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ENGI 1313 Mechanics I

Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

Shawn Kenny, Ph.D., P.Eng. Fall 2007 Revision 0

TUTORIAL PROBLEM SET #6 (WEEK 44: PERIOD ENDING NOVEMBER 2, 2007)


The problem set provides a representative sample of questions on relevant course material and concepts
covered in the lectures. The tutorial problems sets are intended to develop good study habits and become
engaged in the learning process.

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ENGI 1313 Mechanics I
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

Shawn Kenny, Ph.D., P.Eng. Fall 2007 Revision 0

1: Problem 6-7 (page 279) Determine the force in each member of the truss and state if the members are
in tension or compression.

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ENGI 1313 Mechanics I
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

Shawn Kenny, Ph.D., P.Eng. Fall 2007 Revision 0

Units Used:
3
kN = 10 N

Given:
F 1 = 3 kN

F 2 = 8 kN

F 3 = 4 kN

F 4 = 10 kN

a = 2m

b = 1.5 m

θ = atan ⎛⎜
b⎞
Solution: ⎟
⎝a⎠
Initial Guesses

FBA = 1 kN F BC = 1 kN F AC = 1 kN

FAF = 1 kN F CD = 1 kN F CF = 1 kN

FDF = 1 kN F ED = 1 kN F EF = 1 kN

Given
Joint B F 1 + FBC = 0

−F 2 − F BA = 0

Joint C F CD − F BC − F AC cos ( θ ) = 0

−F 3 − F AC sin ( θ ) − F CF = 0

Joint E −F EF = 0

Joint D −F CD − F DF cos ( θ ) = 0

−F 4 − F DF sin ( θ ) − F ED = 0

Joint F −F AF + F EF + FDF cos ( θ ) = 0

F CF + F DF sin ( θ ) = 0

⎛ FBA ⎞
⎜ ⎟
⎜ FAF ⎟
⎜F ⎟
⎜ DF ⎟
⎜ FBC ⎟
⎜ ⎟
⎜ FCD ⎟ = Find( FBA , FAF , FDF , FBC , FCD , FED , FAC , FCF , FEF )
⎜F ⎟
⎜ ED ⎟
⎜ FAC ⎟
⎜ ⎟
⎜ FCF ⎟
⎜ ⎟
⎝ FEF ⎠

⎛ FBA ⎞
⎜ ⎟ ⎛ −8.00 ⎞
⎜ FAF ⎟ ⎜ ⎟
⎜ F ⎟ ⎜ 4.17 ⎟
⎜ DF ⎟ ⎜ 5.21 ⎟
⎜ FBC ⎟ ⎜ −3.00 ⎟
⎜ ⎟ ⎜ ⎟ Positive means tension,
⎜ FCD ⎟ = ⎜ −4.17 ⎟ kN Negative means compression.
⎜ F ⎟ ⎜ −13.13 ⎟
⎜ ED ⎟ ⎜ ⎟
⎜ FAC ⎟ ⎜ −1.46 ⎟
⎜ ⎟ ⎜ −3.13 ⎟
⎜ FCF ⎟ ⎜ ⎟
⎜ ⎟ ⎝ 0.00 ⎠
⎝ EF ⎠
F

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ENGI 1313 Mechanics I
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

Shawn Kenny, Ph.D., P.Eng. Fall 2007 Revision 0

2: Problem 6-18 (page 281) Determine the force in each member of the truss and state if the members
are in tension or compression. Hint: The horizontal force component at A must be zero. Why?

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ENGI 1313 Mechanics I
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

Shawn Kenny, Ph.D., P.Eng. Fall 2007 Revision 0

Units Used:
3
kip = 10 lb

Given:
F1 = 600 lb

F2 = 800 lb

a = 4 ft

b = 3 ft

θ = 60 deg

Solution:

Initial Guesses
FBA = 1 lb FBD = 1 lb FCB = 1 lb FCD = 1 lb

Given

Joint C −FCB − F 2 cos ( θ ) = 0 −FCD − F2 sin ( θ ) = 0

b a
Joint B FCB + F BD =0 −FBA − F BD − F1 = 0
2 2 2 2
a +b a +b

⎛ FBA ⎞ ⎛ FBA ⎞
⎜ ⎟ ⎜ ⎟ ⎛⎜ −1133.33 ⎞⎟
⎜ FBD ⎟ ⎜ FBD ⎟ ⎜ 666.67 ⎟ Positive means Tension
⎜ ⎟ = Find( FBA , FBD , FCB , FCD) ⎜ ⎟=⎜ lb Negative means
⎟ Compression
⎜ F CB ⎟ ⎜ F CB ⎟ ⎜ − 400.00

⎜F ⎟ ⎜ F ⎟ ⎝ −692.82 ⎠
⎝ CD ⎠ ⎝ CD ⎠

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ENGI 1313 Mechanics I
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

Shawn Kenny, Ph.D., P.Eng. Fall 2007 Revision 0

3: Problem 6-28 (page 282) Determine the force in each member of the truss and state if the members
are in tension or compression. Set P1 = 2 kN, P2 = 4 kN.

