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End of chapter exercises for Engineering Statics: Open and Interactive

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Modify the unit portion of the student's answer by

1. replacing \"ohms\" with \"ohm\" case insensitive

2. replacing '-' with ' '

3. replacing '°' with ' deg'

to allow answers like 10 ft-lb and 30°

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Only marked close if the student actually has the right sign.

This just an equilibrium of a particle problem, but posed in context of a joint as a warm-up for the method of joints.

Advice is brief.

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{applet}

The diagram shows the free body diagram of a joint in a truss which is supporting a load, $F$. In the FBD the direction (sense) of forces $A$ and $B$ are assumed, so may not be correct.

Given: $F = \\var{qty(magF,unit)}$ and $C = \\var{(qty(abs(magC),unit))}$

Draw draw a neat, labeled free body diagram representing the situation.
Write two equilibrium equations, symbolically, based on your free body diagram.
Solve your equations to determine the magnitudes of forces $A$ and $B$ necessary for equilibrium.
Indicate whether forces $A$ and $B$ are in tension or compression.

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Draw a free body diagram, then write two equilibrium equations:

$\\Sigma F_x = 0 \\qquad\\Sigma F_y = 0$

Solve them simultaneously for unknown magnitudes $A$ and $B$.

Answers:

$A = \\var{qty(precround(abs(magA),1),unit)}$ {if(magA=0,'',if(magA>0,'Tension','Compression'))}

$B = \\var{qty(precround(abs(magB),1),unit)}$ {if(magB=0,'',if(magB>0,'Tension','Compression'))}

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Vector F

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$A=$[[0]] [[1]]

$B=$[[2]] [[3]]

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A value with units marked right if within an adjustable % error of the correct value. Marked close if within a wider margin of error.

Modify the unit portion of the student's answer by

1. replacing \"ohms\" with \"ohm\" case insensitive

2. replacing '-' with ' '

3. replacing '°' with ' deg'

to allow answers like 10 ft-lb and 30°

This fixes the student answer for two common errors.

If student_units are wrong - replace with correct units

If student_scalar has the wrong sign - replace with right sign

If student makes both errors, only one gets fixed.

Only marked close if the student actually has the right sign.

The truss shown supports three loads, $A = \\var{A}$, $B=\\var{B}$, and $C=\\var{C}$. Use the method of joints to find the forces in all members. Indicate tension or compression.

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Procedure

Start with a joint with two unknowns, in this case $A$. Draw a free body diagram of the joint and solve for the two unknowns. Move to an adjacent joint with two unknowns and repeat. Continue in this manner until all the unknowns are found.

When drawing free body diagrams, the force of a member acts along the axis of the member. A force pushing towards the joint indicates compression, and a force pulling away indicates tension. An incorrect assumed direction will result in a negative value.

After all the forces in the members are found you can check your answer by calculating the external reactions at $D$ and $E$, and verifying that joints $D$ and $E$ are in equilibrium.

$\\begin{align}A\\!: \\Sigma F_y &= 0 & A\\!: \\Sigma F_x &= 0 \\\\AB_y &= A& AC&= AB_x \\\\AB \\sin 30° &= A & &= AB \\cos 30° \\\\AB &= \\dfrac{\\var{disp(A)}}{\\sin 30°} & &= \\var{disp(AB)} \\cos 30° \\\\&= \\var{siground(AB,4)} \\text{ (T)} & &= \\var{siground(AC,4)} \\text{ (C)}\\end{align}$

$\\begin{align}B\\!: \\Sigma F_{y'} &= 0& B\\!: \\Sigma F_{x'}&= 0\\\\BC &= B_{y'}&BD&= B_{x'} + AB \\\\ &= B \\cos 30° & &= B \\sin 30°+ AB\\\\ &= {\\var{disp(B)}} \\cos 30°&&= \\var{disp(B)} \\sin 30°+ {AB}\\\\&= \\var{siground(BC,4)} \\text{ (C)}& &= \\var{siground(BD,4)} \\text{ (T)}\\ \\\\\\end{align}$

$\\begin{align}C\\!: \\Sigma {F_y} &= 0 & C\\!: \\Sigma {F_x} &= 0\\\\ -CD_y-BC_{y} -C &=0 & CE + CD_x &= BC_x + AC\\\\ CD \\sin 60°&= -(BC \\sin 60° +C)& CE &= AC + BC_x - CD_x\\\\CD&= -\\frac{{\\var{disp(BC)}} \\sin 60° + \\var{C}}{\\sin 60°} & &= \\var{disp(AC)} + \\var{disp(BC)} \\cos 60° -(\\var{disp(-CD)}) \\cos 60° \\\\ &= \\var{-disp(CD)} \\text{ (C)} & &= \\var{siground(CE,4)} \\text{ (C)} \\\\&= \\var{siground(CD,4)} \\text{ (T)} \\end{align}$

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Analyze joint $A$ and find $AB$ and $AC$.

$AB =$ [[0]] [[1]] $AC =$ [[2]] [[3]]

Analyze joint $B$ and find $BC$ and $BD$.

$BC =$ [[0]] [[1]] $BD =$ [[2]] [[3]]

Analyze joint $C$ and find $CD$ and $CE$.

$CD =$ [[0]] [[1]] $CE =$ [[2]] [[3]]

A value with units marked right if within an adjustable % error of the correct value. Marked close if within a wider margin of error.

Modify the unit portion of the student's answer by

1. replacing \"ohms\" with \"ohm\" case insensitive

2. replacing '-' with ' '

3. replacing '°' with ' deg'

to allow answers like 10 ft-lb and 30°

This fixes the student answer for two common errors.

If student_units are wrong - replace with correct units

If student_scalar has the wrong sign - replace with right sign

If student makes both errors, only one gets fixed.

Only marked close if the student actually has the right sign.

Find the forces in the members of a truss using the method of joints.

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{applet}

Determine the forces in all members of the truss shown when loaded with two forces: $F_B = \\var{magB}$ and $F_C = \\var{magC}$. For each member, indicate tension or compression.

