the tension in
c ble BC is s sm ll s possible, (b) the correspondin v lue o the
tension.
SOLUTION
FreeBody Di r m: B

( ) H ve: 0
BD AB BC
+ + = T F T
where m nitude nd direction o
BD
T re known, nd the direction
o
AB
F is known.
Then, in
orce tri nle:
By observ tion,
BC
T is minimum when 90.0 =
(b) H ve ( ) ( ) 70 lb sin 180 70 30
BC
T =
68.93 lb =
68.9 lb
BC
T =
66

PROBLEM 2.65
Coll r A shown in Fiure P2.65

nd P2.66 c n slide on

rictionless

vertic l rod nd is tt ched

s shown to
sprin. The const nt o
the
sprin is 660 N/m, nd the sprin is unstretched when h = 300 mm.
Knowin th t the system is in equilibrium when h = 400 mm, determine
the weiht o the coll r.
SOLUTION
FreeBody Di r m: Coll r A

H ve: ( )
s AB AB
F k L L =
where:
( ) ( )
2 2
0.3 m 0.4 m
0.3 2 m
AB AB
L L = + =
0.5 m =
Then:
( )
660 N/m 0.5 0.3 2 m
s
F =
49.986 N =
For the coll r:
( )
4

0: 49.986 N 0
5
y
F W = +
or 40.0 N W =
67

PROBLEM 2.66
The 40N collar A can slide on a frictionless vertical rod and is attached
as shown to a spring. The spring is unstretched when h = 300 mm.
Knowing that the constant of the spring is 560 N/m, determine the value
of h for which the system is in equilibrium.

OLUTION
FreeBody Diagram: Collar A

( )
2
2
0: 0
0.3
y s
h
F W
h
=
+

or
2
40 0.09
s
hF h = +
Now.. ( )
s AB AB
F k L L =
where ( )
2
2
0.3 m
0.3 2 m
AB AB
L h L = + =
Then:
( )
2 2
560 0.09 0.3 2 40 0.09 h
+

m h

or ( )
2
14 1 0.09 4.2 2
olving numerically,

415 mm h =
68
PROBLEM 2.67
A 280kg crate is supported by several ropeandpulley arrangements as
shown. Determine for each arrangement the tension in the rope. (Hint:
The tension in the rope is the same on each side of a simple pulley. This
can be proved by the methods of Chapter 4.)

OLUTION
FreeBody Diagram of pulley
(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

( )
( )
2
0: 2 280 kg 9.81 m/s 0
y
F T = =
( )
1
2746.8 N
2
T =
1373 N T =
(
(
2

)
)

0: 2 280 kg 9.81 m/s 0

y
F T = =
( )
1
2746.8 N
2
T =
1373 N T =
( )
( )
2
0: 3 280 kg 9.81 m/s 0
y
F T = =
( )
1
2746.8 N
3
T =
916 N T =
( )
( )
2
0: 3 280 kg 9.81 m/s 0
y
F T = =
( )
1
2746.8 N
3
T =
916 N T =
( )
( )
2
0: 4 280 kg 9.81 m/s 0
y
F T = =
( )
1
2746.8 N
4
T =
687 N T =
69
PROBLEM 2.68
olve parts b and d of Problem
the
rope is attached to the crate.
Problem 2.67: A 280kg crate is
arrangements as shown. Determine
the rope. (Hint: The tension in
of a

2.67 assuming that the free end of

supported by several ropeandpulley
for each arrangement the tension in
the rope is the same on each side

simple pulley. This can be proved by the methods of Chapter 4.)

OLUTION
FreeBody Diagram of pulley
and crate
(b)
(d)

( )
( )
2
0: 3 280 kg 9.81 m/s 0
y
F T = =
( )
1
2746.8 N
3
T =
916 N T =

( )
( )
2
0: 4 280 kg 9.81 m/s 0
y
F T = =
( )
1
2746.8 N
4
T =
687 N T =

70
PROBLEM 2.69
A 350lb load is supported by the ropeandpulley arrangement shown.
Knowing that = 25, determine the magnitude and direction o the
orce P which should
e exerted on the ree end o the rope to mai

ntain
euili
rium. (Hint: The tension in the rope is the same on each side o a
simple pulley. This can
e proved
y the methods o Chapter 4.)
SOLUTION
FreeBody Diagram: Pulley A

0: 2 sin 25 cos 0
x
F P P =
and
cos 0.8452
or
For 32.3 = +

=
32.3

0: 2 cos 25 sin32.3 350 lb 0

y
F P P = + =
or 149.1 lb = P
32.3
For 32.3 =
0: 2 cos 25 sin 32.3 350 lb 0
y
F P P = +
or 274 lb = P
32.3

71
PROBLEM 2.70
A 350lb load is supported by the ropeandpulley arrangement shown.
Knowing that 35 , = determine ( ) the nle , (
) the magnitude o
the orce P which should
e exerted on the ree end o the rope to
maintain euili
rium. (Hint: The tension in the rope is the same on each
side o a simple pulley. This can
e proved
y the methods o Chapter 4.)
SOLUTION
FreeBody Diagram: Pulley A

0: 2 sin cos 25 0
x
F P P = =
Hence:
(a)
1
sin cos 25
2
= or 24.2 =
(
)
0: 2 cos sin35 350 l
0
y
F P P = + =
Hence:
2 cos 24.2 sin35 350 lb 0 P P +
or 145.97 lb P = 146.0 lb P =

72

PROBLEM 2.71
A load Q is applied to the pulley C, which can roll on the cable ACB. The
pulley is held in the position shown by a second cable CAD, which passes
over the pulley A and supports a load P. Knowing that P = 800 N,
determine (a) the tension in cable ACB, (b) the magnitude of load Q.

OLUTION
FreeBody Diagram: Pulley C
(a)
( ) (
x ACB
F T =
Hence 2303.5 N
ACB
T =
2.30 kN =
ACB
T
(b)
( ) (
y ACB
F T Q =
( )( ) (
or 3529.2 N Q =
73

) 0: cos30 cos50 800 N cos50 0

) 0: sin30 sin50 800 N sin50 0

+

+ =
) 2303.5 N sin30 sin50 800 N sin50 0 Q +
3.53 kN = Q

PROBLEM 2.72
A 2000N load Q is applied to the pulley C, which can roll on the cable
ACB. The pulley is held in the position shown by a second cable CAD
,
which passes over the pulley A and supports a load P. Determine (a) the
tension in the cable ACB, (b) the magnitude of load P.

OLUTION
FreeBody Diagram: Pulley C
( ) 0: cos30 cos50 cos50 0
x ACB
F T P = =
or
0.3473
ACB
P T = (1)
(
y
F
or
ACB
T
(a)

) 0: sin30 sin50 sin50 2000 N 0

ACB
T P = + + =
1.266 0.766 2000 N
P + = (2)
ubstitute Equation (1) into Equation (2):
( ) 1.266 0.766 0.3473 2000 N

ACB ACB
T T + =
Hence: 1305.5 N
ACB
T =
1306 N
ACB
T =
(b) Using (1)
( ) 0.3473 1306 N 453.57 N P =
454 N P =
74

PROBLEM 2.73
Determine (a) the x, y, and z components of the 200lb force, (b) t
he
angles
x
,
y
, and
z
that the orce orms with the coordinate axes.
SOLUTION
(a)
( ) 200 l
cos30 cos 25 156.98 l

x
F = =
157.0 l

x
F = +
( ) 200 l
sin30 100.0 l

y
F = =
100.0 l

y
F = +
( ) 200 l
cos30 sin 25 73.1996 l

z
F = =
73.2 l

z
F =
(
)
156.98
cos
200
x
= or 38.3
x
=
100.0
cos
200
y
=

or

60.0

73.1996
cos
200
z

= or 111.5
z
=
75

PROBLEM 2.74
Determine (a) the x, y, and z components o the 420l
orce, (
) t
he
angles
x
,
y
, and
z
that the orce orms with the coordinate axes.
SOLUTION
(a)
( ) 420 l
sin 20 sin70 134.985 l

x
F = =
135.0 l

x
F =
( ) 420 l
cos 20 394.67 l

y
F = =
395 l

y
F = +
( ) 420 l
sin 20 cos 70 49.131 l

z
F = =
49.1 l

z
F = +
(
)
134.985
cos
420
x

=
108.7
x
=
394.67
cos

420
y
=
20.0
y
=
49.131
cos
420
z
=
83.3
z
=
76

PROBLEM 2.75
To sta
ilize a tree partially uprooted in
are
attached to the upper trunk o the tree and then
anchored in the ground. Knowing that the tension
determine (a) the components o the orce
he
tree, (
) the angles
x
,
y
, and
z
that the orce orms with axes at A which
are parallel to the coordinate axes.
SOLUTION
(a)
x
F =
x
F = +
(
y
F =

) 4.2 kN sin50 cos 40 2.4647 kN

=
2.46 kN
) 4.2 kN cos50 2.6997 kN
=
2.70 kN

y
F =
( ) 4.2 kN sin50 sin 40 2.0681 kN
z
F = =
2.07 kN
z
F = +
(
)
2.4647
cos
4.2
x

a storm, ca
les AB and AC

are astened to steel rods
in ca
le AB is 4.2 kN,
exerted
y this ca
le on t

=
54.1

x
=
77

PROBLEM 2.75 CONTINUED

2.7
cos
4.2
y

=
130.0
y

2.0681
cos
4.0
z
=
60.5
z

78

PROBLEM 2.76
To sta
ilize a tree partially uprooted in
are
attached to the upper trunk o the tree and then
anchored in the ground. Knowing that the tension
determine (a) the components o the orce
he
tree, (
) the angles
x
,
y
, and
z
that the orce orms with axes at A which
are parallel to the coordinate axes.
SOLUTION
(a)
( ) 3.6 kN cos 45 sin 25 1.0758 kN
x
F = =
1.076 kN
x
F =
( ) 3.6 kN sin 45 2.546 kN
y
F = =
2.55 kN

a storm, ca
les AB and AC

are astened to steel rods
in ca
le AC is 3.6 kN,
exerted
y this ca
le on t

y
F =
( ) 3.6 kN cos 45 cos 25 2.3071 kN
z
F = =
2.31 kN
z
F = +
(
)
1.0758
cos
3.6
x

=
107.4
x
=
79
PROBLEM 2.76 CONTINUED
2.546
cos
3.6
y

=
135.0
y
=
2.3071
cos
3.6
z
=
50.1
z
=
80

PROBLEM 2.77
A horizontal circular plate is suspended as shown rom three wires which
are attached to a support at D and orm 30 angles with the vertical.
Knowing that the x component o

the orce exerted
y wire AD on the

plate is 220.6 N, determine (a) the tension in wire AD, (
) the angles
x
,

y
, and
z

that the orce exerted at A orms with the coordinate axes.