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ENGI 1313 Mechanics I
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

Shawn Kenny, Ph.D., P.Eng. Fall 2007 Revision 0

Units Used:
3
kN = 10 N
Given:
P 1 = 2 kN

P 2 = 4 kN

a = 2m

θ = 15 deg

Solution:
Take advantage of the symmetry.

Initial Guesses:

F BD = 1 kN F CD = 1 kN F AB = 1 kN

F CA = 1 kN F BC = 1 kN

Given
−P1
Joint D − F BD sin ( 2 θ ) − FCD sin ( 3 θ ) = 0
2
Joint B −P 2 cos ( 2 θ ) − FBC = 0

F BD − FAB − P2 sin ( 2θ ) = 0

Joint C F CD cos ( θ ) − F CA cos ( θ ) = 0

(FCD + FCA)sin(θ) + FBC = 0


⎛⎜ FBD ⎞⎟ ⎛⎜ FFD ⎟⎞ ⎛⎜ BD ⎞⎟
F

⎜ FCD ⎟ ⎜ FED ⎟ ⎜ FCD ⎟


⎜ ⎟ ⎜ ⎟ ⎜ ⎟
⎜ FAB ⎟ = Find(FBD , FCD , FAB , FCA , FBC ) ⎜ FGF ⎟ = ⎜ FAB ⎟
⎜F ⎟ ⎜F ⎟ ⎜F ⎟
⎜ CA ⎟ ⎜ EG ⎟ ⎜ CA ⎟
⎜ FBC ⎟ ⎜ FFE ⎟ ⎜ FBC ⎟
⎝ ⎠ ⎝ ⎠ ⎝ ⎠

⎛⎜ FBD ⎟⎞ ⎛⎜ FFD ⎟⎞ ⎛ −11.46 ⎞


⎛ −11.46 ⎞
⎜ FCD ⎟ ⎜ 6.69 ⎟ ⎜ FED ⎟ ⎜ 6.69 ⎟
⎜ ⎟ ⎜ ⎟ ⎜ ⎟ ⎜ ⎟ Positvive means Tension,
⎜ FAB ⎟ = ⎜ −13.46 ⎟ kN ⎜ FGF ⎟ = ⎜ −13.46 ⎟ kN Negative means Compression
⎜ F ⎟ ⎜ 6.69 ⎟ ⎜F ⎟ ⎜ 6.69 ⎟
⎜ CA ⎟ ⎜ ⎟ ⎜ EG ⎟ ⎜ ⎟
⎜ FBC ⎟ ⎝ −3.46 ⎠ ⎜ FFE ⎟ ⎝ −3.46 ⎠
⎝ ⎠ ⎝ ⎠

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ENGI 1313 Mechanics I
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

Shawn Kenny, Ph.D., P.Eng. Fall 2007 Revision 0

4: Problem 6-33 (page 289) The roof truss supports the vertical loading shown. Determine the force in
members BC, CK, and KJ and state if these members are in tension or compression.

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ENGI 1313 Mechanics I
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

Shawn Kenny, Ph.D., P.Eng. Fall 2007 Revision 0

Units Used:
3
kN = 10 N

Given:

F1 = 4 kN

F2 = 8 kN

a = 2m

b = 3m

Solution:

Initial Guesses
A x = 1 kN A y = 1 kN

FBC = 1 kN FCK = 1 kN

FKJ = 1 kN

Given
Ax = 0
F2( 3a) + F1( 4a) − A y( 6a) = 0

⎛ 2b ⎞ + A ⎛ 2b ⎞ − A ( 2a) = 0
FKJ ⎜ ⎟ x⎜ 3 ⎟ y
⎝ 3 ⎠ ⎝ ⎠

FKJ + Ax + ⎜
3a ⎞F = 0
2⎟
BC
2
⎝ b + 9a ⎠
FCK + A y +
⎛ b ⎞F = 0
⎜ 2 2 ⎟ BC
⎝ b + 9a ⎠

