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Problem 001-ms
From the truss in Fig. T-01, determine the force in mebers BC, CE, and EF.

Solution 001-ms
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ΣM A = 0 ΣMA=0
3R D = 50(2) + 80(0.75) 3RD=50(2)+80(0.75)
R D = 53.33 kN RD=53.33 kN

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From the FBD of the section through a-a

ΣM E = 0 ΣME=0
0.75F BC + 2R D = 0.75(80) + 1(50) 0.75FBC+2RD=0.75(80)+1(50)
0.75F BC + 2(53.33) = 60 + 50 0.75FBC+2(53.33)=60+50
F BC = 4.45 kN tension FBC=4.45 kN tension answer

ΣM C = 0 ΣMC=0
0.75F EF = 1(R D ) 0.75FEF=1(RD)
0.75F EF = 53.33 0.75FEF=53.33
F EF = 71.11 kN tension FEF=71.11 kN tension answer

ΣF V = 0 ΣFV=0
3
F
5 CE
+ 50 = R D 35FCE+50=RD
3
F
5 CE
+ 50 = 53.33 35FCE+50=53.33
F CE = 5.55 kN tension FCE=5.55 kN tension answer

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Problem 002-ms
The roof truss shown in Fig. T-03 is pinned at point A, and supported by a roller at point H. Determine the force in member DG.

Solution 002-ms
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ΣM A = 0 ΣMA=0
8R H = 2(55) + 4(90) + 6(45) 8RH=2(55)+4(90)+6(45)
R H = 92.5 kN RH=92.5 kN

From section to the right of a-a

x+2 x+4
= x+21.5=x+42.5
1.5 2.5
2.5x + 5 = 1.5x + 6 2.5x+5=1.5x+6
x = 1 m x=1 m

ΣM O = 0 ΣMO=0
5
(x + 2) ( F DG ) + xR H = (x + 2)(45) (x+2)(541FDG)+xRH=(x+2)(45)
√ 41
5
(1 + 2) ( F DG ) + 1(92.5) = (1 + 2)(45) (1+2)(541FDG)+1(92.5)=(1+2)(45)
√ 41
15
F DG + 92.5 = 135 1541FDG+92.5=135
√ 41
15
F DG = 42.5 1541FDG=42.5
√ 41

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F DG = 18.14 kN tension FDG=18.14 kN tension answer

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2/25/2021 Problem 003-ms | Method of Sections | Engineering Mechanics Review at MATHalino

Problem 003-ms
The truss in Fig. T-04 is pinned to the wall at point F, and supported by a roller at point C. Calculate the force (tension or compression) in members
BC, BE, and DE.

Figure T-04

Solution 003-ms
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From section to the left of a-a
ΣF V = 0 ΣFV=0
5
F BE = 80 + 60 529FBE=80+60
√ 29

F BE = 150.78 kN tension FBE=150.78 kN tension answer

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ΣM E = 0 ΣME=0
5F BC = 6(80) + 2(60) 5FBC=6(80)+2(60)
F BC = 120 kN compression FBC=120 kN compression answer

ΣM B = 0 ΣMB=0
5F DE = 4(80) 5FDE=4(80)
F DE = 64 kN tension FDE=64 kN tension answer

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Problem 004-ms
For the truss shown in Fig. T-05, find the internal fore in member BE.

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ΣM F = 0 ΣMF=0
6R A = 2(120) 6RA=2(120)
R A = 40 kN RA=40 kN

From section to the left of a-a

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ΣM A = 0 ΣMA=0
F BE = 0 FBE=0 answer

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Problem 005-ms
The structure shown in Figure T-07 is pinned to the floor at A and H. Determine the magnitude of all the support forces acting on the
structure and find the force in member BF.

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Member GH is axial hence; it can only transmit vertical force to the support at H.

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ΣM A = 0 ΣMA=0
1.2R H = 1.2(100) + 4.5(80) 1.2RH=1.2(100)+4.5(80)
R H = 400 kN upward RH=400 kN upward answer

ΣM H = 0 ΣMH=0
1.2AV = 4.5(80) 1.2AV=4.5(80)
AV = 300 kN downward AV=300 kN downward answer

ΣF H = 0 ΣFH=0
AH = 80 kN to the left AH=80 kN to the left answer

If you wish to check the reaction forces at A and H, pass a cutting plane through members AB, AG, and AH. As shown in the figure
above, the cutting plane b-b cut these members. Take the section above b-b and replace the cut members by internal force to
maintain equilibrium. Solve for the internal force in members AB, AG, and AH. With these forces known, you can then check the
reactions through joints A and H. The free body diagram of the section above b-b is similar to the free body diagram of section above
a-a. See the solution of section a-a below for easy reference of doing the section b-b.