SOLUTION
(a)
sin30 sin50 220.6 N
x
F F = = (Given)
220.6 N
575.95 N
sin30 sin50
= =

F
576 N = F
(
)
220.6
cos 0.3830
575.95
= = =
x
x
F
F
67.5
x
=
cos30 498.79 N
y
F F = =
498.79
cos 0.86605
575.95
y
y
F
F
= = =
30.0
y
=
sin30 cos50
z
F F =
( ) 575.95 N sin30 cos50 =
185.107 N =
185.107
cos 0.32139
575.95
z
z
F
F

= = =
108.7
z
=
81

PROBLEM 2.78
A horizontal circular plate is suspended as shown rom three wires which
are attached to a support at D and orm 30 angles with the vertical.
Knowing that the z component o

the orce exerted
y wire BD on the

plate is 64.28 N, determine (a) the tension in wire BD, (
) the angles
x
,

y
, and
z
that the orce exerted at B orms with the coordinate axes.
SOLUTION
(a)
sin30 sin 40 64.28 N
z
F F = = (Given)
64.28 N
200.0 N
sin30 sin40
= =

F 200 N F =
(
)
sin30 cos 40
x
F F =
( ) 200.0 N sin30 cos 40 =
76.604 N =
76.604
cos 0.38302
200.0
x
x
F
F

= = = 112.5
x
=
cos30 173.2 N
y
F F = =
173.2
cos 0.866
200
y
y
F
F
= =
y

30.0

=
64.28 N

z
F =
64.28
cos 0.3214
200
z
z
F
F

= = =
z
=
82

108.7

PROBLEM 2.79
A horizontal circular plate is suspended as shown rom three wires which
are attached to a support at D and orm 30 angles with the vertical.
Knowing that the tension in wire CD is 120 l
, determine (a) the
components o the orce exerted
y this wire on the plate, (
) the angles

x
,
y
, and
z
that the orce orms with the coordinate axes.
SOLUTION
(a)
( ) 120 l
sin30 cos 60 30 l

x
F = =
30.0 l

x
F =
( ) 120 l
cos30 103.92 l

y
F = =
103.9 l
= +
y
F
( ) 120 l
sin30 sin60 51.96 l

z
F = =
52.0 l

z
F = +
(
)
30.0
cos 0.25
120

x
x
F
F

=
104.5

x
=
103.92
cos 0.866
120
y
y
F
F
= = =
30.0
y
=
51.96
cos 0.433
120
z
z
F
F
= = =
64.3
z
=
83

PROBLEM 2.80
A horizontal circular plate is suspended as shown rom three wires which
are attached to a support at D and orm 30 angles with the vertical.
Knowing that the x component o the orces exerted
y wire CD on th
e
plate is 40 l
, determine (a) the tension in wire CD, (
) the angles
x
,
y
,
and
z
that the orce exerted at C orms with the coordinate axes.
SOLUTION
(a)
sin30 cos 60 40 l

x
F F = = (Given)
40 l

160 l

sin30 cos60
= =

160.0 l
F =
(
)
40
cos 0.25
160
x
x
F
F

= = =
104.5
x
=
( ) 160 l
cos30 103.92 l

y
F = =
103.92
cos 0.866
160
y
y
F
F
= = =
30.0
y
=
( ) 160 l
sin30 sin 60 69.282 l

z
F = =
69.282
cos 0.433
160
z
z
F
F
= = =
64.3
z
=
84

PROBLEM 2.81
Determine the magnitude and direction o the orce
( ) ( ) ( ) 800 l
260 l
320 l
. = + F i
SOLUTION
( )
2 2 2

2 2
800
x
F

2
l
260 l
320 l

y z
F F F = +

800
cos 0.8889
900
x
x
F
F
= = =
x
=
260
cos 0.2889
900
y
y
F
F
= = =
y
=
320
cos 0.3555
900
z
z
F
F

= = =
z
=
85

900 l
F =

27.3

73.2

110.8

PROBLEM 2.82
Determine the magnitude and direction o the orce
( ) ( ) ( ) 400 N 1200 N 300 N . = + F i
SOLUTION
( ) ( ) ( )
2 2 2
2 2 2
400 N 1200 N 300 N
x y z
F F F F = + + =
400
cos 0.30769
1300

1300 N F =

x
x
F
F

1200
cos 0.92307
1300
y
y
F
F

= = =
y
=
300
cos 0.23076
1300
z
z
F
F
= = =
z
=
86

72.1

157.4

76.7

PROBLEM 2.83
A orce acts at the origin o a coordinate system in a direction deined
y
the angles
x
= 64.5 and
z
= 55.9. Knowing that the y component o
the orce is 200 N, determine (a) the angle
y
, (
) the other components
and the magnitude o the orce.
SOLUTION
(a) We have
( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
2 2 2
2 2 2
cos cos cos 1 cos 1 cos cos
x y z y y z
+ + = =
Since 0
y

F < we must have cos 0

y
<
Thus, taking the negative suare root, rom a
ove, we have:
( ) ( )
2 2
cos 1 cos64.5 cos55.9 0.70735
y
= = 135.0
y
=
(
) Then:
200 N
282.73 N
cos 0.70735
y
y
F
F

= = =

and (
x x
F F
x
F =
( )
z z
F F
y
F =
283 N
87

) cos 282.73 N cos64.5

=

121.7 N

cos 282.73 N cos55.9

=

158.5 N

F =

PROBLEM 2.84
A orce acts at the origin o a coordinate system in a direction deined
y
the angles
x
= 75.4 and
y
= 132.6. Knowing that the z component o
the orce is 60 N, determine (a) the angle
z
, (
) the other components
and the magnitude o the orce.
SOLUTION
(a) We have
( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
2 2 2
2 2 2
cos cos cos 1 cos 1 cos cos

y z y

Since 0

z
+

z
F < we must have cos 0
z
<
Thus, taking the negative suare root, rom a
ove, we have:
( ) ( )
2 2
cos 1 cos 75.4 cos132.6 0.69159
z
= = 133.8
z
=
(
) Then:
60 N
86.757 N
cos 0.69159
z
z
F
F

= = =

86.8 N F =
and ( ) cos 86.8 N cos 75.4
x x
F F = = 21.9 N
x
F =
( ) cos 86.8 N cos132.6
y y
F F = = 58.8 N
y
F =
88

PROBLEM 2.85
A orce F o magnitude 400 N acts at the origin o a coordinate system.
Knowing that
x
= 28.5, F
y
= 80 N, and F
z
> 0, determine (a) the
components F
x
and F
z

, (
) the angles

y
and
z
.
SOLUTION
(a) Have
( ) cos
x x
F F =
x
F =
Then:
2 2 2 2
x y z
F F F F
So: ( )
2 2 2
2
400 N 352.5 N
z
F = + +
Hence:
( ) (
2 2 2
400 N 351.5 N
z
F = +
z
F =
(
)
80
cos 0.20
400
y
y
F
F

= = =
y
=
173.3
cos 0.43325
400
z
z
F
F
= = =
z
=
89

400 N cos 28.5

=

351.5 N

80 N

80 N

173.3 N

101.5

64.3

PROBLEM 2.86
A orce F o magnitude 600 l
acts at the origin o a coordinate system.
Knowing that F
x
= 200 l
,
z
= 136.8, F
y
< 0, determine (a) the
components F
y
and F
z
, (
) the angles
x
and
y
.
SOLUTION
(a)
( ) cos 600 l
cos136.8
z z
F F = =
437.4 l
= 437 l

z
F =
Then:
2 2 2 2
x y z
F F F F = + +
So: ( ) ( ) ( ) (
2
2 2 2
600 l
200 l
437.4 l

y
F = + +
Hence: ( ) ( ) ( )
2 2 2
600 l
200 l
437.4 l

y
F =
358.7 l
= 359 l

y
F =
(
)
200
cos 0.333
600
x
x
F
F
= =
x
=
358.7

70.5

cos 0.59783
600
y
y
F
F

= = =
y
=
90

126.7

PROBLEM 2.87
A transmission tower is held
y three guy wires anchored
y
olts at
B,
C, and D. I the tension in wire AB is 2100 N, determine the components
o the orce exerted
y the wire on the
olt at B.
SOLUTION
( ) (
JJJG
( )
2 2 2
4 m 20
( )
2100 N
4 m 20
21 m
BA
BA
F F
BA
F i
JJJG

( )
x
F
91

) 4 m 20 m 5 m BA =

m 5 m 21 m BA =
( ) ( )

m 5 m

( )
400 N,
y z
F F = +

( ) 400 N 2000 N 500 N =

2000 N,
500 N
= +

PROBLEM 2.88
A transmission tower is hed by three guy wires anchored by bots at
B,
C, and D. If the tension in wire AD is 1260 N, determine the components
of the force exerted by the wire on the bot at D.
SOLUTION
( ) (

) 4 m 20 m 14.8 m DA =

+ i

JJJG
( )
2 2 2
4 m 20
( )
1260 N
4 m 20
25.2 m
DA
DA
F F
DA
F i
JJJG

( )
x
F
92

m 14.8 m 25.2 m DA =
( ) ( )

m 14.8 m

( )
200 N,
y z
F F = +

( ) 200 N 1000 N 740 N =

1000 N,
740 N
= +

+ F

= +

PROBLEM 2.89
A rectanguar pate is supported by three cabes as shown. Knowing that
the tension in cabe AB is 204 b, determine the components of the force
exerted on the pate at B.
SOLUTION
( ) (
JJJG
(
2 2 2
32 in.
( )
204 b
32 in.
68 in.
BA
BA
F F
BA
F i
JJJG

( )
x
F
93

) 32 in. 48 in. 36 in. BA =

48 in. 36 in. 68 in. BA =

( ) ( )

48 in. 36 in.

( ) ( ) 96 b 144 b 108 b =
96.0 b,
144.0 b,
108.0 b
y z
F F = + = + =

PROBLEM 2.90
A rectanguar pate is supported by three cabes as shown. Knowing that
the tension in cabe AD is 195 b, determine the components of the force
exerted on the pate at D.
SOLUTION
( ) (
JJJG
(
2 2 2
25 in.
( )
195 b
25 in.
65 in.
DA
DA
F F
DA
F i
JJJG

( )
x
F

) 25 in. 48 in. 36 in. DA =

+ i

48 in. 36 in. 65 in. DA =

( ) ( )

48 in. 36 in.

