Problem 3-51

Cables AB and AC can sustain a maximum tension Tmax, and the pole can support a maximum
compression Pmax. Determine the maximum weight of the lamp that can be supported in the
position shown. The force in the pole acts along the axis of the pole.

Given:

Tmax := 500 N c := 2 m

Pmax := 300 N d := 1.5m

a := 6 m e := 4 m

b := 1.5m f := 1.5m

Solution :

Lengths

2 2 2
AO := a +b +c

2 2 2
AB := a + ( c + e) + ( b + d)

2 2 2
AC := a + c + ( b + d)

The initial guesses:

F AO := Pmax F AB := Tmax F AC := Tmax W := 300 N

Case 1 Assume the pole reaches maximum compression

Given

c F c e F c 0
F AO AB AC
b + b + f + b + d + W 0 = 0
AO AB AC a
a a 1

W1 W1

138.462

AB1 := Find ( W , FAB , FAC)
F FAB1 = 103.846 N
80.769
FAC1 FAC1

Case 2 Assume that cable AB reaches maximum tension

Given
 c F c e F c 0
F AO AB AC
b + b + f + b + d + W 0 = 0
AO AB AC a
a a 1

W2 W2 666.667

FAO2 := Find ( W , FAO , FAC) FAO2 = 1.444 103 N
388.889
FAC2 FAC2

Case 3 Assume that cable AC reaches maximum tension

Given

c F c e F c 0
F AO AB AC
b + b + f + b + d + W 0 = 0
AO AB AC a
a a 1

W3 W3 857.143

FAO3 := Find ( W , FAO , FAB) FAO3 = 1.857 103 N
642.857
FAB3 FAB3

Final Answer (
W := min W1 , W2 , W3 ) W = 138.462 N
Problem 3-52

Determine the tension in cables AB, AC, and AD, required to hold the crate of weight W in
equilibrium.

Given:

W := 300N

a := 3m

b := 6m

c := 4m

d := 4.5m
e := 2m

f := 3m

Solution :

The initial guesses: TB := 500N TC := 500N TD := 500N

Given

b b
Fx = 0; TB TC TD = 0
2 2 2 2 2 2
b +c +d b +e +f

d e
Fy = 0; TC TD = 0
2 2 2 2 2 2
b +c +d b +e +f

c f
Fz = 0; W + TC + TD = 0
2 2 2 2 2 2
b +c +d b +e +f

Solving
TB TB

544.2

TC := Find ( TB , TC , TD) TC = 237.2 N
439.5
TD TD
Problem 3-53

The bucket has weight W. Determine the tension developed in each cord for equilibrium.

Given:
W := 100N

a := 0.6m

b := 0.6m

c := 2.4m

d := 2.1m

e := 0.9m

f := a

Solution:

Initial Guesses: FDA := 100N FDB := 50N FDC := 70N

Given
ce e e
Fx = 0; F DA + F DC + F DB = 0
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
( c e) + b + a e + ( d b) + f e +b +f

b db b
Fx = 0; F DA + F DC + F DB = 0
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
( c e) + b + a e + ( d b) + f e +b +f

a f f
Fy = 0; F DA + F DC + F DB W = 0
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
( c e) + b + a e + ( d b) + f e +b +f

FDA

FDB := Find ( FDA , FDB , FDC)

FDC
FDA

107.7

FDB = 69.9 N
88.1
FDC
Problem 3-54

The mast OA is supported by three cables. If cable AB is subjected to tension T, determine the
tension in cables AC and AD and the vertical force F which the mast exerts along its axis on the
collar at A.
Given:
T := 500N

a := 6m

b := 3m

c := 6m

d := 3m

e := 2m

f := 1.5m

g := 2m

Solution:

Initial Guesses: F AC := 90N F AD := 350N F := 750N

Given
e f b
F x = 0: T FAC FAD = 0
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
e +d +a f +g +a b +c +a

d g c
F y = 0: T + FAC FAD = 0
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
e +d +a f +g +a b +c +a

a a a
F z = 0: T FAC FAD + F = 0
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
e +d +a f +g +a b +c +a

FAC FAC

92.9

FAD := Find ( FAC , FAD , F) FAD = 364.3 N
757.1
F F
 Problem 3-55

The ends of the three cables are attached to a ring at A and to the edge of the uniform plate of
mass M. Determine the tension in each of the cables for equilibrium.