⎛⎜ Ax ⎟⎞ ⎛⎜ Ax ⎟⎞
⎛ 0.00 ⎞
⎜ Ay ⎟ ⎜ Ay ⎟ ⎜ 6.67 ⎟
⎜ ⎟ ⎜ ⎟ ⎜ ⎟
⎜ FKJ ⎟ = Find( Ax , Ay , FKJ , FCK , FBC ) ⎜ FKJ ⎟ = ⎜ 13.33 ⎟ kN Positive (T)
⎜F ⎟ ⎜ F ⎟ ⎜ 0.00 ⎟ Negative (C)
⎜ CK ⎟ ⎜ CK ⎟ ⎜ ⎟
⎜ FBC ⎟ ⎜ FBC ⎟ ⎝ − 14.91 ⎠
⎝ ⎠ ⎝ ⎠

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ENGI 1313 Mechanics I
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

Shawn Kenny, Ph.D., P.Eng. Fall 2007 Revision 0

5: Problem 6-39 (page 290) Determine the force members BC, FC, and FE, and state if the members are
in tension or compression.

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ENGI 1313 Mechanics I
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

Shawn Kenny, Ph.D., P.Eng. Fall 2007 Revision 0

Units Used:
3
kN = 10 N
Given:
F 1 = 6 kN

F 2 = 6 kN

a = 3m
b = 3m

θ = atan ⎛⎜
a⎞
Solution: ⎟
⎝ b⎠
Initial Guesses
Dy = 1 kN F BC = 1 kN

F FC = 1 kN F FE = 1 kN

Given
−F 1 b − F 2( 2b) + Dy( 3b) = 0

Dy b − FFE cos ( θ ) a = 0

( )
−F FC − F BC + FFE cos ( θ ) = 0

( )
−F 2 + Dy + F FE + FBC sin ( θ ) = 0

⎛ Dy ⎞
⎜ ⎟
⎜ FBC ⎟
⎜ ⎟ = Find( Dy , FBC , FFC , FFE )
⎜ FFC ⎟
⎜F ⎟
⎝ FE ⎠

⎛ Dy ⎞
⎜ ⎟ ⎛⎜ 6 ⎟⎞
⎜ FBC ⎟ ⎜ −8.49 ⎟
⎜ ⎟=⎜ ⎟
kN Positive (T)
⎜ FFC ⎟ ⎜ 0

Negative (C)
⎜F ⎟ ⎝ 8.49 ⎠
⎝ FE ⎠

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ENGI 1313 Mechanics I
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

Shawn Kenny, Ph.D., P.Eng. Fall 2007 Revision 0

6: Problem 6-51 (page 292) Determine the force developed in members BC and CH of the roof truss and
state if the members are in tension or compression.

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ENGI 1313 Mechanics I
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

Shawn Kenny, Ph.D., P.Eng. Fall 2007 Revision 0

Units Used:
3
kN = 10 N
Given:
F 1 = 1.5 kN

F 2 = 2 kN

a = 1.5 m
b = 1m
c = 2m

d = 0.8 m
Solution:

θ = atan ⎛⎜
a⎞
φ = atan ⎛⎜ ⎞a
⎟ ⎟
⎝c⎠ ⎝c−b⎠
Initial Guesses:

E y = 1 kN F BC = 1 kN F CH = 1 kN

Given

−F 2( d) − F 1( c) + E y( 2c) = 0

F BC sin ( θ ) ( c) + F CH sin ( φ ) ( c − b) + E y( c) = 0

−F BC sin ( θ ) − F CH sin ( φ ) − F 1 + E y = 0

⎛ Ey ⎞
⎜ ⎟ ⎛⎜ FBC ⎟⎞ = ⎛ −3.25 ⎞ kN Positive (T)
⎜ F BC ⎟ = Find( Ey , F BC , FCH ) Ey = 1.15 kN ⎜ FCH ⎟ ⎜⎝ 1.923 ⎟⎠ Negative (C)
⎜F ⎟ ⎝ ⎠
⎝ CH ⎠

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ENGI 1313 Mechanics I
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

Shawn Kenny, Ph.D., P.Eng. Fall 2007 Revision 0

7: Problem 6-70 (page 314) The 150-lb man attempts to lift himself and the 10-lb seat using the rope and
pulley system shown. Determine the force at A needed to do so, and also find his reaction on the seat.

