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7–1. Determine (approximately) the force in each 50 kN 40 kN 20 kN

member of the truss. Assume the diagonals can support
either a tensile or a compressive force. F E D
3m
A C
B
Support Reactions. Referring to Fig. a,
3m 3m
a + a MA = 0; Cy(6) - 40(3) - 20(6) = 0 Cy = 40 kN
a + a MC = 0; 40(3) + 50(6) - Ay(6) = 0 Ay = 70 kN
+
: a Fx = 0; Ax = 0
Method of Sections. It is required that FBF = FAE = F1. Referring to Fig. b,
+ c a Fy = 0; 70 - 50 - 2F1 sin 45° = 0 F1 = 14.14 kN
Therefore,
FBF = 14.1 kN (T) FAE = 14.1 kN (C) Ans.
a + a MA = 0; FEF(3) - 14.14 cos 45°(3) = 0 FEF = 10.0 kN (C) Ans.
a + a MF = 0; FAB(3) - 14.14 cos 45°(3) = 0 FAB = 10.0 kN (T) Ans.
Also, FBD = FCE = F2. Referring to Fig. c,
+ c a Fy = 0; 40 - 20 - 2F2 sin 45° = 0 F2 = 14.14 kN
Therefore,
FBD = 14.1 kN (T) FCE = 14.1 kN (C) Ans.
a + a MC = 0; 14.14 cos 45°(3) - FDE(3) = 0 FDE = 10.0 kN (C) Ans.
a + a MD = 0; 14.14 cos 45°(3) - FBC(3) = 0 FBC = 10.0 kN (T) Ans.
Method of Joints.
Joint A: Referring to Fig. d,
+ c a Fy = 0; 70 - 14.14 sin 45° - FAF = 0 FAF = 60.0 kN (C) Ans.
Joint B: Referring to Fig. e,
+ c a Fy = 0; 14.14 sin 45° + 14.14 sin 45° - FBE = 0 FBE = 20.0 kN (C) Ans.
Joint C:
+ c a Fy = 0; 40 - 14.14 sin 45° - FCD = 0 FCD = 30.0 kN (C) Ans.
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7–1. Contiuned
7–2. Solve Prob. 7–1 assuming that the diagonals cannot

support a compressive force.
50 kN 40 kN 20 kN
F E D
3m
A C
B
3m 3m
a + a MA = 0; Cy(6) - 40(3) - 20(6) = 0 Cy = 40 kN
a + a MC = 0; 40(3) + 50(6) - Ay(6) = 0 Ay = 70 kN
+
: a Fx = 0; Ax = 0
Method of Sections. It is required that
FAE = FCE = 0 Ans.
201
7–2. Continued
Referring to Fig. b,
+ c a Fy = 0; 70 - 50 - FBF sin 45° = 0 FBF = 28.28 kN (T) = 28.3 kN (T) Ans.
a + a MA = 0; FEF(3) - 28.28 cos 45°(3) = 0 FEF = 20.0 kN (C) Ans.
a + a MF = 0 FAB(3) = 0 FAB = 0 Ans.
Referring to Fig. c,
+ c a Fy = 0; 40 - 20 - FBD sin 45° = 0 FBD = 28.28 kN (T) = 28.3 kN (T) Ans.
a + a MC = 0; 28.28 cos 45°(3) - FDE(3) = 0 FDE = 20.0 kN (C) Ans.
a + a MD = 0; -FBC(3) = 0 FBC = 0 Ans.
Method of Joints.
Joint A: Referring to Fig. d,
+ c a Fy = 0; 70 - FAF = 0 FAF = 70.0 kN (C) Ans.
+ c a Fy = 0; 28.28 sin 45° + 28.28 sin 45° - FBE = 0
FBE = 40.0 kN (C) Ans.
Joint C: Referring to Fig. f,
+ c a Fy = 0; 40 - FCD = 0 FCD = 40.0 kN (C) Ans.
202
7–3. Determine (approximately) the force in each member 10 k 10 k 10 k 10 k

of the truss. Assume the diagonals can support either a tensile
or a compressive force. H G F E
5k
20 ft
A D
B C
20 ft 20 ft 20 ft
VPanel = 8.33 k
Assume VPanel is carried equally by FHB and FAG, so
8.33
2
FHB = = 5.89 k (T) Ans.
cos 45°
8.33
2
FAG = = 5.89 k (C) Ans.
cos 45°
Joint A:
a Fx = 0;
+
: FAB - 5 - 5.89 cos 45° = 0; FAB = 9.17 k (T) Ans.
+ c a Fy = 0; -FAH + 18.33 - 5.89 sin 45° = 0; FAH = 14.16 k (C) Ans.
Joint H:
a Fx = 0;
+
: -FHG + 5.89 cos 45° = 0; FHG = 4.17 k (C) Ans.
VPanel = 1.667 k
1.667
2
FGC = = 1.18 k (C) Ans.
cos 45°
1.667
2
FBF = = 1.18 k (T) Ans.
cos 45°
Joint G:
a Fx = 0;
+
: 4.17 + 5.89 cos 45° - 1.18 cos 45° - FGF = 0
FGF = 7.5 k (C) Ans.
+ c a Fy = 0; -10 + FGB + 5.89 sin 45° + 1.18 sin 45° = 0
FGB = 5.0 k (C) Ans.
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7–3. Continued
Joint B:
a Fx = 0;
+
: FBC + 1.18 cos 45° - 9.17 - 5.89 cos 45° = 0
FBC = 12.5 k (T) Ans.
VPanel = 21.667 - 10 = 11.667 k
11.667
2
FEC = = 8.25 k (T) Ans.
cos 45°
11.567
2
FDF = = 8.25 k (C) Ans.
cos 45°
Joint D:
a Fx = 0;
+
: FCD = 8.25 cos 45° = 5.83 k (T) Ans.
+ c a Fy = 0; 21.667 - 8.25 sin 45° - FED = 0
FED = 15.83 k (C) Ans.
Joint E:
a Fx = 0;
+
: 5 + FFE - 8.25 cos 45° = 0
FFE = 0.833 k (C) Ans.
Joint C:
+ c a Fy = 0; -FFC + 8.25 sin 45° - 1.18 sin 45° = 0
FFC = 5.0 k (C) Ans.
*7–4. Solve Prob. 7–3 assuming that the diagonals cannot 10 k 10 k 10 k 10 k

H G F E
5k
20 ft
A D
B C
VPanel = 8.33 k 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft
FAG = 0 Ans.
8.33
FHB = = 11.785 = 11.8 k Ans.
sin 45°
Joint A:
a Fx = 0; FAB = 5 k (T)
+
: Ans.
204
7–4. Continued
+ c a Fy = 0; FAN = 18.3 k (C) Ans.
Joint H:
a Fx = 0;
+
: 11.785 cos 45° - FHG = 0
FHG = 8.33 k (C) Ans.
VPanel = 1.667 k
FGC = 0 Ans.
1.667
FBF = = 2.36 k (T) Ans.
sin 45°
Joint B:
a Fx = 0;
+
: FBC + 2.36 cos 45° - 11.785 cos 45° - 5 = 0
FBC = 11.7 k (T) Ans.
+ c a Fy = 0; - FGB + 11.785 sin 45° + 2.36 sin 45° = 0
FGB = 10 k (C) Ans.
Joint G:
a Fx = 0;
+
: FGF = 8.33 k (C) Ans.
VPanel = 11.667 k
FDF = 0 Ans.
11.667
FEC = = 16.5 k (T) Ans.
sin 45°
Joint D:
a Fx = 0;
+
: FCD = 0 Ans.
+ c a Fy = 0; FED = 21.7 k (C) Ans.
Joint E:
a Fx = 0;
+
: FEF + 5 - 16.5 cos 45° = 0
FEF = 6.67 k (C) Ans.
Joint F:
+ c a Fy = 0; FFC - 10 - 2.36 sin 45° = 0
FFC = 11.7 k (C) Ans.
205
7–5. Determine (approximately) the force in each member 7k 14 k 14 k 7k

of the truss. Assume the diagonals can support either a tensile
or a compressive force. H G F E
2k
6 ft
A D
B C
8 ft 8 ft 8 ft
Support Reactions. Referring to, Fig. a
a Fx = 0;
+
: Ax - 2 = 0 Ax = 2 k
a + a MA = 0; Dy(24) + 2(6) - 7(24) - 14(16) - 14(8) = 0 Dy = 20.5 k
a + a MD = 0; 14(8) + 14(16) + 7(24) + 2(6) - Ay(24) = 0 Ay = 21.5 k
Method of Sections. It is required that FBH = FAG = F1. Referring to Fig. b,
+ c a Fy = 0; 21.5 - 7 - 2F1 a b = 0 F1 = 12.08 k

