1) Lecture 01 (Concurrent Coplanar Force System)

Course Number: CE 101
Course Title: Engineering Mechanics
Lecture: 01
Coplanar Concurrent forces
(For Fall 2019 Semester only)
Prepared by
Sabuj Chowdhury
Assistant Professor
Department of Civil Engineering
Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology
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Problem 01 14
Find the resultant of the force system shown in Fig. 01.

y′
600 lb.
700 lb.
45⁰ 60⁰
800 lb. x′
500 lb.
60⁰
900 lb.
1564.5 lb.
Fig. 01
Sabuj Chowdhury, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CE, AUST

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Solution 01 14
y′
Force x-component y-component

600 lb.
(lb.) (lb.) (lb.)
700 lb.
500 500 0
600 600 cos 60⁰ 600 sin 60⁰
700 - 700 cos 45⁰ 700 sin 45⁰ 45⁰ 60⁰

800 lb. x′
800 - 800 0 500 lb.
60⁰
900 - 900 sin 60⁰ - 900 cos 60⁰
1564.5 0 - 1564.5 900 lb.
σ 𝑭𝒙 = - 1274.4 σ 𝑭𝒚 = - 999.91
1564.5 lb.
1274.4 lb.
𝛳
𝑅= 1274.4 2 + 999.91 2 = 𝟏𝟔𝟏𝟗. 𝟖𝟓 𝒍𝒃.
R 999.91
𝜃 = tan−1 = 𝟑𝟖. 𝟏𝟐𝟎
1274.4
999.91 lb.

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Problem 02 14
The forces shown in Fig. 02 are in equilibrium. Determine the value of F and 𝛳.
y
F
200 lb.
100 lb. 𝛳
45⁰ 30⁰
x
300 lb.
Fig. 02

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Solution 02 14
y
Force F
x-component (lb.) y-component (lb.)
(lb.)
200 lb.
100 100 cos 30⁰ 100 sin 30⁰
100 lb. 𝛳
F F cos 𝛳 F sin 𝛳
45⁰
200 - 200 cos 45⁰ 200 sin 45⁰ 30⁰
x
300 0 - 300
σ 𝑭𝒙 = - 54.82 + F cos 𝛳 σ 𝑭𝒚 = - 108.58 + F sin 𝛳
As the forces are in equilibrium,

300 lb.
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0
Here, And,
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0 σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0
⇒ −54.82 + 𝐹𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃 = 0 ⇒ −108.58 + 𝐹𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃 = 0
∴ 𝐹𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃 = 54.82 −−−−−−−− −(1) ∴ 𝐹𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃 = 108.58 −−−−−−−− −(2)
Now, From (1) ⇒
108.58 𝐹𝑐𝑜𝑠 63.210 = 54.82
2 ÷ 1 ⇒ 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝜃 =
54.82
∴ 𝑭 = 𝟏𝟐𝟏. 𝟔𝟑 𝒍𝒃.
∴ 𝜽 = 𝟔𝟑. 𝟐𝟏𝟎
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Problem 03 14
A 500 lb. cylinder rests on a smooth inclined plane and an obstruction shown in Fig. 03. What
are the reactions at the contact surfaces A and B?
45⁰
B A
30⁰
Fig. 03

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Solution 03 14
Force
(lb.)
RB RB cos 45⁰ RB sin 45⁰

45⁰
RA - RA sin 30⁰ RA cos 30⁰
30⁰
500 0 - 500
RB
σ 𝑭𝒙 = RB cos 45⁰ - RA sin 30⁰ σ 𝑭𝒚 = RB sin 45⁰ + RA cos 30⁰ - 500 500 lb. RA
FBD of cylinder
As the forces are in equilibrium,
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0
Here,
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
From (1) and (2) ⇒
∴ 𝑅𝐵 cos 450 − 𝑅𝐴 sin 300 = 0 −−−−−−−− − (1) 𝑹𝑩 = 𝟐𝟓𝟖. 𝟖𝟐 𝒍𝒃.
𝑹𝑨 = 𝟑𝟔𝟔. 𝟎𝟑 𝒍𝒃.
And,
σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0
⇒ 𝑅𝐵 sin 450 + 𝑅𝐴 cos 300 − 500 = 0
∴ 𝑅𝐵 sin 450 + 𝑅𝐴 cos 300 = 500 −−−−−−−− − (2)

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Solution 03 14
Alternative Solution:
RA RB
75⁰
45⁰
30⁰ 150⁰
135⁰
RB
500 lb. RA 500 lb.
FBD of cylinder
Applying Lami's theorem

𝑅𝐵 𝑅𝐴 500
= =
sin 1500 sin 1350 sin 750
Here, And,
𝑅𝐵 500 𝑅𝐴 500
= =
sin 1500 sin 750 sin 1350 sin 750
∴ 𝑹𝑩 = 𝟐𝟓𝟖. 𝟖𝟐 𝒍𝒃. ∴ 𝑹𝑨 = 𝟑𝟔𝟔. 𝟎𝟑 𝒍𝒃.