", "advice": "

Find the reactions:

Draw a free body diagram of the entire truss.
Get scalar components of loads $\\mathbf{B}$ and $\\mathbf{C}$ for later use.\n
$\\begin{align}\\\\ B_x &= \\var{display(qty(vecB[0],units))} & B_y &= \\var{display(qty(vecB[1],units))}\\\\C_x &= \\var{display(qty(vecC[0],units))} & C_y &= \\var{display(qty(vecC[1],units))}\\end{align}$
\n
Take moments at $A$ to find reactions at $D$. Note 1-2-$\\sqrt{3}$ triangle. \n
$\\begin{align}\\\\ \\Sigma M_A &= 0\\\\ 2\\sqrt{3} \\,D &= \\var{if(sign(vecB[0])=-1,'– ','')} 1\\, B_x + \\var{if(sign(vecB[1])=1,'– ','')} \\sqrt{3}\\, B_y + \\sqrt{3}\\,C \\\\ D &= \\dfrac{ \\var{if(sign(vecB[0])=-1,'– ','')} B_x}{2\\sqrt{3}} + \\dfrac{\\var{if(sign(vecB[1])=1,'– ','')}\\, B_y }{2} + \\dfrac{C }{2}\\\\D&= \\dfrac{1}{2}\\left(\\dfrac{ \\var{precround(vecB[0],1)} }{\\sqrt{3}} + \\var{precround( - vecB[1],1) } + \\var{scalar(magC)} \\right)&= \\var{display(magD)}\\text{ up.}\\end{align}$
\n
Apply $\\Sigma F_x$ and $\\Sigma F_y $ equations to get the components of the reaction force at $A$.\n
$\\begin{align} \\\\\\Sigma F_x &= 0\\\\ A_x &= B_x \\\\ &= \\var{display(qty(abs(vecA[0]),units))}\\quad \\var{if(sign(vecA[0])=1,'to the right.','to the left.')} \\end{align}$
\n
$\\begin{align} \\\\\\Sigma F_y &= 0\\\\ A_y &= C_y - D_y + B_y \\\\ A_y &= \\simplify[!collectNumbers]{{siground(-VecC[1],5)} + {siground(-VecD[1],5)} + {siground(-vecB[1],5)}} \\\\ &= \\var{display(qty(abs(vecA[1]),units))} \\quad \\var{if(sign(vecA[1])=1,'up.','down.')} \\end{align}$
\n

Analyze the joints:

Draw a FBDs of the joints showing your assumed directions for the forces in the members. Members in tension pull away from the joint, compression push towards the joint.\n
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\n
Pick a joint with two unknowns, joint $D$ for example. Joint $A$ would also work.
Apply equations of equilibrium to joint $D$ to find forces in members $BD$ and $CD$.\n
$\\begin{align}\\\\D: \\Sigma F_y &= 0\\\\ BD_y &= D\\\\ BD &= \\dfrac{D}{\\sin 30°}\\\\ &= \\dfrac{\\var{display(magD)}}{0.5}\\\\ &= \\var{display(BD)} \\quad \\text{Compression.}\\end{align}$
\n
$\\begin{align}\\\\D: \\Sigma F_x &= 0\\\\ CD &=BD_x\\\\ &= BD \\cos 30° \\\\&= \\var{display(BD)} \\cos 30° \\\\&= \\var{display(CD)} \\quad \\text{Tension.}\\end{align} $
\n
Move to an adjacent joint with two unknowns, joint $C$ in this case. Joint $C$ is a special case.\n
$\\begin{align}\\\\ C: \\Sigma F_y &= 0\\\\BC &= C\\\\ &= \\var{display(BC)} \\quad \\text{Tension.}\\end{align}$
\n
$\\begin{align}\\\\ C: \\Sigma F_x &= 0\\\\AC &= CD\\\\ &= \\var{display(AC)} \\quad \\text{Tension.}\\end{align}$
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\n
Move to joint $B$ and solve for $AB$.
\n
$B: \\Sigma F_y=0$
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$-AB_y - BC + BD_y \\, \\mathbf{\\var{if(sign(vecB[1])=1,'+','–')}}\\, B_y = 0$
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$AB_y= \\var{vecC[1]} + \\var{precround(vecD[1],1)} \\, \\var{if(sign(vecB[1])=-1,'','+')} \\, \\var{precround(vecB[1],1)}= \\var{display(-ABy)}$
\n
$\\begin{align}AB &= \\dfrac{AB_y}{\\sin 30°}\\\\ &= \\var{display(-2ABy)}\\\\ &= \\var{display(AB)} \\var{if(sign(ABy)=-1,' Tension.', ' Compression.')}\\end{align}$
\n

Check your work:

At this point you should check your work by verifying that joint $A$ is in equilibrium. If it is not you have made a mistake somewhere above.

$A: \\Sigma F_x \\stackrel{?}{=} 0$

$-A_x + AB_x + AC = \\var{precround(vecA[0],1)}+ \\var{precround(-vecAB[0],1) } + \\var{precround(-vecCD[0],1) } = \\var{vecA[0] -vecAB[0] - vecCD[0]}$

{if((vecA[0] -vecAB[0] - vecCD[0]) = 0,'Check!', if((vecA[0] -vecAB[0] - vecCD[0]) < 0.00001, 'Close Enough', 'Something is wrong.'))}

$A: \\Sigma F_y \\stackrel{?}{=} 0$

$A_y + AB_y = \\var{precround(vecA[1],1)}+ \\var{precround(-vecAB[1],1) } = \\var{vecA[1] -vecAB[1]}$

{if((vecA[1] -vecAB[1]) = 0,'Check!', if((vecA[1] -vecAB[1]) < 0.00001, 'Close Enough', 'Something is wrong.'))}

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Determine the components of the reactions at $A$ and $D$.

$A_x$ = [[0]] [[1]] $\\qquad A_y$ = [[2]] [[3]]

$D_x$ = [[4]] [[5]] $\\qquad D_y$ = [[6]] [[7]]

{precround(vecA,1)} {units} {vecD}

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Analyze joint $D$ to find the forces in members $BD$ and $CD$.

$BD$ = [[0]] [[1]] $CD$ = [[2]] [[3]]

Analyze joint $C$ to find the forces in members $AC$ and $BC$.

$AC$ = [[0]] [[1]] $BC$ = [[2]] [[3]]

{display(AC)} {display(BC)}

Analyze joint $B$ to find the forces in member $AB$.

$AB$ = [[0]] [[1]] {display(AB)} {if(sign(ABy)=-1,' Tension.', ' Compression.')}

A value with units marked right if within an adjustable % error of the correct value. Marked close if within a wider margin of error.

Modify the unit portion of the student's answer by

1. replacing \"ohms\" with \"ohm\" case insensitive

2. replacing '-' with ' '

3. replacing '°' with ' deg'

to allow answers like 10 ft-lb and 30°

This fixes the student answer for two common errors.

If student_units are wrong - replace with correct units

If student_scalar has the wrong sign - replace with right sign

If student makes both errors, only one gets fixed.

Only marked close if the student actually has the right sign.

Solve Truss by the method of joints. The solution is simplified by recognizing symmetry.

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Given:

Truss geometry and these loads:

$P_A = P_H = \\var{display(P_A)}$

$P_B = P_F = \\var{display(P_B)}$

$P_D = \\var{display(P_D)}$

Find reactions at $A$.

Since the truss and load are both symmetrical, the reactions at $A$ and $H$ are equal and equal to half the total load.

$R_A = R_H = \\dfrac{2 \\cdot \\var{P_A} + 2 \\cdot\\var{P_B} + \\var{P_D}}{2} = \\var{display(R_A)}$

For the following, unknown forces are shown in blue, known forces in red, and all members are assumed to be in tension. Negative results indicate the member is actually in compression.

