Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics
Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics
12th Edition
ISBN: 9781259977268
Author: Ferdinand P. Beer, E. Russell Johnston Jr., David Mazurek
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 6, Problem 6.164RP

Using the method of joints, determine the force in each member of the truss shown. State whether each member is in tension or compression.

Chapter 6, Problem 6.164RP, Using the method of joints, determine the force in each member of the truss shown. State whether

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The force in each of the member of the truss using method of joints and whether each member is in tension or compression.

Answer to Problem 6.164RP

The force in member BE is 5.00 kN and the member BE is in tension, the force in member DE is 4.00 kN and the member DE is in compression, the force in member AB is 4.00 kN and the member AB is in tension, the force in member BD is 9.00 kN and the member BD is in compression, the force in member AD is 15.00 kN and the member AD is in tension, the force in member CD is 16.00 kN and the member CD is in compression.

Explanation of Solution

The free-body diagram of the truss is shown in figure 1.

Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics, Chapter 6, Problem 6.164RP , additional homework tip  1

The sum of the moments about the point C must be equal to zero.

ΣMC=0

Here, ΣMC is the sum of the moments about the point C .

The above equation gives,

Ax=16 kN

Here, Ax is the x component of the reaction at the point A .

The y component of the net force must be equal to zero.

ΣFy=0

Here, ΣFy is the y component of the net force.

The above equation gives,

Ay=9 kN

Here, Ay is the y component of the reaction at the point A .

The x component of the net force must be equal to zero.

ΣFx=0

Here, ΣFx is the x component of the net force.

The above equation gives,

C=16 kN

Here, C is the reaction at the point C.

The free-body diagram of joint E is shown in figure 2.

Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics, Chapter 6, Problem 6.164RP , additional homework tip  2

The joint E is subject to the forces exerted by BE and DE . Use a force triangle to determine FBE and FDE . The force triangle is shown in figure 3.

Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics, Chapter 6, Problem 6.164RP , additional homework tip  3

BE pulls on the joint so BE is in tension and member DE pushes on the joint so DE is in compression.

Obtain the magnitudes of the two forces from proportion.

FBE5=3 kN3FBE=5(3 kN)3=5.00 kNFDE4=3 kN3FDE=4(3 kN)3=4.00 kN

Here, FBE is the force exerted by BE and FDE is the force exerted by DE .

The free-body diagram of the joint B is shown in figure 3. Write the equilibrium equations.

ΣFx=0 (I)

Here, ΣFx is the x component of the net force.

Write the expression for ΣFx .

ΣFx=45(5 kN)FAB

Here, FAB is the force exerted by AB.

Put the above equation in equation (I).

45(5 kN)FAB=0FAB=4.00 kN, tension

The y component of the net force must be equal to zero.

ΣFy=0 (II)

Here, ΣFy is the y component of the net force.

Write the expression for ΣFy .

ΣFy=6 kN35(5 kN)FBD

Here, FBD is the force exerted by BD.

Put the above equation in equation (II).

6 kN35(5 kN)FBD=0FBD=9.00 kN=9.00 kN, compression

The free-body diagram of the joint D is shown in figure 4.

Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics, Chapter 6, Problem 6.164RP , additional homework tip  4

Write the expression for ΣFy .

ΣFy=9 kN+35FAD

Here, FAD is the force exerted by AD.

Put the above equation in equation (II).

9 kN+35FAD=0FAD=15.00 kN, tension

Write the expression for ΣFx .

ΣFx=4 kN45(15 kN)FCD

Here, FCD is the force exerted by CD.

Put the above equation in equation (I).

4 kN45(15 kN)FCD=0FCD=16 kN=16 kN, compression

Conclusion:

Thus, the force in member BE is 5.00 kN and the member BE is in tension, the force in member DE is 4.00 kN and the member DE is in compression, the force in member AB is 4.00 kN and the member AB is in tension, the force in member BD is 9.00 kN and the member BD is in compression, the force in member AD is 15.00 kN and the member AD is in tension, the force in member CD is 16.00 kN and the member CD is in compression.

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