( ) ( ) 75 b 144 b 108 b =
75.0 b,
144.0 b,
108.0 b
y z
F F = = + = +

+ F

94

PROBLEM 2.91
A stee rod is bent into a
is
supported in part by cabes BD
B. Knowing that the tension
components of this force exerted
SOLUTION
( ) (
JJJG
( ) (
2 2 2
0.96 m 1.12
( ) (
220 N
0.96 m 1.12
1.76 m
DB DB
DB
T T
DB
=

semicircuar ring of radius 0.96 m and

and BE which are attached to the ring at
in cabe BD is 220 N, determine the
by the cabe on the support at D.

) 0.96 m 1.12 m 0.96 m DB =

m 0.96 m 1.76 m DB =
) ( )
m 0.96 m

T i
JJJG

( )
DB
=
( )
DB DB
x y
T T
95

) 120 N 140 N 120 N

T i j k
( ) ( ) 120.0 N,
DB
z
T = +

120.0 N

PROBLEM 2.92
A stee rod is bent into a
is
supported in part by cabes BD
B. Knowing that the tension
components of this force exerted
SOLUTION
( ) (
JJJG

140.0 N,

semicircuar ring of radius 0.96 m and

and BE which are attached to the ring at
in cabe BE is 250 N, determine the
by the cabe on the support at E.

) 0.96 m 1.20 m 1.28 m EB =

( ) (
2 2 2
0.96 m 1.20
( ) (
250 N
0.96 m 1.20
2.00 m
EB EB
EB
T T
EB
=

T i
JJJG

( )
EB
=
( )
EB EB
x y
T T
96

m 1.28 m 2.00 m EB =
) ( )

+ i

m 1.28 m

) 120 N 150 N 160 N

+ T i j k
( ) ( ) 120.0 N,
EB
z
T = +

150.0 N,

160.0 N

= +

PROBLEM 2.93
Find the magnitude and direction of the resutant of the two forces shown
knowing that 500 N P = and 600 N. Q =

SOLUTION
( )[ ] 500 b cos30 sin15 sin30 cos30 cos15 =
(
(
(

)[
)
)[

] 500 b 0.2241 0.50 0.8365 = + + i

( ) ( ) 112.05 b 250 b 418.25 b =
] 600 b cos 40 cos 20 sin 40 cos 40 sin 20 =

)[ ] 600 b
) ( ) (
( ) ( ) (
i j k
( ) ( ) (
2 2 2
319.86 b 635.67 b
758 b R =
319.86 b
cos 0.42199
757.98 b
x
x
R
R
= = =
65.0
x
=
635.67 b
cos 0.83864
757.98 b
y
y
R
R
= = =
33.0
y
=
261.04 b
cos 0.34439
757.98 b
z
z
R
R
= = =
69.9
z
=
97
(
(

j
+

k
+ i
+

0.71985 0.64278 0.26201 = + i j k

) 431.91 b 385.67 b 157.206 b = + i
) 319.86 b 635.67 b 261.04 b = + = +

j k

j k
+ R P

)
261.04 b 757.98 b R =

PROBLEM 2.94
Find the magnitude and direction of the resutant of the two forces shown
knowing that P = 600 N and Q = 400 N.
SOLUTION
Using the resuts from 2.93:
( )[ ] 600 b 0.2241 0.50 0.8365 =

+ P

( ) ( ) 134.46 b 300 b 501.9 b =

] 400 b 0.71985 0.64278 0.26201 = +
( ) ( ) ( ) 287.94 b 257.11 b 104.804
( ) ( ) ( ) 153.48 b 557.11 b 397.10 b
i j k
( ) ( ) ( )
2 2 2
153.48 b 557.11 b 397.10 b 701.15 b R = + +
701 b R =
153.48 b
cos 0.21890
701.15 b
x
x
R
R
= = =
77.4
x
=
557.11 b
cos 0.79457
701.15 b
y
y
R
R
= = =
37.4
y
=
397.10 b
cos 0.56637
701.15 b
z
z
R
R
= = =
55.5
z
=
98
(

+ + i j k
Q i j k
b = + i j k
= + = + + R P

)[

PROBLEM 2.95
Knowing that the tension is 850 N in cabe AB and 1020 N in cabe AC,
determine the magnitude and direction of the resutant of the forces
exerted at A by the two cabes.
SOLUTION
( ) (
JJJG
(
2 2
400
(

) 400 mm 450 mm 600 mm AB =

) ( ) ( )
2
mm 450 mm 600 mm 850 mm AB = + + =
) ( ) ( ) 1000 mm 450 mm 600 mm AC =

+ i

+ i

JJJG
( ) ( ) ( )
2 2 2
1000 mm 450 mm 600 mm 1250 mm AC = + +
( )
( ) ( ) ( ) 400 mm 450 mm 600 mm
850 N
850 mm
AB AB AB
AB
AB
T T
AB
+
= = =
i
T

JJJG

( ) ( ) ( ) 400 N 450 N 600 N

AB
= + T i j k
( )
( ) ( ) ( ) 1000 mm 450 mm 600 mm
1020 N
1250 mm
AC AC AC
AC
AC
T T
AC
+
= = =
i
T

JJJG

( ) ( ) ( ) 816 N 367.2 N 489.6 N

AC
= + T i j k
( ) ( ) ( ) 1216 N 817.2 N 1089.6 N
AB AC
= + = + R T T i j k
Then: 1825.8 N R = 1826 N R =
and
1216
cos 0.66601
1825.8
x
= = 48.2
x
=
817.2
cos 0.44758

1825.8
y

= = 116.6
y
=
1089.6
cos 0.59678
1825.8
z
= = 53.4
z
=
99

PROBLEM 2.96
Assuming that in Probem 2.95 the tension is 1020 N in cabe AB and
850 N in cabe AC, determine the magnitude and direction of the resutant
of the forces exerted at A by the two cabes.
SOLUTION
( ) (
JJJG

) 400 mm 450 mm 600 mm AB =

( ) ( ) ( )
2 2 2
400 mm 450 mm 600 mm 850 mm AB = + + =
( ) ( ) ( ) 1000 mm 450 mm 600 mm AC =
JJJG
( ) ( ) ( )
2 2 2
1000 mm 450 mm 600 mm 1250 mm AC = + +
( )
( ) ( ) ( ) 400 mm 450 mm 600 mm
1020 N
850 mm
AB AB AB AB
AB
T T
AB
+
= = =
i
T

JJJG

( ) ( ) ( ) 480 N 540 N 720 N

AB
= + T i j k
( )
( ) ( ) ( ) 1000 mm 450 mm 600 mm
850 N

+ i

+ i

1250 mm
AC AC
AC
T T
AC

AC

i
T

AC

JJJG

( ) ( ) ( ) 680 N 306 N 408 N

AC
= + T i j k
( ) ( ) ( ) 1160 N 846 N 1128 N
AB AC
= + = + R T T i j k
Then: 1825.8 N R = 1826 N R =
and
1160
cos 0.6353
1825.8
x
= = 50.6
x
=
846
cos 0.4634
1825.8
y

= = 117.6
y
=
1128
cos 0.6178
1825.8
z
= = 51.8
z
=
100

PROBLEM 2.97
For the semicircuar ring of Probem 2.91, determine the magnitude and
direction of the resutant of the forces exerted by the cabes at B knowing
that the tensions in cabes BD and BE are 220 N and 250 N, respectivey.
SOLUTION
For the soutions to Probems 2.91 and 2.92, we have
( ) ( ) ( ) 120 N 140 N 120 N

BD
= + + T i j k
( ) ( ) ( ) 120 N 150 N 160 N
BE
= + T i j k
Then:
B
=

BD BE
+ R T T
( ) ( ) ( ) 240 N 290 N 40 N =
and 378.55 N R = 379 N
B
R =
240
cos 0.6340
378.55
x
= =
129.3
x
=
290
cos 0.7661
378.55
y
= =
40.0
y
=
40
cos 0.1057
378.55
z
= =
96.1
z
=

101
PROBLEM 2.98
To stabiize a tree partiay uprooted in a storm, cabes AB and AC
are
attached to the upper trunk of the tree and then are fastened to stee rods
anchored in the ground. Knowing that the tension in AB is 920 b and that
the resutant of the forces exerted at A by cabes AB and AC ies in the yz
pane, determine (a) the tension in AC, (b) the magnitude and direction of
the resutant of the two forces.
SOLUTION
Have
( )( ) 920 b sin50 cos 40 cos50 sin50 sin 40
AB
= + T i j j
( ) cos 45 sin 25 sin 45 cos 45 cos 25
AC AC
T = + T i j j
(a)
A AB AC
= + R T T

(
A

) 0
x

A
x
R

=
(
x

) (
AC

F T =
or
1806.60 lb

) 0: 920 b sin50 cos 40 cos 45 sin 25 0

=

AC
T = 1807 lb
AC
T =
(b)
( ) ( ) ( ) : 920 lb cos50 1806.60 lb sin 45
A y
y
R F =
( ) 1868.82 lb
A
y
R =
( ) ( ) ( ) : 920 lb sin50 sin 40 1806.60 lb cos 45 cos 25
A z
z
R F = +
( ) 1610.78 lb
A
z
R =
( ) ( ) 1868.82 lb 1610.78 lb
A
R = + j k
Then:
2467.2 lb
A
R = 2.47 kips
A
R =
102
PROBLEM 2.98 CONTINUED
and
0
cos 0
2467.2
x
= =
x
=
1868.82
cos 0.7560
2467.2
y

90.0

=
y

=
=

139.2

1610.78
cos 0.65288
2467.2
z
= = 49.2
z
=
103
PROBLEM 2.99
To stabiize a tree partiay uprooted in a storm, cabes AB and AC
are
attached to the upper trunk of the tree and then are fastened to stee rods
anchored in the ground. Knowing that the tension in AC is 850 b and that
the resutant of the forces exerted at A by cabes AB and AC ies in the yz
pane, determine (a) the tension in AB, (b) the magnitude and direction of
the resutant of the two forces.
SOLUTION
Have
( ) sin50 cos 40 cos50 sin50 sin 40
AB AB
T = + T i j j
( )( ) 850 b cos 45 sin 25 sin 45 cos 45 cos 25
AC
= + T i j j
(a)
( ) 0
A
x
R =
( ) ( ) 0: sin50 cos 40 850 b cos 45 sin 25 0
A x AB
x
R F T = = =
432.86 lb
AB
T = 433 lb
AB
T =
(b)
( ) ( ) ( ) : 432.86 lb cos50 850 lb sin 45
A y
y
R F =
( ) 879.28 lb
A
y
R =
( ) ( ) ( ) : 432.86 lb sin50 sin 40 850 lb cos 45 cos 25
A z
z
R F = +
( ) 757.87 lb
A

z
R

=
(

) 879.28 lb 757.87 lb

= + R j
1160.82 lb
A
R
A
R

1.161 kips

0
cos 0
1160.82
x
= =
x
=

90.0

879.28
cos 0.75746
1160.82
y

= = 139.2
y
=
757.87
cos 0.65287
1160.82
z
= = 49.2
z
=
104
PROBLEM 2.100
For the pate of Probem 2.89, determine the tension in cabes AB and AD
knowing that the tension if cabe AC is 27 b and that the resutant of the
forces exerted by the three cabes at A must be vertica.
SOLUTION
With:
( ) (
JJJG

