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Chapter 6 - Reduced - Summer

1) The document discusses frames and machines, which are structures with multi-force members. 2) Frames generally support external loads in a stationary manner, while machines contain moving parts and alter force transmission. 3) Simple analysis steps are outlined for frames and machines, including drawing free body diagrams and using equilibrium equations.

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Chapter 6 - Reduced - Summer

1) The document discusses frames and machines, which are structures with multi-force members. 2) Frames generally support external loads in a stationary manner, while machines contain moving parts and alter force transmission. 3) Simple analysis steps are outlined for frames and machines, including drawing free body diagrams and using equilibrium equations.

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Chapter 6

Structural Analysis

“Multi-body Statics”
6.6 Frames and Machines

Frames Machines

Frames and machines are two common


types of structures that have at least one
multi-force member.

Frames are generally stationary and support external loads.


Machines contain moving parts and are designed to transmit
and alter the effect of forces.
Simple Trusses are the simplest frames
A truss is a structure composed
of slender members joined
together at their end points.

Trusses are commonly used to


support roofs and are also
used in a variety of structures
like cranes and the frames of
aircraft or the space station

•All loads are applied at


the joints
•The members are joined
together by smooth pins.

All members act as two-force


members. They are loaded in
either tension or compression.

(*) For their simplicity we will not focus on them


STEPS FOR ANALYZING A GENAERAL FRAME OR MACHINE

1. Draw a FBD of the frame or machine


and its members, as necessary.
Hints:
a) Identify any two-force members,
b) Note that forces on contacting surfaces
(usually between a pin and a member) are
equal and opposite
c) For a joint with more than two
members or an external force, it is
FAB advisable to draw a FBD of the pin (“or
consider pin part of one member if other
members/pulleys reactions can be
visualized”).
2. Develop a strategy to apply the equations of
equilibrium to solve for the unknowns. Look for
ways to form single equations and single unknowns.
Determine the tension in the cables, the support reactions, and
also the force P required to support the 600-N force using the
frictionless pulley system shown.
A 500-kg elevator car a is being hoisted by motor A
using the pulley system shown. If the car is traveling
with a constant speed, determine the force developed
in the two cables. Neglect the mass of the cable and
pulleys.

T2 T1

ΣFy for both will yield two equations with two unknowns

Check rest of solution in book!


The compound beam shown is pin-connected
at B . Determine the components of reaction at
its supports. Neglect its weight and thickness.
The 75-kg man attempts to lift the 40-kg uniform
beam off the roller support at B . Determine the
tension developed in the cable attached to B and
the normal reaction of the man on the beam when
this is about to occur.

Check rest of solution in book!


External Problem
Determine the horizontal and vertical components
of force at pins A, B and C .
Pulley’s Reactions Visualization
-Visualizing how the reactions transfer from
the pulley’s ropes to the pin can be very
helpful (esp. problems that have more than
two members/pulleys with one joint).
-Forces/ tensions from the ropes transfer
as is (magnitude and direction through the
pulley)

Bx= 75 N and By= 75 N

Also Cx= T and Cy= T


50 kg
External Problem II
The wall crane supports a load of 700 N.
Determine the horizontal and vertical
components of reaction at the pins A and D.
Also, what is the force in the cable at the
winch W?
External Problem III
The wall crane supports a load of 700 N.
Determine the horizontal and vertical
components of reaction at the pins A and D.
Also, what is the force in the cable at the
winch W? The jib ABC has a weight of 100 N
and member BD has a weight of 40 N. Each
member is uniform and has a center of
gravity at its center.
F6-24 Determine the components of reaction at D and
the components of reaction the pin at A exerts on
member BA.
6–79. The toggle clamp is subjected
to a force F at the handle. Determine
the vertical clamping force acting at E.
6–80. Determine the force that the jaws J
of the metal cutters exert on the smooth
cable C if 100-N forces are applied to the
handles. The jaws are pinned at E and A ,
and D and B . There is also a pin at F .
6–85. The pruner multiplies blade-cutting
power with the compound leverage
mechanism. If a 20-N force is applied to the
handles, determine the cutting force
generated at A. Assume that the contact
surface at A is smooth
6–85. The pruner multiplies blade-cutting
power with the compound leverage
mechanism. If a 20-N force is applied to the
handles, determine the cutting force
generated at A. Assume that the contact
surface at A is smooth
ALTERNATIVE

By
NA
Bx
Cx H

Cy
Fig (a) ΣMC=0 NA*60-BX*(30tan45 + 10) -20*150=0 2 eqns with 2 unknowns
NA= 130 N
Fig (b) ΣMH=0 -NA*60+BX*(55tan45 + 10) =0
6–102. The tractor boom supports the
uniform mass of 600 kg in the bucket which
has a center of mass at G. Determine the
force in each hydraulic cylinder AB and CD
and the resultant force at pins E and F. The
load is supported equally on each side of
the tractor by a similar mechanism.

2943

tan 1 (
0.4
)  12.2 FCD Fx
1.85

Fy

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