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From section above a-a

ΣF H = 0 ΣFH=0
4
F BF = 80 441FBF=80
√ 41

F BF = 128.06 kN tension FBF=128.06 kN tension answer

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Problem 417
Using the method of sections, determine the force in members BD, CD, and CE of the roof truss shown in Fig. P-417.

Solution 417
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ΣM F = 0 ΣMF=0
12R A = 4(360) 12RA=4(360)

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R A = 120 kN RA=120kN

ΣM C = 0 ΣMC=0
3F BD = 4(120) 3FBD=4(120)
F BD = 160 kN FBD=160kN compression answer

ΣF V = 0 ΣFV=0
3
F
5 CD
= 120 35FCD=120
F CD = 200 kN FCD=200kN compression answer

ΣM D = 0 ΣMD=0
3F CE = 8(120) 3FCE=8(120)
F CE = 320 kN FCE=320kN tension answer

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Problem 418
The Warren truss loaded as shown in Fig. P-418 is supported by a roller at C and a hinge at G. By the method of sections, compute the
force in the members BC, DF, and CE.

Solution 418
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ΣM G = 0 ΣMG=0
12R C + 6(60) = 6(100) + 9(80) + 18(40) 12RC+6(60)=6(100)+9(80)+18(40)
R C = 140 kN RC=140 kN

At section through M-M

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ΣF V = 0 ΣFV=0
2
F = 40 25FBC=40
√ 5 BC

F BC = 44.721 kN FBC=44.721 kN compression answer

At section through N-N

ΣM D = 0 ΣMD=0
6F CE + 9(40) = 3(140) 6FCE+9(40)=3(140)
F CE = 10 kN FCE=10 kN tension answer

ΣM E = 0 ΣME=0
6F DF + 3(80) + 12(40) = 6(140) + 6(60) 6FDF+3(80)+12(40)=6(140)+6(60)
F DF = 80 kN FDF=80 kN compression answer

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Problem 419
Use the method of sections to determine the force in members BD, CD, and CE of the Warren truss described in Problem 408.

Solution 419
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ΣM A = 0 ΣMA=0
20R E = 5(1000) + 10(4000) + 15(3000) 20RE=5(1000)+10(4000)+15(3000)
R E = 4500 kN RE=4500 kN

At section through M-M

CDE is equilateral triangle, thus, CD = 10 ft.
–
y = 10 sin 60∘ = 5√ 3 ft y=10sin60∘=53 ft

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ΣM C = 0 ΣMC=0
yF BD + 5(3000) = 10(4500) yFBD+5(3000)=10(4500)
–
5√ 3F BD + 5(3000) = 10(4500) 53FBD+5(3000)=10(4500)
F BD = 3464.10 lb FBD=3464.10 lb compression answer

ΣF V = 0 ΣFV=0
F CD sin 60∘ + 3000 = 4500 FCDsin60∘+3000=4500
F CD = 1732.05 lb FCD=1732.05 lb tension answer

ΣM D = 0 ΣMD=0
yF CE = 5(4500) yFCE=5(4500)
–
5√ 3F CE = 5(4500) 53FCE=5(4500)
F CE = 2598.08 lb FCE=2598.08 lb tension answer

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2/25/2021 Problem 421 - Cantilever Truss by Method of Sections | Engineering Mechanics Review at MATHalino

Problem 421
Use the method of sections to compute for the force in members DF, EF, and EG of the cantilever truss described in Problem 411 and
Fig. P-411.

Solution 421
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ΣM E = 0 ΣME=0
3
F DF ( 40
3
) = 100(20) + 200(10) 313FDF(403)=100(20)+200(10)
√ 13

F DF = 360.5551 kN FDF=360.5551 kN tension answer

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ΣM A = 0 ΣMA=0
2
F (20) = 200(20) + 200(10) 25FEF(20)=200(20)+200(10)
√ 5 EF

F EF = 335.4102 kN FEF=335.4102 kN tension answer

ΣM F = 0 ΣMF=0
20F EG = 100(30) + 200(20) + 200(10) 20FEG=100(30)+200(20)+200(10)
F EG = 450 kN FEG=450 kN compression answer

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Problem 422
Refer to the truss described in Problem 412 and compute the force in members BD, CD, and CE by the method of sections.

