PROBLEM 4.

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The maximum allowable value of each of the reactions is 360 N.
Neglecting the weight of the beam, determine the range of values of the
distance d for which the beam is safe.

SOLUTION

From f.b.d. of beam

ΣFx = 0: Bx = 0 so that B = By

ΣFy = 0: A + B − (100 + 200 + 300 ) N = 0

or A + B = 600 N
Therefore, if either A or B has a magnitude of the maximum of 360 N,
the other support reaction will be < 360 N ( 600 N − 360 N = 240 N ) .

ΣM A = 0: (100 N )( d ) − ( 200 N )( 0.9 − d ) − ( 300 N )(1.8 − d )

+ B (1.8 − d ) = 0

720 − 1.8B
or d =
600 − B
Since B ≤ 360 N,

720 − 1.8 ( 360 )

d = = 0.300 m or d ≥ 300 mm
600 − 360
ΣM B = 0: (100 N )(1.8) − A (1.8 − d ) + ( 200 N )( 0.9 ) = 0
1.8 A − 360
or d =
A
Since A ≤ 360 N,

1.8 ( 360 ) − 360

d = = 0.800 m or d ≤ 800 mm
360
or 300 mm ≤ d ≤ 800 mm
 PROBLEM 4.12
Solve Problem 4.11 assuming that the 100-N load is replaced by a 160-N
load.
P4.11 The maximum allowable value of each of the reactions is 360 N.
Neglecting the weight of the beam, determine the range of values of the
distance d for which the beam is safe.

SOLUTION

From f.b.d of beam

ΣFx = 0: Bx = 0 so that B = By

ΣFy = 0: A + B − (160 + 200 + 300 ) N = 0

or A + B = 660 N
Therefore, if either A or B has a magnitude of the maximum of 360 N,
the other support reaction will be < 360 N ( 660 − 360 = 300 N ) .

ΣM A = 0: 160 N ( d ) − 200 N ( 0.9 − d ) − 300 N (1.8 − d )

+ B (1.8 − d ) = 0

720 − 1.8B
or d =
660 − B
Since B ≤ 360 N,

720 − 1.8 ( 360 )

d = = 0.240 m or d ≥ 240 mm
660 − 360
ΣM B = 0: 160 N (1.8 ) − A (1.8 − d ) + 200 N ( 0.9 ) = 0

1.8 A − 468
or d =
A
Since A ≤ 360 N,

1.8 ( 360 ) − 468

d = = 0.500 m or d ≥ 500 mm
360
or 240 mm ≤ d ≤ 500 mm
 PROBLEM 4.13
For the beam of Sample Problem 4.2, determine the range of values of
P for which the beam will be safe knowing that the maximum
allowable value of each of the reactions is 45 kips and that the
reaction at A must be directed upward.

SOLUTION

For the force of P to be a minimum, A = 0.

With A = 0,

ΣM B = 0: Pmin ( 6 ft ) − ( 6 kips )( 2 ft ) − ( 6 kips )( 4 ft ) = 0

∴ Pmin = 6.00 kips

For the force P to be a maximum, A = A max = 45 kips

With A = 45 kips,

ΣM B = 0: − ( 45 kips )( 9 ft ) + Pmax ( 6 ft ) − ( 6 kips )( 2 ft ) − ( 6 kips )( 4 ft ) = 0

∴ Pmax = 73.5 kips

A check must be made to verify the assumption that the maximum value of P is based on the reaction force at
A. This is done by making sure the corresponding value of B is < 45 kips.

ΣFy = 0: 45 kips − 73.5 kips + B − 6 kips − 6 kips = 0

∴ B = 40.5 kips < 45 kips ∴ ok or Pmax = 73.5 kips

and 6.00 kips ≤ P ≤ 73.5 kips

 PROBLEM 4.14
For the beam and loading shown, determine the range of values of the
distance a for which the reaction at B does not exceed 50 lb
downward or 100 lb upward.

SOLUTION

To determine amax the two 150-lb forces need to be as close to B without

having the vertical upward force at B exceed 100 lb.
From f.b.d. of beam with B = 100 lb

ΣM D = 0: − (150 lb ) ( amax − 4 in.) − (150 lb ) ( amax − 1 in.)

− ( 25 lb )( 2 in.) + (100 lb )( 8 in.) = 0

or amax = 5.00 in.

To determine amin the two 150-lb forces need to be as close to A without

having the vertical downward force at B exceed 50 lb.
From f.b.d. of beam with B = 50 lb

ΣM D = 0: (150 lb )( 4 in. − amin ) − (150 lb )( amin − 1 in.)

− ( 25 lb )( 2 in.) − ( 50 lb )( 8 in.) = 0

or amin = 1.00 in.

Therefore, or 1.00 in. ≤ a ≤ 5.00 in.
 PROBLEM 4.15
A follower ABCD is held against a circular cam by a stretched spring,
which exerts a force of 21 N for the position shown. Knowing that the
tension in rod BE is 14 N, determine (a) the force exerted on the roller
at A, (b) the reaction at bearing C.

