Tutorial-1 Ans

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Chapter 4, Problem 3.
A load of lumber weighing W = 25 kN is being raised by a mobile

crane. The weight of the boom ABC and the combined weight of the truck
and driver are as shown. Determine the reaction at each of the two
(a) front wheels H, (b) rear wheels K.
Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics and Dynamics, 8/e, Ferdinand P. Beer, E. Russell Johnston, Jr.,
Elliot R. Eisenberg, William E. Clausen, David Mazurek, Phillip J. Cornwell
© 2007 The McGraw-Hill Companies.
Chapter 4, Solution 3.
Free-Body Diagram:
(a) ΣM K = 0: ( 25 kN )( 5.4 m ) + ( 3 kN )( 3.4 m ) − 2FH ( 2.5 m ) + ( 50 kN )( 0.5 m ) = 0

2FH = 68.080 kN or FH = 34.0 kN
(b) ΣM H = 0: ( 25 kN )( 2.9 m ) + ( 3 kN )( 0.9 m ) − ( 50 kN )( 2.0 m ) + 2FK ( 2.5 m ) = 0

2FK = 9.9200 kN or FK = 4.96 kN
A hand truck is used to move two barrels, each weighing 80 lb.

Neglecting the weight of the hand truck, determine (a) the vertical force P
which should be applied to the handle to maintain equilibrium when
α = 35°, (b) the corresponding reaction at each of the two wheels.
Free-Body Diagram:
a1 = ( 20 in.) sin α − ( 8 in.) cos α
a2 = ( 32 in.) cos α − ( 20 in.) sin α
b = ( 64 in.) cos α
From free-body diagram of hand truck

ΣM B = 0: P ( b ) − W ( a2 ) + W ( a1 ) = 0 (1)
ΣFy = 0: P − 2w + 2B = 0 (2)
For α = 35°
a1 = 20sin 35° − 8cos 35° = 4.9183 in.
a2 = 32 cos 35° − 20sin 35° = 14.7413 in.

b = 64cos 35° = 52.426 in.
(a) From Equation (1)
P ( 52.426 in.) − 80 lb (14.7413 in.) + 80 lb ( 4.9183 in.) = 0
∴ P = 14.9896 lb or P = 14.99 lb
(b) From Equation (2)
14.9896 lb − 2 ( 80 lb ) + 2 B = 0
∴ B = 72.505 lb or B = 72.5 lb
When cars C and D stop on a two-lane bridge, the forces exerted by their
tires on the bridge are as shown. When both cars are on the bridge,
determine (a) the value of a for which the total reaction at A is maximum,
(b) the corresponding total reactions at A and B.
Free-Body Diagram:
(a)
ΣFx = 0: Ax = 0
ΣM B = 0: − (12 m ) Ay + (12 m − a )( 3.9 kN ) + (12 − 2.6 ) m − a  ( 6.3 kN )
 a a
+  2.8 m +  ( 7.9 kN ) + ( 7.3 kN ) = 0
 2 2
or (12 m ) Ay = 128.14 kN ⋅ m − (10.2 kN ) a + (15.2 kN ) a

2
(12 m ) Ay = 128.14 kN ⋅ m − ( 2.6 kN ) a
Thus Ay is maximum for the smallest possible value of a:
a =0
(b) The corresponding value of Ay is
( Ay )max = 10.6783 kN, and or A = 10.68 kN
ΣFy = 0: 10.6783 kN − 3.9 kN − 6.3 kN − 7.9 kN − 7.3 kN + By = 0
By = 14.7217 kN or B = 14.72 kN
Three loads are applied as shown to a light beam supported by cables

attached at B and D. Knowing that the maximum allowable tension in
each cable is 12 kN and neglecting the weight of the beam, determine the
range of values of Q for which the loading is safe when P = 5 kN.
Free-Body Diagram:
ΣM D = 0: ( 7.5 kN )( 2.75 m ) − TB ( 2.25 m ) + ( 5 kN )(1.5 m ) − Q ( 0.75 m ) = 0