) 45 in. 48 in. 36 in. AC =

( ) ( ) ( )
2 2 2
45 in. 48 in. 36 in. 75 in. AC =
( ) ( ) ( )
27 b
45 in. 48 in. 36 in.
75 in.
AC AC AC AC
AC
T T

+ i

AC
=

T i j k
JJJG

( ) ( ) ( ) 16.2 b 17.28 b 12.96

AC
= + T i j k
and
( ) ( ) ( ) 32 in. 48 in. 36 in. AB =
JJJG
( ) ( ) ( )
2 2 2
32 in. 48 in. 36 in. 68 in. AB = +
( ) ( ) ( ) 32 in. 48 in. 36 in.
68 in.
AB
AB AB AB AB
AB T
T T
AB
= = = +

T i j k
JJJG

( ) 0.4706 0.7059 0.5294

AB AB
T = + T i j k
and
( ) ( ) ( ) 25 in. 48 in. 36 in. AD =
JJJG
( ) ( ) ( )
2 2 2
25 in. 48 in. 36 in. 65 in. AD = + +
( ) ( ) ( ) 25 in. 48 in. 36 in.
65 in.
AD
AD AD AD AD
AD T
T T
AD
= = =
T i j k
JJJG

( ) 0.3846 0.7385 0.5538

AD AD
T = T i j k
105
PROBLEM 2.100 CONTINUED
Now
AB

AD

AD

+ i

+
(

AB
T
i

j
(

+ R
(

T
)

T
(

T
)

) 0.4706 0.7059 0.5294 16.2 b 17.28 b 12.96

k i j k
) 0.3846 0.7385 0.5538

AD
T + i
Since R must be
Hence:
0.4706 0.3846
AB AD
T T + +
0.5294 0.5538
AB AD
T T + =
Soving (1) and
244.79 b,
AB AD
T T = =
245 b
AB
T =
257 b
AD
T =

j k
vertica, the i and k components of this sum must be zero.
16.2 b 0
= (1)
12.96 b 0
(2)
(2), we obtain:
257.41 b

106

PROBLEM 2.101
The support assemby shown is boted in pace at B, C, and D and
supports a downward force P at A. Knowing that the forces in members
AB, AC, and AD are directed aong the respective members and that th
e
force in member AB is 146 N, determine the magnitude of P.
SOLUTION
Note that AB, AC, and AD are in compression.
Have
( ) ( ) ( )
2 2 2
220 mm 192 mm 0 292 mm
BA
d = + + =
( ) ( ) ( )
2 2 2
192 mm 192 mm 96 mm 288 mm
DA
d = + + =
( ) ( ) ( )
2 2 2
0 192 mm 144 mm 240 mm
CA
d = + + =

and
146
220
292
BA
F

( ) ( )
N
mm 192 mm
mm
BA BA
= = +

F i
(
(
240
CA
CA
F
F

j
) ( ) 110 N 96 N =
) ( ) 192 mm 144 mm
mm

F j
(
CA
F =
(
288
DA
DA
F
F

k
) 0.80 0.60

CA

+ i j

CA
=

j k
) ( )
mm
DA

) 192 mm 192 mm 96 mm

DA
=

F i j k
| | 0.66667 0.66667 0.33333
DA
F = + + i j k
With P = P j
At A:
0: 0
BA CA DA
= + + + = F F F F P
( ) 110 N 0.66667 0
icomponent:
DA
F + =
or
165 N
DA
F =
jcomponent: ( ) 96 N 0.80 0.66667 165 N 0
CA
F P + + = (1)
kcomponent:
( ) 0.60 0.33333 165 N 0
CA
F + = (2)
olving (2) for
CA
F and then using that result in (1), gives 279 N P =
107

PROBLEM 2.102
The support assembly
supports a downward
AB, AC, and AD are
P = 200 N, determine

shown is bolted in place at B, C, and D and

force P at A. Knowing that the forces in members
directed along the respective members and that
the forces in the members.

OLUTION
With the results of 2.101:
( ) ( ) 220 mm 192 mm
292 mm
BA
BA BA BA
F
F
= = +
F i j
| | 0.75342 0.65753 N
BA
F = + i j
( ) ( ) 192 mm 144 mm
240 mm
CA
CA CA CA
F
F
= =
F j k
(
CA
F =
( )
288 mm
DA
DA DA
F
F

) 0.80 0.60
j k
( )

) 192 mm 192 mm 96 mm

DA
=

F i j k
| | 0.66667 0.66667 0.33333
DA
F = + + i j k
With: ( ) 200 N = P j
At A:
0: 0
BA CA DA
= + + + = F F F F P
Hence, equating the three (i, j, k) components to 0 gives three equations
icomponent: 0.75342 0.66667 0
BA DA
F F + = (1)
jcomponent: 0.65735 0.80 0.66667 200 N 0
BA CA DA
F F F + + = (2)
kcomponent: 0.60 0.33333 0
CA DA
F F + = (3)
olving (1), (2), and (3), gives
DA
104.5 N,
BA CA
F F F = =
104.5 N
BA
F =
65.6 N

65.6 N,
=

118.1 N

CA
F =
118.1 N
DA
F =
108

PROBLEM 2.103
Three cables are used to tether a balloon as shown. Determine the vertical
force P exerted by the balloon at A knowing that the tension in cable AB
is 60 lb.

OLUTION

The forces applied at A are:

, ,
and
AB AC AD
T T T P
where P = P j . To express the other forces in terms of the unit vectors
i, j, k, we write
( ) ( ) 12.6 ft 16.8 ft AB = i j
JJJG
21 ft AB =
( ) ( ) ( ) 7.2 ft 16.8 ft 12.6 ft
22.2 ft AC AC =
= i j k
JJJG
( ) ( ) 16.8 ft 9.9 ft AD =
JJJG
19.5 ft AD =
and
( ) 0.6 0.8
AB AB AB AB AB
AB
T T T
AB
= = = T i j
JJJG

( ) 0.3242 0.75676 0.56757

AC AC AC AC AC
AC
T T T
AC
= = = + T i j k
JJJG

( ) 0.8615 0.50769
AD AD AD AD AD
AD
T T T
AD
= = = T j k
JJJG

j k

109

PROBLEM 2.103 CONTINUED

Euiibrium Condition
0: 0
AB AC AD
F P = + + + = T T T j
ubstituting the expressions obtained for , , and
AB AC AD
T T T and
factoring i, j, and k:
( ) ( ) 0.6 0.3242 0.8 0.75676 0.8615
AB AC AB AC AD
T T T T T P + + + i j
( ) 0.56757 0.50769 0
AC AD
T T + = k
Equating to zero the coefficients of i, j, k:
0.6 0.3242 0
AB AC
T T + = (1)
0.8 0.75676 0.8615 0
AB AC AD
T T T P + = (2)
0.56757 0.50769 0
AC AD
T T = (3)
etting 60 lb
AB
T = in (1) and (2), and solving the resulting set of
equations gives
111 lb
AC
T =
124.2 lb
AD
T =
239 lb = P

110

PROBLEM 2.104
Three cables are used to tether a balloon as shown. Determine the vertical
force P exerted by the balloon at A knowing that the tension in cable AC
is 100 lb.

OLUTION
ee Problem 2.103 for the figure and the analysis leading to the lin
ear algebraic Equations (1), (2), and (3)

below:
0.6 0.3242 0
AB AC
T T + = (1)
0.8 0.75676 0.8615 0
AB AC AD
T T T P + = (2)
0.56757 0.50769 0
AC AD
T T = (3)
ubstituting 100 lb
AC
T = in Equations (1), (2), and (3) above, and solving the resulting set of eq
uations
using conventional algorithms gives
54 lb
AB
T =
112 lb
AD
T =
215 lb = P
111

PROBLEM 2.105
The crate shown in Figure P2.105 and P2.108 is supported by three
cables. Determine the weight of the crate knowing that the tension in
cable AB is 3 kN.

OLUTION

The forces applied at A are:

, ,
and
AB AC AD
T T T P
where P = P j . To express the other forces in terms of the unit vectors
i, j, k, we write
( ) ( ) ( ) 0.72 m 1.2 m 0.54 m , AB = + i j k
JJJG
1.5 m AB =
( ) ( ) 1.2 m 0.64 m , AC = + j k
JJJG
1.36 m AC =
( ) ( ) ( ) 0.8 m 1.2 m 0.54 m , AD = + i j k
JJJG
1.54 m AD =
and
( ) 0.48 0.8 0.36
AB AB AB AB AB
AB
T T T
AB
= = = + T i j k
JJJG


( ) 0.88235 0.47059
AC AC AC AC AC
AC
T T T
AC
= = = + T j k
JJJG

( ) 0.51948 0.77922 0.35065

AD AD AD AD AD
AD
T T T
AD
= = = + T i j k
JJJG

Euiibrium Condition with W = W j

0: 0
AB AC AD
F W = + + = T T T j
ubstituting the expressions obtained for , , and
AB AC AD
T T T and
factoring i, j, and k:
( ) ( ) 0.48 0.51948 0.8 0.88235 0.77922
AB AD AB AC AD
T T T T T W + + + + i j
( ) 0.36 0.47059 0.35065 0
AB AC AD
T T T + + = k
112

PROBLEM 2.105 CONTINUED

Equating to zero the coefficients of i, j, k:
0.48 0.51948 0
AB AD
T T + =
0.8 0.88235 0.77922 0
AB AC AD
T T T W + + =
0.36 0.47059 0.35065 0
AB AC AD
T T T + =
ubstituting 3 kN
AB
T = in Equations (1), (2) and (3) and solving the
resulting set of equations, using conventional algorithms for solving
linear algebraic equations, gives
4.3605 kN
AC
T =
2.7720 kN
AD
T =

8.41 kN W =
113

PROBLEM 2.106
For the crate of Problem 2.105, determine the weight of the crate
knowing that the tension in cable AD is 2.8 kN.
Problem 2.105: The crate shown in Figure P2.105 and P2.108 is
supported by three cables. Determine the weight of the crate knowing that
the tension in cable AB is 3 kN.

