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Equations of Equilibrium
Procedure for Analysis
1 Free-Body Diagrams 2 Equations of Equilibrium
• Count the total number of unknowns to make
• Disassemble the structure and draw a free- sure that an equivalent number of equilibrium
body diagram of each member. equations can be written for solution.
• Recall that reactive forces common to two • Many times, the solution for the unknowns will be
members act with equal magnitudes but straightforward if the moment equation is applied
opposite directions on the respective free-body about a point (©MO = 0) that lies at the
diagrams of the members. intersection of the lines of action of as many
• All two-force members should be unknown forces as possible.
identified. These members, regardless of • When applying the force equations and ©Fx = 0
their shape, have no external loads on ©Fy = 0, orient the x and y axes along lines that will
them, and therefore their free-body diagrams provide the simplest reduction of the forces into their
are represented with equal but opposite x and y components.
collinear forces acting on their ends. • If the solution of the equilibrium equations
• In many cases it is possible to tell by yields a negative magnitude for an unknown force or
inspection the proper arrowhead sense of couple moment, it indicates that its arrowhead sense
direction of an unknown force or couple of direction is opposite to that which was assumed on
moment the free-body diagram.
Sample Problems
Determine the Reactions of the Beam Shown:
Solution:
Sample Problems
Determine the reactions on the beam. Assume A is a pin and the support at B is a roller (smooth surface).
Solution:
Analysis of Statically Determinate Trusses
TRUSS
A truss is a structure composed of slender members joined together at their end points.
Bridge Trusses
Are often used to
support bridges
Roof Trusses
are often used as part of an
industrial building frame
Analysis of Statically Determinate Trusses
ASSUMPTIONS FOR THE DESIGN
1 2
All loadings are applied at the
joints. In most situations, such as
The members are joined together for bridge and roof trusses, this
by smooth pins. In cases where assumption is true. Frequently in
bolted or welded joint the force analysis, the weight of
connections are used, this the members is neglected, since
assumption is generally the force supported by the
satisfactory provided the center members is large in comparison
lines of the joining members with their weight.
are concurrent at a point
Classification of Coplanar Trusses
SIMPLE TRUSS
Solution:
At Joint A
At Joint G At Joint B
METHOD OF JOINTS
Determine the force at the scissor roof truss shown in the photo. The dimensions and loadings
are shown. State whether the members are in tension or compression.
METHOD OF SECTION
If the forces in only a few members of a
truss are to be found, the method of
sections generally provides the most
direct means of obtaining these forces.
The method of sections consists of
passing an imaginary section through
the truss, thus cutting it into two parts.
Provided the entire truss is in equilibrium,
each of the two parts must also be in
equilibrium; and as a result, the three
equations of equilibrium may be applied
to either one of these two parts to
determine the member forces at the “cut
section.”
METHOD OF SECTION
Procedure for Analysis
METHOD OF SECTION
@ Point C:
@ Point B:
CABLES AND ARCHES
Cables subjected to Uniformly Distributed Load
𝑻𝑨 𝑻𝑨𝒚
𝑻𝑩𝒚
𝑻𝑨𝒙 𝑻𝑩
A
h1
𝑻𝑩𝒙
B h2
x L-x
L
W (Kn/m)
CABLES AND ARCHES
Example: Solve for the value of the Tension at A, Slope of the cable at A and Tension at the lowest
Point C. The Cable shown supports a horizontal uniform load of 10 Kn/m.
A
12
B 6
30
CABLES AND ARCHES
The Three-Hinged Arch is subjected to the two concentrated forces as shown, find the Reaction
at A, B, C.
20 kN
B
25
8 kN
15
C
6
A
23 23
7.6
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