3
5
Therefore,
FBH = 12.1 k (T) FAG = 12.1 k (C) Ans.
a + a MH = 0; FAB(6) + 2(6) - 12.08a b (6) = 0 FAB = 7.667 k (T) = 7.67 k (T) Ans.
4
5
a + a MA = 0; FGH(6) - 12.08a b(6) = 0 FGH = 9.667 k (C) = 9.67 k (C)
4
Ans.
5
It is required that FCG = FBF = F2. Referring to Fig. c,
+ c a Fy = 0; 21.5 - 7 - 14 - 2F2 a b = 0 F2 = 0.4167 k

3
5
206
7–5. Continued
Therefore,
FCG = 0.417 k (T) FBF = 0.417 k (C) Ans.
a + a MB = 0; FFG(6) - 0.4167 a b (6) + 7(8) - 21.5(8) = 0

4
5
FFG = 19.67 k (C) = 19.7 k (C) Ans.
a + a MG = 0; FBC(6) + 7(8) + 2(6) - 21.5(8) - 0.4167 a b(6) = 0

4
5
FBC = 17.67 k (T) = 17.7 k (T) Ans.
It is required that FCE = FDF = F3. Referring to Fig. d
+ c a Fy = 0; 20.5 - 7 - 2F3 a b = 0 F3 = 11.25 k

3
5
Therefore,
FCE = 11.25 k (T) FDF = 11.25 k (C) Ans.
a + a MD = 0; 2(6) + 11.25 a b(6) - FEF(6) = 0 FEF = 11.0 k (C)

4
Ans.
5
a + a ME = 0; 11.25(0.8)(6) - FCD(6) = 0 FCD = 9.00 k (T) Ans.
Method of Joints.
Joint A: Referring to Fig. e,

+ c a Fy = 0; 21.5 - 12.08 a b - FAH = 0 FAH = 14.25 k (C)
3
Ans.
5
Joint B: Referring to Fig. f,

+ c a Fy = 0; 12.08 a b - 0.4167 a b - FBG = 0 FBG = 7.00 k (C)
3 3
Ans.
5 5
Joint C: Referring Fig. g,

+ c a Fy = 0; 11.25 a b + 0.4167 a b - FCF = 0 FCF = 7.00 k (C)
3 3
5 5
207
7–5. Continued
Joint D: Referring to Fig. h,

+ c a Fy = 0; 20.5 - 11.25a b - FDE = 0
3
5
FDE = 13.75 k Ans.
7–6. Solve Prob. 7–5 assuming that the diagonals cannot 7k 14 k 14 k 7k

H G F E
2k
6 ft
A D
B C
8 ft 8 ft 8 ft
a Fx = 0;
+
: Ax - 2 = 0 Ax = 2 k
a + a MA = 0; Dy(24) + 2(6) - 7(24) - 14(16) - 14(8) = 0 Dy = 20.5 k
a + a MD = 0; 14(8) + 14(16) + 7(24) + 2(6) - Ay(24) = 0 Ay = 21.5 k

FAG = FBF = FDF = 0 Ans.
21.5 - 7 - FBH a b = 0
3
+ c a Fy = 0; FBH = 24.17 k (T) = 24.2 k (T) Ans.
5
a + a MA = 0; FGH(6) - 24.17a b(6) = 0 FGH = 19.33 k (C) = 19.3 k (C)

4
5
Ans.
a + a MH = 0; 2(6) - FAB(6) = 0 FAB = 2.00 k (C) Ans.
208
7–6. Continued
Referring to Fig. c
+ c a Fy = 0; 21.5 - 7 - 14 - FCG a b = 0 FCG = 0.8333 k (T) = 0.833 k (T)

3
Ans.
5
a + a MB = 0; FFG(6) + 7(8) - 21.5(8) - 0.8333a b(6) = 0

4
5
FFG = 20.0 k (C) Ans.
a + a MG = 0; FBC(6) + 7(8) + 2(6) - 21.5(8) = 0 FBC = 17.33 k (T) = 17.3 k (T) Ans.
Referring to Fig. d,
+ c a Fy = 0; 20.5 - 7 - FCE a b = 0 FCE = 22.5 k (T)

3
Ans.
5
a + a MD = 0; 2(6) + 22.5 a b(6) - FEF(6) = 0 FEF = 20.0 kN (C)

4
Ans.
5
a + a ME = 0; -FCD(6) = 0 FCD = 0 Ans.
Method of Joints.
Joint A: Referring to Fig. e,
+ c a Fy = 0; 21.5 - FAH = 0 FAH = 21.5 k (C) Ans.
Joint B: Referring to Fig. f,
+ c a Fy = 0; 24.17 a b - FBG = 0 FBG = 14.5 k (C)

3
Ans.
5
Joint C: Referring to Fig. g,
+ c a Fy = 0; 0.8333 a b + 22.5 a b - FCF = 0 FCF = 14.0 k (C)

3 3
Ans.
5 5
Joint D: Referring to Fig. h,
+ c a Fy = 0; 20.5 - FDE = 0 FDE = 20.5 k (C) Ans.
209
7–6. Continued
210
7–7. Determine (approximately) the force in each member of the truss. 2m 2m

Assume the diagonals can support either a tensile or compressive force.
F E D
1.5 m
A B C
4 kN
8 kN
Assume FBD = FEC
+ c a Fy = 0; 2FEC a b - 4 = 0
1.5
2.5
FEC = 3.333 kN = 3.33 kN (T) Ans.
FBD = 3.333 kN = 3.33 kN (C) Ans.
a + a MC = 0; FED(1.5) - a b(3.333)(1.5) = 0
2
2.5
FED = 2.67 kN (T) Ans.
a Fx = 0; FBC = 2.67 kN (C)

+
: Ans.
Joint C:
b - 4 = 0
1.5
+ c a Fy = 0; FCD + 3.333a
2.5
FCD = 2.00 kN (T) Ans.
Assume FFB = FAE
+ c a Fy = 0; 2FFB a b - 8 - 4 = 0
1.5
2.5
FFB = 10.0 kN (T) Ans.
FAE = 10.0 kN (C) Ans.
a + a MB = 0; FFE(1.5) - 10.0 a b (1.5) - 4(2) = 0

2
2.5
FFE = 13.3 kN (T) Ans.
a Fx = 0; FAB = 13.3 kN (C)

+
: Ans.
Joint B:
+ c a Fy = 0; FBE + 10.0 a b - 3.333 a b - 8 = 0

1.5 1.5
2.5 2.5
FBE = 4.00 kN (T) Ans.
Joint A:
+ c a Fy = 0; FAF - 10.0 a b = 0
1.5
2.5
FAF = 6.00 kN (T) Ans.
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*7–8. Solve Prob. 7–7 assuming that the diagonals cannot 2m 2m

support a compressive force. E D
F
1.5 m
A B C
4 kN
8 kN
Assume FBD = 0 Ans.
+ c a Fy = 0; FEC a b - 4 = 0
1.5
2.5
FEC = 6.667 kN = 6.67 kN (T) Ans.
a + a MC = 0; FED = 0 Ans.
a Fx = 0; FBC - 6.667 a 2.5 b = 0