Given:
M := 150kg e := 4m

a := 2m f := 6m

b := 10m g := 6m

c := 12m h := 6m
d := 2m i := 2m

m
gravity := 9.81
2
s
Solution :

The initial guesses:

FB := 15N
FC := 16N

FD := 16N

Given
FB ( f i) F C ( d e) F D ( e)
Fx= 0; + + = 0
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
( f i) + h + c ( d + e) + ( h a) + c e +g +c

FB ( h) FC [ ( h a) ] FD ( g)
Fy= 0; + + = 0
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
( f i) + h + c ( d + e) + ( h a) + c e +g +c

F B ( c) F C ( c) F D ( c)
Fz= 0; + + + M gravity = 0
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
( f i) + h + c ( d + e) + ( h a) + c e +g +c

FB FB

858

FC := Find ( FB , FC , FD) FC = 0 N
858
FD FD
 Problem 3-56

The ends of the three cables are attached to a ring at A and to the edge of the uniform plate.
Determine the largest mass the plate can have if each cable can support a maximum tension of T.

Units Used:

3
kN := 10 N

Given:
T := 15kN e := 4m

a := 2m f := 6m

b := 10m g := 6m

c := 12m h := 6m
d := 2m i := 2m

m
gravity := 9.81
2
s

Solution :
FB := T FC := T FD := T M := 1kg
The initial guesses:
Case 1: Assume that cable B reaches maximum tension
Given
FB ( f i) F C ( d e) F D ( e)
Fx= 0; + + = 0
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
( f i) + h + c ( d + e) + ( h a) + c e +g +c

FB ( h) FC [ ( h a) ] FD ( g)
Fy= 0; + + = 0
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
( f i) + h + c ( d + e) + ( h a) + c e +g +c

F B ( c) F C ( c) F D ( c)
Fz= 0; + + + M gravity = 0
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
( f i) + h + c ( d + e) + ( h a) + c e +g +c

M1
FC1 0.00
FC1 := Find ( M , FC , FD) FD1 15.00
= kN M1 = 2621.23 kg

FD1

Case 2: Assume that cable D reaches maximum tension

Given
FB ( f i) F C ( d e) F D ( e)
Fx= 0; + + = 0
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
( f i) + h + c ( d + e) + ( h a) + c e +g +c

FB ( h) FC [ ( h a) ] FD ( g)
Fy= 0; + + = 0
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
( f i) + h + c ( d + e) + ( h a) + c e +g +c

F B ( c) F C ( c) F D ( c)
Fz= 0; + + + M gravity = 0
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
( f i) + h + c ( d + e) + ( h a) + c e +g +c

M2
FB2 15.00
B2 := Find ( M , FB , FC)
F
FC2 0.00
= kN M2 = 2621.23 kg

FC2

For this set of number FC = 0 for any mass that is applied. For a different set of numbers it would be
necessary to also check case 3: Assume that the cable C reaches a maximum.

(
M := min M1 , M2 ) M = 2621.23 kg
Problem 3-57

The crate of weight W is suspended from the cable system shown. Determine the force in each
segment of the cable, i.e., AB, AC, CD, CE, and CF. Hint: First analyze the equilibrium of point
A, then using the result for AC, analyze the equilibrium of point C.

Given:
W := 5000N

a := 3m

b := 7.2m

c := 7.2m

d := 2.1m

e := 2.1m

1 := 20deg

2 := 35deg

Solution: At A:

Initial guesses: F AC := 6000N F AB := 5500N

Given

+
Fx = 0; ( ) ( )
F AB cos 1 F AC cos 2 = 0

+
Fy = 0; ( ) ( )
F AB sin 1 + F AC sin 2 W = 0

FAC FAC 5.74

:= Find ( F AC , FAB)
FAB 5.00
= kN
FAB

At C: Initial Guesses

F CD := 1N F CE := 1N F CF := 1N

Given
 cos ( 2) a 0 0
FCD F CE F CF
F AC 0 + 0 + d + e = 0
sin 2 2 2
( 2)
2 2 2
a +b b c + d c c + e c

FCD FCD

12.22

FCE := Find ( FCD , FCE , FCF) FCE = 4.16 kN
4.16
FCF FCF
Problem 3-58

The chandelier of weight W is supported by three wires as shown. Determine the force in each
wire for equilibrium.