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Problem 04 14
Two timbers, AB and BC, shown in Fig. 04 are pinned together at B and joined by a tie rod AC
near the ground. If the load at B is 20,000 lb., what is the tension in the tie rod? (All surfaces are
smooth. Neglect the weights of AB and BC.)
90⁰
20,000 lb.
Tie Rod 𝛳
A C Smooth
Fig. 04

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Solution 04 14
B FBC
B
53.13⁰ 36.87⁰ 36.87⁰
90⁰
T C
FAB FBC
20,000 lb.
20,000 lb.
Tie Rod 𝛳
A C Smooth
FBD of B Joint
RC
12
cos 𝜃 = ∴ 𝜃 = 36.870 FBD of C Joint
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Here,
Here,
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
0 0
∴ 𝐹𝐴𝐵 cos 53.13 − 𝐹𝐵𝐶 cos 36.87 = 0 −−−− − (1)
⇒ 𝐹𝐵𝐶 cos 36.870 − 𝑇 = 0
And,
⇒ 12000.03 cos 36.870 − 𝑇 = 0
σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0
0 0
∴ 𝑻 = 𝟗𝟔𝟎𝟎. 𝟎𝟏 𝒍𝒃.
⇒ 𝐹𝐴𝐵 sin 53.13 + 𝐹𝐵𝐶 sin 36.87 − 20000 = 0
∴ 𝐹𝐴𝐵 sin 53.130 + 𝐹𝐵𝐶 sin 36.870 = 20000 −−− − (2)
From (1) and (2) ⇒

𝑭𝑨𝑩 = 𝟏𝟓𝟗𝟗𝟗. 𝟗𝟖 𝒍𝒃.
𝑭𝑩𝑪 = 𝟏𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟎. 𝟎𝟑 𝒍𝒃.

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Problem 05 14
Fig. 05 shows three concurrent coplanar forces with 𝛳 = 300. Determine the resultant of these
forces.
y
200 lb.
400 lb.
45⁰ 𝛳
x
O
300 lb.
Fig. 05

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Solution 05 14
y
Force x-component y-component
(lb.) (lb.) (lb.)
200 lb.
400 400 cos 30⁰ 400 sin 30⁰ 400 lb.
200 - 200 cos 45⁰ 200 sin 45⁰
300 0 - 300
45⁰ 30⁰
x
σ 𝑭𝒙 = 204.99 σ 𝑭𝒚 = 41.42
300 lb.
41.42 lb.
R 2 2
𝑅= 204.99 + 41.42 = 𝟐𝟎𝟗. 𝟏𝟑 𝒍𝒃.
41.42
α 𝛼 = tan−1 = 𝟏𝟏. 𝟒𝟐𝟎
204.99 lb. 204.99

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Problem 06 14
Determine the resultant of the forces shown in Fig. 06 if F = 500 lb.

y
700 lb.
30⁰
F
x
45⁰ O
400 lb. 800 lb.
Fig. 06

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Solution 06 14
y
Force x-component y-component 700 lb.

(lb.) (lb.) (lb.)
500 - 500 0
700 - 700 sin 30⁰ 700 cos 30⁰ 30⁰
400 400 cos 45⁰ 400 sin 45⁰

500 lb.
800 0 - 800 x
45⁰ O
σ 𝑭𝒙 = - 567.16 σ 𝑭𝒚 = 89.06
400 lb. 800 lb.

89.06 lb.
R 2 2
𝑅= 567.16 + 89.06 = 𝟓𝟕𝟒. 𝟏𝟏 𝒍𝒃.
α 89.06
𝛼 = tan−1 = 𝟖. 𝟗𝟐𝟎
567.16 lb. 567.16

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Problem 07 14
Determine the resultant of the forces shown in Fig. 07 if F = 900 lb.

y
700 lb.
30⁰
F
x
45⁰ O
400 lb. 800 lb.
Fig. 07

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Solution 07 14
y
Force x-component y-component 700 lb.

