Course Number: CE 101

Course Title: Engineering Mechanics

Lecture: 02
Concurrent Coplanar forces
(For Spring 2020 Semester only)

Prepared by
Sabuj Chowdhury
Assistant Professor
Department of Civil Engineering
Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology
 Problem 01
Find the resultant of the force system shown in Fig. 01.
y′
Book: Faires (Example) (Page 19)

600 lb.
700 lb.

45⁰ 60⁰
800 lb. x′
500 lb.
60⁰

900 lb.

1564.5 lb.
Fig. 01

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 Solution 01
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
The forces shown in Fig. 02 are in equilibrium. Determine the value of F and 𝛳.

Book: Faires (Example) (Page 21) y

F

200 lb.

100 lb. 𝛳

45⁰ 30⁰
x

300 lb.

Fig. 02

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 Solution 02
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
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?

Book: Faires (Example) (Page 24)

45⁰

B A

30⁰

Fig. 03

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 Solution 03
Force
x-component (lb.) y-component (lb.)
(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
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
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.)

Book: Faires (Example) (Page 31)

90⁰

20,000 lb.

Tie Rod 𝛳
A C Smooth

Fig. 04

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 Solution 04
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
15

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
Fig. 05 shows three concurrent coplanar forces with 𝛳 = 300. Determine the resultant of these
forces.
y
Book: Faires (Exercise) (Prob.: 51)

200 lb.
400 lb.

45⁰ 𝛳
x
O

300 lb.

Fig. 05

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 Solution 05
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
Determine the resultant of the forces shown in Fig. 06 if F = 500 lb.
y
Book: Faires (Exercise) (Prob.: 52)
700 lb.

30⁰

F
x
45⁰ O

400 lb. 800 lb.

Fig. 06

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 Solution 06
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
Determine the resultant of the forces shown in Fig. 07 if F = 900 lb.
y
Book: Faires (Exercise) (Prob.: 53)
700 lb.

30⁰

F
x
45⁰ O

400 lb. 800 lb.

Fig. 07

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 Solution 07
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
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.

Book: Faires (Exercise) (Prob.: 57) y

F T = 100 lb.

α
x
O

Fig. 08

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 Solution 08
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 + 75 σ 𝑭𝒚 = Q sin α - 29.90 x
O

Here,
85 lb.
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
⇒ 𝑄 cos 𝛼 + 75 = 0 Now,
∴ 𝑄 cos 𝛼 = −75 −−−− − (1) 1 2
+ 2 2
⇒ 𝑄 2 = −75 2
+ −55.10 2

And, ∴ 𝑸 = 𝟗𝟑. 𝟎𝟔 𝒍𝒃.

σ 𝐹𝑦 = - 85 And, −55.1
{ 2 ÷ 1 } ⇒ 𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝛼 =
⇒ 𝑄 sin 𝛼 − 29.90 = −85 −75
∴ 𝑄 sin 𝛼 = −55.10 −−− − (2) ∴ 𝜶 = 𝟐𝟏𝟔. 𝟑𝟎𝟎

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 Problem 09
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.
Book: Faires (Exercise) (Prob.: 60)

𝛳
Q = 50 lb.
x
Boat
30⁰

80 lb.

Fig. 09

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 Solution 09
Force F
x-component (lb.) y-component (lb.)
(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
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.
Book: Faires (Exercise) (Prob.: 61)

𝛳
Q = 50 lb.
x
Boat
30⁰

80 lb.

Fig. 10

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 Solution 10
Force F
x-component (lb.) y-component (lb.)
(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
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?
Book: Faires (Exercise) (Prob.: 62)

Smooth

45⁰ 𝛳

Fig. 11

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 Solution 11
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
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?

Book: Faires (Exercise) (Prob.: 63)

Smooth

45⁰ 𝛳

Fig. 12

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 Solution 12
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
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?
Book: Faires (Exercise) (Prob.: 64) y

30 lb.
20 lb.

30⁰

30⁰
x
O

Fig. 13

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 Solution 13
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
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?
Book: Faires (Exercise) (Prob.: 65) y

30 lb.
20 lb.

30⁰

30⁰
x
O

Fig. 14

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 Solution 13
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
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.
Book: Faires (Exercise) (Prob.: 66)

60⁰ 60⁰
A C

Fig. 14

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 Solution 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
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.

Book: Faires (Exercise) (Prob.: 67)

60⁰ 60⁰
A C

Fig. 15

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 Solution 15
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
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?
Book: Faires (Exercise) (Prob.: 68)

45⁰ 𝛳
A C

Fig. 16

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 Solution 16
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
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?
Book: Faires (Exercise) (Prob.: 69)

45⁰ 𝛳
A C

Fig. 17

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 Solution 17
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
In Fig. 18, if W = 100 lb. and the reaction at A is 75 lb., find the reaction at C and the angle 𝜃.

Book: Faires (Exercise) (Prob.: 70)

45⁰ 𝛳
A C

Fig. 18

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 Solution 18
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)

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 Problem 19
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?

Book: Faires (Exercise) (Prob.: 72)

Fig. 19

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 Solution 19

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.

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 Problem 20
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?

Book: Faires (Exercise) (Prob.: 73)

Fig. 20

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 Solution 20

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.

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 Problem 21
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?

Book: Faires (Exercise) (Prob.: 74)

Fig. 21

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 Solution 21

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

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 Problem 22
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?

Book: Faires (Exercise) (Prob.: 75)

Fig. 22

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 Solution 22

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

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 Problem 23
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 ?

Book: Faires (Exercise) (Prob.: 76)

A
1.5′
B

Fig. 23

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 Solution 23
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.

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 Problem 24
A 2500 lb. wheel with a radius of 3 ft. is acted upon by a force F as shown in Fig. 24 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 = 400 ?