Q = ( 37.5 − 3TB ) kN (1)
ΣM B = 0: ( 7.5 kN )( 0.5 m ) − ( 5 kN )( 0.75 m ) + TD ( 2.25 m ) − Q ( 3 m ) = 0

Q = ( 0.75 TD ) kN (2)
For the loading to be safe, cables must not be slack and tension must not exceed 12 kN.
Thus, making 0 ≤ TB ≤ 12 kN in. (1), we have
1.500 kN ≤ Q ≤ 37.5 kN (3)
And making 0 ≤ TD ≤ 12 kN in. (2), we have
0 ≤ Q ≤ 9.00 kN (4)
(3) and (4) now give: 1.500 kN ≤ Q ≤ 9.00 kN
For the given loading of the beam AB, determine the range of values of
the mass of the crate for which the system will be in equilibrium,
knowing that the maximum allowable value of the reactions at each
support is 2.5 kN and that the reaction at E must be directed downward.
Free-Body Diagram:
Note that W = mg is the weight of the crate in the free-body diagram, and that
0 ≤ E y ≤ 2.5 kN
ΣFx = 0: Ax = 0
ΣM A = 0: − (1.2 m )(1.2 kN ) − ( 2.0 m )(1.6 kN ) − ( 3.8 m ) E y + ( 6 m )W = 0
or 6W = 4.64 kN + 3.8E y (1)
ΣFy = 0: Ay − 1.2 kN − 1.6 kN − E y + W = 0
or Ay = 2.8 kN + E y − W (2)
Considering the smallest possible value of E y :
For E y = 0, W = Wmin = 0.77333 kN

From (2) the corresponding value of Ay is:
Ay = 2.02667 kN ≤ 2.5 kN, which satisfies the constraint on Ay .
For the largest allowable value of E y :
E y = 2.5 kN , W = Wmax = 2.3567 kN
From (2) the corresponding value of Ay is:
Ay = 2.9433 kN ≥ 2.5 kN which violates the constraint on Ay .
Thus ( Ay )max = 2.5 kN. Solving (1) and (2) for W with ( Ay )max = 2.5 kN,
W = Wmax = 1.59091 kN
Therefore:
773.33 N ≤ W ≤ 1590.91 N, or
773.33 N ≤ m(9.81 m/s 2 ) ≤ 1590.91 N, and
78.8 kg ≤ m ≤ 162.2 kg
A follower ABCD is held against a circular cam by a stretched spring

which exerts a force of 6 lb for the position shown. Knowing that the
tension in rod BE is 4 lb, determine (a) the force exerted on the roller
at A, (b) the reaction at bearing C.
Free-Body Diagram:
(a) Equilibrium for ABCD:

ΣM C = 0: ( A cos 60° )(1.6 in.) − ( 6 lb )(1.6 in.) + ( 4 lb )( 0.8 in.) = 0
A = 8.0000 lb A = 8.00 lb 60°
(b) ΣFx = 0: Cx + 4 lb + ( 8 lb ) cos 60° = 0
or C x = − 8.0000 lb or C x = 8.0000 lb
ΣFy = 0: C y − 6 lb + ( 8 lb ) sin 60° = 0
or C y = −0.92820 lb or C y = 0.92820 lb
C = C x2 + C y2 = (8)2 + ( 0.92820 )2 = 8.0537 lb
 − 0.92820 
θ = tan −1   = 6.6182°
 −8 
Therefore: C = 8.05 lb 6.62°
Neglecting friction and the radius of the pulley, determine the tension in
cable BCD and the reaction at support A when d = 4 in.
Free-Body Diagram:
Geometry:
Distance BC = ( 4 ) 2 + ( 3) 2 = 5 in.
Distance CD = (14 )2 + ( 3)2 = 14.3178 in.

