Tutorial 4
Tutorial 4
(ME10001)
Tutorial 4: Equilibrium ‐ III
1. Determine the force in each member of the loaded truss.
2. Determine the force in the bar CD of the simple truss supported
and loaded as shown using only two equations. The triangle ABC is an
equilateral triangle, and D, E and F are mid‐points of the respective
(Note: Try solving with one equation also.)
sides. Ans: CD=0.866 P (C)
3. The rectangular frame is composed of four perimeter two‐force members and
two cables AC and BD which are incapable of supporting compression.
Determine the forces in all members due to the load L in position (a) and then
in position (b).
5. Determine the forces in members DE and DL.
Ans: DE=24 kN (T), DL=33.94 kN (T)
6. Determine the forces in members BC,
BE and BF by method of sections. All
triangles are equilateral.
7. A 60 Mg section of a rocket is suspended from a movable gantry as shown.
The strain gage measurements indicate a compressive force of 50 kN in
member AB and a tensile force of 120 kN in member CD due to the 60 Mg
load. Calculate the corresponding forces in members BF and EF.
Ans: BF=188.4 kN (C) and EF=120 kN (T)
8. A force P is applied to the midpoint D of link BC. State the values of the couple M
which would render (a) the horizontal force transmitted by pin B zero, and
(b) the vertical force transmitted by pin B zero.
Ans: (a) M=0.5PR CW, (b) M=0.866 PR CCW
9. Determine the reaction at the roller F for the frame
loaded as shown. Ans: F=800 N
12. The 80 kg ventilation door OD with mass center at G is held in the open
position by means of a moment M applied at A. Given that the member
AB is parallel to the door in the configuration shown, determine the
moment M.
Ans: M=706.32 Nm
14. A pneumatic cylinder pivoted at F operates the lever AB of the
toggle clamp, which clamps the work piece under the pin G in
position. For an air pressure of 400 kPa above the atmospheric
pressure in the cylinder against the 50 mm diameter piston,
determine the clamping force at G for the position α=10O with
FB perpendicular to AB.
Ans: FG=2.3 kN