(lb.) (lb.) (lb.)
900 - 900 0
700 - 700 sin 30⁰ 700 cos 30⁰ 30⁰
400 400 cos 45⁰ 400 sin 45⁰

900 lb.
800 0 - 800 x
45⁰ O
σ 𝑭𝒙 = - 967.16 σ 𝑭𝒚 = 89.06
400 lb. 800 lb.

89.06 lb.
R 2 2
𝑅= 967.16 + 89.06 = 𝟗𝟕𝟏. 𝟐𝟓 𝒍𝒃.
α 89.06
𝛼 = tan−1 = 𝟓. 𝟐𝟔𝟎
967.16 lb. 967.16

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Problem 08 14
In Fig. 08, R is the resultant of F, T and Q. Let, F = 150 lb., 𝛳 = 300, R = 85 lb., and find Q and α.
F T = 100 lb.
α
x
O
Fig. 08

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Solution 08 14
y
Force
x-component (lb.) y-component (lb.) 150 lb. T = 100 lb.
(lb.)
Q
Q Q cos α Q sin α
T = 100 0 100
30⁰
150 150 sin 30⁰ - 150 cos 30⁰
α
σ 𝑭𝒙 = Q cos α + 70 σ 𝑭𝒚 = Q sin α - 29.90 x
O
Here,
85 lb.
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
⇒ 𝑄 cos 𝛼 + 70 = 0 Now,
∴ 𝑄 cos 𝛼 = −70 −−−− − (1) 1 2
+ 2 2
⇒ 𝑄 2 = −70 2
+ −55.10 2
∴ 𝑸 = 𝟖𝟗. 𝟎𝟖 𝒍𝒃.
And,
σ 𝐹𝑦 = - 85 And, −55.1
{ 2 ÷ 1 } ⇒ 𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝛼 =
⇒ 𝑄 sin 𝛼 − 29.90 = −85 −70
∴ 𝑄 sin 𝛼 = −55.10 −−− − (2) ∴ 𝜶 = 𝟐𝟏𝟖. 𝟐𝟏𝟎

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Problem 09 14
In Fig. 09, a boat is being pushed forward against a resistance of Q = 50 lb. If the resultant force in
the 𝑥 direction is R = +100 lb., determine F and 𝜃.
𝛳
Q = 50 lb.
x
Boat
30⁰
80 lb.
Fig. 09

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Solution 09 14
Force F
(lb.)
F F cos 𝛳 - F sin 𝛳 𝛳
Q = 50 lb.
x
80 80 cos 30⁰ 80 sin 30⁰ Boat
30⁰
50 - 50 0
σ 𝑭𝒙 = F cos 𝛳 + 19.28 σ 𝑭𝒚 = 40 - F sin 𝛳 80 lb.
FBD of Boat
Here,
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 100
⇒ 𝐹 cos 𝜃 + 19.28 = 100 Now,
∴ 𝐹 cos 𝜃 = 80.72 −−−− − (1) 1 2
+ 2 2
⇒ 𝐹 2 = 80.72 2
+ 40 2
∴ 𝑭 = 𝟗𝟎. 𝟎𝟗 𝒍𝒃.
And,
σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0 And, 40
{ 2 ÷ 1 } ⇒ 𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝛼 =
⇒ 40 − 𝐹 sin 𝜃 = 0 80.72
∴ 𝐹 sin 𝜃 = 40 −−− − (2) ∴ 𝜶 = 𝟐𝟔. 𝟑𝟔𝟎

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Problem 10 14
In Fig. 10, a boat is being pushed forward against a resistance of Q = 50 lb. If the resultant force in
the 𝑥 direction is R = +200 lb., determine F and 𝜃.
𝛳
Q = 50 lb.
x
Boat
30⁰
80 lb.
Fig. 10