Given:

W := 400N

r := 0.3m

h := 0.72m

Solution :

The initial guesses:

F AB := 200N

F AC := 100N

F AD := 100N

Given
r r cos ( 45deg)
Fx = 0; F AC FAB = 0
2 2 2 2
r +h r +h

r r cos ( 45deg)
Fy = 0; F AD + FAB = 0
2 2 2 2
r +h r +h

h h h
Fz= 0; FAC + FAD + FAB W = 0
2 2 2 2 2 2
r +h r +h r +h

FAB FAB

179.5

AC := Find ( FAB , FAC , FAD)
F FAC = 126.9 N
126.9
FAD FAD
Problem 3-59

If each wire can sustain a maximum tension Tmax before it fails, determine the greatest weight
of the chandelier the wires will support in the position shown.

Given:

Tmax := 600N

r := 0.3m

h := 0.72m

Solution :

The initial guesses:

F AB := Tmax

F AC := Tmax

F AD := Tmax

W := Tmax

Case 1 Assume that cable AB has maximum tension

Given
r r cos ( 45deg)
Fx = 0; F AC FAB = 0
2 2 2 2
r +h r +h

r r cos ( 45deg)
Fy = 0; F AD + FAB = 0
2 2 2 2
r +h r +h

h h h
Fz= 0; FAC + FAD + FAB W = 0
2 2 2 2 2 2
r +h r +h r +h

W1 W1

1337.1

AC1 := Find ( W , FAC , FAD)
F FAC1 = 424.3 N
424.3
FAD1 FAD1

Case 2 Assume that cable AC has maximum tension

 Given
r r cos ( 45deg)
Fx = 0; F AC FAB = 0
2 2 2 2
r +h r +h

r r cos ( 45deg)
Fy = 0; F AD + FAB = 0
2 2 2 2
r +h r +h

h h h
Fz= 0; FAC + FAD + FAB W = 0
2 2 2 2 2 2
r +h r +h r +h

W2 W2

1890.9

FAB2 := Find ( W , FAB , FAD) FAB2 = 848.5 N
600.0
FAD2 FAD2

Case 3 Assume that cable AD has maximum tension

Given
r r cos ( 45deg)
Fx = 0; F AC FAB = 0
2 2 2 2
r +h r +h

r r cos ( 45deg)
Fy = 0; F AD + FAB = 0
2 2 2 2
r +h r +h

h h h
Fz= 0; FAC + FAD + FAB W = 0
2 2 2 2 2 2
r +h r +h r +h

W3 W3

1890.9

FAB3 := Find ( W , FAB , FAC) FAB3 = 848.5 N
600.0
FAC3 FAC3

(
W := min W1 , W2 , W3 ) W = 1.337 kN
Problem 3-60

Determine the force in each cable used to lift the surge arrester of mass M at constant velocity.

Units Used:
3
kN := 10 N
3
Mg := 10 kg

Given:

M := 9.50Mg

a := 2m

b := 0.5m

:= 45deg

Solution:
Initial guesses: F B := 50kN F C := 30kN F D := 10kN

Given
b b cos ( )
F B F C = 0
Fx = 0; 2 2 2 2
b +a b +a

b sin ( ) b
F C + FD = 0
Fy = 0; 2 2 2 2
b +a b +a

a a a
Fz = 0; M g FB FC F D = 0
2 2 2 2 2 2
b +a b +a b +a

FB FB

28.13

FC := Find ( FB , FC , FD) FC = 39.78 kN
28.13
FD FD
Problem 3-61

The cylinder of weight W is supported by three chains as shown. Determine the force in each
chain for equilibrium.