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ENGI 1313 Mechanics I
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

Shawn Kenny, Ph.D., P.Eng. Fall 2007 Revision 0

Given:

W1 = 150 lb

W2 = 10 lb

Solution:

Pulley C:

ΣFy = 0; 3T − R = 0

Pulley B:

ΣFy = 0; 3R − P = 0

Thus, P = 9T

Man and seat:

ΣFy = 0; T + P − W1 − W2 = 0

10T = W1 + W2

W1 + W2
T = T = 16 lb
10

P = 9T P = 144 lb
Seat:

ΣFy = 0; P − N − W2 = 0

N = P − W2 N = 134 lb

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ENGI 1313 Mechanics I
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

Shawn Kenny, Ph.D., P.Eng. Fall 2007 Revision 0

8: Problem 6-76 (page 315) The compound beam is fixed supported at A and supported by rockers at B
and C. If there are hinges (pins) at D and E, determine the reactions at the supports A, B, and C.

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ENGI 1313 Mechanics I
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

Shawn Kenny, Ph.D., P.Eng. Fall 2007 Revision 0

Units Used:
3
kN = 10 N

Given:
a = 2m M = 48 kN ⋅ m

b = 4m kN
w1 = 8
m
c = 2m
kN
w2 = 6
d = 6m m

e = 3m

Solution:

Guesses

Ax = 1 N Ay = 1 N MA = 1 N m

Dx = 1 N Dy = 1 N By = 1 N

Ey = 1 N Ex = 1 N Cy = 1 N

Given
A y − w2 a − Dy = 0 − A x − Dx = 0

a
M A − w2 a − Dy a = 0 Dy − w1 ( b + c) + B y − E y = 0
2
2
( b + c)
−w1 + B y b − E y( b + c) = 0 Dx + E x = 0
2
d+e
E y − w1 + Cy = 0 −E x = 0
2

−w1 ⎛⎜
d + e ⎞⎛ d + e ⎞
⎟⎜ ⎟ + Cy d − M = 0
⎝ 2 ⎠⎝ 3 ⎠

⎛ Ax ⎞
⎜ ⎟
Ay
⎜ ⎟
⎜ MA ⎟
⎜ ⎟
⎜ Dx ⎟
⎜ ⎛ Ax ⎞ ⎛ 0 ⎞
Dy ⎟ = Find( A x , A y , MA , Dx , Dy , B y , E y , E x , Cy) ⎜ ⎟ = ⎜ ⎟ kN
⎜ ⎟ ⎝ Ay ⎠ ⎝ 19 ⎠
⎜ By ⎟
⎜ Ey
⎟ MA = 26 kN m
⎜ ⎟
⎜ Ex ⎟ B y = 51 kN
⎜ ⎟
⎝ Cy ⎠ Cy = 26 kN

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ENGI 1313 Mechanics I
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

Shawn Kenny, Ph.D., P.Eng. Fall 2007 Revision 0

9: Problem 6-83 (page 316) The wall crane supports a load of 700 lb. Determine the horizontal and
vertical components of reaction at the pins A and D. Also, what is the force in the cable at the winch W?

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ENGI 1313 Mechanics I
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

Shawn Kenny, Ph.D., P.Eng. Fall 2007 Revision 0

3
Units Used: kip = 10 lb

Given:

F = 700 lb

a = 4 ft

b = 4 ft

c = 4 ft

θ = 60 deg

Solution:

Pulley E:

+
↑Σ Fy = 0; 2T − F = 0

1
T = F T = 350 lb
2

This is the force in the cable at the winch W

φ = atan ⎛⎜
a⎞
Member ABC: ⎟
⎝b⎠
Σ MA = 0;

−F ( b + c) + ( TBD sin ( φ ) − T sin ( θ ) ) b = 0

F ⎛⎜
b+ c⎞
⎟ + T sin ( θ )
TBD =
⎝ b ⎠
sin ( φ )

TBD = 2408.56 lb

+
↑Σ Fy = 0;
− A y + TBD sin ( φ ) − T sin ( θ ) − F = 0

A y = TBD sin ( φ ) − T sin ( θ ) − F A y = 700.00 lb

+
→ Σ F x = 0;

A x − TBD cos ( φ ) − T cos ( θ ) = 0

A x = TBD cos ( φ ) + T cos ( θ ) A x = 1.878 kip

At D:

Dx = TBD cos ( φ ) Dx = 1.703 kip

Dy = TBD sin ( φ ) Dy = 1.703 kip

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ENGI 1313 Mechanics I
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

Shawn Kenny, Ph.D., P.Eng. Fall 2007 Revision 0

10: Problem 6-102 (page 321) The pillar crane is subjected to the load having a mass of 500 kg.
Determine the force developed in the tie rod AB and the horizontal and vertical reactions at the pin
support C when the boom is tied in the position shown.