Find angle $\\theta$.

$\\theta = \\tan^{-1} \\left(\\dfrac{\\var{h}}{\\var{b}}\\right) = \\var{precround(theta,1)}$°

Solve Joint $A$.

\\begin{align} \\sum F_y &= 0 \\\\ R_A - P_A + AB \\sin\\theta &= 0\\\\ AB &= \\dfrac{P_A - R_A}{\\sin\\theta} = \\var{display(AB)} \\end{align}

\\begin{align} \\sum F_x &= 0 \\\\ AB \\cos\\theta + AC & = 0\\\\ AC &= - AB \\cos \\theta = \\var{display(AC)} \\end{align}

Solve Joint $C$

Note member $BC$ is a zero-force member, by inspection, so

$CE = AC =\\var{display(CE)}$

Solve Joint $B$

\\begin{align} \\sum F_{y'} &= 0 \\\\ -P_B \\cos\\theta - BE \\sin(2 \\theta) &= 0\\\\ BE &= - \\dfrac{P_B \\cos\\theta}{\\sin(2\\theta)} = \\var{display(BE)} \\end{align}

\\begin{align} \\sum F_{x'} &= 0 \\\\ - AB - P_B \\sin\\theta + BD + BE \\cos(2 \\theta) & = 0\\\\ BD &= AB + P_B \\sin\\theta - BE \\cos(2\\theta) = \\var{display(BD)} \\end{align}

Solve Joint $D$

Note by symmetry $DF = BD$.

\\begin{align} \\sum F_y &= 0 \\\\ -DE - P_D - BD \\sin\\theta - DF \\sin\\theta &= 0\\\\ DE &= - P_D - 2 BD \\sin\\theta= \\var{display(DE)} \\end{align}

Find remaining forces by symmetry.

$EG = CE = \\var{display(EG)}$

$EF = BE = \\var{display(EF)}$

$FG = BC = $ Zero-force member

$FH = AB = \\var{display(FH)}$

$GH = AC = \\var{display(GH)}$

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Using the method of joints, determine the force in each member of the truss shown.

On the table provided, list the magnitude of the force, also state whether each member is in tension or compression. Be sure and note any simplifying assumptions you make. Draw all free body diagrams.

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Member	Force	T or C
AB	[[0]]	[[1]]
AC	[[2]]	[[3]]
BC	[[4]]	[[5]]
BD	[[6]]	[[7]]
BE	[[8]]	[[9]]
CE	[[10]]	[[11]]
DE	[[12]]	[[13]]
DF	[[14]]	[[15]]
EF	[[16]]	[[17]]
EG	[[18]]	[[19]]
FG	[[20]]	[[21]]
FH	[[22]]	[[23]]
GH	[[24]]	[[25]]

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{applet()}

Scripts in part seems to cause breakage of marking algorithm - moved it to advise section.

Loads: down is positive

{f}

Loads and reactions: down is positive

{loads[0]} = {f[loads[0]]} {loads[1]} = {f[loads[1]]} {supports[0]} = {reactions[0]} {supports[1]} = {reactions[1]} $\\Sigma M_A:$ = {13 x[loads[0]]+ 17 x[loads[1]] + reactions[0] * x[supports[0]] + reactions[1] * x[supports[1]]}

Forces in members: Tension is positive

{m}

Joint Equilibrium:

Joint A: {polar(f[\"A\"], -90) + polar(AB,0) + polar(AG,30)}

Joint B: {polar(f[\"B\"], -90) + polar(AB,180) + polar(BC,0) + polar(BG,120) + polar(BH,60) }

Joint C: {polar(f[\"C\"], -90) + polar(BC,180) + polar(CD,0) + polar(CH,120) + polar(CN,60) }

Joint D: {polar(f[\"D\"], -90) + polar(CD,180) + polar(DE,0) + polar(DO,120) + polar(DL,60)}

Joint E: {polar(f[\"E\"], -90) + polar(DE,180) + polar(EF,0) + polar(EL,120) + polar(EM,60)}

Joint F: {polar(f[\"F\"], -90) + polar(EF,180) + polar(FM,150)}

Joint G: {polar(f[\"G\"], -90) + polar(GH,30) + polar(AG,-150) + polar(BG,-60)}

Joint H: {polar(f[\"H\"], -90) + polar(HN,0) + polar(CH, -60) + polar(BH,-120) + polar(GH, -150) + polar(HI, 30)}

Joint I: {polar(f[\"I\"], -90) + polar(IJ,30) + polar(NI,-60) + polar(HI,-150)}

Joint J: {polar(f[\"J\"], -90) + polar(JK,-30) + polar(JO,-60) + polar(JN,-120) + polar(IJ,-150)}

Joint K: {polar(f[\"K\"], -90) + polar(KL,-30) + polar(KO,-120) + polar(JK,150)}

Joint L: {polar(f[\"L\"], -90) + polar(LM,-30 ) + polar(EL, -60) + polar(DL,-120) + polar(LO, 180) + polar(KL, 150)}

Joint M: {polar(f[\"M\"], -90) + polar(FM,-30) + polar(EM,-120) + polar(LM,150)}

Joint N: {polar(f[\"N\"], -90) + polar(NI,120 ) + polar(HN, 180) + polar(JN,60) + polar(CN,-120)}

Joint O: {polar(f[\"O\"], -90) + polar(KO, 60) + polar(LO, 0) + polar(JO,120) + polar(DO, -60)}

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Look for situations like 1a) and 2a) in the diagram below.

In figure 1a), members $AB$ and $AC$ share the same line of action and member $AD$ is zero-force. If a load is added to $A$, then member $AD$ must pick up load to support it and will not be zero-force.

If figure 2a), members $AB$ and $AC$ do not share the same line of action and both must be zero-force to maintain equilibrium of joint $A$. If a load is added at $A$ as shown in figure 2b) then $AB$ and $AC$ will pick up load to maintain equilibrium.

When a member is identified as zero-force, then it may produce zero-force members at adjacent joints.

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horizontal location as dictionary

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not alphabetical (IN) becasue in is reserved word

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forces in members as dictionary

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2 loads, anywhere but at the supports

passed to geogebra

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This makes a list of true/false values indicating which members are zero-force

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names of the points

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sum m at j

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names of the members

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forces as dictionary

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Loads have magnitude 1

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sum of moments at the supports

reactions at supports[0] and supports[1]

Loads assumed to be 13 and 17

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reactions -- along the bottom

passed to geogebra

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array of point values for marking

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A value with units marked right if within an adjustable % error of the correct value. Marked close if within a wider margin of error.

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3. replacing '°' with ' deg'

to allow answers like 10 ft-lb and 30°

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Simple truss with a zero-force member

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A {A} force is applied to point A of the cantilever truss as shown. Determine the forces in members DB, DC, CE and state whether the members are in tension or compression.