SOLUTION

Note: From f.b.d. of ABCD

A
Ax = A cos 60° =
2

3
Ay = A sin 60° = A
2
(a) From f.b.d. of ABCD
 A
ΣM C = 0:   ( 40 mm ) − 21 N ( 40 mm )
2

+ 14 N ( 20 mm ) = 0

∴ A = 28 N
or A = 28.0 N 60°
(b) From f.b.d. of ABCD

ΣFx = 0: C x + 14 N + ( 28 N ) cos 60° = 0

∴ C x = −28 N or C x = 28.0 N

ΣFy = 0: C y − 21 N + ( 28 N ) sin 60° = 0

∴ C y = −3.2487 N or C y = 3.25 N

Then C = C x2 + C y2 = ( 28)2 + ( 3.2487 )2 = 28.188 N

 Cy  −1  −3.2487 
and θ = tan −1   = tan   = 6.6182°
 Cx   −28 

or C = 28.2 N 6.62°
 PROBLEM 4.16
A 6-m-long pole AB is placed in a hole and is guyed by three cables.
Knowing that the tensions in cables BD and BE are 442 N and 322 N,
respectively, determine (a) the tension in cable CD, (b) the reaction
at A.

SOLUTION

Note:

DB = ( 2.8)2 + ( 5.25)2 = 5.95 m

DC = ( 2.8)2 + ( 2.10 )2 = 3.50 m

(a) From f.b.d. of pole

 2.8 m  
ΣM A = 0: − ( 322 N )( 6 m ) +   ( 442 N )  ( 6 m )
 5.95 m  

 2.8 m  
+   TCD  ( 2.85 m ) = 0
 3.50 m  
∴ TCD = 300 N

or TCD = 300 N
(b) From f.b.d. of pole
 2.8 m 
ΣFx = 0: 322 N −   ( 442 N )
 5.95 m 

 2.8 m 
−  ( 300 N ) + Ax = 0
 3.50 m 
∴ Ax = 126 N or A x = 126 N

 5.25 m   2.10 m 
ΣFy = 0: Ay −   ( 442 N ) −  ( 300 N ) = 0
 5.95 m   3.50 m 
∴ Ay = 570 N or A y = 570 N

Then A= Ax2 + Ay2 = (126 )2 + ( 570 )2 = 583.76 N

 570 N 
and θ = tan −1   = 77.535°
 126 N 
or A = 584 N 77.5°
 PROBLEM 4.17
Determine the reactions at A and C when (a) α = 0, (b) α = 30o.

SOLUTION

(a) (a) α = 0°
From f.b.d. of member ABC
ΣM C = 0: (80 lb )(10 in.) + (80 lb )( 20 in.) − A ( 40 in.) = 0
∴ A = 60 lb

or A = 60.0 lb
ΣFy = 0: C y + 60 lb = 0

∴ C y = −60 lb or C y = 60 lb

ΣFx = 0: 80 lb + 80 lb + Cx = 0

∴ C x = −160 lb or C x = 160 lb

Then C = C x2 + C y2 = (160 )2 + ( 60 )2 = 170.880 lb

 Cy  −1  −60 
and θ = tan −1   = tan   = 20.556°
 Cx   −160 

or C = 170.9 lb 20.6°
(b) (b) α = 30°
From f.b.d. of member ABC
ΣM C = 0: (80 lb )(10 in.) + ( 80 lb )( 20 in.) − ( A cos 30° )( 40 in.)
+ ( A sin 30° )( 20 in.) = 0

∴ A = 97.399 lb
or A = 97.4 lb 60°
PROBLEM 4.17 CONTINUED
ΣFx = 0: 80 lb + 80 lb + ( 97.399 lb ) sin 30° + Cx = 0

∴ C x = −208.70 lb or C x = 209 lb

ΣFy = 0: C y + ( 97.399 lb ) cos 30° = 0

∴ C y = −84.350 lb or C y = 84.4 lb

Then C = C x2 + C y2 = ( 208.70 )2 + (84.350 )2 = 225.10 lb

 Cy  −1  −84.350 
and θ = tan −1   = tan   = 22.007°
C
 x  −208.70 

or C = 225 lb 22.0°
 PROBLEM 4.18
Determine the reactions at A and B when (a) h = 0, (b) h = 8 in.

SOLUTION

(a) (a) h = 0
From f.b.d. of plate
ΣM A = 0: ( B sin 30° )( 20 in.) − ( 40 lb )(10 in.) = 0
∴ B = 40 lb
or B = 40.0 lb 30°

ΣFx = 0: Ax − ( 40 lb ) cos 30° = 0

∴ Ax = 34.641 lb or A x = 34.6 lb

ΣFy = 0: Ay − 40 lb + ( 40 lb ) sin 30° = 0

∴ Ay = 20 lb or A y = 20.0 lb

Then A= Ax2 + Ay2 = ( 34.641)2 + ( 20 )2 = 39.999 lb

 Ay  −1  20 
and θ = tan −1   = tan   = 30.001°
 Ax   34.641 

or A = 40.0 lb 30°
(b) (b) h = 8 in.
From f.b.d. of plate
ΣM A = 0: ( B sin 30° )( 20 in.) − ( B cos 30° )(8 in.)
− ( 40 lb )(10 in.) = 0

∴ B = 130.217 lb
or B = 130.2 lb 30.0°
PROBLEM 4.18 CONTINUED
ΣFx = 0: Ax − (130.217 lb ) cos30° = 0

∴ Ax = 112.771 lb or A x = 112.8 lb

ΣFy = 0: Ay − 40 lb + (130.217 lb ) sin 30° = 0

∴ Ay = −25.108 lb or A y = 25.1 lb

Then A= Ax2 + Ay2 = (112.771)2 + ( 25.108)2 = 115.532 lb

 Ay  −1  −25.108 
and θ = tan −1   = tan   = −12.5519°
A
 x  112.771 

or A = 115.5 lb 12.55°