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Solution 10 14
Force F
(lb.)
F F cos 𝛳 - F sin 𝛳 𝛳
Q = 50 lb.
x
80 80 cos 30⁰ 80 sin 30⁰ Boat
30⁰
50 - 50 0
σ 𝑭𝒙 = F cos 𝛳 + 19.28 σ 𝑭𝒚 = 40 - F sin 𝛳 80 lb.
FBD of Boat
Here,
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 200
⇒ 𝐹 cos 𝜃 + 19.28 = 200 Now,
∴ 𝐹 cos 𝜃 = 180.72 −−−− − (1) 1 2
+ 2 2
⇒ 𝐹 2 = 180.72 2
+ 40 2
∴ 𝑭 = 𝟏𝟖𝟓. 𝟎𝟗 𝒍𝒃.
And,
σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0 And, 40
{ 2 ÷ 1 } ⇒ 𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝛼 =
⇒ 40 − 𝐹 sin 𝜃 = 0 180.72
∴ 𝐹 sin 𝜃 = 40 −−− − (2) ∴ 𝜶 = 𝟏𝟐. 𝟒𝟖𝟎

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Problem 11 14
In Fig. 11, the bodies A and B connected by a cord and resting on smooth planes, weigh WA = 50 lb.
and WB = 30 lb. The body A is acted on by a force in such a manner that the tension in the cord is 30
lb. If the normal reaction between B and the plane is 25.98 lb., what is the resulting force on B?
Smooth
45⁰ 𝛳
Fig. 11

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Solution 11 14
Force (lb.) x-component (lb.) y-component (lb.)
30 30 sin 𝛳 - 30 cos 𝛳
RB = 25.98 0 25.98
T = 30 - 30 0
σ 𝑭𝒙 = 30 sin 𝛳 - 30 σ 𝑭𝒚 = 25.98 - 30 cos 𝛳
FBD of B body
Here,
σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0
⇒ 25.98 − 30 cos 𝜃 = 0
∴ 𝜃 = 300
And,
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 30 sin 𝜃 − 30 = −15 𝑙𝑏.
Resulting force on B is 15 lb. up the plane

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Problem 12 14
In Fig. 12, the bodies A and B connected by a cord and resting on smooth planes, weigh WA = 50 lb.
and WB = 30 lb. The body A is acted on by a force in such a manner that the tension in the cord is 20
lb. If the normal reaction between B and the plane is 25.98 lb., what is the resulting force on B?
Smooth
45⁰ 𝛳
Fig. 12

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Solution 12 14
Force (lb.) x-component (lb.) y-component (lb.)
30 30 sin 𝛳 - 30 cos 𝛳
RB = 25.98 0 25.98
T = 20 - 20 0
σ 𝑭𝒙 = 30 sin 𝛳 - 20 σ 𝑭𝒚 = 25.98 - 30 cos 𝛳
FBD of B body
Here,
σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0
⇒ 25.98 − 30 cos 𝜃 = 0
∴ 𝜃 = 300
And,
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 30 sin 𝜃 − 20 = −5 𝑙𝑏.
Resulting force on B is 5 lb. up the plane

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Problem 13 14
The resultant R = 60 lb. shown in Fig. 13, is the resultant of the 20 lb. and 30 lb. forces and another
force F. What is the force F?
y
30 lb.
20 lb.
30⁰
30⁰
x
O
Fig. 13

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Solution 13 14
y
Force (lb.) x-component (lb.) y-component (lb.) F
30 lb.
20 20 cos 30⁰ 20 sin 30⁰
F F cos α F sin α
20 lb.
30⁰ α
30 30 sin 30⁰ - 30 cos 30⁰
σ 𝑭𝒙 = F cos α + 32.32 σ 𝑭𝒚 = F sin α – 15.98 30⁰

x
O
Here,
R
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
⇒ 𝐹𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝛼 + 32.32 = 0
Now,
∴ 𝐹𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝛼 = −32.32 −−−− − (1) 1 2
+ 2 2
⇒ 𝐹 2 = −32.32 2
+ −44.02 2
And, ∴ 𝑭 = 𝟓𝟒. 𝟔𝟏 𝒍𝒃.

σ 𝐹𝑦 = −60
And, −44.02
⇒ 𝐹𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝛼 − 15.98 = −60 { 2 ÷ 1 } ⇒ 𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝛼 =
−32.32
∴ 𝐹𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝛼 = −44.02 −−−− − (2)
∴ 𝜶 = 𝟐𝟑𝟑. 𝟕𝟏𝟎

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Problem 14 14
The resultant R = 25 lb. shown in Fig. 14, is the resultant of the 20 lb. and 30 lb. forces and another
force F. What is the force F?
y
30 lb.
20 lb.
30⁰
30⁰
x
O
Fig. 14

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Solution 13 14
y
Force (lb.) x-component (lb.) y-component (lb.) F
30 lb.
20 20 cos 30⁰ 20 sin 30⁰
F F cos α F sin α
20 lb.
30⁰ α
30 30 sin 30⁰ - 30 cos 30⁰
σ 𝑭𝒙 = F cos α + 32.32 σ 𝑭𝒚 = F sin α – 15.98 30⁰

x
O
Here,
R
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
⇒ 𝐹𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝛼 + 32.32 = 0
Now,
∴ 𝐹𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝛼 = −32.32 −−−− − (1) 1 2
+ 2 2
⇒ 𝐹 2 = −32.32 2
+ −9.02 2
And, ∴ 𝑭 = 𝟑𝟑. 𝟓𝟔 𝒍𝒃.