Solution 422
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ΣM F = 0 ΣMF=0
15R A = 12(400 + 200) + 6(800 + 200) 15RA=12(400+200)+6(800+200)
R A = 880 kN RA=880 kN

From section through MN

ΣM C = 0 ΣMC=0
2
6( F ) = 3(880) 6(25FBD)=3(880)
√ 5 BD

F BD = 491.93 kN FBD=491.93 kN compression answer

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ΣM F = 0 ΣMF=0
1
12( F ) + 12(400 + 200) = 15(880) 12(15FCD)+12(400+200)=15(880)
√ 5 CD

F CD = 1118.03 kN FCD=1118.03 kN compression answer

ΣM D = 0 ΣMD=0
3F CE + 6(400 + 200) = 9(880) 3FCE+6(400+200)=9(880)
F CE = 1440 kN FCE=1440 kN tension answer

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Problem 423
Use the method of sections to determine the force acting in members DF, EF, and EG of the Howe truss described in Problem 409.

Solution 423
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ΣM A = 0 ΣMA=0

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12R H = 3(2.7) + 6(4.5) + 9(1.8) 12RH=3(2.7)+6(4.5)+9(1.8)

R H = 4.275 kN RH=4.275 kN

From the section to the right of M-N

ΣM E = 0 ΣME=0
6(F DF sin 30∘ ) + 3(1.8) = 6(4.275) 6(FDFsin30∘)+3(1.8)=6(4.275)
F DF = 6.75 kN compression FDF=6.75 kN compression answer

ΣM H = 0 ΣMH=0
6(F EF sin 30∘ ) = 3(1.8) 6(FEFsin30∘)=3(1.8)
F EF = 1.8 kN compression FEF=1.8 kN compression answer

y = 3 tan 30∘ = √ –
3 y=3tan30∘=3

ΣM F = 0 ΣMF=0
yF EG = 3(4.275) yFEG=3(4.275)
√–3F EG = 3(4.275) 3FEG=3(4.275)
F EG = 7.404 kN tension FEG=7.404 kN tension answer

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2/25/2021 Problem 424 - Method of Joints Checked by Method of Sections | Engineering Mechanics Review at MATHalino

Problem 424
For the truss shown in Fig. P-424, determine the force in BF by the method of joints and then check this result using the method of
sections. Hint: To apply the method of sections, first obtain the value of BE by inspection.

Problem 424
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ΣM D = 0 ΣMD=0
6R A = 4(1.2) + 3(2.4) 6RA=4(1.2)+3(2.4)
R A = 2 kN RA=2 kN

At Joint A
ΣF V = 0 ΣFV=0
4
F
5 AB
= 2 45FAB=2
F AB = 2.5 kN FAB=2.5 kN

ΣF H = 0 ΣFH=0
F AC = 35 F AB FAC=35FAB
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3
F AC = 5
(2.5) FAC=35(2.5)
F AC = 1.5 kN FAC=1.5 kN

At Joint C
By inspection
F BC = 2.4 kN FBC=2.4 kN and
F CF = 1.5 kN FCF=1.5 kN

At Joint F
ΣF H = 0 ΣFH=0
3
F
5 BF
= 1.5 35FBF=1.5
F BF = 2.5 kN compression FBF=2.5 kN compression answer

Checking by Method of Sections

Joint E by inspection
F BE = 1.2 kN tension FBE=1.2 kN tension

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For the section to the left of the cutting plane M-N

ΣM A = 0 ΣMA=0
6F BFv = 4(1.2) + 3(2.4) 6FBFv=4(1.2)+3(2.4)
6F BF ( 45 ) = 12 6FBF(45)=12
F BF = 2.5 kN compression FBF=2.5 kN compression answer

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Problem 425
In the Fink truss shown in Fig. P-425, the web members BC and EF are perpendicular to the inclined members at their midpoints. Use
the method of sections to determine the force in members DF, DE, and CE.