OLUTION
ee Problem 2.105 for the figure and the analysis leading to the lin
ear algebraic Equations (1), (2), and (3)
below:
0.48 0.51948 0
AB AD
T T + =
0.8 0.88235 0.77922 0
AB AC AD
T T T W + + =
0.36 0.47059 0.35065 0
AB AC AD
T T T + =
ubstituting 2.8 kN
AD
T = in Equations (1), (2), and (3) above, and solving the resulting set of eq
uations
using conventional algorithms, gives
3.03 kN
AB
T =
4.40 kN
AC
T =
8.49 kN W =
114

PROBLEM 2.107
For the crate of Problem 2.105, determine the weight of the crate
knowing that the tension in cable AC is 2.4 kN.
Problem 2.105: The crate shown in Figure P2.105 and P2.108 is
supported by three cables. Determine the weight of the crate knowing that
the tension in cable AB is 3 kN.

OLUTION
ee Problem 2.105 for the figure and the analysis leading to the lin
ear algebraic Equations (1), (2), and (3)
below:
0.48 0.51948 0
AB AD
T T + =
0.8 0.88235 0.77922 0

AB AC AD
T T T W + + =
0.36 0.47059 0.35065 0
AB AC AD
T T T + =
ubstituting 2.4 kN
AC
T = in Equations (1), (2), and (3) above, and solving the resulting set of eq
uations
using conventional algorithms, gives
1.651 kN
AB
T =
1.526 kN
AD
T =
4.63 kN W =
115

PROBLEM 2.108
A 750kg crate is supported by three cables as shown. Determine the
tension in each cable.

OLUTION
ee Problem 2.105 for the figure and the analysis leading to the linear algebrai
c Equations (1), (2), and (3)
below:
0.48 0.51948 0
AB AD
T T + =
0.8 0.88235 0.77922 0
AB AC AD
T T T W + + =
0.36 0.47059 0.35065 0
AB AC AD
T T T + =
ubstituting ( )
( )
2
750 kg 9.81 m/s 7.36 kN W = = in Equations (1), (2), and (3) above, and solvi
ng the
resulting set of equations using conventional algorithms, gives
2.63 kN
AB
T =
3.82 kN
AC
T =
2.43 kN
AD
T =
116

PROBLEM 2.109
A force P is applied as shown to a uniform cone which is supported
by
three cords, where the lines of action of the cords pass through the vertex
A of the cone. Knowing that P = 0 and that the tension in cord B
E is
0.2 lb, determine the weight W of the cone.

OLUTION
Note that because the line of action of each of the cords passes through the ver
tex A of the cone, the cords all
have the same length, and the unit vectors lying along the cords are parallel to
the unit vectors lying along the
generators of the cone.
Thus, for example, the unit vector along BE is identical to the unit vector alon
g the generator AB.
Hence:
cos 45 8 sin 45
65
AB BE
+
= =
i j k

It foows that:
cos 45 8 sin 45
65
BE BE BE BE
T T
+ | |
= =
|
 .
i j k
T
cos30 8 sin30
65
CF CF CF CF
T T
+ + | |
= =
|
 .
i j k
T
cos15 8 sin15
65
DG DG DG DG
T T
+ |
= =
|
 .
i j k
T
117

PROBLEM 2.109 CONTINUED

At A: 0: 0
BE CF DG
= + + + + = F T T T W P
Then, isolating the factors of i, j, and k, we obtain three algebraic equations:
: cos
65 65 65
BE CF
T T T
P +
or
cos
BE CF
T T T

45 cos30 cos15 0
DG
+ = i
45 cos30 cos15 65 0
DG
P + +

(1)

8 8 8
: 0
65 65 65
BE CF DG
T T T W + + = j
or
65
0
8
BE CF DG
T T T W + + = (2)
: sin 45 sin30 sin15 0
65 65 65
BE CF DG
T T T
+ = k
or
sin 45 sin30 sin15 0
BE CF DG
T T T + = (3)
With 0 P = and the tension in cord 0.2 lb: BE =
olving the resulting Equations (1), (2), and (3) using conventional methods in
Linear Algebra (elimination,
matrix methods or iteration with MATLAB or Maple, for example), we obtain:
0.669 lb
CF
T =
0.746 lb
DG
T =
1.603 lb W =
118

PROBLEM 2.110
A force P is applied as shown to a uniform cone which is supported
by
three cords, where the lines of action of the cords pass through the vertex
A of the cone. Knowing that the cone weighs 1.6 lb, determine the range
of values of P for which cord CF is taut.

OLUTION
ee Problem 2.109 for the Figure and the analysis leading to the linear algebrai

c Equations (1), (2), and (3)

below:
: cos 45 cos30 cos15 65 0
BE CF DG
T T T P + +

= i

(1)

65
: 0
8
BE CF DG
T T T W + + = j (2)
: sin 45 sin30 sin15 0
BE CF DG
T T T + = k (3)
With 1.6 lb W = , the range of values of P for which the cord CF is taut can fo
und by solving Equations (1),
(2), and (3) for the tension
CF
T as a function of P and requiring it to be positive ( 0). >
olving (1), (2), and (3) with unknown P, using conventional methods in Linear A
lgebra (elimination, matrix
methods or iteration with MATLAB or Maple, for example), we obtain:
( ) 1.729 0.668 lb
CF
T P = +
Hence, for 0
CF
T > 1.729 0.668 0 P + >
or 0.386 lb P <
0 0.386 lb P < <
119

PROBLEM 2.111
A transmission tower is held by three guy wires attached to a pin at A and
anchored by bolts at B, C, and D. If the tension in wire AB is 3.
6 kN,
determine the vertical force P exerted by the tower on the pin at A.

OLUTION

The force in each cable can be written as the product of the magnitude of
the force and the unit vector along the cable. That is, with
( ) ( ) ( ) 18 m 30 m 5.4 m AC = + i j k
JJJG
( ) ( ) ( )
2 2 2
18 m 30 m 5.4 m 35.4 m AC = + +
( ) ( ) ( ) 18 m 30 m 5.4 m
35.4 m
AC
AC AC AC

AC T
T T
AC
=

T i j k
JJJG

( ) 0.5085 0.8475 0.1525

AC AC
T = + T i j k
and
( ) ( ) ( ) 6 m 30 m 7.5 m AB =
JJJG
( ) ( ) ( )
2 2 2
6 m 30 m 7.5 m 31.5 m AB = +
( ) ( ) ( ) 6 m 30 m 7.5 m
31.5 m
AB
AB AB AB
AB T
T T
AB
= = = +

T i j k
JJJG

( ) 0.1587 0.7937 0.5873

AD AD
T = T i j k
120

PROBLEM 2.111 CONTINUED

+ i

T i j k
JJJG

( ) 0.1905 0.9524 0.2381

AB AB
T = + T i j k
Finay ( ) ( ) ( ) 6 m 30 m 22.2 m AD =
JJJG
( ) ( ) ( )
2 2 2
6 m 30 m 22.2 m 37.8 m AD = +
( ) ( ) ( ) 6 m 30 m 22.2 m
37.8 m
AD
AD AD AD
AD T
T T
AD
= = =

With , at : P A = P j
0: 0
AB AC AD
P = + + + = F T T T j
Equating the factors of i, j, and k to zero, we obtain the linear algebraic
equations:
: 0.1905 0.5085 0.1587 0
AB AC AD
T T T + = i (1)
: 0.9524 0.8475 0.7937 0
AB AC AD
T T T P + = j (2)
: 0.2381 0.1525 0.5873 0
AB AC AD
T T T + = k (3)
In Equations (1), (2) and (3), set 3.6 kN,
AB
T = and, using conventional
methods for solving Linear Algebraic Equations (MATLAB or Maple,
for example), we obtain:
1.963 kN
AC
T =
1.969 kN
AD
T =
6.66 kN = P
121

PROBLEM 2.112
A transmission tower is held by three guy wires attached to a pin at A and
anchored by bolts at B, C, and D. If the tension in wire AC is 2.
6 kN,
determine the vertical force P exerted by the tower on the pin at A.

OLUTION
Based on the results of Problem 2.111, particularly Equations (1), (2) and (3),
we substitute 2.6 kN
AC
T =
and solve the three resulting linear equations using conventional tools for solv
ing Linear Algebraic Equations
(MATLAB or Maple, for example), to obtain
4.77 kN
AB
T =
2.61 kN
AD
T =
8.81 kN = P
122

PROBLEM 2.113

A rectangular plate is supported by three cables as shown. Knowing that

the tension in cable AC is 15 lb, determine the weight of the plate.

OLUTION

The (vector) force in each cable can be written as the product of t

he
(scalar) force and the unit vector along the cable. That is, with
( ) ( ) ( ) 32 in. 48 in. 36 in. AB = + i j k
JJJG
( ) ( ) ( )
2 2 2
32 in. 48 in. 36 in. 68 in. AB = +
( ) ( ) ( ) 32 in. 48 in. 36 in.
68 in.
AB
AB AB AB
AB T
T T
AB
= = = +

T i j k
JJJG

( ) 0.4706 0.7059 0.5294

AB AB
T = + T i j k
and
( ) ( ) ( ) 45 in. 48 in. 36 in. AC =
JJJG
( ) ( ) ( )
2 2 2
45 in. 48 in. 36 in. 75 in. AC = + +
( ) ( ) ( ) 45 in. 48 in. 36 in.
75 in.
AC
AC AC AC
AC T
T T
AC
= = = +
T i j k
JJJG

( ) 0.60 0.64 0.48

AC AC
T = + T i j k
Finay, ( ) ( ) (
JJJG

+ i

) 25 in. 48 in. 36 in. AD =

( ) ( ) ( )
2 2 2
25 in. 48 in. 36 in. 65 in. AD =
123

PROBLEM 2.113 CONTINUED

( ) ( ) ( ) 25 in. 48 in. 36 in.
65 in.
AD
AD AD AD
AD T
T T
AD
= = =
T i j k
JJJG

( ) 0.3846 0.7385 0.5538

AD AD
T = T i j k
With , W = W j at A we have:
0: 0
AB AC AD
W = + + + = F T T T j
Equating the factors of i, j, and k to zero, we obtain the linear algebraic
equations:
: 0.4706 0.60 0.3846 0
AB AC AD
T T T + = i (1)
: 0.7059 0.64 0.7385 0
AB AC AD
T T T W + = j (2)
: 0.5294 0.48 0.5538 0
AB AC AD
T T T + = k (3)
In Equations (1), (2) and (3), set 15 lb,
AC
T = and, using conventional
methods for solving Linear Algebraic Equations (MATLAB or Maple,
for example), we obtain:
136.0 lb
AB
T =
143.0 lb
AD
T =
211 lb W =
124

PROBLEM 2.114
A rectangular plate is supported by three cables as shown. Knowing that
the tension in cable AD is 120 lb, determine the weight of the plate.