Book: Faires (Exercise) (Prob.: 77)

A
1.5′
B

Fig. 24

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 Solution 24
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.

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 Problem 25
A 4000 lb. wheel with a radius of 3 ft. is acted upon by a force F as shown in Fig. 25 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 ?

Book: Faires (Exercise) (Prob.: 78)

A
1.5′
B

Fig. 23

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 Solution 25
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.

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 Problem 26
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.

Book: Faires (Exercise) (Prob.: 79)

Fig. 26

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 Solution 26
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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 Problem 27
A 500 lb. cylinder A rests on a smooth inclined plane as shown in Fig. 27. For a tension in the
rope of 400 lb. find the inclination of the plane and the plane reaction.

Book: Faires (Exercise) (Prob.: 80)

Fig. 27

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 Solution 27
400 lb. 400 lb.

≡
𝜽

500 lb. RB RB

FBD of cylinder

Here, And,
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0 σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0
⇒ 400 − 500 sin 𝜃 = 0 ⇒ 𝑅𝐵 − 500 cos 𝜃 = 0
∴ 𝜽 = 𝟓𝟑. 𝟏𝟑𝟎 ⇒ 𝑅𝐵 − 500 cos 53.130 = 0
∴ 𝑹𝑩 = 𝟑𝟎𝟎 𝒍𝒃.

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 Problem 28
The derrick shown in diagrammatically in Fig. 28 supports a load of W = 2000 lb. Find the
tension in the boom cable and the compression in the boom when the angle 𝜃 is (a) 30⁰, (b) 90⁰
and (c) 150⁰. Which position produces the largest load on the boom.

B
Book: Faires (Exercise) (Prob.: 82)

A
W = 2000 lb.

40′
𝜽

Fig. 28

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 Solution 28 (a)
Here,
B
0
𝐴𝐶 2 + 𝐵𝐶 2 − 𝐴𝐵2 B
cos 30 =
𝜶 2. 𝐴𝐶. 𝐵𝐶

0
402 + 702 − 𝐴𝐵2 TAB
A ⇒ cos 30 =
2 × 40 × 70 CBC
2000 lb.
∴ 𝐴𝐵 = 40.62′ 2000 lb.

40′ And, FBD of B Joint

𝐴𝐵2 + 𝐵𝐶 2 − 𝐴𝐶 2
30⁰ cos 𝛼 =
2. 𝐴𝐵. 𝐵𝐶 Here,
40.622 + 702 − 402 σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
⇒ cos 𝛼 =
2 × 40.62 × 70 ∴ 𝐶𝐵𝐶 sin 300 − 𝑇𝐴𝐵 sin 59.490 = 0 − −(1)
C
∴ 𝛼 = 29.490 And,
σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0
∴ 𝐶𝐵𝐶 cos 300 − 𝑇𝐴𝐵 cos 59.490 = 2000 − −(2)

From (1) and (2) ⇒

𝑪𝑩𝑪 = 𝟑𝟓𝟎𝟎. 𝟐𝟔 𝒍𝒃. ≈ 𝟑. 𝟓 𝒌
𝑻𝑨𝑩 = 𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟏. 𝟒 𝒍𝒃. ≈ 𝟐. 𝟎𝟑 𝒌

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 Solution 28 (b)
A TAB

29.74⁰
CBC B
40′

2000 lb.
90⁰ 𝜶 B
FBD of B Joint

C 70′
Here,
2000 lb. σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
∴ 𝐶𝐵𝐶 − 𝑇𝐴𝐵 cos 29.740 = 0 −−−− −(1)
Here,
And,
40
tan 𝛼 = σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0
70
∴ 𝛼 = 29.740 ∴ 𝑇𝐴𝐵 sin 29.740 − 2000 = 0 −−−−−−− −(2)

From (1) and (2) ⇒

𝑪𝑩𝑪 = 𝟑𝟓𝟎𝟎. 𝟔𝟗 𝒍𝒃. ≈ 𝟑. 𝟓 𝒌
𝑻𝑨𝑩 = 𝟒𝟎𝟑𝟏. 𝟕𝟑 𝒍𝒃. ≈ 𝟒. 𝟎𝟑 𝒌

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 Solution 28 (c)
A Here,
0
𝐴𝐶 2 + 𝐵𝐶 2 − 𝐴𝐵2 CBC TAB
cos 150 =
2. 𝐴𝐶. 𝐵𝐶

0
402 + 702 − 𝐴𝐵2
40′ ⇒ cos 150 =
2 × 40 × 70 B
∴ 𝐴𝐵 = 106.54′
And, 2000 lb.
150⁰ 𝐴𝐵2 + 𝐵𝐶 2 − 𝐴𝐶 2
cos 𝛼 = FBD of B Joint
C 2. 𝐴𝐵. 𝐵𝐶
𝜶 106.542 + 702 − 402 Here,
⇒ cos 𝛼 = σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
B 2 × 106.54 × 70
∴ 𝛼 = 10.810 ∴ 𝐶𝐵𝐶 sin 300 − 𝑇𝐴𝐵 sin 19.190 = 0 − −(1)

And,
σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0
2000 lb.
∴ −𝐶𝐵𝐶 cos 300 + 𝑇𝐴𝐵 cos 19.190 = 2000 − −(2)

From (1) and (2) ⇒

𝑪𝑩𝑪 = 𝟑𝟓𝟎𝟓. 𝟏𝟕 𝒍𝒃. ≈ 𝟑. 𝟓𝟏 𝒌
𝑻𝑨𝑩 = 𝟓𝟑𝟑𝟏. 𝟖𝟑 𝒍𝒃. ≈ 𝟓. 𝟑𝟑 𝒌

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 Problem 29
A sphere of weight 100 lb. is tied to a smooth wall by a string as shown in Fig. 29. Find the
tension T in the string and reaction R of the wall.