Given:

W := 800N

r := 1m

d := 1m

Solution :

The initial guesses:

F AB := 1N

F AC := 1N

F AD := 1N

Given
r r cos ( 45deg)
Fx = 0; FAC FAB = 0
2 2 2 2
r +d r +d

Fy = 0; r r sin ( 45deg)
FAD + FAB = 0
2 2 2 2
r +d r +d

d d d
FAD + FAC + FAB W = 0
Fz = 0; 2 2 2 2 2 2
r +d r +d r +d

FAB FAB

468.6

AC := Find ( FAB , FAC , FAD)
F FAC = 331.4 N
331.4
FAD FAD
Problem 3-62

The triangular frame ABC can be adjusted vertically between the three equal-length cords. If it
remains in a horizontal plane, determine the required distance s so that the tension in each of the
cords, OA, OB, and OC, equals F . The lamp has a mass M.

Given:

F := 20N

M := 5kg

m
g = 9.81
2
s

d := 0.5m

Solution:

F z = 0; 3 F cos ( ) = M g

:= acos
M g
= 35.19 deg
3 F
2d cos ( 30deg)
Geometry = s tan ( )
3

2 d cos ( 30 deg)
s := s = 409 mm
3 tan ( )
Problem 3-63

Determine the force in each cable needed to support the platform of weight W.

Units Used:
3
kN := 10 N

Given:

W := 17500N d := 2m

a := 1m e := 1.5m

f := 1.5m
b := 2m

c := 2m g := 5m

Solution :

The initial guesses:

F AB := 2N F AC := 2N F AD := 2N

Given

b cd c
F AD + F AC + FAB = 0
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
g + ( e a) + b ( c d) + e + g c +f +g

ea e f
F AD + F AC FAB = 0
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
g + ( e a) + b e + ( c d) + g c +f +g

g g g
F AD F AC FAB + W = 0
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
g + ( e a) + b e + ( c d) + g g +f +c
 FAB FAB

7.34

AC := Find ( FAB , FAC , FAD)
F FAC = 4.57 kN
7.10
FAD FAD
Problem 3-64

A flowerpot of mass M is supported at A by the three cords. Determine the force acting in each
cord for equilibrium.

Given:

M := 25kg

m
g := 9.81
2
s

1 := 30deg

2 := 30deg

3 := 60deg

4 := 45deg

Solution:

Initial guesses:

F AB := 1N

F AD := 1N

F AC := 1N

Given

( ) ( )
Fx = 0; F AD sin 1 FAC sin 2 = 0

( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
Fy = 0; F AD cos 1 sin 3 FAC cos 2 sin 3 + F AB sin 4 = 0

( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
Fz = 0; F AD cos 1 cos 3 + FAC cos 2 cos 3 + F AB cos 4 M g = 0

FAB FAB

219.89

AC := Find ( FAB , FAC , FAD)
F FAC = 103.65 N
103.65
FAD FAD
Problem 3-65

If each cord can sustain a maximum tension of T before it fails, determine the greatest weight of
the flowerpot the cords can support.

Given:

T := 50N

1 := 30deg

2 := 30deg

3 := 60deg

4 := 45deg

Solution:

Initial guesses:

F AB := T

F AD := T

F AC := T

W := T

Case 1 Assume that AB reaches maximum tension

Given

( ) ( )
Fx = 0; F AD sin 1 FAC sin 2 = 0

( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
Fy = 0; F AD cos 1 sin 3 FAC cos 2 sin 3 + F AB sin 4 = 0

( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
Fz = 0; F AD cos 1 cos 3 + FAC cos 2 cos 3 + F AB cos 4 W = 0

W1 W1

55.77

AC1 := Find ( W , FAC , FAD)
F FAC1 = 23.57 N
23.57
FAD1 FAD1

Case 2 Assume that AC reaches maximum tension

Given
 ( ) ( )
Fx = 0; F AD sin 1 FAC sin 2 = 0

( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
Fy = 0; F AD cos 1 sin 3 FAC cos 2 sin 3 + F AB sin 4 = 0

( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
Fz = 0; F AD cos 1 cos 3 + FAC cos 2 cos 3 + F AB cos 4 W = 0

W2 W2

118.30

FAB2 := Find ( W , FAB , FAD) FAB2 = 106.07 N
50.00
FAD2 FAD2

Case 3 Assume that AD reaches maximum tension

Given

( ) ( )
Fx = 0; F AD sin 1 FAC sin 2 = 0

( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
Fy = 0; F AD cos 1 sin 3 FAC cos 2 sin 3 + F AB sin 4 = 0

( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
Fz = 0; F AD cos 1 cos 3 + FAC cos 2 cos 3 + F AB cos 4 W = 0

W3 W3

118.30

FAB3 := Find ( W , FAB , FAC) FAB3 = 106.07 N
50.00
FAC3 FAC3

(
W := min W1 , W2 , W3 ) W = 55.77 N
Problem 3-66

The pipe is held in place by the vice. If the bolt exerts force P on the pipe in the direction shown,
determine the forces F A and F B that the smooth contacts at A and B exerton the pipe.