OLUTION
Based on the results of Problem 2.111, particularly Equations (1), (2) and (3),
we substitute 120 lb

AD
T = and
solve the three resulting linear equations using conventional tools for solving
Linear Algebraic Equations
(MATLAB or Maple, for example), to obtain
12.59 lb
AC
T =
114.1 lb
AB
T =
177.2 lb W =
125

PROBLEM 2.115
A horizontal circular plate having a mass of 28 kg is suspended as shown
from three wires which are attached to a support D and form 30 angles
with the vertical. Determine the tension in each wire.

OLUTION

0: sin30 sin50 sin30 cos 40

x AD BD
F T T = +
sin30 cos 60 0
CD
T + =
Dividing through by the factor sin30 and evaluating the trigonometric
functions gives
0.7660 0.7660 0.50 0
AD BD CD
T T T + + = (1)
imilarly,
0: sin30 cos50 sin30 sin 40
z AD BD
F T T = +
sin30 sin60 0
CD
T =
or
0.6428 0.6428 0.8660 0
AD BD CD
T T T + = (2)
From (1) 0.6527
AD BD CD
T T T = +
ubstituting this into (2):
0.3573
BD CD
T T = (3)
Using
AD
T from above:
AD

CD

T T = (4)
Now,
0: cos30 cos30 cos30
y AD BD CD
F T T T =
( )
( )
2
28 kg 9.81 m/s 0 + =
or
317.2 N
AD BD CD
T T T + + =
126

PROBLEM 2.115 CONTINUED

Using (3) and (4), above:
0.3573 317.2 N
CD CD CD
T T T + + =
Then:
135.1 N
AD
T =
46.9 N
BD
T =
135.1 N
CD
T =
127

PROBLEM 2.116
A transmission tower is held by three guy wires attached to a pin at A and
anchored by bolts at B, C, and D. Knowing that the tower exerts on
the
pin at A an upward vertical force of 8 kN, determine the tension in each
wire.

OLUTION
From the solutions of 2.111 and 2.112:
0.5409
AB
T P =
0.295
AC
T P =
0.2959
AD
T P =

Using 8 kN: P =
4.33 kN
AB
T =
2.36 kN
AC
T =
2.37 kN
AD
T =
128

PROBLEM 2.117
For the rectangular plate of Problems 2.113 and 2.114, determine the
tension in each of the three cables knowing that the weight of the plate is
180 lb.

OLUTION
From the solutions of 2.113 and 2.114:
0.6440
AB
T P =
0.0709
AC
T P =
0.6771
AD
T P =
Using 180 lb: P =
115.9 lb
AB
T =
12.76 lb
AC
T =
121.9 lb
AD
T =
129

PROBLEM 2.118
For the cone of Problem 2.110, determine the range of values of P f
or
which cord DG is taut if P is directed in the x direction.

OLUTION
From the solutions to Problems 2.109 and 2.110, have
0.2 65
BE CF DG
T T T + + = (2 )
sin 45 sin30 sin15 0
BE CF DG

T T + = (3)
cos 45 cos30 cos15 65 0
BE CF DG
T T T P + = (1 )
Applying the method of elimination to obtain a desired result:
Multiplying (2 ) by sin 45 and adding the result to (3):
( ) ( ) sin 45 sin30 sin 45 sin15 0.2 65 sin 45
CF DG
T T + + =
or
0.9445 0.3714
CF DG
T T = (4)
Multiplying (2 ) by sin30 and subtracting (3) from the result:
( ) ( ) sin30 sin 45 sin30 sin15 0.2 65 sin30
BE DG
T T + + + =
or
0.6679 0.6286
BE DG
T T = (5)
130
PROBLEM 2.118 CONTINUED
ubstituting (4) and (5) into (1) :
1.2903 1.7321 65 0
DG
T P =
DG
T is taut for
1.2903
lb
65
P <
or 0.1600 0 lb P

<

131

PROBLEM 2.119
A force P is applied as shown to a uniform cone which is supported
by
three cords, where the lines of action of the cords pass through the vertex
A of the cone. Knowing that the cone weighs 2.4 lb and that P =
0,
determine the tension in each cord.

OLUTION
Note that because the line of action of each of the cords passes through the ver
tex A of the cone, the cords all
have the same length, and the unit vectors lying along the cords are parallel to
the unit vectors lying along the
generators of the cone.
Thus, for example, the unit vector along BE is identical to the unit vector alon
g the generator AB.
Hence:
cos 45 8 sin 45
65

AB

BE
+
=
i j k

It foows that:
cos
65
BE
T

45 8 sin 45


i
T

.
j

BE

BE

T
+
=

BE
|

cos30 8
65
CF CF
T T
+
= =
|
 .
i j
T
cos15 8
65
DG DG
T T

= =
|
 .
i j
T
At A:
BE CF
=
132

k
sin30
CF
+

CF
|

k
sin15
DG
+

DG

k
0: 0
DG
+ +

= F

PROBLEM 2.119 CONTINUED

Then, isolating the factors if ,
quations:
: cos 45 cos30 cos15 0
65 65 65
BE CF DG
T T T
+ = i
or cos 45 cos30 cos15 0
BE CF DG
T T T + = (1)
8 8 8
: 0
65 65 65

, and i j

k we obtain three algebraic e

BE CF DG
T T T W + + = j
or
2.4
65 0.3 65
8
BE CF DG
T T T + + = = (2)
: sin 45 sin30 sin15 0
65 65 65
BE CF DG
T T T
P + = k
or sin 45 sin30 sin15 65
BE CF DG
T T T P + = (3)
With 0, P = the tension in the cords can be found by solving the re
sulting Equations (1), (2), and (3) using
conventional methods in Linear Algebra (elimination, matrix methods or iterationw
ith MATLAB or Maple,
for example). We obtain
0.299 lb
BE
T =
1.002 lb
CF
T =
1.117 lb
DG
T =
133

PROBLEM 2.120
A force P is applied as shown to a uniform cone which is supported
by
three cords, where the lines of action of the cords pass through the vertex
A of the cone. Knowing that the cone weighs 2.4 lb and that P = 0.1 lb,
determine the tension in each cord.

OLUTION
ee Problem 2.121 for the analysis leading to the linear algebraic Equations (1)
, (2), and (3) below:
cos 45 cos30 cos15 0
BE CF DG
T T T + = (1)
0.3 65
BE CF DG
T T T + + = (2)
sin 45 sin30 sin15 65
BE CF DG
T T T P + = (3)
With 0.1lb, = P solving (1), (2), and (3), using conventional methods in Linear
Algebra (elimination, matrix
methods or iterationwith MATLAB or Maple, for example), we obtain
1.006 lb
BE

=
0.357 lb

CF
T =
1.056 lb
DG
T =
134

PROBLEM 2.121
Using two ropes and a roller chute, two workers are unloading a 200kg
castiron counterweight from a truck. Knowing that at the instant shown
the counterweight is kept from moving and that the positions of points A,
B, and C are, respectively, A(0, 0.5 m, 1 m), B(0.6 m, 0.8 m, 0), a
nd
C(0.7 m, 0.9 m, 0), and assuming that no friction exists between the
counterweight and the chute, determine the tension in each rope. (Hint
:
ince there is no friction, the force exerted by the chute on the
counterweight must be perpendicular to the chute.)

OLUTION

From the geometry of the chute:

( ) ( ) 2 0.8944 0.4472
5
N
N = + = + N j k j k
As in Problem 2.11, for example, the force in each rope can be written as
the product of the magnitude of the force and the unit vector along the
cable. Thus, with
( ) ( ) ( ) 0.6 m 1.3 m 1 m AB = + + i j k
JJJG
( ) ( ) ( )
2 2 2
0.6 m 1.3 m 1 m 1.764 m AB = + +
( ) ( ) ( ) 0.6 m 1.3 m 1 m
1.764 m
AB
AB AB AB
AB T
T T
AB
= = = + +
T i
JJJG

( ) 0.3436 0.7444 0.5726

AB AB
T = + + T i j k
and ( ) ( ) ( ) 0.7 m 1.4 m 1 m AC =
JJJG
( ) ( ) ( )
2 2 2
0.7 m 1.4 m 1 m 1.8574 m AC = + +
( ) ( ) ( ) 0.7 m 1.4 m 1 m
1.764 m
AC
AC AC AC
AC T
T T
AC
= = = +
T i j k
JJJG

( ) 0.3769 0.7537 0.5384

AC AC
T = + T i j k
Then: 0: 0
AB AC
= + + + = F N
135

PROBLEM 2.121 CONTINUED

With ( )( ) 200 kg 9.81 m/s 1962 N, W = = and equating the factors of i,
j,
and k to zero, we obtain the linear algebraic equations:
: 0.3436 0.3769 0
AB AC
T T + = i (1)
: 0.7444 0.7537 0.8944 1962 0
AB AC
T T N + + = j (2)
: 0.5726 0.5384 0.4472 0
AB AC
T T N + = k (3)
Using conventional methods for solving Linear Algebraic Equations
(elimination, MATLAB or Maple, for example), we obtain
1311 N N =
551 N
AB
T =
503 N
AC
T =
136

PROBLEM 2.122
olve Problem 2.121 assuming that a third worker is exerting a force
(180 N) = P i on the counterweight.
Problem 2.121: Using two ropes and a roller chute, two workers are
unloading a 200kg castiron counterweight from a truck. Knowing that at
the instant shown the counterweight is kept from moving and that the
positions of points A, B, and C are, respectively, A(0, 0.5 m, 1 m),
B(0.6 m, 0.8 m, 0), and C(0.7 m, 0.9 m, 0), and assuming that no friction
exists between the counterweight and the chute, determine the tension in
each rope. (Hint: ince there is no friction, the force exerted by the chute
on the counterweight must be perpendicular to the chute.)

