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This document outlines Chapter 6 of the ME 111 Statics course, which covers structural analysis of trusses, frames, and machines. It discusses analyzing the forces in the members of trusses using the method of joints and analyzing frames and machines by isolating each part and drawing free body diagrams. The chapter contains examples of determining forces in space trusses and frames and provides practice problems for students to work through related to analyzing frames and machines.

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Lecture 14

This document outlines Chapter 6 of the ME 111 Statics course, which covers structural analysis of trusses, frames, and machines. It discusses analyzing the forces in the members of trusses using the method of joints and analyzing frames and machines by isolating each part and drawing free body diagrams. The chapter contains examples of determining forces in space trusses and frames and provides practice problems for students to work through related to analyzing frames and machines.

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STATICS (ME 111)

Fall 2021

Lecture 14

Chapter 6: Structural Analysis

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering


Chapter 6: Structural Analysis
 To show how to determine the forces in the members of
a truss
 To analyze the forces acting on the members of frames
 machines composed of pin-connected members
Simple Trusses
The Method of Joints
Previous Classes
Zero-Force Members
The Method of Sections
Space Trusses
Frames and Machines Today’s Class
Space Trusses
A space truss consists of members joined together at
their ends to form a stable three-dimensional structure.
The simplest form of a space truss is a
tetrahedron, formed by connecting six
members together, as shown in Fig.
Any additional members added to this
basic element would be redundant in
supporting the force P
Space Trusses
Assumptions for Design
 The members of a space truss may be treated as
two-force members provided the external
loading is applied at the joints and the joints
consist of ball-and-socket connections.
 These assumptions are justified if the welded or
bolted connections of the joined members
intersect at a common point and the weight of
the members can be neglected.
 In cases where the weight of a member is to be
included in the analysis, it is generally
satisfactory to apply it as a vertical force, half of
its magnitude applied at each end of the
member.
Example 6.8
Determine the forces acting in the members of the space
truss shown in Fig. 6–20a. Indicate whether the members
are in tension or compression
Example 6.8
Frames and Machines
Frames and machines are also two types of structures,
composed of pin-connected multi-force members
 Frames are used to support loads, whereas machines
contain moving parts
Forces are acting at the joints and supports of a frame or
machine

Mechanism for Analysis of Frames and Machines

Disassemble the structure and isolate each part to draw its


free body diagram
 If the whole structure is in equilibrium, then each frame
or machine is also in equilibrium
Example 6.9
For the frame shown in Fig. 6–21a, draw the free-body diagram of (a) each
member, (b) the pins at B and A, and (c) the two members connected together.
Example 6.10
A constant tension in the conveyor belt is maintained by using the device shown in
Fig. 6–22a. Draw the free-body diagrams of the frame and the cylinder (or pulley) that
the belt surrounds. The suspended block has a weight of W
Example 6.14
Determine the tension in the cables and also the force P required to support
the 600-N force using the frictionless pulley system shown in Fig. 6–26a.
Example 6.16
Determine the horizontal and vertical components of force which
the pin at C exerts on member BCof the frame in Fig. 6–28a
Example 6.16
Problem sheet (Frames and machines)

Examples 6.11, 6.12, 6.13, 6.15, 6.16, 6.17,

6.18, 6.19, 6.20.

6.50, 6.51, 6.59, 6-64; 6-77; 6-81; 6-83; 6-85;

6-86; 6-96; 6-102; 6-106; 6-112

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