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ENGI 1313 Mechanics I
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

Shawn Kenny, Ph.D., P.Eng. Fall 2007 Revision 0

Units Used:

3
kN = 10 N

Given:
M = 500 kg

a = 1.8 m

b = 2.4 m

θ 1 = 10 deg

θ 2 = 20 deg

m
g = 9.81
2
s

Solution:
initial guesses: FCB = 10 kN FAB = 10 kN

Given

−M
g cos ( θ 1 ) − FAB cos ( θ 2 ) + F CB
b
=0
2 2 2
a +b

−M
g sin ( θ 1 ) − FAB sin ( θ 2 ) + F CB
a
− Mg = 0
2 2 2
a +b

⎛ FAB ⎞ ⎛ 9.7 ⎞
⎛ FAB ⎞ ⎛ Cx ⎞ F CB ⎛ ⎞ b ⎜ ⎟ ⎜ ⎟
⎜ ⎟ = Find( FAB , FCB) ⎜ ⎟ = ⎜ ⎟ ⎜ Cx ⎟ = ⎜ 11.53 ⎟ kN
⎝ ⎠ ⎝ Cy ⎠ a +b ⎝ ⎠ ⎜ C ⎟ ⎝ 8.65 ⎠
F CB 2 2 a
⎝ y ⎠

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ENGI 1313 Mechanics I
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

Shawn Kenny, Ph.D., P.Eng. Fall 2007 Revision 0

11: Problem 6-107 (page 322) A 5-lb force is applied to the handles of the vise grip. Determine the
compressive force developed on the smooth bolt shank A at the jaws.

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ENGI 1313 Mechanics I
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

Shawn Kenny, Ph.D., P.Eng. Fall 2007 Revision 0

Given:

F = 5 lb b = 1 in

a = 1.5 in c = 3 in

d = 0.75 in e = 1 in

θ = 20 deg

Solution:

From FBD (a)


d+e
ΣME = 0; F( b + c) − FCD⎡ ⎤b = 0
⎢ 2 2⎥
⎣ c + ( d + e) ⎦
⎡ c2 + ( d + e) 2 ⎤
FCD = F ( b + c) ⎢ ⎥ FCD = 39.693 lb
⎣ b( d + e) ⎦

Ex = F CD⎡ ⎤
c
ΣFx = 0;
⎢ 2 2⎥
⎣ c + ( d + e) ⎦
Ex = 34.286 lb

From FBD (b)

ΣMB = 0; NA sin ( θ ) d + NA cos ( θ ) a − Ex( d + e) = 0

⎛ d+e ⎞
NA = Ex ⎜ ( ) ⎟
⎝ sin θ d + cos ( θ ) a ⎠

NA = 36.0 lb

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ENGI 1313 Mechanics I
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

Shawn Kenny, Ph.D., P.Eng. Fall 2007 Revision 0

12: Problem 6-125 (page 327) The four-member “A” frame is supported at A and E by smooth collars and
at G by a pin. All the other joints are ball-and-sockets. If the pin at G will fail when the resultant force there
is 800 N, determine the largest vertical force P that can be supported by the frame. Also, what are the x,
y, z force components which member BD exerts on members EDC and ABC? The collars at A and E and
the pin at G only exert force components on the frame.

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ENGI 1313 Mechanics I
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

Shawn Kenny, Ph.D., P.Eng. Fall 2007 Revision 0

Given:
Fmax = 800 N

a = 300 mm

b = 600 mm

c = 600 mm

Solution:

ΣMx = 0;

b
−P 2 c + F max c = 0
2 2
b +c

F max b
P = P = 282.84 N
2 2
2 b +c

c
Bz + Dz − F max =0 Dz = B z
2 2
b +c

Fmax c
Bz = Dz = B z Bz = 283 N
2 2
2 b +c
Dz = 283 N

b
By + Dy − F max =0 Dy = By
2 2
b +c

F max b
By = Dy = By By = 283 N
2 2
2 b +c
Dy = 283 N

Bx = Dx = 0

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