+ 2
:
FBC = 5.33 kN (C) Ans.
Joint D:
From Inspection:
FCD = 0 Ans.
Assume FAE = 0 Ans.
+ c a Fy = 0; FFB a b - 8 - 4 = 0
1.5
2.5
FFB = 20.0 kN (T) Ans.
a + a MB = 0; FFE(1.5) - 4(2) = 0
FFE = 5.333 kN = 5.33 kN (T) Ans.
a Fx = 0; FAB - 5.333 - 20.0 a 2.5 b = 0

+ 2
:
FAB = 21.3 kN (C) Ans.
Joint B:
- FBE - 8 + 20.0 a b = 0
1.5
+ c a Fy = 0;
2.5
FBE = 4.00 kN (T) Ans.
Joint A:
+ c a Fy = 0; FAF = 0 Ans.
212
7–9. Determine (approximately) the force in each member E

of the truss. Assume the diagonals can support both tensile 1.5 k
and compressive forces.
15 ft
F 2k
D
15 ft
Method of Sections. It is required that FCF = FDG = F1. Referring to Fig. a,
G 2k
C
a Fx = 0; 2F1 sin 45° - 2 - 1.5 = 0 F1 = 2.475 k
+
:
15 ft
Therefore,
FCF = 2.48 k (T) FDG = 2.48 k (C) Ans. A B
a + a MD = 0; 1.5(15) + 2.475 cos 45° (15) - FFG(15) = 0 15 ft
FFG = 3.25 k (C) Ans.
a + a MF = 0; 1.5(15) + 2.475 cos 45° (15) - FCD(15) = 0
FCD = 3.25 k (T) Ans.
It is required that FBG = FAC = F2. Referring to Fig. b,
a Fx = 0; 2F2 sin 45° - 2 - 2 - 1.5 = 0 F2 = 3.889 k

+
:
Therefore,
FBG = 3.89 k (T) FAC = 3.89 k (C) Ans.
a + a MG = 0; 1.5(30) + 2(15) + 3.889 cos 45° (15) - FBC(15) = 0
FBC = 7.75 k (T) Ans.
a + a MC = 0; 1.5(30) + 2(15) + 3.889 cos 45° (15) - FAG(15) = 0
FAG = 7.75 k (C) Ans.
Method of Joints.
Joint E: Referring to Fig. c,
a Fx = 0; FEF cos 45° - 1.5 = 0 FEF = 2.121 k (C) = 2.12 k (C)

+
: Ans.
+ c a Fy = 0; 2.121 sin 45° - FDE = 0 FDE = 1.50 k (T) Ans.
Joint F: Referring to Fig. d,
a Fx = 0; 2.475 sin 45° - 2.121 cos 45° - FDF = 0

+
:
FDF = 0.250 k (C) Ans.
213
7–9. Continued
Joint G: Referring to Fig. e,
a Fx = 0; 3.889 sin 45° - 2.475 cos 45° - FCG = 0

+
:
FCG = 1.00 k (C) Ans.
Joint A: Referring to Fig. f,
a Fx = 0; FAB - 3.889 cos 45° = 0

+
:
FAB = 2.75 k Ans.
214
7–10. Determine (approximately) the force in each member E

of the truss. Assume the diagonals DG and AC cannot 1.5 k
15 ft
F 2k
D
15 ft

G 2k
C
FDG = FAC = 0 Ans.
Referring to Fig. a, 15 ft
B
a Fx = 0; FCF sin 45° - 1.5 - 2 = 0 FCF = 4.950 k (T) = 4.95 k (T) Ans.
+
: A
a + a MF = 0; 1.5(15) - FCD(15) = 0 FCD = 1.50 k (T) Ans. 15 ft
a + a MD = 0; 1.5(15) + 4.950 cos 45°(15) - FFG(15) = 0
FFG = 5.00 k (C) Ans.
a Fx = 0; FBG sin 45° - 2 - 2 - 1.5 = 0 FBG = 7.778 k (T) = 7.78 k (T)

+
:
Ans.
a + a MG = 0; 1.5(30) + 2(15) - FBC(15) = 0 FBC = 5.00 k (T) Ans.
a + a MC = 0; 1.5(30) + 2(15) + 7.778 cos 45° - FAG(15) = 0
FAG = 10.5 k (C) Ans.
Method of Joints.
a Fx = 0; FEF cos 45° - 1.5 = 0 FEF = 2.121 k (C) = 2.12 k (C)

+
: Ans.
+ c a Fy = 0; 2.121 sin 45° - FDE = 0 FDE = 1.50 k (T) Ans.
Joint F: Referring to Fig. d,
a Fx = 0; 4.950 sin 45° - 2.121 cos 45° - FDF = 0 FDF = 2.00 k (C) Ans.
+
:
Joint G: Referring to Fig. e,
a Fx = 0; 7.778 sin 45° - FCG = 0 FCG = 5.50 k (C)

+
: Ans.
Joint A: Referring to Fig. f,
a Fx = 0; FAB = 0
+
: Ans.
215
7–10. Continued
216
7–11. Determine (approximately) the force in each 1.5 m

member of the truss. Assume the diagonals can support E D
either a tensile or compressive force. 8 kN
2m
10 kN C
Method of Sections. It is required that FCE = FDF = F1. Referring to Fig. a, F
a Fx = 0; 8 - 2F1 a 5 b = 0 F1 = 6.667 kN
+ 3
:
2m
Therefore,
FCE = 6.67 kN (C) FDF = 6.67 kN (T) Ans.
a + a ME = 0; FCD(1.5) - 6.667 a b (1.5) = 0 FCD = 5.333 kN (C) = 5.33 kN (C)

4 A
5 B
Ans.
a + a MD = 0; FEF(1.5) - 6.667 a b(1.5) = 0 FEF = 5.333 kN (T) = 5.33 kN (T)

4
5
Ans.
It is required that FBF = FAC = F2 Referring to Fig. b,
a Fx = 0; 8 + 10 - 2F2 a 5 b = 0 F2 = 15.0 kN
+ 3
:
Therefore,
FBF = 15.0 kN (C) FAC = 15.0 kN (T) Ans.
a + a MF = 0; FBC(1.5) - 15.0 a b (1.5) - 8(2) = 0

4
5
FBC = 22.67 kN (C) = 22.7 kN (C) Ans.
a + a MC = 0; FAF(1.5) - 15.0 a b(1.5) - 8(2) = 0

4
5
FAF = 22.67 kN (T) = 22.7 kN (T) Ans.
Method of Joints.
Joint D: Referring to Fig. c,
a Fx = 0; FDE - 6.667 a 5 b = 0 FDE = 4.00 kN (C)

+ 3
: Ans.
Joint C: Referring to Fig. d,
a Fx = 0; FCF + 6.667a 5 b - 15.0 a 5 b = 0 FCF = 5.00 kN (C)

+ 3 3
: Ans.
a Fx = 0; 15.0 a 5 b - FAB = 9.00 kN (T)

+ 3
: Ans.
217
7–11. Continued
218
*7–12. Determine (approximately) the force in each 1.5 m

member of the truss. Assume the diagonals cannot support E D
a compressive force. 8 kN
2m
10 kN C
Method of Sections. It is required that F
FCE = FBF = 0 Ans.
Referring to Fig. a,
2m
a Fx = 0; 8 - FDF a 5 b = 0 FDF = 13.33 kN (T) = 13.3 kN (T)