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$DB$ = [[0]] [[1]]

$DC$ = [[2]] [[3]]

$CE$ = [[4]] [[5]]

{display(DB)} {display(DC)} {display(CE)}

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A value with units marked right if within an adjustable % error of the correct value. Marked close if within a wider margin of error.

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2. replacing '-' with ' '

3. replacing '°' with ' deg'

to allow answers like 10 ft-lb and 30°

This fixes the student answer for two common errors.

If student_units are wrong - replace with correct units

If student_scalar has the wrong sign - replace with right sign

If student makes both errors, only one gets fixed.

Only marked close if the student actually has the right sign.

Solve for the internal force in three members of a truss.

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{geogebra_applet('mzwuspm4',[['width',width],['height',height],['units','\"'+units[1]+'\"']]+ggb_forces)}

Determine the forces in members $DE$, $KE$ and $KL$ $BC$, $CJ$, and $JK$ knowing that the loads supported by the Howe truss are {load_html(0,units[0])}, {load_html(1,units[0])}, and {load_html(2, units[0])}. Indicate tension or compression.

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sum of moments about A / dperp

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sum of moments about K

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horizontal location of point. multiply by width for actual position.

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sum of moments about A/dperp

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Determine the reactions at A and G.

$A$ = [[0]] $\\qquad G$ = [[1]] A = {siground(qty(A,units[0]),4)} G = {siground(qty(G,units[0]),4)}

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Determine the force in the member DE BC.

DE BC = [[0]] [[1]] DE = {ans(DE, units[0])} BC = {ans(BC, units[0])}

Determine the force in the member KE CJ.

KE CJ = [[0]] [[1]] KE = {ans(KE,units[0])} CJ = {ans(CJ,units[0])}

Determine the force in the member KL JK.

KL JK = [[0]] [[1]] KL = {ans(KL,units[0])} JK = {ans(JK,units[0])}

A value with units marked right if within an adjustable % error of the correct value. Marked close if within a wider margin of error.

Modify the unit portion of the student's answer by

1. replacing \"ohms\" with \"ohm\" case insensitive

2. replacing '-' with ' '

3. replacing '°' with ' deg'

to allow answers like 10 ft-lb and 30°

This fixes the student answer for two common errors.

If student_units are wrong - replace with correct units

If student_scalar has the wrong sign - replace with right sign

If student makes both errors, only one gets fixed.

Only marked close if the student actually has the right sign.

Solve for the internal force in three members of a truss.

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Determine the forces in members $CD$, $HJ$ and $CJ$ $DE$, $EJ$, and $JK$ knowing that the loads supported by the Pratt truss are:

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Indicate tension or compression.

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Take an imaginary cut through the three members of interest to divide the truss into two sections.
Draw a free body diagram of one side of the truss. Indicate forces at the cut members as tension (pulling away from the joint). Show only the loads which act on the isolated portion of the truss
Apply three equations of equilibrium to find the forces in the cut members. Negative values will indicate compression. It is good idea to take moments at a point where two unknowns intersect when possible.

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sum of moments about A / dperp

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Normalized perpendicular distances from point A

multiply this by width to get actual distance

positive moments except for force B which acts left

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Angle of diagonal members

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Determine the reactions at A and G.

$A_x =$ [[0]] [[1]] $A_y=$ [[2]] [[3]]

$G=$ [[4]] [[5]]

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{siground(qty(A_y,units[0]),4)} {map(if(sign(A_y)=s,2,0),s,[1,-1,0])}

{siground(qty(G,units[0]),4)} {map(if(sign(G)=s,2,0),s,[1,-1,0])}

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A value with units marked right if within an adjustable % error of the correct value. Marked close if within a wider margin of error.

Modify the unit portion of the student's answer by

1. replacing \"ohms\" with \"ohm\" case insensitive

2. replacing '-' with ' '

3. replacing '°' with ' deg'

to allow answers like 10 ft-lb and 30°

This fixes the student answer for two common errors.

If student_units are wrong - replace with correct units

If student_scalar has the wrong sign - replace with right sign

If student makes both errors, only one gets fixed.

Only marked close if the student actually has the right sign.

Determine the maximum mass $m$ which may be applied to the truss without exceeding {tmax} kN in tension or {cmax} kN in compression in any member.

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Note that members $AE$, $DF$ and $AF$ are zero force members, that $AD = DC$ and $BE = EF = FC$, and that angle $\\beta = 45°$

Let $T$ be the weight of the load which has a mass $m$. $T = m g$.

Joint C

Draw a FBD of joint $C$. The tensile forces on the pulley are equivalent to forces acting on the pin $C$.

The two tension forces acting on joint $C$ resolve to a single force $T' = \\sqrt{2} T$ acting down and to the left at a 45° angle. Redraw the FBD to this.

By inspection you can conclude:

$DC = 0$

$FC = T'$ (compression).

Joint B

Draw a free body diagram of joint $B$.

From $\\Sigma F_y = 0 $ you conclude that

$AB = T' \\sin{45°} = T$ (tension).

Apply Design Conditions

Since we have two design constraints, you will need to check them both.

For Compression

$FC = T' = \\sqrt{2} T=\\sqrt{2} m g $

$FC < \\var{cmax}$ kN

$\\sqrt{2} m g < \\var{cmax * 1000} $ N

$m < \\frac{\\var{1000 cmax}}{\\sqrt{2} g} = \\var{max1}$ kg

For Tension

$AB = T = m g $

$AB < \\var{tmax}$ kN

$ m g < \\var{1000 tmax} $ N

$m < \\frac{\\var{1000 tmax}}{g} = \\var{max2}$ kg

Solution

The maximum mass will be the smaller of these two values.

$m_{max} = \\var{answer}$

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A value with units marked right if within an adjustable % error of the correct value. Marked close if within a wider margin of error.

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1. replacing \"ohms\" with \"ohm\" case insensitive

2. replacing '-' with ' '

3. replacing '°' with ' deg'

to allow answers like 10 ft-lb and 30°

This fixes the student answer for two common errors.

If student_units are wrong - replace with correct units

If student_scalar has the wrong sign - replace with right sign

If student makes both errors, only one gets fixed.

Only marked close if the student actually has the right sign.

Find all forces on a two-part, symmetrical frame supporting a load.

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A {scalar(w)} {units[0]} cylinder {2 r} in diameter is lodged between two cross pieces which make an angle of {theta}° with each other as shown. The length of each cross piece is {ab} from A to B and {bc} from B to C. Assume that the weight and width of the cross pieces are negligable and that the floor is smooth.

Determine the tension in horizontal rope C-C'.

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Next, draw a free body diagram of the cylinder and determine the reaction forces at D and D' which support it.

$\\Sigma F_y = 0$

$2 D_y = W$

$ 2 D \\sin(\\var{theta/2}°) = \\var{w}$

Next, draw a free body diagram of cross piece ABC. Take moments about point B to determine the tension in the cable. Note that the perpendicular distance from B to D is $d_\\perp = r/\\tan(\\var{theta/2}°) $

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What can be concluded from the problem statement? (Check all true statements.)