OLUTION

From the geometry of the chute:

( ) ( ) 2 0.8944 0.4472
5
N
N = + = + N j k j k
As in Problem 2.11, for example, the force in each rope can be written as
the product of the magnitude of the force and the unit vector along the
cable. Thus, with
( ) ( ) ( ) 0.6 m 1.3 m 1 m AB = + + i j k
JJJG
( ) ( ) ( )
2 2 2
0.6 m 1.3 m 1 m 1.764 m AB = + +
( ) ( ) ( ) 0.6 m 1.3 m 1 m
1.764 m
AB
AB AB AB
AB T
T T
AB
= = = + +

T i j k
JJJG

( ) 0.3436 0.7444 0.5726

AB AB
T = + + T i j k
and ( ) ( ) ( ) 0.7 m 1.4 m 1 m AC =
JJJG
( ) ( ) ( )
2 2 2
0.7 m 1.4 m 1 m 1.8574 m AC = + +
( ) ( ) ( ) 0.7 m 1.4 m 1 m
1.764 m
AC

AC

AC
AC

AC
T

T T
AC
=

T i j k
JJJG

( ) 0.3769 0.7537 0.5384

AC AC
T = + T i j k
Then: 0: 0
AB AC
= + + + + = F
137

PROBLEM 2.122 CONTINUED

Where ( ) 180 N = P
and ( )
( )
2
200 kg 9.81 m/s

=
W

j
( ) 1962 N = j
Equating the factors of i, j, and k to zero, we obtain the linear equations:
: 0.3436 0.3769 180 0
AB AC
T T + = i
: 0.8944 0.7444 0.7537 1962 0
AB AC
N T T + + = j
: 0.4472 0.5726 0.5384 0
AB AC
N T T = k
Using conventional methods for solving Linear Algebraic Equations
(elimination, MATLAB or Maple, for example), we obtain
1302 N N =
306 N
AB
T =
756 N
AC
T =
138

PROBLEM 2.123
A piece of machinery of weight W is temporarily supported by cables AB,
AC, and ADE. Cable ADE is attached to the ring at A, passes over t
he
pulley at D and back through the ring, and is attached to the support at E.
Knowing that W = 320 lb, determine the tension in each cable. (Hint
:
The tension is the same in all portions of cable ADE.)

OLUTION
The (vector) force in each cable can be written as the product of the (scalar) f
orce and the unit vector along
the cable. That is, with
( ) ( ) ( ) 9 ft 8 ft 12 ft AB = + i j k
JJJG
( ) ( )
2 2 2
9 ft 8 ft 12 ft
( ) ( )
17 ft
AB
AB AB AB
AB T
T T
AB
= =

17 ft AB = + +
( ) 9 ft 8 ft 12 ft

T i j k
JJJG

( ) 0.5294 0.4706 0.7059

AB AB
T = + T i j k
and
( ) ( ) ( ) 0 8 ft 6 ft AC =
JJJG

+ i

( ) ( ) ( )
2 2 2
0 ft 8 ft 6 ft 10 ft AC = + + =
( ) ( ) ( ) 0 ft 8 ft 6 ft
10 ft
AC
AC AC AC
AC T
T T
AC
= = = + +
T i j k
JJJG

( ) 0.8 0.6
AC AC
T = + T j k
and
( ) ( ) (
JJJG

) 4 ft 8 ft 1ft AD =

( ) ( ) ( )
2 2 2
4 ft 8 ft 1ft 9 ft AD = + + =
( ) ( ) ( ) 4 ft 8 ft 1ft
9 ft
ADE
AD AD ADE
AD T
T T
AD
= = = +
T i j k
JJJG

( ) 0.4444 0.8889 0.1111

AD ADE
T = + T i j k
139
PROBLEM 2.123 CONTINUED
Finay,
( ) ( ) ( ) 8 ft 8 ft 4 ft AE =
JJJG
( ) ( ) ( )
2 2 2
8 ft 8 ft 4 ft 12 ft AE = + +
( ) ( ) ( ) 8 ft 8 ft 4 ft
12 ft
ADE
AE AE ADE
AE T
T T
AE
= = = + +

+ i

T i j k
JJJG

( ) 0.6667 0.6667 0.3333

AE ADE
T = + + T i j k
With the weight of the machinery, , W = W j at A, we have:
0: 2 0
AB AC AD
W = + + = F T T T j
Equating the factors of , , and i j k to zero, we obtain the following
linear algebraic equations:
( ) 0.5294 2 0.4444 0.6667 0
AB ADE ADE
T T T + = (1)
( ) 0.4706 0.8 2 0.8889 0.6667 0
AB AC ADE ADE
T T T T W + + + = (2)
( ) 0.7059 0.6 2 0.1111 0.3333 0
AB AC ADE ADE
T T T T + + = (3)
Knowing that 320 lb, W = we can solve Equations (1), (2) and (3) usi
ng conventional methods for solving

Linear Algebraic Equations (elimination, matrix methods via MATLAB or Maple, for
example) to obtain
46.5 lb
AB
T =
34.2 lb
AC
T =
110.8 lb
ADE
T =
140

PROBLEM 2.124
A piece of machinery of weight W is temporarily supported by cables AB,
AC, and ADE. Cable ADE is attached to the ring at A, passes over t
he
pulley at D and back through the ring, and is attached to the support at E.
Knowing that the tension in cable AB is 68 lb, determine (a) the tensio
n
in AC, (b) the tension in ADE, (c) the weight W. (Hint: The tension is the
same in all portions of cable ADE.)

OLUTION
ee Problem 2.123 for the analysis leading to the linear algebraic Equations (1)
, (2), and (3), below:
( ) 0.5294 2 0.4444 0.6667 0
AB ADE ADE
T T T + = (1)
( ) 0.4706 0.8 2 0.8889 0.6667 0
AB AC ADE ADE
T T T T W + + + = (2)
( ) 0.7059 0.6 2 0.1111 0.3333 0
AB AC ADE ADE
T T T T + + = (3)
Knowing that the tension in cable AB is 68 lb, we can solve Equation
s (1), (2) and (3) using conventional
methods for solving Linear Algebraic Equations (elimination, matrix meth
ods via MATLAB or Maple, for
example) to obtain
(a)
50.0 lb
AC
T =
(b) 162.0 lb
AE
T =
(c)
468 lb W =
141

PROBLEM 2.125
A container of weight W is suspended from ring A. Cable
through the ring and is attached to fixed supports at B and C. Two
P = P i and Q = Q k are applied to the ring to maintain the
the position shown. Knowing that 1200 W = N, determine P
(Hint: The tension is the same in both portions of cable BAC.)

BAC passes
forces
container is
and Q.

OLUTION

The (vector) force in each cable can be written as the product of t

he
(scalar) force and the unit vector along the cable. That is, with
( ) ( ) ( ) 0.48 m 0.72 m 0.16 m AB = + i j k
JJJG
( ) ( ) ( )
2 2 2
0.48 m 0.72 m 0.16 m 0.88 m AB = + +
( ) ( ) ( ) 0.48 m 0.72 m 0.16 m
0.88 m
AB
AB AB AB
AB T
T T
AB
= = = +

T i j k
JJJG

( ) 0.5455 0.8182 0.1818

AB AB
T = + T i j k
and
( ) ( ) ( ) 0.24 m 0.72 m 0.13 m AC =
JJJG
( ) ( ) ( )
2 2 2
0.24 m 0.72 m 0.13 m 0.77 m AC = + =
( ) ( ) ( ) 0.24 m 0.72 m 0.13 m
0.77 m
AC
AC AC AC
AC T
T T
AC
= = = +
T i j k
JJJG

( ) 0.3177 0.9351 0.1688

AC AC
T = + T i j k
At A: 0: 0
AB AC
= + + + + = F T
142

PROBLEM 2.125 CONTINUED

Noting that
AB AC
T T = because of the ring A, we equate the factors of
, , and i j k to zero to obtain the linear algebraic equations:
( ) : 0.5455 0.3177 0 T P + + = i
or 0.2338 P T =
( ) : 0.8182 0.9351 0 T W + = j
or 1.7532 W T =
( ) : 0.1818 0.1688 0 T Q + = k
or 0.356 Q T =
With 1200 N: W =
1200 N
684.5 N
1.7532
T = =
160.0 N P =
240 N Q =
143

PROBLEM 2.126
For the system of Problem 2.125, determine W and P knowing that
160 Q = N.
Problem 2.125: A container of weight W is suspended from ring A.
Cable BAC passes through the ring and is attached to fixed supports at B
and C. Two forces P = P i and Q = Q k are applied to the ring
to
maintain the container is the position shown. Knowing that 1200 W = N,
determine P and Q. (Hint: The tension is the same in both portions
of
cable BAC.)

OLUTION
Based on the results of Problem 2.125, particularly the three equations relating
P, Q, W, and T we substitute
160 N Q = to obtain
160 N
456.3 N
0.3506
T = =
800 N W =
107.0 N P =
144

PROBLEM 2.127
Collars A and B are connected by a 1mlong wire and can slide freely on
frictionless rods. If a force (680 N) = P j is applied at A, determ
ine

(a) the tension in the wire when 300 y =

mm, (b) the magnitude of the

force Q required to maintain the equilibrium of the system.

OLUTION
FreeBody Diagrams of collars

For both Problems 2.127 and 2.128:

( )
2
2 2 2
AB x y z = + +
Here ( ) ( )
2 2
2 2
1m 0.40 m y z = + +
or
2 2 2
0.84 m y z + =
Thus, with y given, z is determined.
Now
( )
1
0.40 m 0.4
1m
AB
AB
y z y z
AB
= = + = + i j k i k k
JJJG

Where y and z are in units of meters, m.

From the F.B. Diagram of coar A:
0: 0
x z AB AB
N N P T = + + + = F i k j
Setting the j coefficient to zero gives:
0
AB
P yT =
With 680 N, P =
680 N
AB
T
y
=
Now, from the free body diagram of coar B:
0: 0
x y AB AB
N N Q T = + + = F i j k

145

PROBLEM 2.127 CONTINUED

Setting the k coefficient to zero gives:
0
AB
Q T z =
And using the above resut for
AB
T we have
680 N
AB
Q T z z
y
= =
Then, from the specifications of the probem, 300 mm 0.3 m y =
( )
2
2 2
0.84 m 0.3 m = z
0.866 m = z
and
(a)
680 N
2266.7 N
0.30
AB
T = =
or 2.27 kN
AB
T =
and
(b) ( ) 2266.7 0.866 1963.2 N Q = =
or 1.963 kN Q =
146

PROBLEM 2.128
Sove Probem 2.127 assuming 550 y = mm.
Probem 2.127: Coars A and B are connected by a
can side freey on frictioness rods. If a force (680 N)
t
A, determine (a) the tension in the wire when 300
magnitude of the force Q reuired to maintain the
system.

1mong wire and

= P j is appied a
y = mm, (b) the
euiibrium of the

SOLUTION

From the anaysis of Probem 2.127, particuary the resuts:

2 2 2
0.84 m y z + =
680 N
AB
T

y
=
680 N
Q z
y
=
With 550 mm 0.55 m, y =
( )
2
2 2
0.84 m 0.55 m
0.733 m
=
=
z
z

= we obtain:

and
(a)
680 N
1236.4 N
0.55
AB
T = =
or 1.236 kN
AB
T =
and
(b) ( ) 1236 0.866 N 906 N =
or 0.906 kN Q =
147

PROBLEM
Member
Knowing
(a) the

= Q

2.129
BD exerts on member ABC a force P directed aong ine BD.
that P must have a 300b horizonta component, determine
magnitude of the force P, (b) its vertica component.