+ 3
: Ans.
a + a ME = 0; FCD(1.5) - 13.33 a b (1.5) = 0 FCD = 10.67 kN (C) = 10.7 kN (C)

4 A
5 B
Ans.
a + a MD = 0; FEF(1.5) = 0 FEF = 0 Ans.
a Fx = 0; 8 + 10 - FAC a 5 b = 0 FAC = 30.0 kN (T)

+ 3
: Ans.
a + a MC = 0; FAF(1.5) - 8(2) = 0 FAF = 10.67 kN (T) Ans.
a + a MF = 0; FBC(1.5) - 30.0 a b (1.5) - 8(2) = 0

4
5
FBC = 34.67 kN (C) = 34.7 kN (C) Ans.
Method of Joints.
a Fx = 0; 8 - FDE = 0 FDE = 8.00 kN (C)

+
: Ans.
Joint C: Referring to Fig. d,
a Fx = 0; FCF - 30.0 a 5 b = 0 FCF = 18.0 kN (C)

+ 3
: Ans.
a Fx = 0; FAB = 0
+
: Ans.
219
7–12. Continued
220
7–13. Determine (approximately) the internal moments 3 kN/m

at joints A and B of the frame.
E F G H
6m
A B C D
The frame can be simplified to that shown in Fig. a, referring to Fig. b, 6m 8m 6m
a + a MA = 0; MA - 7.2(0.6) - 3(0.6)(0.3) = 0 MA = 4.86 kN # m Ans.
a + a MB = 0; MB - 9.6(0.8) - 3(1.4)(0.1) + 7.2(0.6) = 0
MB = 3.78 kN # m Ans.
221
7–14. Determine (approximately) the internal moments 400 lb/ft

at joints F and D of the frame.
F D
E
A B C
a + a MF = 0; MF - 0.6(0.75) - 2.4(1.5) = 0 15 ft 20 ft
MF = 4.05 k # ft Ans.
a + a MD = 0; - MD + 0.8(1) + 3.2(2) = 0
MD = 7.20 k # ft Ans.
222
7–15. Determine (approximately) the internal moment at 5 kN/m

A caused by the vertical loading.
E D
9 kN/m
C
F
The frame can be simplified to that shown in Fig. a, Referring to Fig. b,
a + a MA = 0; MA - 5(0.8)(0.4) - 16(0.8) - 9(0.8)(0.4) - 28.8(0.8) = 0
MA = 40.32 kN # m = 40.3 kN # m Ans.

A B
8m
223
*7–16. Determine (approximately) the internal moments 3 kN/m

at A and B caused by the vertical loading.
G F
5 kN/m L K 5 kN/m
The frame can be simplified to that shown in Fig. a. The reactions of the
3 kN/m and 5 kN/m uniform distributed loads are shown in Fig. b and c H I J E
respectively. Referring to Fig. d,
a + a MA = 0; MA - 3(0.8)(0.4) - 9.6(0.8) - 5(0.8)(0.4) - 16(0.8) = 0 A B C D
8m 8m 8m
MA = 23.04 kN # m = 23.0 kN # m Ans.
Referring to Fig. e,
a + a MB = 0; 9.60(0.8) - 9.60(0.8) + 5(0.8)(0.4) + 16(0.8) - MB = 0
MB = 14.4 kN # m Ans.
224
7–17. Determine (approximately) the internal moments 0.5 k/ft

at joints I and L. Also, what is the internal moment at joint
H caused by member HG? I L
J K
1.5 k/ft 1.5 k/ft
H E
G F
Joint I:
a + a MI = 0; MI - 1.0(1) - 4.0(2) = 0
A B C D
MI = 9.00 k # ft Ans.
20 ft 40 ft 30 ft
Joint L:
a + a ML = 0; ML - 6.0(3) - 1.5(1.5) = 0
ML = 20.25 k # ft Ans.
Joint H:
a + a MH = 0; MH - 3.0(1) - 12.0(2) = 0
MH = 27.0 k # ft Ans.
225
7–18. Determine (approximately) the support actions at 400 lb/ft

A, B, and C of the frame.
F H
G
1200 lb/ ft
D E
A B C
15 ft 20 ft
Ax = 0 Bx = 0 Cx = 0 Ans.
Ay = 12 k By = 16 k Cy = 4 k Ans.
MA = 16.2 k # ft MB = 9 k # ft MC = 7.2 k # ft Ans.
226
7–19. Determine (approximately) the support reactions 12 kN D C

at A and B of the portal frame. Assume the supports are
(a) pinned, and (b) fixed.
6m
For printed base, referring to Fig. a and b,
a + a MA = 0; Ex(6) + Ey(2) - 12(6) = 0 (1)

A B
a + a MB = 0; Ey(6) - Ex(6) = 0 (2)

4m
Solving Eqs. (1) and (2) yield
Ey = 18.0 kN Ex = 6.00 kN
a Fx = 0;
+
: 12 - 6.00 - Ax = 0 Ax = 6.00 kN Ans.
+ c a Fy = 0; 18.0 - Ay = 0 Ay = 18.0 kN Ans.
a Fx = 0;
+
: 6.00 - Bx = 0 Bx = 6.00 kN Ans.
+ c a Fy = 0; By - 18.0 = 0 By = 18.0 kN Ans.
For the fixed base, referring to Fig. c and d,
a + a ME = 0; Fx(3) + Fy(2) - 12(3) = 0 (1)
a + a MG = 0; Fy(2) - Fx(3) = 0 (2)
Solving Eqs (1) and (2) yields,
Fy = 9.00 kN Fx = 6.00 kN
a Fx = 0;
+
: 12 - 6.00 - Ex = 0 Ex = 6.00 kN
+ c a Fy = 0; 9.00 - Ey = 0 Ey = 9.00 kN
Referring to Fig. d,
a Fx = 0;
+
: 6.00 - Gx = 0 Gx = 6.00 kN
+ c a Fy = 0; Gy - 9.00 = 0 Gy = 9.00 kN
227
7–19. Continued
Referring to Fig. e,
a Fx = 0;
+
: 6.00 - Ax = 0 Ax = 6.00 kN Ans.
+ c a Fy = 0; 9.00 - Ay = 0 Ay = 9.00 kN Ans.
a + a MA = 0; MA - 6.00(3) = 0 MA = 18.0 kN # m Ans.
Referring to Fig. f,
a Fx = 0;
+
: 6.00 - Bx = 0 Bx = 6.00 kN Ans.
+ c a Fy = 0; By - 9.00 = 0 By = 9.00 kN Ans.
a + a MB = 0; MB - 6.00(3) = 0 MB = 18.0 kN # m Ans.
228
*7–20. Determine (approximately) the internal moment b

and shear at the ends of each member of the portal frame. B C
Assume the supports at A and D are partially fixed, such P
that an inflection point is located at h/3 from the bottom of
each column.
A D
Gy(b) - Pa b = 0
2h
a + a MB = 0;
3
b
2h
Gy = Pa
3b
2Ph
+ c a Fy = 0; Ey = = 0
3b
2Ph
Ey =
3b
a b =
P h Ph
MA = MD = Ans.
2 3 6
a b =
P 2h Ph
MB = MC = Ans.
2 3 3
Member BC:
2Ph
VB = VC = Ans.
3b
Members AB and CD:

P
VA = VB = VC = VD = Ans.
2
229
7–21. Draw (approximately) the moment diagram for 1.5 ft

7 ft
1.5 ft
member ACE of the portal constructed with a rigid member
EG and knee braces CF and DH. Assume that all points of 500 lb E G
connection are pins. Also determine the force in the knee 1.5 ft
F H
brace CF.
C D
Inflection points are at A and B.