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Draw a free body diagram of the entire structure and determine the components of the reactions at A.

$A_x$ = [[0]] $A_y$ = [[1]]

$A_y$ = {Ay}

Draw a free body diagram of the cylinder and determine the contact force at D.

$D = $ [[0]]

$D$ = {FD}

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Draw a free body diagram of member ABDC and determine the distance from B to D and the tension in the rope, T.

$\\overline{BD}$ = [[0]] $\\qquad T$ = [[1]]

BD = {bd} T = {T}

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A value with units marked right if within an adjustable % error of the correct value. Marked close if within a wider margin of error.

Modify the unit portion of the student's answer by

1. replacing \"ohms\" with \"ohm\" case insensitive

2. replacing '-' with ' '

3. replacing '°' with ' deg'

to allow answers like 10 ft-lb and 30°

This fixes the student answer for two common errors.

If student_units are wrong - replace with correct units

If student_scalar has the wrong sign - replace with right sign

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The frame shown supports a {F} load at point $F$. Determine the $x$- and $y$- components of the forces acting on member $ADC$ at pins $A$, $D$ and $C$.

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$L = \\var{L}$ $b = \\var{b}$ $h =\\var{h}$ $d=\\var{d}$

$DE = \\var{DE}$

$EF = \\var{EF}$

Start by drawing neat, labeled, consistent free body diagrams of the whole frame and each of its parts. Exposed internal forces must occur in equal and opposite pairs. In the diagram below, the external forces are drawn in red.

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Count the unknowns on each diagram. If any diagram has three unknowns, consider starting there. In this case FBD I has three unknowns ($A_x, A_y$, and $B$).

FBD I

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FBD II

With $A_x, A_y$, and $B$ known, the remaining free body diagrams all have four unknowns but, luckily in this problem, the lines of action of forces $E_x, E_y$, and $D_x$ all intersect at point $E$ on FBD II. By taking moments there, we can find $D_y$. If this was not the case, you would need to select two free body diagrams and take moments appropriately to yield two equations with two unknowns which can be solved simultaneously.

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FBD III

With $A_x, A_y$ and $D_y$ found, only three unknowns remain on FBD III, so it can be solved to satisfy the problem statement. Remember that negative results indicate that the force acts in the direction opposite to the one assumed on the free body diagram.

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FBD II

With $D_x$ determined, the remainin unknown on FBD II can be found.

\\[\\begin{align} \\text{II: }\\Sigma F_x &= 0\\\\D_x-E_x&=0\\\\E_x &= \\var{d(E_x)} \\leftarrow \\end{align}\\]

FBD IV

All the unknown reactions are now known. You can check your work by verifying that these force put member $CEB$ in equilibrium. If they don't, you have made an error.

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$A_x =$ [[0]] [[1]] {a_x} $A_y =$ [[2]] [[3]] {d(a_y)}

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$D_x =$ [[0]] [[1]] {d(d_x)}$D_y =$ [[2]] [[3]] {d(d_y)}

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$C_x =$ [[0]] [[1]] {d(C_x)}$C_y =$ [[2]] [[3]] {d(c_y)}

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A value with units marked right if within an adjustable % error of the correct value. Marked close if within a wider margin of error.

Modify the unit portion of the student's answer by

1. replacing \"ohms\" with \"ohm\" case insensitive

2. replacing '-' with ' '

3. replacing '°' with ' deg'

to allow answers like 10 ft-lb and 30°

This fixes the student answer for two common errors.

If student_units are wrong - replace with correct units

If student_scalar has the wrong sign - replace with right sign

If student makes both errors, only one gets fixed.

Only marked close if the student actually has the right sign.

An A-frame structure supporting a load at the top. Simple because both legs are two force bodies.

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{geogebra_applet('qe7xhnse',[[\"B\",B],[\"C\",C],['units','\"'+units[1]+'\"']]+ggb_load )}

The A-frame shown supports a {F_w} load as shown. Determine the scalar components of the reactions at pins A and C.

", "advice": "

{geogebra_applet('uyjv6v8r',[[\"B\",B],[\"C\",C]] + ggb_load )}

Strategy:

Note that members AB and BC are two-force bodies and both act on pin B in known directions. Draw a free body diagram of the two members and of the forces acting on pin at B, and solve it for the magnitudes of A and C using the equilibrium equation method or the force-triangle method

Known:

$W$ = {F_w}

Determine necessary angles:

$\\alpha = \\tan^{-1}\\left(\\frac{\\var{y1}}{\\var{x1}}\\right) = \\var{siground(alpha,4)}$° This is the angle between force $\\textbf{A}$ and the horizontal.

$\\beta = \\tan^{-1}\\left(\\frac{\\var{y2}}{\\var{x2}}\\right) = \\var{siground(beta,4)}$° This is the angle between force $\\textbf{C}$ and the horizontal.

Using the law of sines to solve for forces A and C:

$\\dfrac{W}{\\sin(\\alpha+\\beta)} = \\dfrac{A}{\\sin(90°-\\beta)} = \\dfrac{C}{\\sin(90°-\\alpha)}$

$A = W \\dfrac{\\cos(\\beta)}{\\sin(\\alpha+\\beta)}$ = {display(magA)} $\\nearrow$

$C = W \\dfrac{\\cos(\\alpha)}{\\sin(\\alpha+\\beta)}$ = {display(magC)} $\\nwarrow$

Find the scalar components of the forces at pins A and C.

Note: Scalar components have a sign which indicates direction: positive values indicate $\\uparrow$ or $\\rightarrow$, negative indicate $\\downarrow$ or $\\leftarrow$.

$\\begin{align} A_x = A \\cos(\\alpha) &= \\var{qty(vecA[0],units[0])}& &C_x = C \\cos(\\beta) = \\var{qty(vecC[0],units[0])} \\\\ A_y = A \\sin(\\alpha) &= \\var{qty(vecA[1],units[0])} && C_y = C \\sin(\\beta) = \\var{qty(vecC[1],units[0])} \\end{align}$

Check

You can use the equations of equilibrium to verify that these answers put point $B$ in equilibrium.

$\\begin{align}A_x &\\stackrel{?}{=}C_x &A_y + C_y &\\stackrel{?}{=}W\\\\ \\var{vecA[0]} &= \\var{-vecC[0]} \\quad \\checkmark & \\var{vecA[1]} + \\var{vecC[1]} &= \\var{W} \\quad \\checkmark\\\\ \\end{align}$

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$A_x = $ [[0]] $A_y = $ [[1]] $C_x = $ [[2]] $C_y = $ [[3]]

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A value with units marked right if within an adjustable % error of the correct value. Marked close if within a wider margin of error.