Equilibrium for bracket:
4  3   14 3
ΣΜ A = 0: (10 lb )( 9 in.) −  T  ( 4 in.) −  T  ( 9 in.) + 
 
T  ( 4 in.) + 

T  ( 9 in.) = 0
 5   5   14.3178   14.3178 
T = 32.108 lb or T = 32.1 lb
4  14 
ΣFx = 0: Ax +   ( 32.108 lb ) −   ( 32.108 lb ) = 0
5  14.3178 
Ax = 5.7089 lb
3 3
ΣFy = 0: Ay + ( 32.108 lb ) +  
 ( 32.108 lb ) + 10 lb = 0
5  14.3178 
Ay = −35.992 lb
Thus: A= Ax2 + Ay2 = ( 5.7089 )2 + ( −35.992 )2 = 36.442 lb
Ay 35.992
and θ = tan −1 = tan −1 = 80.987°
Ax 5.7089
∴ A = 36.4 lb 81.0°
Rod ABC is bent in the shape of a circular arc of radius R. Determine

(a) the value of θ so that the magnitudes of the reactions at B and C are
equal, (b) the corresponding reactions at B and C.
Free-Body Diagram:
For both parts (a) and (b)

ΣM D = 0: − RP − RC x = 0
Cx = −P (1)
ΣFx = 0: B cosθ − P = 0
P
B= (2)
cosθ
 P 
ΣFy = 0: Cy −   sin θ + P = 0
 cosθ 
C y = P ( tanθ − 1) (3)
(a) The magnitudes of the forces at B and C are equal:
B = C x2 + C y2
2
 P  2 2
  = ( − P ) +  P ( tan θ − 1) 
 cosθ 
or
1
cos 2 θ
(
= 1 + tan 2 θ − 2 tan θ + 1 )
continued
1
Noting that tan 2 θ + 1 = , this gives
cos 2 θ
1 1
2
=1+ − 2 tan θ , or
cos θ cos 2 θ
1
tan θ = , so
2
θ = 26.565° θ = 26.6°
(b) Using (2)
P 5
B= , or ∴ B= P 26.6°
2/ 5 2
and using (1) and (3)
P
C x = − P, Cy = −
2
2
P 5 5
C = ( −P )2 +  −  = P ∴ C= P 26.6°
 2 2 2
Rod ABCD is bent in the shape of a circular arc of radius 4 in. and rests
against frictionless surfaces at A and D. Knowing that the collar at B can
move freely on the rod and that θ = 45°, determine (a) the tension in
cord OB, (b) the reactions at A and D.
Free-Body Diagram:
Equilibrium for rod:

(a) ΣM E = 0: ( 6 lb ) cos 60° ( dOE ) − (T cos 45°) ( dOE ) = 0
T = 4.2426 lb T = 4.24 lb
(b) ΣFx = 0: ( 4.2426 lb ) cos 45° − ( 6 lb ) cos 60° − N A sin 45° + N D cos 45° = 0
N A = ND (1)
ΣFy = 0: − ( 6 lb ) sin 60° − ( 4.2426 lb ) sin 45° + N A cos 45° + N D cos 45° = 0
N A + N D = 11.5911 lb (2)
Solving (1) and (2) gives:
N A = N D = 5.7956 lb
Therefore:
N A = 5.80 lb 45°
N D = 5.80 lb 45°
A movable bracket is held at rest by a cable attached at E and by

frictionless rollers. Knowing that the width of post FG is slightly less than
the distance between the rollers, determine the force exerted on the post
by each roller when α = 20°.
Free-Body Diagram:
Equilibrium for bracket:

ΣFy = 0: T sin 20° − 270 N = 0
T = 789.43 N
Note that: Tx = ( 789.43 N ) cos 20° = 741.82 N, and
Ty = ( 789.43 N ) sin 20° = 270 N
Thus Ty and the 270-N force form a couple:

270 N ( 0.25 m ) = 67.5 N ⋅ m clockwise
ΣM B = 0: ( 741.82 N )( 0.125 m ) − 67.5 N ⋅ m + FCD ( 0.2 m ) = 0

FCD = −126.138 N or FCD = 126.138 N
ΣFy = 0: FAB − 126.138 N − 741.82 N = 0
FAB = 867.96 N or FAB = 867.96 N

Thus, FCD acts to the left, while FAB acts to the right, i.e. these forces are exerted by rollers B and C,
respectively. Rollers A and B exert no force. The forces exerted on the post are the opposites of the forces
exerted by the rollers:
A = D=0
B = 868 N
C = 126.1 N
A belt passes over two 2-in.-diameter pulleys which are mounted on a

bracket as shown. Knowing that M = 8 lb ⋅ in, and that Ti and To are
equal to 16 lb and 8 lb, respectively, determine the reaction at C.
Free-Body Diagram:
With M = 8 lb.in. and Ti = 16 lb, To = 8 lb
ΣFx = 0: Cx − 16 lb = 0
Cx = 16 lb
ΣFy = 0: Cy – 8 lb = 0
Cy = 8 lb
Thus: C = C x2 + C y2 = (16)2 + (8)2 = 17.8885 lb
Cy  8
and θ = tan −1 = tan −1   = 26.565°
Cx  16 
∴ C = 17.89 26.6°
ΣM C = 0: MC – (16 lb)[(1.8 – 1) in.] + (8 lb)[(2 + 1 –2.4) in.] – 8 lb ⋅ in. = 0
MC = 16.00 lb ⋅ in. or MC = 16.00 lb ⋅ in.
A vertical load P is applied at end B of rod BC. The constant of the spring
is k, and the spring is unstretched when θ = 90o. (a) Neglecting the
weight of the rod, express the angle θ corresponding to equilibrium in
terms of P, k, and l. (b) Determine the value of θ corresponding to
1
equilibrium when P = kl.
4
Free-Body Diagram:
First note
T = tension in spring = ks
where s = elongation of spring
( )θ − ( AB )θ
= AB
= 90°
θ   90° 
= 2l sin   − 2l sin  
2  2 
  θ   1 
= 2l sin   −  
  2   2 
  θ   1 
∴ T = 2kl sin   −   (1)
  2   2 
(a) From free-body diagram of rod BC
  θ 
ΣM C = 0: T l cos    − P ( l sin θ ) = 0
  2 
Substituting T From Equation (1)
  θ   1    θ 
2kl sin   −    l cos    − P ( l sin θ ) = 0
  2   2    2 
  θ   1  θ   θ   θ 
2kl 2 sin   −    cos   − Pl  2sin   cos    = 0
  2   2  2  2  2 
θ 
Factoring out 2l cos   , leaves
2
continued
  θ   1  θ 
kl sin   −    − P sin   = 0
  2   2  2
or
θ  1  kl 
sin   =  
2 2  kl − P 
 kl 
∴ θ = 2sin −1  
 2 ( kl − P ) 
kl
(b) P =
4
 kl   kl  4   −1  4 
θ = 2sin −1   = 2sin −1     = 2sin  
(
 2 kl − kl
4 )   2  3 kl   3 2 
= 2sin −1 ( 0.94281)
= 141.058°
or θ = 141.1°

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COSMOS: Complete Online Solutions Manual Organization System

A load of lumber weighing W = 25 kN is being raised by a mobile

(a) ΣM K = 0: ( 25 kN )( 5.4 m ) + ( 3 kN )( 3.4 m ) − 2FH ( 2.5 m ) + ( 50 kN )( 0.5 m ) = 0

(b) ΣM H = 0: ( 25 kN )( 2.9 m ) + ( 3 kN )( 0.9 m ) − ( 50 kN )( 2.0 m ) + 2FK ( 2.5 m ) = 0

A hand truck is used to move two barrels, each weighing 80 lb.

a1 = ( 20 in.) sin α − ( 8 in.) cos α

a2 = ( 32 in.) cos α − ( 20 in.) sin α

From free-body diagram of hand truck

a2 = 32 cos 35° − 20sin 35° = 14.7413 in.