6 ft
From FBD (1):
a + a MB = 0; Ay(10) - 500(7.5) = 0; Ay = 375 lb

A B
From FBD (2):
a + a ME = 0; 250(7.5) - FCF(sin 45°)(1.5) = 0; FCF = 1.77 k(T) Ans.
a Fx = 0;
+
: -250 + 1767.8(sin 45°) + 500 - Ex = 0
Ex = 1500 lb
*7–22. Solve Prob. 7–21 if the supports at A and B are 1.5 ft

7 ft
1.5 ft
fixed instead of pinned.
500 lb E G
F H
1.5 ft
Inflection points are as mid-points of columns C D
a + a MI = 0; Jy(10) - 500(3.5) = 0; Jy = 175 lb

6 ft
+ c a Fy = 0; -Iy + 175 = 0; Iy = 175 lb
A B
a + a ME = 0; 250(4.5) - FCE(sin 45°)(1.5) = 0; FCE = 1.06 k(T) Ans.
a Fx = 0;
+
: 500 + 1060.66(sin 45°) - 250 - Ex = 0;
Ex = 1.00 k
230
7–23. Determine (approximately) the force in each truss 8 ft 8 ft

member of the portal frame. Also find the reactions at the G F
2k
fixed column supports A and B. Assume all members of the
truss to be pin connected at their ends.
6 ft
1k
C D E
12 ft
A B
Assume that the horizontal reactive force component at fixed supports A and B are equal.
Thus
2 + 1
Ax = Bx = = 1.50 k Ans.
2
Also, the points of inflection H and I are at 6 ft above A and B respectively. Referring to
Fig. a,
a + a MI = 0; Hy(16) - 1(6) - 2(12) = 0 Hy = 1.875 k
+ c a Fy = 0; Iy - 1.875 = 0 Iy = 1.875 k
a Fx = 0;
+
: Hx - 1.50 = 0 Hx = 1.50 k
+ c a Fy = 0; 1.875 - Ay = 0 Ay = 1.875 k Ans.
a + a MA = 0; MA - 1.50(6) = 0 MA = 9.00 k # ft Ans.
a Fx = 0;
+
: 1.50 - Bx = 0 Bx = 1.50 k
+ c a Fy = 0; By - 1.875 = 0 By = 1.875 k Ans.
a + a MB = 0; MB - 1.50(6) = 0 MB = 9.00 k # ft Ans.
Using the method of sections, Fig. d,
FDG a b - 1.875 = 0
3
+ c a Fy = 0; FDG = 3.125 k (C) Ans.
5
a + a MG = 0; FCD(6) + 1(6) - 1.50(12) = 0 FCD = 2.00 k (C) Ans.
a + a MD = 0; FFG(6) - 2(6) + 1.5(6) + 1.875(8) = 0 FFG = 1.00 k (C) Ans.
Using the method of Joints, Fig. e,
FDF a b - 3.125 a b = 0
3 3
+ c a Fy = 0; FDF = 3.125 k (T) Ans.
5 5
3.125a b + 3.125 a b - 2.00 - FDE = 0 FDE = 3.00 k (C)

4 4
a Fx = 0;
+
: Ans.
5 5
231
7–23. Continued
*7–24. Solve Prob. 7–23 if the supports at A and B are 8 ft 8 ft

pinned instead of fixed. G F
2k
6 ft
1k
C D E
Assume that the horizontal reactive force component at pinal supports

A and B are equal. Thus, 12 ft
H2
Ax = Bx = = 1.50 k Ans.
2 A B
a + a MB = 0; Ay(16) - 1(12) - 2(18) = 0 Ay = 3.00 k Ans.
+ c a Fy = 0; By - 3.00 = 0 By = 3.00 k Ans.
232
7–24. Continued
Using the method of sections and referring to Fig. b,
FDG a b - 3.00 = 0
3
+ c a Fy = 0; FDG = 5.00 k (C) Ans.
5
a + a MD = 0; FGF(6) - 2(6) - 1.5(12) + 3(8) = 0 FGF = 1.00 k (C) Ans.
a + a MG = 0; FCD(6) + 1(6) - 1.50(18) = 0 FCD = 3.50 k (T) Ans.
Using the method of joints, Fig. c,
FDF a b - 5.00 a b = 0
3 3
+ c a Fy = 0; FDF = 5.00 k (T) Ans.
5 5
5.00 a b + 5.00 a b - 3.50 - FDE = 0

4 4
a Fx = 0;
+
: FDE = 4.50 k (C) Ans.
5 5
233
7–25. Draw (approximately) the moment diagram for 2m 2m

column AGF of the portal. Assume all truss members and F D
4 kN
the columns to be pin connected at their ends. Also
determine the force in all the truss members. E 1.5 m
8 kN
G C
5m
A B
Assume that the horizontal force components at pin supports A and B are equal.
Thus,
4 + 8
Ax = Bx = = 6.00 kN
2
a + a MA = 0; By(4) - 8(5) - 4(6.5) = 0 By = 16.5 kN
+ c a Fy = 0; 16.5 - Ay = 0 Ay = 16.5 kN
Using the method of sections, Fig. b,
FEG a b - 16.5 = 0
3
+ c a Fy = 0; FEG = 27.5 kN (T) Ans.
5
a + a MG = 0; FEF(1.5) - 4(1.5) - 6.00(5) = 0 FEF = 24.0 kN (C) Ans.
a + a ME = 0; 8(1.5) + 16.5(2) - 6(6.5) - FCG(1.5) = 0 FCG = 4.00 kN (C) Ans.
234
7–25. Continued
Using the method of joints, Fig. c,
FCE a b - 27.5 a b = 0
3 3
+ c a Fy = 0; FCE = 27.5 kN (C) Ans.
5 5
24 - 27.5 a b - 27.5 a b + FDE = 0

4 4
a Fx = 0;
+
: FDE = 20.0 kN (T) Ans.
5 5
7–26. Draw (approximately) the moment diagram for 2m 2m

column AGF of the portal. Assume all the members of the F D
4 kN
truss to be pin connected at their ends. The columns are
fixed at A and B. Also determine the force in all the truss E 1.5 m
members.
8 kN
G C
Assume that the horizontal force components at fixed supports A and B are equal.
Thus, 5m
4 + 8
Ax = Bx = = 6.00 kN
2
Also, the points of inflection H and I are 2.5 m above A and B, respectively.
A B
a + a MI = 0; Hy(4) - 8(2.5) - 4(4) = 0 Hy = 9.00 kN
+ c a Fy = 0; Iy - 9.00 = 0 Iy = 9.00 kN
235
7–26. Continued
a Fx = 0;
+
: Hx - 6.00 = 0 Hx = 6.00 kN
+ c a Fy = 0; 9.00 - Ay = 0 Ay = 9.00 kN
a + a MA = 0; MA - 6.00(2.5) = 0 MA = 15.0 kN # m
FEG a b - 9.00 = 0
3
+ c a Fy = 0; FEG = 15.0 kN(T) Ans.
5
a + a ME = 0; 8(1.5) + 9.00(2) - 6.00(4) - FCG(1.5) = 0
FCG = 4.00 kN (C) Ans.
a + a MG = 0; FEF(1.5) - 4(1.5) - 6(2.5) = 0 FEF = 14.0 kN (C) Ans.
236
7–26. Continued
Using the method of joints, Fig. e,
FCE a b - 15.0 a b = 0
3 3
+ c a Fy = 0; FCE = 15.0 kN (C) Ans.
5 5
FDE + 14.0 - 15.0 a b - 15.0 a b = 0

4 4
a Fx = 0;
+
:
5 5
FDE = 10.0 kN (T) Ans.
7–27. Determine (approximately) the force in each truss 1.5 m 1.5 m