SOLUTION
(a) sin35 3001b P
300 b
sin35
P =

523 b P =
(b) Vertica Component
cos35
v
P P =
( ) 523 b cos35 =
428 b =
v
P
148

PROBLEM 2.130
A container of weight W is suspended from ring A, to which cabes A
C
and AE are attached. A force P is appied to the end F of a third
cabe
which passes over a puey at B and through ring A and which is attached
to a support at D. Knowing that W = 1000 N, determine the magnitud
e
of P. (Hint: The tension is the same in a portions of cabe FBAD.)
SOLUTION
The (vector) force in each cabe can be written as the product of the (scaar) f
orce and the unit vector aong
the cabe. That is, with
( ) ( ) ( ) 0.78 m 1.6 m 0 m AB = + + i j k
JJJG
( ) ( ) ( )
2 2 2
0.78 m 1.6 m 0 1.78 m AB = + +
( ) ( ) ( ) 0.78 m 1.6 m 0 m
1.78 m
AB
AB AB AB
AB T
T T
AB
= = = + +
T i j k
JJJG

( ) 0.4382 0.8989 0
AB AB
T = + + T i j k
and
( ) ( ) ( ) 0 1.6 m 1.2 m AC =
JJJG
( ) ( ) ( )
2 2 2
0 m 1.6 m 1.2 m 2 m AC = + + =
( ) ( ) ( ) 0 1.6 m 1.2 m
2 m
AC
AC AC AC
AC T
T T
AC
= = = + +
T i j k
JJJG

( ) 0.8 0.6
AC AC
T = + T j k

+ i

and
( )
JJJG

( ) ( )
2 2 2
1.3 m 1.6 m 0.4
( ) ( )
2.1m
AD
AD AD AD
AD T
T T
AD
= =

(
(

) 1.3 m 1.6 m 0.4 m AD =

+ i

m 2.1m AD = + + =
( ) 1.3 m 1.6 m 0.4 m

T i j k
JJJG

( ) 0.6190 0.7619 0.1905

AD AD
T = + + T i j k
149
PROBLEM 2.130 CONTINUED
Finay,
( ) ( ) ( ) 0.4 m 1.6 m 0.86 m AE =
JJJG
( ) ( ) ( )
2 2 2
0.4 m 1.6 m 0.86 m 1.86 m AE = + +
( ) ( ) ( ) 0.4 m 1.6 m 0.86 m
1.86 m
AE
AE AE AE
AE T
T T
AE
= = = +

T i j k
JJJG

( ) 0.2151 0.8602 0.4624

AE AE
T = + T i j k
With the weight of the container , W = W j at A we have:
0: 0
AB AC AD
W = + + = F T T T j
Equating the factors of , , and i j k to zero, we obtain the following
linear algebraic equations:
0.4382 0.6190 0.2151 0
AB AD AE
T T T + = (1)
0.8989 0.8 0.7619 0.8602 0
AB AC AD AE
T T T T W + + + = (2)
0.6 0.1905 0.4624 0

AC AD AE
T T T + = (3)
Knowing that 1000 N W = and that because of the pulley system at B
,
AB AD
T T P = = where P is the
externally applied (unknown) force, we can solve the system of linear
equations (1), (2) and (3) uniquely
for P.
378 N P =
150

PROBLEM 2.131
A container of weight W is suspended from ring A, to which cables A
C
and AE are attached. A force P is applied to the end F of a third
cable
which passes over a pulley at B and through ring A and which is attached
to a support at D. Knowing that the tension in cable AC is 150 N,
determine (a) the magnitude of the force P, (b) the weight W of the
container. (Hint: The tension is the same in all portions of cable FBAD.)

OLUTION
Here, as in Problem 2.130, the support of the container consists of the four cab
les AE, AC, AD, and AB, with
the condition that the force in cables AB and AD is equal to the e
xternally applied force P. Thus, with the
condition
AB AD
T T P = =
and using the linear algebraic equations of Problem 2.131 with 150 N,
AC
T = we obtain
(a)
454 N P =
(b) 1202 N W =
151

PROBLEM 2.132
Two cables tied together at C are loaded as shown. Knowing that
Q = 60 lb, determine the tension (a) in cable AC, (b) in cable BC.

OLUTION
0: cos30 0
y CA
F T Q = =
With
60 lb Q =
(a)
( )( ) 60 lb 0.866
CA
T =
52.0 lb

CA
T =
(b)
x CB
F P
With
( )(
CB
T =

0: sin30 0
T Q =
75 lb P =
) 75 lb 60 lb 0.50

or

45.0 lb

CB
T =
152

PROBLEM 2.133
Two cables tied together at C are loaded as shown. Determine the range
of values of Q for which the tension will not exceed 60 lb in either cable.

OLUTION
Have
0: cos30 0
x CA
F T Q = =
or
0.8660 Q
CA
T =
Then for 60 lb
CA
T
0.8660 60 lb Q <
or
69.3 lb Q
From 0: sin30
y CB
F T P Q = =
or
75 lb 0.50
CB
T Q =
For
60 lb
CB
T
75 lb 0.50 60 lb Q
or
0.50 15 lb Q
Thus, 30 lb Q
Therefore,
30.0 69.3 lb Q
153

PROBLEM 2.134
A welded connection is in equilibrium under the action of the four forces
shown. Knowing that 8 kN
A
F = and 16 kN,
B

F = determine the
magnitudes of the other two forces.

OLUTION
FreeBody Diagram of
Connection
3 3
0: 0
5 5
x B C A
F F F F
With
8 kN,
A B
F F = =
( ) ( )
4 4
16 kN 8 kN
5 5
C
F =
6.40 kN
C
F =
3 3
0: 0
5 5
y D B A
F F F F
With
A
F and
B
F as above:
( ) ( )
3 3
16 kN 8 kN
5 5
D
F =
4.80 kN
D
F =
154

=
16 kN

PROBLEM 2.135
A welded connection is in equilibrium under the action of the four forces
shown. Knowing that 5 kN
A
F = and 6 kN,
D
F = determine the
magnitudes of the other two forces.

OLUTION

FreeBody Diagram of
Connection
3 3
0: 0
5 5
y D A B
F F F F
or
3
5
B D A
F F F = +
With
5 kN,
A D
F F = =
( )
5 3
6 kN 5 kN
3 5
B
F
=

8 kN

15.00 kN
B
F =
4 4
0: 0
5 5
x C B A
F F F F
( )
4
5
C B A
F F F =
( )
4
15 kN 5 kN
5
=
8.00 kN
C
F =
155

PROBLEM 2.136
Collar A is connected as shown to a 50lb load and can slide on a
frictionless horizontal rod. Determine the magnitude of the force P
required to maintain the equilibrium of the collar when (a) x = 4.5
in.,
(b) x = 15 in.

OLUTION
FreeBody Diagram of Collar
(a)

Triangle Proportions
)

4.5
0: 50 lb 0
20.5
x
F P = + =
or 10.98 lb P =
(b)
Triangle Proportions
( )
15
0: 50 lb 0
25
x
F P = + =
or 30.0 lb P =
156

PROBLEM 2.137
Collar A is connected as shown to a 50lb load and can slide on a
frictionless horizontal rod. Determine the distance x for which the col
lar
is in equilibrium when P = 48 lb.

OLUTION
FreeBody Diagram of Collar

Triangle Proportions
Hence:
2
50
0: 48 0
400
x
x
F
x
=
+
or
2
48
400
50
x x =

( )
2 2
0.92 lb 400 x

x =

2 2
4737.7 in x =
68.6 in. x =
157

PROBLEM 2.138
A frame ABC is supported in part by cable DBE which passes through a
frictionless ring at B. Knowing that the tension in the cable is 385
N,
determine the components of the force exerted by the cable on the
support at D.

OLUTION
The force in cable DB can be written as the product of the magnitude of the forc
e and the unit vector along the
cable. That is, with
( ) ( ) ( ) 480 mm 510 mm 320 mm DB = + i j k
JJJG
( ) ( ) ( )
2 2 2
480 510 320 770 mm DB = +
( ) ( ) ( )
385 N
480 mm 510 mm 320 mm
770 mm
DB
DB
F F
DB
= = = +

F i j k
JJJG

( ) ( ) ( ) 240 N 255 N 160 N =

240 N, 255 N, 160.0 N
x y z
F F F = + = = +
158

+ F i j k

PROBLEM 2.139
A frame ABC is supported in part by cabe DBE which passes through a
frictioness ring at B. Determine the magnitude and direction of the
resutant of the forces exerted by the cabe at B knowing that the tension
in the cabe is 385 N.
SOLUTION

The force in each cabe can be written as the product of the magnitude of the fo
rce and the unit vector aong
the cabe. That is, with
( ) ( ) ( ) 0.48 m 0.51 m 0.32 m BD = + i j k
JJJG
( ) ( ) ( )
2 2 2
0.48 m 0.51 m 0.32 m 0.77 m BD = + +
( ) ( ) ( ) 0.48 m 0.51 m 0.32 m
0.77 m
BD
BD BD BD
BD T
T T
BD
= = = +

T i j k
JJJG

( ) 0.6234 0.6623 0.4156

BD BD
T = + T i j k
and
( ) ( ) ( ) 0.27 m 0.40 m 0.6 m BE =
JJJG
( ) ( ) ( )
2 2 2
0.27 m 0.40 m 0.6 m 0.770 m BE = + +
( ) ( ) ( ) 0.26 m 0.40 m 0.6 m
0.770 m
BE
BE BE BE
BD T
T T
BD
= = = +

i j k

T i j k
JJJG

( ) 0.3506 0.5195 0.7792

BE BE
T = + T i j k
Now, because of the frictioness ring at B, 385 N
BE BD
T T = = and the force on the support due to the two
cabes is
( ) 385 N 0.6234 0.6623 0.4156 0.3506 0.5195 0.7792 =
i j k
( ) ( ) ( ) 375 N 455 N 460 N = + i j k
159
PROBLEM 2.139 CONTINUED
The magnitude of the resutant is
( ) ( ) ( )
2 2 2
2 2 2

F i j k

375 N 455 N 460 N 747.83 N

x y z
F F F F = + + =
or 748 N F =
The direction of this force is:

1
375
cos
747.83
x

= or 120.1
x
=
1
455
cos
747.83
y

= or 52.5
y
=
1
460
cos
747.83
z

= or 128.0
z
=
160

PROBLEM 2.140
A stee tank is to be positioned in an excavation. Using trigonometry
,
determine (a) the magnitude and direction of the smaest force P for
which the resutant R of the two forces appied at A is vertica, (
b) the
corresponding magnitude of R.
SOLUTION
Force Triange
(a) For minimum P it must be perpendicuar to the vertica resutant R

) 425 b cos30 P =
or 368 b = P
(b)
( ) 425 b sin30 R =
or 213 b R =

161