Solution 425
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ΣM A = 0 ΣMA=0
12R G = 6(80) 12RG=6(80)

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R G = 40 kN RG=40 kN

From the section to the right of M-N

ΣM D = 0 ΣMD=0
3F CE + 3(20) + 6(10) = 6(40) 3FCE+3(20)+6(10)=6(40)
F CE = 40 kN tension FCE=40 kN tension answer

ΣM G = 0 ΣMG=0
4F DEv = 3(20) 4FDEv=3(20)
3
4F DE ( ) = 60 4FDE(313)=60
√ 13
−−
F DE = 5√ 13 kN = 18.03 kN tension FDE=513 kN=18.03 kN tension answer

ΣM E = 0 ΣME=0
4F DFv + (3 − 2)(20) + 4(10) = 4(40) 4FDFv+(3−2)(20)+4(10)=4(40)
4F DF ( 1 )
= 100 4FDF(15)=100
√5
–
F DF = 25√ 5 kN = 55.90 kN compression FDF=255 kN=55.90 kN compression answer

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Problem 426
Using the method of sections, compute the force in bars FH, GH, and EK.

Solution 426
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By symmetry
R A = R Ov = 12 (20)(8) = 80 kN RA=ROv=12(20)(8)=80 kN

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–
y = 9 tan 30∘ = 3√ 3 m y=9tan30∘=33 m
−−−−−− −−−−−−−−−− –
z = 12 √ 92 + y 2 = 12 √ 92 + (3√ –
2
3) = 3√ 3 m z=1292+y2=1292+(33)2=33 m
z 3√ –3
x= = = 6 m x=zcos30∘=33cos30∘=6 m
cos 30∘ cos 30∘

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ΣM E = 0 ΣME=0
x(F FH sin 30∘ ) + 10x + 20(x − 2.25) + 20[ x − 2(2.25) ] x(FFHsin30∘)+10x+20(x−2.25)+20[x−2(2.25)] =20[(9−x)−2.25]+80x
= 20[ (9 − x) − 2.25 ] + 80x
6 ( 12 ) F FH + 10(6) + 20(6 − 2.25) + 20(6 − 4.5) 6(12)FFH+10(6)+20(6−2.25)+20(6−4.5) =20[(9−6)−2.25]+80(6)
= 20[ (9 − 6) − 2.25 ] + 80(6)
3F FH + 60 + 75 + 30 = 15 + 480 3FFH+60+75+30=15+480
3F FH = 330 3FFH=330
F FH = 110 kN compression FFH=110 kN compression answer

ΣM A = 0 ΣMA=0
xF GH sin 60∘ = 2.25(20) + 2(2.25)(20) + 3(2.25)(20) xFGHsin60∘=2.25(20)+2(2.25)(20)+3(2.25)(20)
6F GH sin 60∘ = 270 6FGHsin60∘=270
–
F GH = 30√ 3 kN = 51.96 kN tension FGH=303 kN=51.96 kN tension answer

ΣM H = 0 ΣMH=0
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yF EK + 9(10) + 3(2.25)(20) + 2(2.25)(20) + 2.25(20) = 9(80) yFEK+9(10)+3(2.25)(20)+2(2.25)(20)+2.25(20)=9(80)

–
3√ 3F EK + 90 + 135 + 90 + 45 = 720 33FEK+90+135+90+45=720
–
3√ 3F EK = 360 33FEK=360
–
F EK = 40√ 3 kN = 69.28 kN tension FEK=403 kN=69.28 kN tension answer

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2/25/2021 Problem 427 - Interior Members of Nacelle Truss by Method of Sections | Engineering Mechanics Review at MATHalino

Problem 427
Determine the force in bars BD, CD, and DE of the nacelle truss shown in Fig. P-427.

Solution 427
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ΣM C = 0 ΣMC=0
9R F + 3(60) = 9(120) + 12(120) 9RF+3(60)=9(120)+12(120)

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9R F = 2340 9RF=2340
R F = 260 kN RF=260 kN

Section to the right of M-M

ΣF V = 0 ΣFV=0
1
F DE ( ) + 120 + 120 = 260 FDE(110)+120+120=260
√ 10
1
F DE = 20 110FDE=20
√ 10
−−
F DE = 20√ 10 kN = 63.24 kN tension FDE=2010 kN=63.24 kN tension answer

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ΣM E = 0 ΣME=0
6F CF + 3(120) = 0 6FCF+3(120)=0
6F CF = −360 6FCF=−360
F CF = −60 kN = 60 kN compression FCF=−60 kN=60 kN compression