Given:

P := 250N

:= 30deg

c := 3

d := 4

Solution:

Initial Guesses F A := 1N F B := 1N

Given

+ =0
Fx = 0; F B F A sin ( ) P
d
2 2
c +d
+ =0
Fy = 0; F A cos ( ) + P
c
2 2
c +d

FA FA 173.2
:= Find ( F A , FB)
FB 286.6
= N
FB

 Problem 3-67

When y is zero, the springs sustain force F0. Determine the magnitude of the applied vertical
forces F and -F required to pull point A away from point B a distance y1. The ends of cords
CAD and CBD are attached to rings at C and D.

Given:

F 0 := 300 N

N
k := 4000
m

d := 0.2m

y1 := 0.2m

Solution:

Initial spring stretch:

F0
s1 := s1 = 0.075 m
k
Initial guesses:

F s := 1 N T := 1 N F := 1 N

Given
2
y1
d
2 2

2 TF = 2 1
y1 y
F T = 0 0 F s = k d d + s1
2d d
s
2
 Fs
Fs 407.2
T := Find ( Fs , T , F) = N F = 235.1 N
T 470.2
F
 Problem 3-68

When y is zero, the springs are each stretched a distance . Determine the distance y if a force F
is applied to points A and B as shown. The ends of cords CAD and CBD are attached to rings at
C and D.

Given:

:= 0.15m

N
k := 400
m

d := 0.2m

F := 300 N

Solution:

Initial guesses:

F s := 1 N T := 1 N y := 0.1m

Given
2
2 y
d 2
F
y
T = 0
2 T F = 0 2 y
F s = k d d +
2d d
s
2
 Fs
Fs 112.0
T := Find ( Fs , T , y) = N y = 0.375 m
T 320.2
y
Problem 3-69

Cord AB of length a is attached to the end B of a spring having an unstretched length b. The other
end of the spring is attached to a roller C so that the spring remains horizontal as it stretches. If a
weight W is suspended from B, determine the angle of cord AB for equilibrium.

Given:
a := 1.5m

b := 1.5m

N
k := 200
m

W := 60N

Solution:

Initial Guesses

F BA := 1N

F sp := 1N

:= 30deg

Given

F sp F BA cos ( ) = 0

F BA sin ( ) W = 0

F sp = k ( a a cos ( ) )

Fsp
Fsp 70.94
FBA := Find ( Fsp , FBA , )
FBA 92.91
= N = 40.2 deg


Problem 3-70

The uniform crate of mass M is suspended by using a cord of length l that is attached to the sides
of the crate and passes over the small pulley at O. If the cord can be attached at either points A
and B, or C and D, determine which attachment produces the least amount of tension in the cord
and specify the cord tension in this case.

Given:

M := 50kg

m
g = 9.81
2
s

a := 0.6m

b := 1.5m

l := 2m

a
c :=
2

b
d :=
2
Solution:

Case 1 Attached at A and B Guess T := 1N

2
l d2

Given M g
2 2T = 0 T1 := Find ( T) T1 = 370.66 N
l
2

Case 2 Attached at C and D Guess T := 1N

2
l c2

Given M g
2 2T = 0 T2 := Find ( T) T2 = 257.00 N
l
2

Choose the arrangement that

gives the smallest Tension
(
T := min T1 , T2 ) T = 257.00 N
Problem 3-71

The man attempts to pull the log at C by using the three ropes. Determines the direction
in which he should pull on his rope with a force P,so that he exerts a maximum
force on the log.What is the force on the log for this case ? Also,determine the direction
in which he should pull in order to maximize the force in the rope attached to B.What is this
maximum force?