3m
member of the portal frame. Also find the reactions at the F E D
fixed column supports A and B. Assume all members of the 12 kN
truss to be pin connected at their ends. 2m
8 kN
G H I C
Thus,
6m
12 + 8
Ax = Bx = = 10.0 kN Ans.
2
Also, the points of inflection J and K are 3 m above A and B respectively. Referring A B
to Fig. a,
3m 3m
a + a Mk = 0; Jy(6) - 8(3) - 12(5) = 0 Jy = 14.0 kN
+ c a Fy = 0; Ky - 14.0 = 0 Ky = 14.0 kN
237
7–27. Continued
a Fx = 0; Jx - 10.0 = 0 Jx = 10.0 kN
+
:
+ c a Fy = 0; 14.0 - Ay = 0 Ay = 14.0 kN Ans.
a + a MA = 0; MA - 10.0(3) = 0 MA = 30.0 kN # m Ans.
a Fx = 0; Bx - 10.0 = 0 Bx = 10.0 kN
+
:
+ c a Fy = 0; By - 14.0 = 0 By = 14.0 kN Ans.
a + a MB = 0; MB - 10.0(3) = 0 MB = 30.0 kN # m Ans.
Using the metod of sections, Fig. d,
+ c a Fy = 0; FFH a b - 14.0 = 0 FFH = 17.5 kN (C)

4
Ans.
5
a + a MH = 0; FEF(2) + 14.0(1.5) - 12(2) - 10.0(3) = 0 FEF = 16.5 kN (C) Ans.
a + a MF = 0; FGH(2) + 8(2) - 10.0(5) = 0 FGH = 17.0 kN (T) Ans.
Using the method of joints, Fig. e (Joint H),
+ c a Fy = 0; FEH a b - 17.5 a b = 0 FEH = 17.5 kN (T)

4 4
Ans.
5 5
a Fx = 0; 17.5 a 5 b + 17.5 a 5 b - 17.0 - FHI = 0 FHI = 4.00 kN (C)

+ 3 3
: Ans.
Referring Fig. f (Joint E),
+ c a Fy = 0; FEI a b - 17.5 a b = 0 FEI = 17.5 kN (C)

4 4
Ans.
5 5
a Fx = 0 FDE + 16.5 - 17.5a 5 b - 17.5 a 5 b = 0 FDE = 4.50 kN (T)

+ 3 3
: Ans.
Referring to Fig. g (Joint I),
+ c a Fy = 0; FDI a b - 17.5a b = 0 FDI = 17.5 kN (T)

4 4
Ans.
5 5
a Fx = 0; 17.5 a 5 b + 17.5 a 5 b + 4.00 - FCI = 0 FCI = 25.0 kN (C)

+ 3 3
: Ans.
238
7–27. Continued
239
*7–28. Solve Prob. 7–27 if the supports at A and B are 1.5 m 1.5 m
3m
pinned instead of fixed. F E D
12 kN
2m
8 kN
G H I C
Assume that the horizontal force components at pin supports A and B are equal. 6m
Thus,
12 + 8
Ax = Bx = = 10.0 kN Ans.
2 A B
3m 3m
a + a MB = 0; Ay(6) - 8(6) - 12(8) = 0 Ay = 24.0 kN Ans.
+ c a Fy = 0; By - 24.0 = 0 By = 24.0 kN Ans.
+ c a Fy = 0; FFH a b - 24.0 = 0 FFH = 30.0 kN (C)

4
Ans.
5
a + a MH = 0; FEF(2) + 24.0(1.5) - 12(2) - 10.0(6) = 0
FEF = 24.0 kN (C) Ans.
a + a MF = 0; FGH(2) + 8(2) - 10.0(8) = 0 FGH = 32.0 kN (T) Ans.
Using method of joints, Fig. c (Joint H),
+ c a Fy = 0; FEH a b - 30.0 a b = 0 FEH = 30.0 kN (T)

4 4
Ans.
5 5
a Fx = 0; 30.0 a 5 b + 30.0 a 5 b - 32.0 - FHI = 0 FHI = 4.00 kN (C) Ans.

+ 3 3
:
Referring to Fig. d (Joint E),
+ c a Fy = 0; FEI a b - 30.0 a b = 0 FEI = 30.0 kN (C)

4 4
Ans.
5 5
a Fx = 0; FDE + 24.0 - 30.0a 5 b - 30.0a 5 b = 0 FDE = 12.0 kN (T)Ans.

+ 3 3
:
Referring to Fig. e (Joint I),
+ c a Fy = 0; FDI a b - 30.0 a b = 0 FDI = 30.0 kN (T)

4 4
Ans.
5 5
a Fx = 0; 30.0 a 5 b + 30.0 a 5 b + 4.00 - FCI = 0

+ 3 3
:
FCI = 40.0 kN (C) Ans.
240
7–28. Continued
241
7–29. Determine (approximately) the force in members G F E

GF, GK, and JK of the portal frame. Also find the reactions
6 ft
at the fixed column supports A and B. Assume all members 4k H D
of the truss to be connected at their ends. J K L 3 ft
I C
12 ft
Thus, A B
4
Ax = Bx = = 2.00 k Ans. 8 ft 8 ft 8 ft 8 ft
2
Also, the points of inflection N and O are at 6 ft above A and B respectively.
a + a MB = 0; Ny(32) - 4(9) = 0 Ny = 1.125 k
a + a MN = 0; Oy(32) - 4(9) = 0 Oy = 1.125 k
a Fx = 0; Nx - 2.00 = 0 Nx = 2.00 k
+
:
+ c a Fy = 0; 1.125 - Ay = 0 Ay = 1.125 k Ans.
a + a MA = 0; MA - 2.00(6) = 0 MA = 12.0 k # ft Ans.
a Fx = 0; Bx - 2.00 = 0 Bx = 2.00 k
+
:
+ c a Fy = 0; By - 1.125 = 0 By = 1.125 k Ans.
a + a MB = 0; MB - 2.00(6) = 0 MB = 12.0 k # ft Ans.

+ c a Fy = 0; FGK a b - 1.125 = 0 FGK = 1.875 k (C)
3
Ans.
5
a + a MK = 0; FGF(6) + 1.125(16) - 2(9) = 0 FGF = 0 Ans.
a + a MG = 0; - FJK(6) + 4(6) + 1.125(8) - 2.00(15) = 0
FJK = 0.500 k (C) Ans.
242
7–30. Solve Prob. 7–29 if the supports at A and B are pin G F E

connected instead of fixed.
6 ft
4k H D
J K L 3 ft
I C
12 ft
A B
8 ft 8 ft 8 ft 8 ft
Assume that the horizontal force components at pin supports A and B are equal.
Thus,
4
Ax = Bx = = 2.00 k Ans.
2
a + a MA = 0; By(32) - 4(15) = 0 By = 1.875 k Ans.
+ c a Fy = 0; 1.875 - Ay = 0 Ay = 1.875 k Ans.
+ c a Fy = 0; FGK a b - 1.875 = 0 FGK = 3.125 k (C)

3
Ans.
5
a + a Mx = 0; FGF(6) + 1.875(16) - 2.00(15) = 0 FGF = 0 Ans.
a + a MG = 0; 4(6) + 1.875(8) - 2.00(21) + FJK(6) = 0 FJK = 0.500 k (T)

Ans.
243
7–31. Draw (approximately) the moment diagram for G

column ACD of the portal. Assume all truss members and
6 ft
the columns to be pin connected at their ends. Also F J
determine the force in members FG, FH, and EH.
D 6 ft
4k K
E H I 3 ft
Assume that the horizontal force components at pin supports A and B are C L
equal. Thus,
12 ft
4
Ax = Bx = = 2.00 k
2 A B
8 ft 8 ft 8 ft 8 ft
a + a MB = 0; Ay(32) - 4(15) = 0 Ay = 1.875 k
a + a MH = 0; FFG a b (16) + 1.875(16) - 2.00(15) = 0 FFG = 0

3
Ans.
5
a + a MF = 0; 4(6) + 1.875(8) - 2.00(21) + FEH(6) = 0
FEH = 0.500 k (T) Ans.
a + a MD = 0; FFH a b(16) - 2.00(15) = 0 FFH = 3.125 k (C)

3
Ans.
5
Also, referring to Fig. c,
a + a ME = 0; FDF a b (8) + 1.875(8) - 2.00(15) = 0

3
5
FDF = 3.125 k (C)
a + a MD = 0; FCE a b(8) - 2.00(15) = 0

3
273
FCE = 10.68 k (T)
b - 3.125 a b - 2.00 - FDE = 0

8 4
a Fx = 0; 4 + 10.68a
+
:
273 5
FDE = 9.50 k (C)
244
7–31. Continued
*7–32. Solve Prob. 7–31 if the supports at A and B are G

fixed instead of pinned. 6 ft
F J
D 6 ft
4k K
E H I 3 ft
Assume that the horizontal force components at fixed supports A and B are
C L
equal. Thus,
12 ft
4
Ax = Bx = = 2.00 k
2 A B
Also, the points of inflection N and O are 6 ft above A and B respectively.

