2-1 Solution Methods:: Engineering Mechanics Static
2-1 Solution Methods:: Engineering Mechanics Static
2-1 Solution Methods:: Engineering Mechanics Static
1. Graphical Solution:
By drowning all the force act on the body with a specific scale. We can find the
equivalent force (resultant) by close the force system.
Ex 3
Combine the two forces P and T, which act on the fixed structure at B, into a
single equivalent force R.
Sol
R =524 Ib
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2. Algebraic Solution:
We obtain mathematical solution by hand, using one or more of three theorems
to get the solution. These theorem are :-
Pythagorean Theorem: R
a
b
R a b
2 2 2 __________________
Eq 3
R
T E D 180 ___________ Eq 4
Law of sines:
In any triangle, the length of side to the sine of the opposite angles is
constant, then
R a b ____________
sin T sin D sin E Eq 4
Law of cosines:
R a b 2uaubucos T
2 2 2
or
b
2
R
2
a
2
2u Ruaucos E _____ Eq 5
or
a R b 2u Rubucos D
2 2 2
Ex 4
For the forces F1 and F2 act on the bracket as shown in the figure. Determine the
magnitude of the resultant of the two forces and its direction.
Sol
q
F F F 2 u F u F u cos130
2 2 2
1 2 1 2
F 26699.56
2
F 163.4 N
using the law of sines for the lower triangle, we have
163.4 100
sin 130 sinD 20
q q
sinD 20 0.4688
q
D 20 sin 0.4688 1
D 20 27.956
D 27.956 20 7.956
q
Ex 5
The forces F1, F2, and F3, all of which act on point A of the bracket are specified in
three different ways. Determine the resultant and its direction.
1. Graphical solution
Y
26.56° F2
F3 36.86°
F1
35°
9.11°
9 X
R
2. Algebraic solution R
Using the law of cosines to find C
C
C2 = 8002 + 6002 – 2(800)(600) cos(81.56) F2
26.56°
C2 = 859097 C = 926.9 F3
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81.56
C 800 63.44
sin 81.56 sin D 35°
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R2 = 206.966 R = 455 N
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R 500
sin 13.27 sin G C F2
6,1į į ° 26.56°
F3
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F1 36.86°
81.56
İ – 35
63.44
35°
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1. The two structural members, one of which is in tension and the other in
compression, exert the indicated force in joint O. Determine the magnitude of
the resultant R of the two forces and the DQJOH ș ZKLFK 5 PDNHV ZLWK WKH
positive x- axis. [J. L. Merim (2-6)]
Ans. R = 8.75kN ș 171.6 °
3. While steadily pushing the machine up n incline, a person exerts a 180 N force
P as shown. Determine the components of P which are parallel and
perpendicular to the incline. [J. L. Merim (2-14)]
Ans. Pt = 163.1 N Pn = -76.1N
4. If the resultant FR of the two forces acting on the log is to be directed a long the
positive x – D[LVDQGKDYHDPDJQLWXGHRIN1'HWHUPLQHWKHDQJOHșRIWKH
cable, attached to B such that the force FB in this cable is minimum what is the
magnitude of the force in each cable for this situation. [R. C. Hibbeler (2-26)]
$QVș °, FA =8.66 kN, FB = 5 kN
5. Determine the x and y components of ech force acting on the gusset plate on the
bridge truss. Show that the resultant force is zero. [R. C. Hibbeler (2-47)]
Ans.
F1x = 200 Ib
F1y = 0
F2x = 320 Ib
F2y = -240 Ib
F3x = 180 Ib
F3y = 240 Ib
F4x = -300 Ib
F4y = 0