15⁰

C B

Fig. 29

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 Solution 29
TAB

15⁰

RC

100 lb.

FBD of Sphere

Here,
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
∴ 𝑅𝐶 − 𝑇𝐴𝐵 sin 150 = 0 −−−− −(1)

And,
σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0
∴ 𝑇𝐴𝐵 cos 150 − 100 = 0 −−−− −(2)

From (1) and (2) ⇒

𝑹𝑪 = 𝟐𝟔. 𝟕𝟗 𝒍𝒃.
𝑻𝑨𝑩 = 𝟏𝟎𝟑. 𝟓𝟑 𝒍𝒃.

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 Problem 30
A cylinder B (WB = 1000 lb., dia. 20 in) hangs by a cable AB = 40 in. rests against a smooth
wall as shown in Fig. 30. Find the reaction at C and tension T in cable.

C B

Fig. 30

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 Solution 30
TAB
A 14.48⁰

RC
𝜽

C B 1000 lb.
10″
FBD of Sphere

Here,
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0

Here, ∴ 𝑅𝐶 − 𝑇𝐴𝐵 sin 14.480 = 0 −−−− −(1)

10
sin 𝜃 = And,
40
∴ 𝜃 = 14.480 σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0
∴ 𝑇𝐴𝐵 cos 14.480 − 1000 = 0 −−−− −(2)

From (1) and (2) ⇒

𝑹𝑪 = 𝟐𝟓𝟖. 𝟐𝟓 𝒍𝒃.
𝑻𝑨𝑩 = 𝟏𝟎𝟑𝟐. 𝟖𝟏 𝒍𝒃.

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 Problem 31
Determine the horizontal force P to be applied to a block of weight 1500 lb. to hold it in
position on a smooth inclined plane AB which makes an angle of 30° with the horizontal as
shown in Fig. 31.

30⁰
A

Fig. 31

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 Solution 31
Alternatively,
B
P

30⁰
P
RAB 30⁰
P
1500 lb.
RAB
FBD of Block

30⁰ FBD of Block

A
Here, Here,
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0 σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
∴ 𝑃 − 𝑅𝐴𝐵 sin 300 = 0 −− −(1) ∴ 𝑃 cos 300 − 1500 sin 300 = 0 −− −(1)

And, And,
σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0 σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0
∴ 𝑅𝐴𝐵 cos 300 − 1500 = 0 − −(2) ∴ −𝑃 sin 300 + 𝑅𝐴𝐵 − 1500 cos 300 = 0 − −(2)

From (1) and (2) ⇒ From (1) and (2) ⇒

𝑷 = 𝟖𝟔𝟔. 𝟎𝟑 𝒍𝒃.
𝑷 = 𝟖𝟔𝟔. 𝟎𝟑 𝒍𝒃.
𝑹𝑨𝑩 = 𝟏𝟕𝟑𝟐. 𝟎𝟓 𝒍𝒃.
𝑹𝑨𝑩 = 𝟏𝟕𝟑𝟐. 𝟎𝟓 𝒍𝒃.

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 Problem 32
In Fig. 32 cylinders A (diameter 3 ft.) and cylinder B (diameter 3 ft.) have a weigh of 200 lb.
each & cylinder C (diameter 6 ft.) has a weigh of 400 lb. Compute all contact forces and plane
reactions. Assume all contact surfaces are smooth.

Vertical Vertical
Plane Cylinder C Plane

I J
Cylinder A Cylinder B

D G
Horizontal
Plane
E F

10′

Fig. 32

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 Solution 32

3′ 3′
θ θ
1.5′ 1.5′

1.5′ 3.5′ 3.5′ 1.5′

FBD of Cylinder C

10′ Here,
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
∴ 𝑅𝐼 sin 51.060 − 𝑅𝐽 sin 51.060 = 0 −−−− −(1)
Here, 3.5
𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝜃 = And,
3 + 1.5
σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0
0
∴ 𝜃 = 51.06
∴ 𝑅𝐼 cos 51.060 + 𝑅𝐽 cos 51.060 − 400 = 0 −−− −(2)

From (1) and (2) ⇒

𝑹𝑰 = 𝟑𝟏𝟖. 𝟐𝟏 𝒍𝒃.
𝑹𝑱 = 𝟑𝟏𝟖. 𝟐𝟏 𝒍𝒃.

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 Solution 32
RI RJ

Cylinder A Cylinder B

θ θ
RD RG

𝟐𝟎𝟎 𝒍𝒃. 𝟐𝟎𝟎 𝒍𝒃.

RE RF
FBD of Cylinder A FBD of Cylinder B
Here, Here,
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0 σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
⇒ 𝑅𝐷 − 𝑅𝐼 sin 51.060 = 0 ⇒ −𝑅𝐶 + 𝑅𝐽 sin 51.060 = 0
⇒ 𝑅𝐷 − 318.21 sin 51.060 = 0 ⇒ −𝑅𝐶 + 318.21 sin 51.060 = 0
∴ 𝑹𝑫 = 𝟐𝟒𝟕. 𝟓𝟏 𝒍𝒃. ∴ 𝑹𝑪 = 𝟐𝟒𝟕. 𝟓𝟏 𝒍𝒃.
And, And,
σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0 σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0
⇒ 𝑅𝐸 − 𝑅𝐼 cos 51.060 − 200 = 0 ⇒ 𝑅𝐹 − 𝑅𝐽 cos 51.060 − 200 = 0
⇒ 𝑅𝐸 − 318.21 cos 51.060 − 200 = 0 ⇒ 𝑅𝐹 − 318.21 cos 51.060 − 200 = 0
∴ 𝑹𝑬 = 𝟒𝟎𝟎 𝒍𝒃. ∴ 𝑹𝑭 = 𝟒𝟎𝟎 𝒍𝒃.