σ 𝐹𝑦 = −25
And, −9.02
⇒ 𝐹𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝛼 − 15.98 = −25 { 2 ÷ 1 } ⇒ 𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝛼 =
−32.32
∴ 𝐹𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝛼 = −9.02 −−−− − (2)
∴ 𝜶 = 𝟏𝟗𝟓. 𝟓𝟗𝟎

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Problem 14 14
A weight W = 1000 lb. is suspended from a pin B which unites two inclined timbers AB and CB
as shown in Fig. 14. Determine the compressive force on each timber.
60⁰ 60⁰
A C
Fig. 14

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Solution 14 14
B
60⁰ 60⁰
FAB FBC
1000 lb.
FBD of B Joint
Here,
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
∴ 𝐹𝐴𝐵 cos 600 − 𝐹𝐵𝐶 cos 600 = 0 −−−− − (1)
And,
σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0
⇒ 𝐹𝐴𝐵 sin 600 + 𝐹𝐵𝐶 sin 600 − 1000 = 0
∴ 𝐹𝐴𝐵 sin 600 + 𝐹𝐵𝐶 sin 600 = 1000 −−− − (2)
From (1) and (2) ⇒

𝑭𝑨𝑩 = 𝟓𝟕𝟕. 𝟑𝟓 𝒍𝒃.
𝑭𝑩𝑪 = 𝟓𝟕𝟕. 𝟑𝟓 𝒍𝒃.

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Problem 15 14
In Fig. 15, if the horizontal and vertical components of the reaction at C are Cx = 500 lb. and Cy
= 866.025 lb., find W.
60⁰ 60⁰
A C
Fig. 15

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Solution 15 14
FBC
B
60⁰ 60⁰
60⁰
C Cx = 500 lb.
FAB FBC = 1000 lb.
W
FBD of B Joint
Cy = 866.025 lb.
FBD of C Joint Here,
Here,
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0 ⇒ 𝐹𝐴𝐵 cos 600 − 𝐹𝐵𝐶 cos 600 = 0
⇒ 𝐹𝐵𝐶 cos 600 − 500 = 0 ⇒ 𝐹𝐴𝐵 cos 600 − 1000 cos 600 = 0
∴ 𝐹𝐵𝐶 = 1000 𝑙𝑏. ∴ 𝐹𝐴𝐵 = 1000 𝑙𝑏.
And,
OR,
σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0
σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0
0
⇒ 𝐹𝐴𝐵 sin 600 + 𝐹𝐵𝐶 sin 600 − 𝑊 = 0
⇒ −𝐹𝐵𝐶 sin 60 + 866.025 = 0
⇒ 1000 sin 600 + 1000 sin 600 − 𝑊 = 0
∴ 𝐹𝐵𝐶 = 1000 𝑙𝑏.
∴ 𝑊 = 1732.05 𝑙𝑏.

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Problem 16 14
The permissible internal force on timber AB as shown in Fig. 16 is 4 kips. If 𝜃 = 300, what
maximum safe load may be suspended at B?
45⁰ 𝛳
A C
Fig. 16

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Solution 16 14
B
45⁰ 30⁰
FAB = 4 k FBC
W
FBD of B Joint
Here,
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
⇒ 𝐹𝐴𝐵 cos 450 − 𝐹𝐵𝐶 cos 300 = 0
⇒ 4 cos 450 − 𝐹𝐵𝐶 cos 300 = 0
∴ 𝐹𝐵𝐶 = 3.27 𝑘
And,
σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0
⇒ 𝐹𝐴𝐵 sin 450 + 𝐹𝐵𝐶 sin 300 − 𝑊 = 0
⇒ 4 sin 450 + 3.27 sin 300 − 𝑊 = 0
∴ 𝑊 = 4.463 𝑘 = 4463 𝑙𝑏.