ΣF H = 0 ΣFH=0
3
F BE + F CF + F =0 FBE+FCF+310FDE=0
√ 10 DE
3 −−
F BE − 60 + (20√ 10 ) = 0 FBE−60+310(2010)=0
√ 10
F BE − 60 + 60 = 0 FBE−60+60=0
F BE = 0 FBE=0

Section to the right of N-N

ΣM C = 0 ΣMC=0
3
( F BD ) (6) + 260(9) = 120(9) + 120(12) (313FBD)(6)+260(9)=120(9)+120(12)
√ 13
18
F BD = 180 1813FBD=180
√ 13

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F BD = 10√ 13 kN = 36.06 kN tension FBD=1013 kN=36.06 kN tension answer

ΣM B = 0 ΣMB=0
( 35 F CD ) (6) + 120(9) + 120(12) = 60(6) + 260(9) (35FCD)(6)+120(9)+120(12)=60(6)+260(9)
18
F
5 CD
= 180 185FCD=180
F CD = 50 kN tension FCD=50 kN tension answer

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2/25/2021 Problem 428 - Howe Truss by Method of Sections | Engineering Mechanics Review at MATHalino

Problem 428
Use the method of sections to determine the force in members DF, FG, and GI of the triangular Howe truss shown in Fig. P-428.

Solution 428
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ΣM L = 0 ΣML=0
12R A + 1(20 sin θ) + 2(20 sin θ) = 10(20 cos θ) + 8(20 cos θ) 12RA+1(20sinθ)+2(20sinθ)=10(20cosθ)+8(20cosθ)

1 1 2 2
12R A + 1(20) ( ) + 2(20) ( ) = 10(20) ( ) + 8(20) ( ) 12RA+1(20)(15)+2(20)(15)=10(20)(25)+8(20)(25)
√5 √5 √5 √5

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660
12R A = 12RA=6605
√5
–
R A = 11√ 5 kN RA=115 kN

By inspection:
At joint K, JK = 0 JK=0
At joint J, IJ = 0 IJ=0
At joint I, HI = 0 HI=0
At joint H, GH = 0 GH=0

ΣM G = 0 ΣMG=0
6F DF ( 1 ) + 6 (11√ –
5) + 1(20) ( 1 ) + 2(20) ( 1 ) = 4(20) ( 2 ) + 2(20) ( 2 ) 6FDF(15)+6(115)+1(20)(15)+2(20)(15)=4(20)(25)+2(20)(25)
√5 √5 √5 √5 √5
6 –
F = −30√ 5 65FDF=−305
√ 5 DF

F DF = −25 kN = 25 kN compression FDF=−25 kN=25 kN compression answer

ΣM A = 0 ΣMA=0
– –
6F FG = √ 5(20) + 2√ 5(20) 6FFG=5(20)+25(20)
–
6F FG = 60√ 5 6FFG=605

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F FG = 10√ 5 kN = 22.36 kN tension FFG=105 kN=22.36 kN tension answer

ΣM F = 0 ΣMF=0
– – –
3F GI + 2√ 5(20) + √ 5(20) = 6 (11√ 5) 3FGI+25(20)+5(20)=6(115)
–
3F GI = 6√ 5 3FGI=65
–
F GI = 2√ 5 kN = 4.47 kN tension FGI=25 kN=4.47 kN tension answer

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2/25/2021 Problem 429 - Cantilever Truss by Method of Sections | Engineering Mechanics Review at MATHalino

Problem 429
For the cantilever truss shown in Fig. P-429, determine the forces in members DF, FH, FI, GI, and FG.

Solution 429
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Section through M-M and N-N

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Free Body Diagram to the Left of M-M

ΣM G = 0 ΣMG=0
5
6( F DF ) = 15(200) + 10(200) + 5(400) 6(529FDF)=15(200)+10(200)+5(400)
√ 29

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30
F DF = 7000 3029FDF=7000
√ 29
−−
F DF = 700
3
√ 29 kN = 1256.54 kN tension FDF=700329 kN=1256.54 kN tension answer

ΣM F = 0 ΣMF=0
6F GI = 15(200) + 10(200) + 5(400) 6FGI=15(200)+10(200)+5(400)
6FGI = 7000 6FGI=7000
3500
F GI = 3
kN = 1166.67 kN compression FGI=35003 kN=1166.67 kN compression answer