Modify the unit portion of the student's answer by

1. replacing \"ohms\" with \"ohm\" case insensitive

2. replacing '-' with ' '

3. replacing '°' with ' deg'

to allow answers like 10 ft-lb and 30°

This fixes the student answer for two common errors.

If student_units are wrong - replace with correct units

If student_scalar has the wrong sign - replace with right sign

If student makes both errors, only one gets fixed.

Only marked close if the student actually has the right sign.

An A-frame structure supporting a force or a moment. One leg is a two force body.

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{geogebra_applet('qe7xhnse',[[\"B\",B],[\"C\",C],['units','\"'+units[1]+'\"']]+ggb_load )}

The A-frame shown supports a {description} as shown.

Determine the scalar components of the reactions at pins A and C.

Note: the sign of a scalar component indicates the sense of the force. A positive sense indicates the force points towards the positive end of the corresponding axis.

", "advice": "

Strategy:

Draw a free body diagram of the entire frame and each of its legs. Note that member {if(Fd=0,\"AB\",\"BC\")} is a two-force body and the direction of the line of action of force {if(Fd=0,\"A\",\"C\")} is known; that means that FBD {if(Fd=0,'III','II')} has three unknowns. FBD I has four unknowns, and FBD {if(Fd=0,'II','III')} has no knowns.

{geogebra_applet('p6rz9bqx',[[\"B\",B],[\"C\",C]] + ggb_load )}

Known:

$M_E = \\var{display(abs(M_E))}$ $D = \\var{display(abs(F_D))}$

Determine necessary angles:

$\\alpha = \\tan^{-1}\\left(\\frac{\\var{y1}}{\\var{x1}}\\right) = \\var{siground(alpha,4)}$°

$\\beta = \\tan^{-1}\\left(\\frac{\\var{y2}}{\\var{x2}}\\right) = \\var{siground(beta,4)}$°

Start with FBD {if(Fd=0,'III','II')} which has three unknowns, and take moments at point {if(Fd=0,'C','A')} to find force {if(Fd=0,\"A\",\"C\")}.

II: $\\Sigma M_A = 0$

$\\simplify{{sign(-fd)} D } (\\var{y1/2}) + C_x (\\var{y1}) + C_y ( \\var{x1}) = 0$

$\\simplify{{sign(-fd)} D} (\\var{y1/2}) + (C \\cos \\beta) (\\var{y1}) + (C \\sin \\beta) (\\var{x1}) = 0$

$ C = \\dfrac{\\simplify{{sign(fd)} D } (\\var{y1/2}) }{ (\\var{y1}) \\cos \\beta + (\\var{x1}) \\sin \\beta} = \\dfrac{ \\var{ F_D y1 /2 }}{\\var{display(y1 * cos(radians(beta)) + x1 * sin(radians(beta)))}} = \\var{display(magC)}$

$C_x = C \\cos \\beta = \\var{display(qty(-vecC[0],units[0]))} = \\var{display(abs(qty(vecC[0],units[0])))} \\var{if(vecC[0]>0,latex('\\\\rightarrow'),latex('\\\\leftarrow'))}$

$C_y = C \\sin \\beta = \\var{display(qty(vecC[1],units[0]))} = \\var{display(abs(qty(vecC[1],units[0])))} \\var{if(vecC[1]<0,latex('\\\\downarrow'),latex('\\\\uparrow'))}$

II: $\\Sigma M_C = 0$

$\\simplify{M_E } + A_x (\\var{y2}) + A_y ( \\var{x2}) = 0$

$\\simplify{M_E} + (A \\cos \\alpha) (\\var{y2}) + (A \\sin \\alpha) (\\var{x2}) = 0$

$ A = \\dfrac{\\simplify{- M_E }}{ (\\var{y2}) \\cos \\alpha + (\\var{x2}) \\sin \\alpha} = \\dfrac{ \\var{M_E }}{\\var{display(y2 * cos(radians(alpha)) + x2 * sin(radians(alpha)))}} = \\var{display(magA)}$

$A_x = A \\cos \\alpha = \\var{display(qty(vecA[0],units[0]))} = \\var{display(abs(qty(vecA[0],units[0])))} \\var{if(vecA[0]<0,latex('\\\\leftarrow'),latex('\\\\rightarrow'))}$

$A_y = A \\sin \\alpha = \\var{display(qty(vecA[1],units[0]))} = \\var{display(abs(qty(vecA[1],units[0])))}\\var{if(vecA[1]<0,latex('\\\\downarrow'),latex('\\\\uparrow'))}$

Apply $\\Sigma F_x = 0$ and $\\Sigma F_y=0$ to FBD I to find the reactions at {if(fd=0,'C','A')}.

$\\begin{align} \\Sigma F_x &= 0\\\\ A_x - C_x &=0\\\\ C_x &= A_x\\\\ &= (\\var{display(qty(vecA[0],units[0]))}) \\\\ &= \\var{display(abs(qty(vecC[0],units[0])))} \\var{if(vecC[0]<0,latex('\\\\leftarrow'),latex('\\\\rightarrow'))} \\end{align}$

$\\begin{align} \\Sigma F_y &= 0\\\\ C_y +A_y & = 0\\\\ C_y &= - A_y \\\\&= -(\\var{display(qty(vecA[1],units[0]))})\\\\ &= \\var{display(abs(qty(vecC[1],units[0])))} \\var{if(vecC[1]>0,latex('\\\\downarrow'),latex('\\\\uparrow'))} \\end{align}$

$\\begin{align} \\Sigma F_x &= 0\\\\ \\simplify{ A_x + {sign(fd)} D } - C_x &= 0\\\\ A_x &= \\simplify{C_x - {sign(fd)} D } \\\\&= \\simplify[!collectNumbers]{({-siground(vecC[0],4)}) + ({-vecD[0]})}\\\\ &= \\simplify{({-siground(vecC[0],4)}) + ({-vecD[0]})}\\\\&= \\var{display(abs(qty(vecA[0],units[0])))} \\var{if(vecA[0]<0,latex('\\\\leftarrow'),latex('\\\\rightarrow'))} \\end{align}$

$\\begin{align}\\Sigma F_y &= 0\\\\ A_y + C_y &=0\\\\A_y &= -C_y \\\\ &= -( \\var{display(qty(vecC[1],units[0]))}) \\\\ &= \\var{display(abs(qty(vecA[1],units[0])))} \\var{if(vecA[1]<0,latex('\\\\downarrow'),latex('\\\\uparrow'))} \\end{align}$

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the magnitude of the force

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location of pin B

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establishes whether force or moment load is active. Weight at B is always zero in this problem

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Location of pin C. Pin A is at (0,0)

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magnitude of reaction in version 0 only

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A value with units marked right if within an adjustable % error of the correct value. Marked close if within a wider margin of error.

Modify the unit portion of the student's answer by

1. replacing \"ohms\" with \"ohm\" case insensitive

2. replacing '-' with ' '

3. replacing '°' with ' deg'

to allow answers like 10 ft-lb and 30°

This fixes the student answer for two common errors.