Referring to Fig. a, 8 ft 8 ft 8 ft 8 ft
a + a MO = 0; Ny(32) - 4(9) = 0 Ny = 1.125 k
a Fx = 0; Nx - 2.00 = 0 Nx = 2.00 k
+
:
a + a MA = 0; MA - 2.00(6) = 0 MA = 12.0 k ft
+ c a Fy = 0; 1.125 - Ay = 0 Ay = 1.125 k
245
7–32. Continued
a + a MH = 0; FFG a b (16) + 1.125(16) - 2.00(9) = 0 FFG = 0

3
Ans.
5
a + a MF = 0; -FEH(6) + 4(6) + 1.125(8) - 2.00(15) = 0 FEH = 0.500 k (C) Ans.
a + a MD = 0; FFH a b(16) - 2.00(9) = 0 FFH = 1.875 k (C)

3
Ans.
5
Also, referring to Fig e,
a + a ME = 0; FDF a b (8) + 1.125(8) - 2.00(9) = 0 FDF = 1.875 k (C)

3
5
a + a MD = 0; FCE a b(8) - 2.00(9) = 0 FCE = 6.408 k (T)

3
273
a Fx = 0; 4 + 6.408 a b - 1.875a b - 2.00 - FDE = 0 FDE = 6.50 k (C)

+ 8 4
:
273 5
246
7–32. Continued
7–33. Draw (approximately) the moment diagram for 6 @ 1.5 m ⫽ 9 m

column AJI of the portal. Assume all truss members and the H G E
2 kN I F D
columns to be pin connected at their ends. Also determine 1.5 m
the force in members HG, HL, and KL. 1m
4 kN J K L M N O C
4m
Assume the horizontal force components at pin supports A and B to be
equal. Thus,
A B
2 + 4
Ax = Bx = = 3.00 kN
2
a + a MB = 0; Ay(9) - 4(4) - 2(5) = 0 Ay = 2.889 kN
a + a ML = 0; FHG cos 6.340° (1.167) + FHG sin 6.340° (1.5) + 2.889(3) - 2(1) - 3.00(4) = 0
FHG = 4.025 kN (C) = 4.02 kN (C) Ans.

a + a MH = 0; FKL(1.167) + 2(0.167) + 4(1.167) + 2.889(1.5) - 3.00(5.167) = 0
FKL = 5.286 kN (T) = 5.29 kN (T) Ans.

+ c a Fy = 0; FHL cos 52.13° - 4.025 sin 6.340° - 2.889 = 0
FHL = 5.429 kN (C) = 5.43 kN (C) Ans.
247
7–33. Continued
Also, referring to Fig. c,
a + a MH = 0; FJK(1.167) + 2(0.167) + 4(1.167) + 2.889(1.5) - 3.00(5.167) = 0
FJK = 5.286 kN (T)

a + a MJ = 0; FIH cos 6.340° (1) - 2(1) - 3.00(4) = 0
FIH = 14.09 kN (C)

+ c a Fy = 0; FJH sin 37.87° - 14.09 sin 6.340° - 2.889 = 0
FJH = 7.239 kN (T)
248
7–34. Solve Prob. 7–33 if the supports at A and B are fixed 6 @ 1.5 m ⫽ 9 m
instead of pinned. H G E
2 kN I F D
1.5 m
1m
4 kN J K L M N O C
Assume that the horizontal force components at fixed supports A and B
are equal. Therefore,
4m
2 + 4
Ax = Bx = = 3.00 kN
2
Also, the reflection points P and R are located 2 m above A and B A B
respectively. Referring to Fig. a
a + a MR = 0; Py(9) - 4(2) - 2(3) = 0 Py = 1.556 kN
a Fx = 0; Px - 3.00 = 0 Px = 3.00 kN
+
:
a + a MA = 0; MA - 3.00(2) = 0 MA = 6.00 kN # m
+ c a Fy = 0; 1.556 - Ay = 0 Ay = 1.556 kN
a + a ML = 0; FHG cos 6.340° (1.167) + FHG sin 6.340° (1.5) + 1.556(3) - 3.00(2) - 2(1) = 0
FHG = 2.515 kN (C) = 2.52 kN (C) Ans.

a + a MH = 0; FKL(1.167) + 2(0.167) + 4(1.167) + 1.556(1.5) - 3.00(3.167) = 0
FKL = 1.857 kN (T) = 1.86 kN (T) Ans.

+ c a Fy = 0; FHL cos 52.13° - 2.515 sin 6.340° - 1.556 = 0
FHL = 2.986 kN (C) = 2.99 kN (C) Ans.
249
7–34. Continued
Also referring to Fig. e,
a + a MH = 0; FJK(1.167) + 4(1.167) + 2(0.167) + 1.556(1.5) - 3.00(3.167) = 0
FJK = 1.857 kN (T)

a + a MJ = 0; FIH cos 6.340° (1) - 2(1) - 3.00(2) = 0
FIH = 8.049 kN (C)

+ c a Fy = 0; FJH sin 37.87° - 8.049 sin 6.340° - 1.556 = 0
FJH = 3.982 kN (T)
250
7–35. Use the portal method of analysis and draw the 15 kN F E D

moment diagram for girder FED.
6m
A B C
8m 8m
251
*7–36. Use the portal method of analysis and draw the J I H G F 4k

moment diagram for girder JIHGF.
15 ft
A B C D E
18 ft 18 ft 18 ft 18 ft
252
7–37. Use the portal method and determine (approximately) I J K L

9 kN
the reactions at supports A, B, C, and D.
4m
E F G H
12 kN
4m
A B C D
5m 5m 5m
253
7–37. Continued
254
7–37. Continued
255
7–38. Use the cantilever method and determine I J K L

9 kN
(approximately) the reactions at supports A, B, C, and D.
All columns have the same cross-sectional area.
4m
E F G H
12 kN
4m
A B C D
5m 5m 5m
256
7–38. Continued
257
7–38. Continued
7–39. Use the portal method of analysis and draw the E D

moment diagram for column AFE. 5k
12 ft
F
4k C
12 ft
A B
15 ft
258
7–39. Continued
259
*7–40. Solve Prob. 7–39 using the cantilever method of E D

analysis. All the columns have the same cross-sectional 5k
area.
12 ft
F
4k C
12 ft
A B
15 ft
260
7–41. Use the portal method and determine (approximately) I H G

the reactions at A. 3k
15 ft
D E F
4k
15 ft
A B C
18 ft 20 ft
261
7–42. Use the cantilever method and determine I H G

(approximately) the reactions at A. All of the columns have 3k
the same cross-sectional area.
15 ft
D E F
4k
15 ft
A B C
18 ft 20 ft
262
7–43. Draw (approximately) the moment diagram for P Q R S T