ΣF V = 0 ΣFV=0
2
F FG + F DF = 200 + 200 + 400 + 400 FFG+229FDF=200+200+400+400
√ 29
−−
F FG + 2 ( 700
3
√ 29 ) = 1200 FFG+229(700329)=1200
√ 29
2200
F FG = 3
kN = 733.33 kN tension FFG=22003 kN=733.33 kN tension

Free Body Diagram to the Left of N-N

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ΣM I = 0 ΣMI=0
5
10 ( F FH ) = 20(200) + 15(200) + 10(400) + 5(400) 10(541FFH)=20(200)+15(200)+10(400)+5(400)
√ 41
50
F FH = 13, 000 5041FFH=13,000
√ 41
−−
F FH = 260√ 41 kN = 1664.81 kN tension FFH=26041 kN=1664.81 kN tension answer

ΣF V = 0 ΣFV=0
6 4
F FI + F FH = 200 + 200 + 400 + 400 661FFI+441FFH=200+200+400+400
√ 61 √ 41
6 4 −−
F FI + (260√ 41 ) = 1200 661FFI+441(26041)=1200
√ 61 √ 41
6
F FI = 160 661FFI=160
√ 61
−−
F FI = 803
√ 61 kN = 208.27 kN compression FFI=80361 kN=208.27 kN compression answer

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2/25/2021 Problem 430 - Parker Truss by Method of Sections | Engineering Mechanics Review at MATHalino

Problem 430
The loads on the Parker truss shown in Fig. P-430, determine the forces in members BD, BE, CE, and DE.

Solution 430
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2/25/2021 Problem 430 - Parker Truss by Method of Sections | Engineering Mechanics Review at MATHalino

R = 12 (135 × 7) = 472.5 kN R=12(135×7)=472.5 kN

From the Section to the Left of M-M

ΣM E = 0 ΣME=0
5
9.6( F BD ) + 15(472.5) = 7.5(135) 9.6(526FBD)+15(472.5)=7.5(135)
√ 26
F BD = −645.34 kN FBD=−645.34 kN
F BD = 645.34 kN compression FBD=645.34 kN compression answer

ΣM B = 0 ΣMB=0
8.1F CE = 7.5(472.5) 8.1FCE=7.5(472.5)
F CE = 437.5 kN tension FCE=437.5 kN tension answer

ΣF V = 0 ΣFV=0
27 1
F BE + 135 = 472.5 + F BD 271354FBE+135=472.5+126FBD
√ 1354 √ 26
27 1
F BE + 135 = 472.5 + (−645.34) 271354FBE+135=472.5+126(−645.34)
√ 1354 √ 26

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F BE = 287.48 kN tension FBE=287.48 kN tension answer

Checking:
ΣF H = 0 ΣFH=0
25
F CE + F + 5 F BD = 0 FCE+251354FBE+526FBD=0
√ 1354 BE √ 26
25
437.5 + (287.48) + 5 (−645.34) = 0 437.5+251354(287.48)+526(−645.34)=0
√ 1354 √ 26

0 = 0 0=0 (check!)

From Joint E

ΣF V = 0 ΣFV=0
27
F DE + F BE = 135 FDE+271354FBE=135
√ 1354
27
F DE + (287.48) = 135 FDE+271354(287.48)=135
√ 1354
F DE = −75.94 kN FDE=−75.94 kN
F DE = 75.94 kN compression FDE=75.94 kN compression answer

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2/25/2021 Problem 431 - Members in the Third Panel of a Parker Truss | Engineering Mechanics Review at MATHalino

Problem 431
Determine the force in the members DF, DG, and EG for the Parker truss shown in Fig. P-430.

Solution 431
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2/25/2021 Problem 431 - Members in the Third Panel of a Parker Truss | Engineering Mechanics Review at MATHalino

R = 12 (135 × 7) = 472.5 kN R=12(135×7)=472.5 kN

From the Section to the Left of N-N

ΣM G = 0 ΣMG=0
25
10.5( F ) + 22.5(472.5) = 15(135) + 7.5(135) 10.5(25634FDF)+22.5(472.5)=15(135)+7.5(135)
√ 634 DF
F DF = −728.40 kN FDF=−728.40 kN
F DF = 728.40 kN compression FDF=728.40 kN compression answer

ΣM D = 0 ΣMD=0
9.6F EG + 7.5(135) = 15(472.5) 9.6FEG+7.5(135)=15(472.5)
F EG = 632.81 kN tension FEG=632.81 kN tension answer