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 Problem 33
Three blocks A, B and C in Fig. 33 weigh 2000 lb., 1000 lb. and 5000 lb. respectively. If all the
contact surfaces are considered to be smooth, what value of P that will causes equilibrium in all
three blocks?

A C 1500 lb.
30⁰
30⁰

Fig. 33

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 Solution 33
RBC P

30⁰
1500 lb.

5000 lb.

30⁰ 30⁰

RC RAB RBC
FBD of C Block

Here, 1000 lb.

σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0 FBD of B Block

∴ 𝑅𝐵𝐶 cos 300 − 1500 = 0 −−−− −(1) Here,

σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
And,
σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0 ⇒ 𝑅𝐴𝐵 cos 300 − 𝑅𝐵𝐶 cos 300 = 0

∴ 𝑅𝐶 − 𝑅𝐵𝐶 sin 300 − 5000 = 0 −−− −(2) ∴ 𝑹𝑨𝑩 = 𝟏𝟕𝟑𝟐. 𝟎𝟓 𝒍𝒃.

And,
From (1) and (2) ⇒ σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝑹𝑩𝑪 = 𝟏𝟕𝟑𝟐. 𝟎𝟓 𝒍𝒃.
⇒ 𝑅𝐴𝐵 sin 300 + 𝑅𝐵𝐶 sin 300 − 1000 − 𝑃 = 0
𝑹𝑪 = 𝟓𝟖𝟔𝟔. 𝟎𝟑 𝒍𝒃.
∴ 𝑷 = 𝟕𝟑𝟐. 𝟎𝟓 𝒍𝒃.

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 Problem 34
Three blocks A, B and C in Fig. 34 weigh 5000 lb., 1500 lb. and 2000 lb. respectively. If all the
contact surfaces are considered to be smooth, what value of P that will causes equilibrium in all
three blocks?

A C 2000 lb.
30⁰
30⁰

Fig. 34

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 Solution 34
RBC P

30⁰
2000 lb.

2000 lb.

30⁰ 30⁰

RC RAB RBC
FBD of C Block

Here, 1500 lb.

σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0 FBD of B Block

∴ 𝑅𝐵𝐶 cos 300 − 2000 = 0 −−−− −(1) Here,

σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
And,
σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0 ⇒ 𝑅𝐴𝐵 cos 300 − 𝑅𝐵𝐶 cos 300 = 0

∴ 𝑅𝐶 − 𝑅𝐵𝐶 sin 300 − 2000 = 0 −−− −(2) ∴ 𝑹𝑨𝑩 = 𝟐𝟑𝟎𝟗. 𝟒𝟎 𝒍𝒃.

And,
From (1) and (2) ⇒ σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝑹𝑩𝑪 = 𝟐𝟑𝟎𝟗. 𝟒𝟎 𝒍𝒃.
⇒ 𝑅𝐴𝐵 sin 300 + 𝑅𝐵𝐶 sin 300 − 1500 − 𝑃 = 0
𝑹𝑪 = 𝟑𝟏𝟓𝟒. 𝟕𝟎 𝒍𝒃.
∴ 𝑷 = 𝟖𝟎𝟗. 𝟒𝟎 𝒍𝒃.

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 Problem 35
In Fig. 35, WA = 2000 lb., WB = 500 lb., WC = 5000 lb. and force R = 8000 lb. Neglecting all
friction so that the reactions are normal to the surfaces, find the force Q on top of the wedge.

Book: Faires (Exercise) (Prob.: 89)

A C R
7.5⁰
7.5⁰

Fig. 35

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 Solution 35
RBC Q

7.5⁰
8000 lb.

5000 lb.

7.5⁰ 7.5⁰

RC RAB RBC
FBD of C Block

Here, 500 lb.

σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0 FBD of B Block

∴ 𝑅𝐵𝐶 cos 7.50 − 8000 = 0 −−−− −(1) Here,

σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
And,
σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0 ⇒ 𝑅𝐴𝐵 cos 7.50 − 𝑅𝐵𝐶 cos 7.50 = 0

∴ 𝑅𝐶 − 𝑅𝐵𝐶 sin 7.50 − 5000 = 0 −−− −(2) ∴ 𝑹𝑨𝑩 = 𝟖𝟎𝟔𝟗. 𝟎𝟑 𝒍𝒃.

And,
From (1) and (2) ⇒ σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝑹𝑩𝑪 = 𝟖𝟎𝟔𝟗. 𝟎𝟑 𝒍𝒃.
⇒ 𝑅𝐴𝐵 sin 7.50 + 𝑅𝐵𝐶 sin 7.50 − 500 − 𝑄 = 0
𝑹𝑪 = 𝟔𝟎𝟓𝟑. 𝟐𝟐 𝒍𝒃.
∴ 𝑸 = 𝟏𝟔𝟎𝟔. 𝟒𝟒 𝒍𝒃.

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 Problem 36
In Fig. 36, WA = 2000 lb., WB = 500 lb., WC = 5000 lb. and force R = 1800 lb. Neglecting all
friction so that the reactions are normal to the surfaces, find the force Q on top of the wedge.

Book: Faires (Exercise) (Prob.: 89)

A C R
7.5⁰
7.5⁰

Fig. 36

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 Solution 36
RBC Q

7.5⁰
1800 lb.

5000 lb.

7.5⁰ 7.5⁰

RC RAB RBC
FBD of C Block

Here, 500 lb.

σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0 FBD of B Block

∴ 𝑅𝐵𝐶 cos 7.50 − 1800 = 0 −−−− −(1) Here,

σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
And,
σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0 ⇒ 𝑅𝐴𝐵 cos 7.50 − 𝑅𝐵𝐶 cos 7.50 = 0

∴ 𝑅𝐶 − 𝑅𝐵𝐶 sin 7.50 − 5000 = 0 −−− −(2) ∴ 𝑹𝑨𝑩 = 𝟏𝟖𝟏𝟓. 𝟓𝟑 𝒍𝒃.

And,
From (1) and (2) ⇒ σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝑹𝑩𝑪 = 𝟏𝟖𝟏𝟓. 𝟓𝟑 𝒍𝒃.
⇒ 𝑅𝐴𝐵 sin 7.50 + 𝑅𝐵𝐶 sin 7.50 − 500 − 𝑄 = 0
𝑹𝑪 = 𝟓𝟐𝟑𝟔. 𝟗𝟕 𝒍𝒃.
∴ 𝑸 = −𝟐𝟔. 𝟎𝟓 𝒍𝒃. ≈ 𝟐𝟔. 𝟎𝟓 𝒍𝒃. (𝑼𝒑𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅)

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 Problem 37
A weightless bar is hinged to a vertical wall at A and has been supported by a weightless cable
as shown in Fig. 37. Determine the force in the bar and the cable.

C
Cable

3
4

Wall B

500 lb

60⁰
Bar

Fig. 37

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 Solution 37
TBC

3
4
B

60⁰

FAB
500 lb.

FBD of B Joint

Here,
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
𝑇𝐵𝐶
∴ 𝐹𝐴𝐵 sin 600 − × 4 = 0 −−−− −(1)
5
And,
σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝑇𝐵𝐶
∴ 𝐹𝐴𝐵 cos 600 + × 3 − 500 = 0 −−− −(2)
5

From (1) and (2) ⇒

𝑭𝑨𝑩 = 𝟒𝟑𝟒. 𝟗𝟔 𝒍𝒃.
𝑻𝑩𝑪 = 𝟒𝟕𝟎. 𝟖𝟔 𝒍𝒃.

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 Problem 38
Two spheres, sphere A (diameter 8 ft.) and sphere B (diameter 4 ft.) are at rest while a load of
1000 lb. acts horizontally at sphere A as shown in Fig. 38. Sphere A weighs 3200 lb. and sphere
B weighs 400 lb. Find the reactions at C, D and E. Assume all contact surfaces are smooth.

Vertical
Vertical Plane
Plane Sphere A

C 1000 lb.

F
Sphere B

E
Horizontal
Plane
H D
Fig. 38

9′

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 Solution 38
Vertical
Vertical Plane
Plane Sphere A

RC 1000 lb.
C 1000 lb.
4′ 30⁰
60⁰
θ
4′
F 2′
Sphere B
RF
E
Horizontal 3200 lb.
Plane
3′ 2′ FBD of Sphere A
H D
Here,
9′ σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0
⇒ 𝑅𝐹 cos 300 − 3200 = 0

Here, 3 ∴ 𝑹𝑭 = 𝟑𝟔𝟗𝟓. 𝟎𝟒 𝒍𝒃.

𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝜃 =
4+2 And,
∴ 𝜃 = 300 σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
⇒ 𝑅𝐶 − 𝑅𝐹 sin 300 + 1000 = 0
∴ 𝑹𝑪 = 𝟖𝟒𝟕. 𝟓𝟐 𝒍𝒃.

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 Solution 38
RF = 3695.04 lb.

30⁰

RE

400 lb.

RD
FBD of Sphere B

Here,
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
⇒ 3695.04 sin 300 − 𝑅𝐸 = 0
∴ 𝑹𝑬 = 𝟏𝟖𝟒𝟕. 𝟓𝟐 𝒍𝒃.
And,
σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0
⇒ 𝑅𝐷 − 3695.04 cos 300 − 400 = 0
∴ 𝑹𝑫 = 𝟑𝟔𝟎𝟎 𝒍𝒃.

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 Problem 39
Two spheres are at rest against smooth surfaces, as shown in Fig. 39. Sphere A weighs 3200 lb.
and sphere B weighs 400 lb. Let, F = 1000 lb. and 𝜃 = 900 and find the reactions at C, D and E.

Book: Faires (Exercise) (Prob.: 86)

A
F

600

E
B
𝜽
H D
Fig. 39

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 Solution 39
RG = 3695.04 lb.

RC 1000 lb.
60⁰ 60⁰
30⁰
60⁰ RE

400 lb.
RR
GF

3200 lb.

FBD of Sphere A RD
FBD of Sphere B
Here,
σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0 Here,
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
⇒ 𝑅𝐺 sin 600 − 3200 = 0
⇒ 3695.04 cos 600 − 𝑅𝐸 = 0
∴ 𝑹𝑮 = 𝟑𝟔𝟗𝟓. 𝟎𝟒 𝒍𝒃.
∴ 𝑹𝑬 = 𝟏𝟖𝟒𝟕. 𝟓𝟐 𝒍𝒃.
And,
And,
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0
0
⇒ 𝑅𝐶 − 𝑅𝐺 cos 60 + 1000 = 0
⇒ 𝑅𝐷 − 3695.04 sin 600 − 400 = 0
∴ 𝑹𝑪 = 𝟖𝟒𝟕. 𝟓𝟐 𝒍𝒃.
∴ 𝑹𝑫 = 𝟑𝟔𝟎𝟎 𝒍𝒃.

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 Problem 40
Two spheres are at rest against smooth surfaces, as shown in Fig. 40. Sphere A weighs 3200 lb.
and sphere B weighs 400 lb. Let, F = 0 lb. and 𝜃 = 900 and find the reactions at C, D and E.

Book: Faires (Exercise) (Prob.: 87)

A
F

600

E
B
𝜽
H D
Fig. 40

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 Solution 40
RG = 3695.04 lb.