Given:

P := 400 N

:= 150 deg

Solution :

+
Fx = 0;
F AB + P cos ( ) F AC sin ( 90deg) = 0

+
Fy = 0; P sin ( ) F AC cos ( 90deg) = 0

P sin ( )
F AC = In order to maximize FAC we choose sin ( ) = 1
cos ( 90deg)

P sin ( )
Thus := 90deg F AC := F AC = 800 N
cos ( 90deg)

Now let's find the force in the rope AB

F AB = P cos ( ) + F AC sin ( 90deg)

P sin ( ) sin ( 90deg)

F AB = P cos ( ) +
cos ( 90deg)

sin ( ) sin ( 90deg) cos ( ) cos ( 90deg) cos ( + 90deg)

F AB = P = P
cos ( 90deg) cos ( 90deg)
In order to maximize the force we set cos ( + 90deg) = 1

+ 90deg = 180 deg

:= 270 deg = 120 deg

cos ( + 90deg)
F AB := P F AB = 800 N
cos ( 90deg)
Problem 3-72

The "scale" consists of a known weight W which is suspended at A from a cord of total length L.
Determine the weight w at B if A is at a distance y for equilibrium. Neglect the sizes and weights
of the pulleys.

Solution:

+
Fy = 0; 2 W sin ( ) w = 0

2 2
L y d = 1 ( L y) 2 d2
Geometry h=
2 2 2

1 ( L y) 2 + d 2
2 2 W 2 2
w = 2 W w= ( L y) d
L y Ly

2
Problem 3-73

Determine the maximum weight W that can be supported in the position shown if each cable AC
and AB can support a maximum tension of F before it fails.

Given:

:= 30deg

F := 600N

c := 12

d := 5

Solution:

Initial Guesses F AB := F F AC := F W := F

Case 1 Assume that cable AC reaches maximum tension

d
Given F AC sin ( ) FAB = 0
2 2
c +d

c
F AC cos ( ) + FAB W = 0
2 2
c +d

W1 W1 1239.6
:= Find ( W , F AB)
FAB1 780.0
= N
FAB1

Case 2 Assume that cable AB reaches maximum tension

d
Given F AC sin ( ) FAB = 0
2 2
c +d

c
F AC cos ( ) + FAB W = 0
2 2
c +d

W2 W2 953.6
:= Find ( W , FAC)
FAC2 461.5
= N
FAC2

(
W := min W1 , W2 ) W = 953.6 N
Problem 3-74

If the spring on rope OB has been stretched a distance . and fixed in place as shown, determine
the tension developed in each of the other three ropes in order to hold the weight W in
equilibrium. Rope OD lies in the x-y plane.

Given:

a := 2m

b := 4m
c := 3m

d := 4m

e := 4m

f := 4m

xB := 2m

yB := 3m

zB := 3m

:= 30deg

kN
k := 8
m

:= 0.2m

W := 9000N

Solution:

Initial Guesses F OA := 1kN F OC := 1kN F OD := 1kN

Given

c xB d
FOA + k + F OC + F OD sin ( ) = 0
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
a +b +c xB + yB + zB d +e +f

b yB f
FOA + k + F OC + F OD cos ( ) = 0
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
a +b +c xB + yB + zB d +e +f

a zB e
FOA + k + F OC W = 0
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
a +b +c xB + yB + zB d +e +f
 FOA FOA

8.06

FOC := Find ( FOA , FOC , FOD) FOC = 8.63 kN
2.34
FOD FOD
Problem 3-75

The joint of a space frame is subjected to four member forces. Member OA lies in the x - y plane
and member OB lies in the y - z plane. Determine the forces acting in each of the members
required for equilibrium of the joint.

Given:

F 4 := 200N

:= 40deg

:= 45deg

Solution:

The initial guesses : F 1 := 200N F 2 := 200N F 3 := 200N

Given

Fy = 0; F 3 + F 1 cos ( ) F2 cos ( ) = 0

Fx = 0; F 1 sin ( ) = 0

Fz = 0; F 2 sin ( ) F4 = 0

F1

F2 := Find ( F1 , F2 , F3)

F3

F1

0

F2 = 311.1 N
238.4
F3