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Problem 17 14
The permissible internal force on timber AB as shown in Fig. 17 is 25,000 lb. If 𝜃 = 200, what
maximum safe load W may be suspended at B?
45⁰ 𝛳
A C
Fig. 17

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Solution 17 14
B
45⁰ 20⁰
FAB = 25000 lb. FBC

W
FBD of B Joint
Here,
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
⇒ 𝐹𝐴𝐵 cos 450 − 𝐹𝐵𝐶 cos 200 = 0
⇒ 25000 cos 450 − 𝐹𝐵𝐶 cos 200 = 0
∴ 𝐹𝐵𝐶 = 18812.18 𝑙𝑏.
And,
σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0
⇒ 𝐹𝐴𝐵 sin 450 + 𝐹𝐵𝐶 sin 200 − 𝑊 = 0
⇒ 25000 sin 450 + 18812.18 sin 200 − 𝑊 = 0
∴ 𝑊 = 24111.81 𝑙𝑏.

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Problem 18 14
In Fig. 18, if W = 100 lb. and the reaction at A is 75 lb., find the reaction at C and the angle 𝜃.
45⁰ 𝛳
A C
Fig. 18

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Solution 18 14
B
45⁰ 𝜽
FAB FBC
W = 100 lb.
FBD of B Joint
Here,
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
⇒ 𝐹𝐴𝐵 cos 450 − 𝐹𝐵𝐶 cos 𝜃 = 0
⇒ 75 cos 450 − 𝐹𝐵𝐶 cos 𝜃 = 0 Now,
∴ 𝐹𝐵𝐶 cos 𝜃 = 53.03 −−−−−− −(1) 1 2
+ 2 2
⇒ 𝐹𝐵𝐶 2 = 46.97 2
+ 53.03 2
∴ 𝑭𝑩𝑪 = 𝟕𝟎. 𝟖𝟒 𝒍𝒃.

And,
σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0 And, 46.97
{ 2 ÷ 1 } ⇒ 𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝜃 =
⇒ 𝐹𝐴𝐵 sin 450 + 𝐹𝐵𝐶 sin 𝜃 − 𝑊 = 0 53.03
⇒ 75 sin 450 + 𝐹𝐵𝐶 sin 𝜃 − 100 = 0 ∴ 𝜽 = 𝟒𝟏. 𝟓𝟑𝟎
∴ 𝐹𝐵𝐶 sin 𝜃 = 46.97 −−−−−− −(2)

2
Problem 19 14
A 5000 lb. sphere rests on a smooth plane inclined at an angle 𝜃 = 450 with the horizontal and
against a smooth vertical wall as shown in Fig. 19. What are the reactions at the contact
surfaces A and B?
Fig. 19

3
Solution 19 14
RA
45⁰
5000 lb. RB
FBD of Sphere
Here,
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
∴ 𝑅𝐴 − 𝑅𝐵 sin 450 = 0 −−−−− −(1)
And,
σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0
∴ 𝑅𝐵 cos 450 − 5000 = 0 −−−−− −(2)
From (1) and (2) ⇒

𝑹𝑨 = 𝟓𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝒍𝒃.
𝑹𝑩 = 𝟕𝟎𝟕𝟏. 𝟎𝟕 𝒍𝒃.

2
Problem 20 14
A 5000 lb. sphere rests on a smooth plane inclined at an angle 𝜃 = 750 with the horizontal and
against a smooth vertical wall as shown in Fig. 20. What are the reactions at the contact
surfaces A and B?
Fig. 20

3
Solution 20 14
RA
75⁰
5000 lb. RB
FBD of Sphere
Here,
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
∴ 𝑅𝐴 − 𝑅𝐵 sin 750 = 0 −−−−− −(1)
And,
σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0
∴ 𝑅𝐵 cos 750 − 5000 = 0 −−−−− −(2)
From (1) and (2) ⇒

𝑹𝑨 = 𝟏𝟖𝟔𝟔𝟎. 𝟐𝟓 𝒍𝒃.
𝑹𝑩 = 𝟏𝟗𝟑𝟏𝟖. 𝟓𝟐 𝒍𝒃.