RC 1000 lb.
60⁰ 60⁰
30⁰
60⁰ RE

400 lb.
RR
GF

3200 lb.

FBD of Sphere A RD
FBD of Sphere B
Here,
σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0 Here,
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
⇒ 𝑅𝐺 sin 600 − 3200 = 0
⇒ 3695.04 cos 600 − 𝑅𝐸 = 0
∴ 𝑹𝑮 = 𝟑𝟔𝟗𝟓. 𝟎𝟒 𝒍𝒃.
∴ 𝑹𝑬 = 𝟏𝟖𝟒𝟕. 𝟓𝟐 𝒍𝒃.
And,
And,
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0
0
⇒ 𝑅𝐶 − 𝑅𝐺 cos 60 = 0
⇒ 𝑅𝐷 − 3695.04 sin 600 − 400 = 0
∴ 𝑹𝑪 = 𝟏𝟖𝟒𝟕. 𝟓𝟐 𝒍𝒃.
∴ 𝑹𝑫 = 𝟑𝟔𝟎𝟎 𝒍𝒃.

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 Problem 41
Two spheres are at rest against smooth surfaces, as shown in Fig. 41. Sphere A weighs 3200 lb.
and sphere B weighs 400 lb. Let, F = 1000 lb. and 𝜃 = 750 and find the reactions at C, D and E.

Book: Faires (Exercise) (Prob.: 88)

A
F

600

E
B
𝜽
H D
Fig. 41

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 Solution 41
RG = 3467.95 lb.

RC 1000 lb.
60⁰ 60⁰
75⁰ 30⁰
60⁰ RE

RC 400 lb.
RR
GF

3200 lb.

FBD of Sphere A RD
FBD of Sphere B
Here,
σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0 Here,
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
⇒ 𝑅𝐶 cos 750 + 𝑅𝐺 sin 600 = 3200 −− −(1)
⇒ 3467.95 cos 600 − 𝑅𝐸 = 0
And,
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0 ∴ 𝑹𝑬 = 𝟏𝟕𝟑𝟑. 𝟗𝟖 𝒍𝒃.

⇒ 𝑅𝐶 sin 750 − 𝑅𝐺 cos 600 = −1000 −− −(2) And,

σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0
From (1) and (2) ⇒
𝑹𝑪 = 𝟕𝟓𝟗. 𝟖𝟕 𝒍𝒃. ⇒ 𝑅𝐷 − 3467.95 sin 600 − 400 = 0
𝑹𝑮 = 𝟑𝟒𝟔𝟕. 𝟗𝟓 𝒍𝒃. ∴ 𝑹𝑫 = 𝟑𝟒𝟎𝟑. 𝟑𝟑 𝒍𝒃.

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 Problem 42
In Fig. 42, the bodies A weighing 50 lb., and B, weighing 75 lb., are connected by a cord and
rest on smooth inclined planes. What is the angle 𝛳 if the bodies are in equilibrium?

Book: Faires (Exercise) (Prob.: 109)

Smooth

45⁰ 𝛳

Fig. 42

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 Solution 42

FBD of B Body
FBD of A Body

Here, Here,
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0 σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
⇒ 𝑇 − 50 sin 450 = 0 ⇒ 75 sin 𝜃 − 35.36 = 0
∴ 𝑇 = 35.36 𝑙𝑏. ∴ 𝜽 = 𝟐𝟖. 𝟏𝟑𝟎

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 Problem 43
In Fig. 43, the bodies A weighing 50 lb., and B, weighing 200 lb., are connected by a cord and
rest on smooth inclined planes. What is the angle 𝛳 if the bodies are in equilibrium?

Book: Faires (Exercise) (Prob.: 110)

Smooth

45⁰ 𝛳

Fig. 43

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 Solution 43

FBD of B Body
FBD of A Body

Here, Here,
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0 σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
⇒ 𝑇 − 50 sin 450 = 0 ⇒ 200 sin 𝜃 − 35.36 = 0
∴ 𝑇 = 35.36 𝑙𝑏. ∴ 𝜽 = 𝟏𝟎. 𝟏𝟖𝟎

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

 Problem 44
A continuous string ABCDE shown in Fig. 44, passes over smooth pegs at B and D, 10 in. on
centers. To the end of the string are attached the weights WA = 7 lb. and WE = 5 lb. A 10-lb.
weight is attached at C and three bodies are in equilibrium. Determine the distance 𝑎 and the
angle 𝛼.
Book: Faires (Exercise) (Prob.: 93)

10″
B D

C 𝜶
𝒂

A 10 lb. E

Fig. 44

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 Solution 44
7 lb. 5 lb.
10″
B D
𝜷 𝜶 𝒙
C
𝜷 C 𝜶

𝒂 𝟏𝟎 − 𝒂

10 lb. A 10 lb. E
FBD of C Joint

Here, Here,
𝑥
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0 𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝛼 =
10 − 𝑎
⇒ 5 cos 𝛼 − 7 cos 𝛽 = 0 ∴ 𝑥 = 10 − 𝑎 𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝛼 −− −(3)
∴ 7 cos 𝛽 = 5 cos 𝛼 −− −(1)
And,
And, 𝑥
𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝛽 =
σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0 𝑎
⇒ 5 sin 𝛼 + 7 sin 𝛽 − 10 = 0 ∴ 𝑥 = 𝑎 𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝛽 −−− −(4)
∴ 7 sin 𝛽 = 10 − 5 sin 𝛼 −− −(2)
From (3) and (4) ⇒
Now, 1 2
+ 2 2
⇒ 72 = 5 cos 𝛼 2 + 10 − 5 sin 𝛼 2
𝑎 𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝛽 = 10 − 𝑎 𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝛼
∴ 𝜶 = 𝟒𝟗. 𝟒𝟔𝟎 . ⇒ 𝑎 𝑡𝑎𝑛 62.340 = 10 − 𝑎 𝑡𝑎𝑛 49.460
From (1) ⇒ 7 cos 𝛽 = 5 cos 49.460 ∴ 𝒂 = 𝟑. 𝟖"
∴ 𝜷 = 𝟔𝟐. 𝟑𝟒𝟎 .

