MAE 2081 STATICS Spring 2017 Homework # 9 (PART 2) - Exam 2 Rework

Worksheet
Due Friday 3/31/2017 (students may write directly on this handout)
Problem 1 The truss is supported by a pin joint at H and a roller at G. A force F=100
N acts at A.
Part 1: Sketch triangle GAF and calculate the angle GAF and CAB using trigonometric
methods (note that these angles are the same). Sketch triangle GHF and calculate angle
GHF using trigonometric methods.
Part 2. Identify the five zero force members in this truss without performing any calculations. If finding one zero force member
allows you to discover another one, note that in your answer. Draw the FBDs of the relevant joints that allow you to identify the
member. ( Example: Draw FBD at joint C; note the zero force member, THEN draw joint B with the zero force member eliminated or
marked with a dotted line)
Part 3. Solve for AB and AC using method of joints. Identify if the members are in tension or compression. Is it necessary to
calculate support reactions first?
Part 4. Solve for BD, DF, and FH using method of joints. (Hint: start with joint B, then move to joint D, then joint F). Identify if the
members are in tension or compression. Is it necessary to calculate support reactions first?
Part 5. Solve for CE and EG using method of joints. Identify if the members are in tension or compression. Is it necessary to
calculate support reactions first?
Problem 2 The bar shown is supported by a hinge at point O and a cable
AD attached at A. The weight of the bar can be neglected. A force F acts
at point B. Use the F specified in your version of the exam: either
F={ 5 i12
^ k^ } kN or F={ 2 i12
^ k^ } kN

a) Circle the support reactions provided at O. ( The hinge is free to rotate

about the x axis.)

Forces: FOx FOy FOz

Moments: MOx MOy MOz
Sketch the support reactions on the figure. Draw support reactions in the
default positive direction. (You do NOT have to create a separate FBD).
b) Write the position vector rAD in Cartesian vector notation.
c) Write the three scalar equations of equilibrium stating forces in the x, y, and z direction are equal to
zero.
d) Write one vector equation stating the moments about point O are equal to zero. You must use
vector cross product (rF) terms in the equation to show the effects of the force at B and the tension
in cable AD.
e) Break the vector equation from part d into three scalar equations.
f)Solve for the tension in cable AD and any two support reactions at hinge O.