2
Problem 21 14
In Fig. 21 the greatest force at A or B caused by the 5000 lb. sphere must not exceed 10,000 lb.
if permanent deformation of the surfaces is to be avoided. Find the largest value 𝜃 may safely
have?
Fig. 21

3
Solution 21 14
RA
Here,
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0 5000 lb. RB
⇒ 𝑅𝐴 − 𝑅𝐵 sin 𝜃 = 0 FBD of Sphere
𝑅𝐴
∴ 𝑅𝐵 = −−−−− −(1)
sin 𝜃
From (1) ⇒
𝑅𝐵 > 𝑅𝐴 ; 𝑎𝑠 sin 𝜃 < 1
∴ 𝑅𝐵 = 10000 𝑙𝑏.
And,
σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0
⇒ 𝑅𝐵 cos 𝜃 − 5000 = 0
⇒ 10000 cos 𝜃 − 5000 = 0
∴ 𝜃 = 600

2
Problem 22 14
In Fig. 22 the greatest force at A or B caused by the 800 lb. sphere must not exceed 10,000 lb. if
permanent deformation of the surfaces is to be avoided. Find the largest value 𝜃 may safely
have?
Fig. 22

3
Solution 22 14
RA
Here,
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0 800 lb. RB
⇒ 𝑅𝐴 − 𝑅𝐵 sin 𝜃 = 0 FBD of Sphere
𝑅𝐴
∴ 𝑅𝐵 = −−−−− −(1)
sin 𝜃
From (1) ⇒
𝑅𝐵 > 𝑅𝐴 ; 𝑎𝑠 sin 𝜃 < 1
∴ 𝑅𝐵 = 10000 𝑙𝑏.
And,
σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0
⇒ 𝑅𝐵 cos 𝜃 − 800 = 0
⇒ 10000 cos 𝜃 − 800 = 0
∴ 𝜃 = 85.410

2
Problem 23 14
A 2500 lb. wheel with a radius of 3 ft. is acted upon by a force F as shown in Fig. 23 which
ends to pull the wheel over the obstruction at A. At the instant the wheel is about to move, the
pressure between the wheel and the ground is zero. What is the magnitude of the force F at this
instant if 𝜃 = 300 ?
A
1.5′
B
Fig. 23

3
Solution 23 14
F F
𝜽 30⁰
𝜶
1.5′
60⁰
1.5′ 2500 lb.

RA
1.5
cos 𝛼 = ∴ 𝛼 = 600
3 RB = 0
FBD of wheel
Here,
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
∴ 𝐹 cos 300 − 𝑅𝐴 sin 600 = 0 −−−−− −(1)
And,
σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0
∴ 𝐹 sin 300 + 𝑅𝐴 cos 600 − 2500 = 0 −−−−− −(2)
From (1) and (2) ⇒

𝑭 = 𝟐𝟓𝟎𝟎 𝒍𝒃.
𝑹𝑨 = 𝟐𝟓𝟎𝟎 𝒍𝒃.

2
Problem 24 14
A
1.5′
B
Fig. 24

3
Solution 24 14
F F
𝜽 40⁰
𝜶
1.5′
60⁰
1.5′ 2500 lb.

RA
1.5
cos 𝛼 = ∴ 𝛼 = 600
3 RB = 0
FBD of wheel
Here,
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
∴ 𝐹 cos 400 − 𝑅𝐴 sin 600 = 0 −−−−− −(1)
And,
σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0
∴ 𝐹 sin 400 + 𝑅𝐴 cos 600 − 2500 = 0 −−−−− −(2)
From (1) and (2) ⇒

𝑭 = 𝟐𝟑𝟎𝟒. 𝟎𝟏 𝒍𝒃.
𝑹𝑨 = 𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟖. 𝟎𝟐 𝒍𝒃.

2
Problem 25 14
A
1.5′
B
Fig. 23

3
Solution 25 14
F F
𝜽 30⁰
𝜶
1.5′
60⁰
1.5′ 4000 lb.

RA
1.5
cos 𝛼 = ∴ 𝛼 = 600
3 RB = 0
FBD of wheel
Here,
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
∴ 𝐹 cos 300 − 𝑅𝐴 sin 600 = 0 −−−−− −(1)
And,
σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0
∴ 𝐹 sin 300 + 𝑅𝐴 cos 600 − 4000 = 0 −−−−− −(2)
From (1) and (2) ⇒

𝑭 = 𝟒𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝒍𝒃.
𝑹𝑨 = 𝟒𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝒍𝒃.