ΣF V = 0 ΣFV=0
32 3
F DG + 2(135) = 472.5 + F DF 321649FDG+2(135)=472.5+3634FDF
√ 1649 √ 634
32 3
F DG + 270 = 472.5 + (−728.40) 321649FDG+270=472.5+3634(−728.40)
√ 1649 √ 634

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F DG = 146.84 kN tension FDG=146.84 kN tension answer

Checking:
ΣF H = 0 ΣFH=0
25
F EG + F + 25 F DF = 0 FEG+251649FDG+25634FDF=0
√ 1649 DG √ 634
25
632.81 + (146.84) + 25 (−728.40) = 0 632.81+251649(146.84)+25634(−728.40)=0
√ 1649 √ 634

0 = 0 0=0 (check!)

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2/25/2021 Problem 432 - Force in Members of a Truss by Method of Sections | Engineering Mechanics Review at MATHalino

Problem 432
Use the method of sections to compute the force in members AB, AD, BC, and BD of the truss shown in Fig. P-432.

Solution 432

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ΣM F = 0 ΣMF=0
16R A = 12(24) + 8(36) 16RA=12(24)+8(36)
R A = 36 kN RA=36 kN

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ΣM D = 0 ΣMD=0
3F BC + 8(36) = 4(24) 3FBC+8(36)=4(24)
F BC = −64 kN FBC=−64 kN
F BC = 64 kN compression FBC=64 kN compression answer

ΣM E = 0 ΣME=0
8( 35 F BD ) + 8(24) = 12(36) 8(35FBD)+8(24)=12(36)
F BD = 50 kN tension FBD=50 kN tension answer

ΣM B = 0 ΣMB=0

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3( 45 F AD ) + 4( 35 F AD ) = 4(36) 3(45FAD)+4(35FAD)=4(36)
24
F
5 AD
= 144 245FAD=144
F AD = 30 kN tension FAD=30 kN tension answer

ΣF V = 0 ΣFV=0
9
F AB + 35 F AD + 36 = 0 997FAB+35FAD+36=0
√ 97
9
F AB + 35 (30) + 36 = 0 997FAB+35(30)+36=0
√ 97
F AB = −59.09 kN FAB=−59.09 kN
F AB = 59.09 kN compression FAB=59.09 kN compression answer

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2/25/2021 Problem 433 - Scissors Truss by Method of Sections | Engineering Mechanics Review at MATHalino

Problem 433
Compute the forces in bars AB, AC, DF, and DE of the scissors truss shown in Fig. P433.

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Solution 433
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By symmetry
R A = R J = 12 (12 × 5) = 30 kN RA=RJ=12(12×5)=30 kN

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2/25/2021 Problem 433 - Scissors Truss by Method of Sections | Engineering Mechanics Review at MATHalino

By ratio and proportion

a 24 b a
= a10=2415 = b15=a20
10 15 15 20
a = 16 m a=16 m b 16
= b15=1620
15 20
b = 12 m b=12 m

From FBD of Joint A

ΣF H = 0 ΣFH=0
5 5
F AB + F AC = 0 589FAB+541FAC=0 ← Equation (1)
√ 89 √ 41

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ΣF V = 0 ΣFV=0
8 4
F AB + F AC + 30 = 0 889FAB+489FAC+30=0
√ 89 √ 89
8 4
F AB + F AC = −30 889FAB+489FAC=−30 ← Equation (2)
√ 89 √ 89

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2/25/2021 Problem 433 - Scissors Truss by Method of Sections | Engineering Mechanics Review at MATHalino

From Equations (1) and (2)

F AB = −70.75 kN = 70.75 kN compression FAB=−70.75 kN=70.75 kN compression answer
F AC = 48.02 kN tension FAC=48.02 kN tension answer

From FBD of Section Through M-M

ΣM E = 0 ΣME=0
5
(24 − 12) ( F DF ) + 15(30) = 5(12) + 10(12) (24−12)(589FDF)+15(30)=5(12)+10(12)
√ 89
−−
F DF = − 92 √ 89 kN FDF=−9289 kN
F DF = 42.45 kN compression FDF=42.45 kN compression answer

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ΣM A = 0 ΣMA=0
4
30 ( F DE ) + 10(12) + 5(12) = 0 30(441FDE)+10(12)+5(12)=0
√ 41

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−−
F DE = − 32 √ 41 kN FDE=−3241 kN
F DE = 9.60 kN compression FDE=9.60 kN compression answer

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