If student_units are wrong - replace with correct units

If student_scalar has the wrong sign - replace with right sign

If student makes both errors, only one gets fixed.

Only marked close if the student actually has the right sign.

An A-frame structure supporting a force and a moment. The feet are at the same vertical position, so taking moments at one foot yields the y component of the reaction at the other.

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{geogebra_applet('qe7xhnse',[[\"B\",B],[\"C\",C],['units','\"'+units[1]+'\"']]+ggb_load )}

The A-frame shown supports a {display(abs(F_d))} force $D$ at the midpoint of member AB and a {display(abs(M_E)) } {if(me>0,\"counter-\",\"\")}clockwise moment $M_E$ at E as shown.

Determine the scalar components of the reactions at pins A and C.

Note: the sign of a scalar component indicates the sense of the force. A positive sense indicates the force points towards the positive end of the corresponding axis.

", "advice": "

Strategy:

Draw a free body diagram of the entire frame and each of its legs. Note that members AB or BC are not two-force bodies; therefore the direction of the forces at A and C don't align with the members and should be represented with x and y components. In this case all three of the free body diagrams have four unknowns. Fortunately, the lines of action of three of the unknowns on FBD I intersect at points A and C.

{geogebra_applet('p6rz9bqx',[[\"B\",B],[\"C\",C]] + ggb_load )}

Known:

$M_E = \\var{display(abs(M_E))}$ and $D = \\var{display(abs(F_D))}$

Determine necessary angles:

$\\alpha = \\tan^{-1}\\left(\\frac{\\var{y1}}{\\var{x1}}\\right) = \\var{siground(alpha,4)}$°

$\\beta = \\tan^{-1}\\left(\\frac{\\var{y2}}{\\var{x2}}\\right) = \\var{siground(beta,4)}$°

Start with FBD I and take moments at point A to find force $C_y$.

$\\begin{align} \\textrm{I: } \\Sigma M_A &= 0\\\\ \\simplify{{sign(-fd)} D ({y1/2}) + {sign(me)} M_E } + C_y ( \\var{x1 + x2}) &= 0\\\\ C_y &= \\dfrac{\\simplify{({sign(fd)} D ({y1/2}) + {-sign(me)} M_E )}} { \\simplify{({x1+x2})}}\\\\ &= \\var{display(Cy)}\\\\ &= \\var{display(abs(Cy))} \\var{if(VecC[1]<0,latex('\\\\downarrow'),latex('\\\\uparrow'))} \\end{align}$

Use FBD III and take moment about B to find $C_x$.

$\\begin{align} \\textrm{III: } \\Sigma M_B &= 0\\\\ \\simplify{- C_x ({y1}) + C_y ({x2}) + {sign(me)} M_E } &= 0\\\\ C_x &= \\dfrac{\\simplify{( C_y ({x2}) + {-sign(me)} M_E )}} {\\var{y2}}\\\\ &= \\var{display(Cx)}\\\\ &= \\var{display(abs(Cx))} \\var{if(VecC[0]<0,latex('\\\\leftarrow'),latex('\\\\rightarrow'))} \\end{align}$

Apply $\\Sigma F_x = 0$ and $\\Sigma F_y=0$ to FBD I to find the reactions at A.

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A value with units marked right if within an adjustable % error of the correct value. Marked close if within a wider margin of error.

Modify the unit portion of the student's answer by

1. replacing \"ohms\" with \"ohm\" case insensitive

2. replacing '-' with ' '

3. replacing '°' with ' deg'

to allow answers like 10 ft-lb and 30°

This fixes the student answer for two common errors.

If student_units are wrong - replace with correct units

If student_scalar has the wrong sign - replace with right sign

If student makes both errors, only one gets fixed.

Only marked close if the student actually has the right sign.

An A-frame structure supporting a force and a moment. The feet are at the different vertical positions so the solution will require simultaneous equations, unless you rotate the coordinate system.

", "licence": "Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International"}, "statement": "

{geogebra_applet('qe7xhnse',[[\"B\",B],[\"C\",C],['units','\"'+units[1]+'\"']]+ggb_load )}

The A-frame shown supports a {display(abs(F_d))} force $D$ at the midpoint of member AB and a {display(abs(M_E)) } {if(me>0,\"counter-\",\"\")}clockwise moment $M_E$ at E as shown.

Determine the scalar components of the reactions at pins A and C.

Note: the sign of a scalar component indicates the sense of the force. A positive sense indicates the force points towards the positive end of the corresponding axis.

", "advice": "

Strategy:

Draw a free body diagram of the entire frame and each of its legs. Note that members AB or BC are not two-force bodies; therefore the direction of the forces at A and C don't align with the members and should be represented with x and y components. Since all of the free body diagrams have four unknowns, there is no simple way to find one unknown using just one equation. The general approach in this case is to write two equations which contain the same two unknowns, then solve them simultaneously.

{geogebra_applet('p6rz9bqx',[[\"B\",B],[\"C\",C]] + ggb_load )}

Known:

$M_E = \\var{display(abs(M_E))}$ and $D = \\var{display(abs(F_D))}$

Determine necessary angles:

$\\begin{align}\\alpha &= \\tan^{-1}\\left(\\frac{\\var{y1}}{\\var{x1}}\\right) = \\var{siground(alpha,4)}° & \\beta &= \\tan^{-1}\\left(\\frac{\\var{y2}}{\\var{x2}}\\right) = \\var{siground(beta,4)}°\\end{align}$

Use FBDs II and III to generate two independent equations containing $B_x$ and $B_y$:

$\\begin{align} \\textrm{II: } \\Sigma M_A &= 0 & \\textrm{III: } \\Sigma M_C &= 0\\\\B_x (\\var{y1}) + B_y (\\var{x1}) &= \\simplify{{sign(fd)} D ({y1/2})}& - B_x (\\var{y2}) + B_y (\\var{x2}) &= \\simplify{ - {sign(me)} M_E } \\\\ \\var{scalar(y1)} B_x + \\var{scalar(x1)}B_y& = \\var{fd scalar( y1/2) }\\qquad (1) & - \\var{scalar(y2)} B_x + \\var{Scalar(x2)} B_y &= \\var{scalar(-M_E ) }\\qquad (2)\\end{align}$

Solve equations (1) and (2) simultaneously to find $B_x$ and $B_y$:

$\\qquad B_x = \\var{display(Bx)} \\qquad\\qquad\\qquad\\qquad\\qquad B_y = \\var{display(By)}$

From FBD III:

$\\begin{align} \\textrm{III: }\\Sigma F_x &= 0 & \\textrm{III: }\\Sigma F_y &= 0 \\\\ C_x &= B_x & C_y & = B_y \\\\ &= \\var{display(abs(Cx))} \\var{if(vecC[0]<0,latex('\\\\leftarrow'),latex('\\\\rightarrow'))}& &= \\var{display(abs(Cy))} \\var{if(vecC[1]<0,latex('\\\\downarrow'),latex('\\\\uparrow'))} \\end{align}$