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 Problem 45
A continuous string ABCDE shown in Fig. 45, passes over smooth pegs at B and D, 10 in. on
centers. To the end of the string are attached the weights WA = 7 lb. and WE = 10 lb. A 10-lb.
weight is attached at C and three bodies are in equilibrium. Determine the distance 𝑎 and the
angle 𝛼.
Book: Faires (Exercise) (Prob.: 94)

10″
B D

C 𝜶
𝒂

A 10 lb. E

Fig. 45

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 Solution 45
7 lb. 10 lb.
10″
B D
𝜷 𝜶 𝒙
C
𝜷 C 𝜶

𝒂 𝟏𝟎 − 𝒂

10 lb. A 10 lb. E
FBD of C Joint

Here, Here,
𝑥
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0 𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝛼 =
10 − 𝑎
⇒ 10 cos 𝛼 − 7 cos 𝛽 = 0 ∴ 𝑥 = 10 − 𝑎 𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝛼 −− −(3)
∴ 7 cos 𝛽 = 10 cos 𝛼 −− −(1)
And,
And, 𝑥
𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝛽 =
σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0 𝑎
⇒ 10 sin 𝛼 + 7 sin 𝛽 − 10 = 0 ∴ 𝑥 = 𝑎 𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝛽 −−− −(4)
∴ 7 sin 𝛽 = 10 − 10 sin 𝛼 −− −(2)
From (3) and (4) ⇒
Now, 1 2
+ 2 2
⇒ 72 = 10 cos 𝛼 2
+ 10 − 10 sin 𝛼 2
𝑎 𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝛽 = 10 − 𝑎 𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝛼
∴ 𝜶 = 𝟒𝟗. 𝟎𝟑𝟎 . ⇒ 𝑎 𝑡𝑎𝑛 20.500 = 10 − 𝑎 𝑡𝑎𝑛 49.030
From (1) ⇒ 7 cos 𝛽 = 10 cos 49.030 ∴ 𝒂 = 𝟕. 𝟓𝟓"
∴ 𝜷 = 𝟐𝟎. 𝟓𝟎𝟎 .

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 Problem 46
What are the forces on the members AB and BC, Fig. 46, if 𝜃 = 300?

Book: Faires (Exercise) (Prob.: 84)

C A
60⁰ 75⁰

3000 lb.
7000 lb.

𝜽
4000 lb.
B

Fig. 46

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 Solution 46
3000 lb. FAB
FBC

7000 lb.
15⁰

60⁰ 30⁰
4000 lb. B

FBD of B Joint

Here,
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
⇒ 𝐹𝐴𝐵 sin 150 + 7000 cos 300 − 𝐹𝐵𝐶 cos 600 − 4000 = 0
∴ 𝐹𝐴𝐵 sin 150 − 𝐹𝐵𝐶 cos 600 = −2062.18 −−− −(1)

And,
σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0
⇒ 𝐹𝐴𝐵 cos 150 + 7000 sin 300 + 3000 + 𝐹𝐵𝐶 sin 600 = 0
∴ 𝐹𝐴𝐵 cos 150 + 𝐹𝐵𝐶 sin 600 = −6500 −−− −(2)

From (1) and (2) ⇒

𝑭𝑨𝑩 = −𝟕𝟏𝟐𝟏. 𝟖𝟒 𝒍𝒃. ≈ 𝟕𝟏𝟐𝟏. 𝟖𝟒 𝒍𝒃. (𝑪)
𝑭𝑩𝑪 = 𝟒𝟑𝟕. 𝟖𝟑 𝒍𝒃. ≈ 𝟒𝟑𝟕. 𝟖𝟑 𝒍𝒃. (𝑻)

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 Problem 47
What are the forces on the members AB and BC, Fig. 47, if 𝜃 = 600?

Book: Faires (Exercise) (Prob.: 85)

C A
60⁰ 75⁰

3000 lb.
7000 lb.

𝜽
4000 lb.
B

Fig. 47

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 Solution 47
3000 lb. FAB
FBC

7000 lb.
15⁰

60⁰ 60⁰
4000 lb. B

FBD of B Joint

Here,
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
⇒ 𝐹𝐴𝐵 sin 150 + 7000 cos 600 − 𝐹𝐵𝐶 cos 600 − 4000 = 0
∴ 𝐹𝐴𝐵 sin 150 − 𝐹𝐵𝐶 cos 600 = 500 −−− −(1)

And,
σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0
⇒ 𝐹𝐴𝐵 cos 150 + 7000 sin 600 + 3000 + 𝐹𝐵𝐶 sin 600 = 0
∴ 𝐹𝐴𝐵 cos 150 + 𝐹𝐵𝐶 sin 600 = −36062.18 −−− −(2)

From (1) and (2) ⇒

𝑭𝑨𝑩 = −𝟐𝟒𝟖𝟖𝟕. 𝟒𝟒 𝒍𝒃. ≈ 𝟐𝟒𝟖𝟖𝟕. 𝟒𝟒 𝒍𝒃. (𝑪)
𝑭𝑩𝑪 = −𝟏𝟑𝟖𝟖𝟐. 𝟔𝟗 𝒍𝒃. ≈ 𝟏𝟑𝟖𝟖𝟐. 𝟔𝟗 𝒍𝒃. (𝑪)

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 Problem 48
Two weighs are suspended from a flexible cable as shown in Fig. 48. For 𝜃 = 1200, determine
the internal forces in the various parts of the cable and the weight W.