ΣM B = 0: − (12 m ) Ay + (12 m − a )( 3.9 kN ) + (12 − 2.6 ) m − a  ( 6.3 kN )

or (12 m ) Ay = 128.14 kN ⋅ m − (10.2 kN ) a + (15.2 kN ) a

(12 m ) Ay = 128.14 kN ⋅ m − ( 2.6 kN ) a

Thus Ay is maximum for the smallest possible value of a:

(b) The corresponding value of Ay is

( Ay )max = 10.6783 kN, and or A = 10.68 kN

ΣFy = 0: 10.6783 kN − 3.9 kN − 6.3 kN − 7.9 kN − 7.3 kN + By = 0

Chapter 4, Problem 11.

Three loads are applied as shown to a light beam supported by cables

Chapter 4, Solution 11.

ΣM D = 0: ( 7.5 kN )( 2.75 m ) − TB ( 2.25 m ) + ( 5 kN )(1.5 m ) − Q ( 0.75 m ) = 0

ΣM B = 0: ( 7.5 kN )( 0.5 m ) − ( 5 kN )( 0.75 m ) + TD ( 2.25 m ) − Q ( 3 m ) = 0

Thus, making 0 ≤ TB ≤ 12 kN in. (1), we have

1.500 kN ≤ Q ≤ 37.5 kN (3)

And making 0 ≤ TD ≤ 12 kN in. (2), we have

(3) and (4) now give: 1.500 kN ≤ Q ≤ 9.00 kN

Chapter 4, Problem 14.

Chapter 4, Solution 14.

ΣM A = 0: − (1.2 m )(1.2 kN ) − ( 2.0 m )(1.6 kN ) − ( 3.8 m ) E y + ( 6 m )W = 0

or 6W = 4.64 kN + 3.8E y (1)

ΣFy = 0: Ay − 1.2 kN − 1.6 kN − E y + W = 0

Considering the smallest possible value of E y :

For E y = 0, W = Wmin = 0.77333 kN

Ay = 2.02667 kN ≤ 2.5 kN, which satisfies the constraint on Ay .

For the largest allowable value of E y :

E y = 2.5 kN , W = Wmax = 2.3567 kN

From (2) the corresponding value of Ay is:

Ay = 2.9433 kN ≥ 2.5 kN which violates the constraint on Ay .

773.33 N ≤ m(9.81 m/s 2 ) ≤ 1590.91 N, and

Chapter 4, Problem 16.

A follower ABCD is held against a circular cam by a stretched spring

Chapter 4, Solution 16.

(a) Equilibrium for ABCD:

C = C x2 + C y2 = (8)2 + ( 0.92820 )2 = 8.0537 lb

Chapter 4, Problem 30.

Chapter 4, Solution 30.

Distance CD = (14 )2 + ( 3)2 = 14.3178 in.

Thus: A= Ax2 + Ay2 = ( 5.7089 )2 + ( −35.992 )2 = 36.442 lb

Chapter 4, Problem 33.

Rod ABC is bent in the shape of a circular arc of radius R. Determine

Chapter 4, Solution 33.

For both parts (a) and (b)

Chapter 4, Problem 39.

Chapter 4, Solution 39.

Equilibrium for rod:

Chapter 4, Problem 41.

A movable bracket is held at rest by a cable attached at E and by

Chapter 4, Solution 41.

Equilibrium for bracket:

Note that: Tx = ( 789.43 N ) cos 20° = 741.82 N, and

Ty = ( 789.43 N ) sin 20° = 270 N

Thus Ty and the 270-N force form a couple:

ΣM B = 0: ( 741.82 N )( 0.125 m ) − 67.5 N ⋅ m + FCD ( 0.2 m ) = 0

ΣFy = 0: FAB − 126.138 N − 741.82 N = 0