2
Problem 26 14
A 500 lb. cylinder A rests on a smooth inclined plane as shown in Fig. 26. For a tension in the
rope of 250 lb. find the inclination of the plane and the plane reaction.
Fig. 26

3
Solution 26 14
250 lb. 250 lb.
≡
𝜽
500 lb. RB RB
FBD of cylinder
Here, And,
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0 σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0
⇒ 250 − 500 sin 𝜃 = 0 ⇒ 𝑅𝐵 − 500 cos 𝜃 = 0
∴ 𝜽 = 𝟑𝟎𝟎 ⇒ 𝑅𝐵 − 500 cos 300 = 0
∴ 𝑹𝑩 = 𝟒𝟑𝟑. 𝟎𝟏 𝒍𝒃.

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Course Number: CE 101

Course Title: Engineering Mechanics

Find the resultant of the force system shown in Fig. 01.

Sabuj Chowdhury, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CE, AUST

Force x-component y-component

600 600 cos 60⁰ 600 sin 60⁰

700 - 700 cos 45⁰ 700 sin 45⁰ 45⁰ 60⁰

1564.5 0 - 1564.5 900 lb.

Sabuj Chowdhury, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CE, AUST

Sabuj Chowdhury, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CE, AUST

σ 𝑭𝒙 = - 54.82 + F cos 𝛳 σ 𝑭𝒚 = - 108.58 + F sin 𝛳

As the forces are in equilibrium,

Sabuj Chowdhury, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CE, AUST

RB RB cos 45⁰ RB sin 45⁰

Sabuj Chowdhury, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CE, AUST

Applying Lami's theorem

Sabuj Chowdhury, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CE, AUST

Sabuj Chowdhury, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CE, AUST

From (1) and (2) ⇒

Sabuj Chowdhury, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CE, AUST

Sabuj Chowdhury, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CE, AUST

200 - 200 cos 45⁰ 200 sin 45⁰

Sabuj Chowdhury, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CE, AUST

Determine the resultant of the forces shown in Fig. 06 if F = 500 lb.

400 lb. 800 lb.

Sabuj Chowdhury, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CE, AUST

Force x-component y-component 700 lb.

700 - 700 sin 30⁰ 700 cos 30⁰ 30⁰

400 400 cos 45⁰ 400 sin 45⁰

400 lb. 800 lb.

Sabuj Chowdhury, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CE, AUST

Determine the resultant of the forces shown in Fig. 07 if F = 900 lb.

400 lb. 800 lb.

Sabuj Chowdhury, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CE, AUST

Force x-component y-component 700 lb.

700 - 700 sin 30⁰ 700 cos 30⁰ 30⁰

400 400 cos 45⁰ 400 sin 45⁰

400 lb. 800 lb.

Sabuj Chowdhury, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CE, AUST

Sabuj Chowdhury, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CE, AUST

Sabuj Chowdhury, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CE, AUST

Sabuj Chowdhury, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CE, AUST

σ 𝑭𝒙 = F cos 𝛳 + 19.28 σ 𝑭𝒚 = 40 - F sin 𝛳 80 lb.

Sabuj Chowdhury, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CE, AUST

Sabuj Chowdhury, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CE, AUST

σ 𝑭𝒙 = F cos 𝛳 + 19.28 σ 𝑭𝒚 = 40 - F sin 𝛳 80 lb.

Sabuj Chowdhury, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CE, AUST

Sabuj Chowdhury, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CE, AUST

Force (lb.) x-component (lb.) y-component (lb.)

σ 𝑭𝒙 = 30 sin 𝛳 - 30 σ 𝑭𝒚 = 25.98 - 30 cos 𝛳

Resulting force on B is 15 lb. up the plane

Sabuj Chowdhury, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CE, AUST

Sabuj Chowdhury, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CE, AUST

Force (lb.) x-component (lb.) y-component (lb.)

σ 𝑭𝒙 = 30 sin 𝛳 - 20 σ 𝑭𝒚 = 25.98 - 30 cos 𝛳

Resulting force on B is 5 lb. up the plane

Sabuj Chowdhury, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CE, AUST

Sabuj Chowdhury, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CE, AUST

σ 𝑭𝒙 = F cos α + 32.32 σ 𝑭𝒚 = F sin α – 15.98 30⁰

And, ∴ 𝑭 = 𝟓𝟒. 𝟔𝟏 𝒍𝒃.

Sabuj Chowdhury, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CE, AUST

Sabuj Chowdhury, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CE, AUST

σ 𝑭𝒙 = F cos α + 32.32 σ 𝑭𝒚 = F sin α – 15.98 30⁰