Book: Faires (Exercise) (Prob.: 91)

A 60⁰

B
𝜶 D
75⁰
𝜽

C
2000 lb.

Fig. 48

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 Solution 48
TAB TBC = 1414.21 lb. TCD

75⁰ 45⁰
60⁰
B C
75⁰
TBC

2000 lb. W

FBD of B Joint FBD of C Joint

Here, Here,
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0 σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
⇒ −𝑇𝐴𝐵 cos 600 + 𝑇𝐵𝐶 sin 750 = 0 ⇒ 𝑇𝐶𝐷 sin 450 − 1414.21 sin 750 = 0
∴ 𝑇𝐴𝐵 cos 600 − 𝑇𝐵𝐶 sin 750 = 0 −−− −(1) ∴ 𝑻𝑪𝑫 = 𝟏𝟗𝟑𝟏. 𝟖𝟓 𝒍𝒃.

And, And,
σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0 σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0
⇒ 𝑇𝐴𝐵 sin 600 − 𝑇𝐵𝐶 cos 750 − 2000 = 0 ⇒ 𝑇𝐶𝐷 cos 450 + 1414.21 cos 750 − 𝑊 = 0
∴ 𝑇𝐴𝐵 sin 600 − 𝑇𝐵𝐶 cos 750 = 2000 −−− −(2) ⇒ 1931.85 cos 450 + 1414.21 cos 750 − 𝑊 = 0
∴ 𝑾 = 𝟏𝟕𝟑𝟐. 𝟎𝟓 𝒍𝒃.
From (1) and (2) ⇒
𝑻𝑨𝑩 = 𝟐𝟕𝟑𝟐. 𝟎𝟓 𝒍𝒃.
𝑻𝑩𝑪 = 𝟏𝟒𝟏𝟒. 𝟐𝟏 𝒍𝒃.

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 Problem 49
Two weighs are suspended from a flexible cable as shown in Fig. 49. For 𝜃 = 1400, determine
the internal forces in the various parts of the cable and the weight W.

Book: Faires (Exercise) (Prob.: 92)

A 60⁰

B
𝜶 D
75⁰
𝜽

C
2000 lb.

Fig. 49

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 Solution 49
TAB TBC = 1414.21 lb. TCD

75⁰ 65⁰
60⁰
B C
75⁰
TBC

2000 lb. W

FBD of B Joint FBD of C Joint

Here, Here,
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0 σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
⇒ −𝑇𝐴𝐵 cos 600 + 𝑇𝐵𝐶 sin 750 = 0 ⇒ 𝑇𝐶𝐷 sin 650 − 1414.21 sin 750 = 0
∴ 𝑇𝐴𝐵 cos 600 − 𝑇𝐵𝐶 sin 750 = 0 −−− −(1) ∴ 𝑻𝑪𝑫 = 𝟏𝟓𝟎𝟕. 𝟐𝟒 𝒍𝒃.

And, And,
σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0 σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0
⇒ 𝑇𝐴𝐵 sin 600 − 𝑇𝐵𝐶 cos 750 − 2000 = 0 ⇒ 𝑇𝐶𝐷 cos 650 + 1414.21 cos 750 − 𝑊 = 0
∴ 𝑇𝐴𝐵 sin 600 − 𝑇𝐵𝐶 cos 750 = 2000 −−− −(2) ⇒ 1507.24 cos 650 + 1414.21 cos 750 − 𝑊 = 0
∴ 𝑾 = 𝟗𝟔𝟎. 𝟕𝟓 𝒍𝒃.
From (1) and (2) ⇒
𝑻𝑨𝑩 = 𝟐𝟕𝟑𝟐. 𝟎𝟓 𝒍𝒃.
𝑻𝑩𝑪 = 𝟏𝟒𝟏𝟒. 𝟐𝟏 𝒍𝒃.

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 Problem 50
Determine the tension in cables BA and BC necessary to support the 600 lb. cylinder shown in
Fig. 50.

2.4′

1.5′

3.6′ 1.8′

Cylinder

Fig. 50

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 Solution 50
TAB TBC

1.5 2.4
3.6 1.8
B

600 lb.

FBD of C Joint

Here,
σ 𝐹𝑥 = 0
3.6 1.8
⇒ −𝑇𝐴𝐵 × + 𝑇𝐵𝐶 × = 0 −−− −(1)
1.52 + 3.62 1.82 + 2.42
And,
σ 𝐹𝑦 = 0
1.5 2.4
⇒ 𝑇𝐴𝐵 × + 𝑇𝐵𝐶 × − 600 = 0 −−− −(2)
1.52 + 3.62 1.82 + 2.42

From (1) and (2) ⇒

𝑻𝑨𝑩 = 𝟑𝟕𝟏. 𝟒𝟑 𝒍𝒃.
𝑻𝑩𝑪 = 𝟓𝟕𝟏. 𝟒𝟑 𝒍𝒃.

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 Assignment 01
A pull P is given in a cord that passes over a smooth pulley and supports a weight equal to W lb.
as shown in Fig. 01. What will be the value of W, if the whole system is in equilibrium.

C
300 600
A
3
B 4
P

Fig. 01

P is based on student ID
Example:
• Student ID: 18.02.03.051
P = 18 × 2 + 02 × 3 + 03 × 4 + 051 × 2 = 156 lb.
• Student ID: 19.01.03.255
P = 19 × 2 + 01 × 3 + 03 × 4 + 255 × 2 = 563 lb.

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 References
1) Analytic Mechanics: 3rd Edition, Virgil Moring Faires and Sherman Daniel Chambers, The
Macmillan Company
2) Engineering Mechanics: Statics: 12th Edition, Russell C. Hibbeler.

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