6k
girder PQRST and column BGLQ of the building frame.
Use the portal method. K L M N O 10 ft
9k
F G H I J 10 ft
9k
10 ft
A B C D E
15 ft 15 ft 20 ft 20 ft
Top story
a Fx = 0;
+
: 6 - 8 V = 0; V = 0.75 k
Second story
a Fx = 0;
+
: 6 + 9 - 8 V = 0; V = 1.875 k
Bottom story
a Fx = 0;
+
: 6 + 9 + 9 - 8 V = 0; V = 3.0 k
263
*7–44. Draw (approximately) the moment diagram for P Q R S T

6k
girder PQRST and column BGLQ of the building frame.
K L M N O 10 ft
All columns have the same cross-sectional area. Use the 9k
cantilever method.
F G H I J 10 ft
9k
10 ft
A B C D E
15 ft 15 ft 20 ft 20 ft
15 + 30 + 50 + 70
x = = 33 ft
5
18 3 17 37
a + a MU = 0; - 6(5) - F(15) - F(30) + F(50) + F(70) = 0
33 33 33 33
F = 0.3214 k
a + a MV = 0;
18 3 17 37
- 6(15) - 9(5) - F(15) - F(30) + F(50) + F(70) = 0
33 33 33 33
F = 1.446 k
a + a MW = 0;
18 3 17 37
-6(25) - 9(15) - 9(5) - F(15) - F(30) + F(50) + F(70) = 0
33 33 33 33
F = 3.536 k
264
7–45. Draw the moment diagram for girder IJKL of the I J K L

20 kN
building frame. Use the portal method of analysis.
4m
E F G H
40 kN
4m
A B C D
: a Fx = 0;
+ 10 - 6V = 0; V = 1.667 kN 4m 5m 4m
The equilibrium of each segment is shown on the FBDs.

Area 24 (10⫺3) m2 16 (10⫺3) m2 16 (10⫺3) m2 24 (10⫺3) m2
265
*7–46. Solve Prob. 7–45 using the cantilever method of I J K L

analysis. Each column has the cross-sectional area indicated. 20 kN
4m
E F G H
40 kN
4m
A B C D
The centroid of column area is in center of framework.
4m 5m 4m
F
Since s = , then
A
24 (10⫺3) m2 16 (10⫺3) m2 16 (10⫺3) m2 24 (10⫺3) m2
s1 = a b s2 ; a b;
6.5 F1 6.5 F2 Area
= F1 = 3.90 F2
2.5 12 2.5 8
s4 = s1; F4 = F1
s2 = s3; F2 = F3
a + a MM = 0; -2(10) - 4(F2) + 9(F2) + 13(3.90 F2) = 0
F2 = 0.359 k
F1 = 1.400 k
The equilibrium of each segment is shown on the FBDs.
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7–1. Determine (approximately) the force in each 50 kN 40 kN 20 kN

a + a MC = 0; 40(3) + 50(6) - Ay(6) = 0 Ay = 70 kN

Method of Sections. It is required that FBF = FAE = F1. Referring to Fig. b,

+ c a Fy = 0; 70 - 50 - 2F1 sin 45° = 0 F1 = 14.14 kN

FBF = 14.1 kN (T) FAE = 14.1 kN (C) Ans.

a + a MA = 0; FEF(3) - 14.14 cos 45°(3) = 0 FEF = 10.0 kN (C) Ans.

a + a MF = 0; FAB(3) - 14.14 cos 45°(3) = 0 FAB = 10.0 kN (T) Ans.

Also, FBD = FCE = F2. Referring to Fig. c,

+ c a Fy = 0; 40 - 20 - 2F2 sin 45° = 0 F2 = 14.14 kN

a + a MC = 0; 14.14 cos 45°(3) - FDE(3) = 0 FDE = 10.0 kN (C) Ans.

a + a MD = 0; 14.14 cos 45°(3) - FBC(3) = 0 FBC = 10.0 kN (T) Ans.

Joint A: Referring to Fig. d,

+ c a Fy = 0; 70 - 14.14 sin 45° - FAF = 0 FAF = 60.0 kN (C) Ans.

Joint B: Referring to Fig. e,

+ c a Fy = 0; 40 - 14.14 sin 45° - FCD = 0 FCD = 30.0 kN (C) Ans.

7–2. Solve Prob. 7–1 assuming that the diagonals cannot

Support Reactions. Referring to Fig. a,

a + a MA = 0; Cy(6) - 40(3) - 20(6) = 0 Cy = 40 kN

a + a MC = 0; 40(3) + 50(6) - Ay(6) = 0 Ay = 70 kN

Method of Sections. It is required that

FAE = FCE = 0 Ans.

+ c a Fy = 0; 70 - 50 - FBF sin 45° = 0 FBF = 28.28 kN (T) = 28.3 kN (T) Ans.

a + a MA = 0; FEF(3) - 28.28 cos 45°(3) = 0 FEF = 20.0 kN (C) Ans.

a + a MF = 0 FAB(3) = 0 FAB = 0 Ans.

+ c a Fy = 0; 40 - 20 - FBD sin 45° = 0 FBD = 28.28 kN (T) = 28.3 kN (T) Ans.

a + a MC = 0; 28.28 cos 45°(3) - FDE(3) = 0 FDE = 20.0 kN (C) Ans.

a + a MD = 0; -FBC(3) = 0 FBC = 0 Ans.

Joint A: Referring to Fig. d,

+ c a Fy = 0; 70 - FAF = 0 FAF = 70.0 kN (C) Ans.

Joint B: Referring to Fig. e,

+ c a Fy = 0; 28.28 sin 45° + 28.28 sin 45° - FBE = 0

FBE = 40.0 kN (C) Ans.

Joint C: Referring to Fig. f,

+ c a Fy = 0; 40 - FCD = 0 FCD = 40.0 kN (C) Ans.

7–3. Determine (approximately) the force in each member 10 k 10 k 10 k 10 k

+ c a Fy = 0; -FAH + 18.33 - 5.89 sin 45° = 0; FAH = 14.16 k (C) Ans.

FGF = 7.5 k (C) Ans.

+ c a Fy = 0; -10 + FGB + 5.89 sin 45° + 1.18 sin 45° = 0

FGB = 5.0 k (C) Ans.

FBC = 12.5 k (T) Ans.

VPanel = 21.667 - 10 = 11.667 k

+ c a Fy = 0; 21.667 - 8.25 sin 45° - FED = 0

FED = 15.83 k (C) Ans.

FFE = 0.833 k (C) Ans.

+ c a Fy = 0; -FFC + 8.25 sin 45° - 1.18 sin 45° = 0

FFC = 5.0 k (C) Ans.

*7–4. Solve Prob. 7–3 assuming that the diagonals cannot 10 k 10 k 10 k 10 k

+ c a Fy = 0; FAN = 18.3 k (C) Ans.

FHG = 8.33 k (C) Ans.

FBC = 11.7 k (T) Ans.

+ c a Fy = 0; - FGB + 11.785 sin 45° + 2.36 sin 45° = 0

FGB = 10 k (C) Ans.

+ c a Fy = 0; FED = 21.7 k (C) Ans.

FEF = 6.67 k (C) Ans.

FFC = 11.7 k (C) Ans.

7–5. Determine (approximately) the force in each member 7k 14 k 14 k 7k

Support Reactions. Referring to, Fig. a

a + a MA = 0; Dy(24) + 2(6) - 7(24) - 14(16) - 14(8) = 0 Dy = 20.5 k

a + a MD = 0; 14(8) + 14(16) + 7(24) + 2(6) - Ay(24) = 0 Ay = 21.5 k

Method of Sections. It is required that FBH = FAG = F1. Referring to Fig. b,

+ c a Fy = 0; 21.5 - 7 - 2F1 a b = 0 F1 = 12.08 k