From FBD II:

$\\begin{align} \\textrm{II: }\\Sigma F_x &= 0 & \\textrm{II: } \\Sigma F_y &= 0\\\\ A_x &= \\simplify{B_x - {sign(fd)} D } & A_y &= -B_y \\\\&= \\simplify[!collectNumbers]{({display(-qty(vecC[0],units[0]))}) + ({-F_D})}& &= - ( \\var{display(qty(vecC[1],units[0]))}) \\\\ &=\\var{display(abs(qty(vecA[0],units[0])))} \\var{if(vecA[0]<0,latex('\\\\leftarrow'),latex('\\\\rightarrow'))} & &= \\var{display(abs(qty(vecA[1],units[0])))} \\var{if(vecA[1]<0,latex('\\\\downarrow'),latex('\\\\uparrow'))}\\end{align}$

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A value with units marked right if within an adjustable % error of the correct value. Marked close if within a wider margin of error.

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3. replacing '°' with ' deg'

to allow answers like 10 ft-lb and 30°

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If student_units are wrong - replace with correct units

If student_scalar has the wrong sign - replace with right sign

If student makes both errors, only one gets fixed.

Only marked close if the student actually has the right sign.

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Given $P = \\var{qty(P,'N')}$ and the dimensions and angles on the diagram. Recognize that the pipe is a two-force body in compression, and that the force of the pipe on the pliers is perpendicular to the jaws

1. Draw a free body diagram of one of the handles.

2. Apply equilibrium equations.

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A&= \\sqrt{A_x^2 + A_y^2} \\\\
&= \\var{siground(qty(A,'N'),4)}
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Determine the magnitudes of the force on pin $A$ and the gripping force $Q$ on the pipe when a $\\var{qty(P,'N')}$ force $P$ is applied to the handles of the slip-joint pliers as shown.

$A = $ [[0]]

$Q = $ [[1]]

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Start by drawing neat, correct, labeled free body diagrams for the lower handle and the lower jaw. Recognize that piece $CE$ is a two force member in compression so the force on pin $E$ acts down and left along a line passing through $C$ and $E$.

Geometry

Determine angle $\\theta$ from the geometry of the pliers.

\\[\\theta = \\tan^{-1}\\left( \\dfrac{\\var{q(x3)}}{\\var{q(y1)}}\\right) = \\var{d(theta)}°\\]

FBD II

\\[\\begin{align}\\text{II: } \\Sigma M_B &= 0\\\\ CE_x \\,(\\var{q(y2)}) -CE_y\\,(\\var{q(x2)}) + P \\,( \\var{q(x2+x3+x4)})& = 0 \\\\ CE\\left( \\var{y2} \\sin \\theta - \\var{x2} \\cos \\theta \\right) &= -P \\,( \\var{q(x2)}+\\var{q(x3)}+\\var{q(x4)})\\\\CE &=-P \\,\\left( \\dfrac{\\var{q(x2+x3+x4)}}{\\var{-q(dperp)}} \\right)\\\\ &= \\var{d(ce)} P \\\\ \\\\ \\text{II: }\\Sigma F_x &= 0\\\\ B_x &= CE_x\\\\ &= CE \\sin{\\theta}\\\\ &= ( \\var{d(ce)} P )\\,(\\sin \\var{d(theta)}°)\\\\&= \\var{d(bx)} P\\end{align}\\]

FBD I

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(\\var{d(bx)} P) \\left(dfrac{\\var{q(y1+y2)}}{\\var{q(x1)}}

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Determine the compressive force on object $A$ in terms of squeezing forces $P$ when the vice grip pliers are in the position shown. (Assume that the forces acting on $A$ are vertical.)

$A$ = [[0]]

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A value with units marked right if within an adjustable % error of the correct value. Marked close if within a wider margin of error.

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1. replacing \"ohms\" with \"ohm\" case insensitive

2. replacing '-' with ' '

3. replacing '°' with ' deg'

to allow answers like 10 ft-lb and 30°

This fixes the student answer for two common errors.

If student_units are wrong - replace with correct units

If student_scalar has the wrong sign - replace with right sign

If student makes both errors, only one gets fixed.

Only marked close if the student actually has the right sign.

Classic machine problem.

Find cutting force and mechanical advantage of a set of compound pruning shears. This problem has the problem variables directly inserted into an SVG diagram.

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Recognize that member $DE$ is a two-force member in compression, thus the direction of the forces at $D$ and $E$ are known, and they are equal and opposite. Given: Input force $F = \\var{F}$, geometry of the tool.

Draw a FBD of the lower handle, and take moments at $G$ to find the force in member $DE$.

$DE = \\var{DE}$

Draw a FBD of the upper jaw, and take moments about $C$ to find force $A$. Since the twig is a two-force member, the cutting force at $B$ equals the force at $A$.

$F_A =\\var{FA}$

The mechanical advantage of the tool is the ratio of the output force $F_A$ to input force $F$.

Advantage = $\\frac{F_A}{F} = \\var{R}:1$

Checkpoints:

Distance from $C$ to $D$ = {CD},
Angle of $DE$ = {theta}°,
Angle of $CD$ = {phi}°,
Angle $CDE$ = {theta + phi}°,
$d_\\perp$ = {dperp},
Moment of $DE$ about $C$ = { siground(F CD sin(radians(theta)),4)}

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Cutting force

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Alternate calculation of dperp

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A {F} force is applied to the handles of the compound pruning shears at the point shown. Assuming that the cutting forces on the twig act along line $AB$,

What is the force in member $DE$? [[0]]

What is the cutting force at $A$ and $B$? [[1]]

What is the Mechanical Advantage of this tool? [[2]] : 1.

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A value with units marked right if within an adjustable % error of the correct value. Marked close if within a wider margin of error.

Modify the unit portion of the student's answer by

1. replacing \"ohms\" with \"ohm\" case insensitive

2. replacing '-' with ' '

3. replacing '°' with ' deg'

to allow answers like 10 ft-lb and 30°

This fixes the student answer for two common errors.

If student_units are wrong - replace with correct units

If student_scalar has the wrong sign - replace with right sign

If student makes both errors, only one gets fixed.

Only marked close if the student actually has the right sign.

Determine the forces in the pistons of a hydraulicly operated excavator.

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{geogebra_applet('cbh4g7zm', {map(dx(n),n,1..6)} + {map(dy(n),n,1..6)} )}

Diagram units are in: [{units[1]}]

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Draw and number neat, labeled free body diagrams.

Given: $W$ = {load}

Find the necessarys angles.

Let $\\theta_B$ and $\\theta_D$ be the angles that BC and DE make with the horizontal.

$\\theta_B = \\tan^{-1} \\left(\\dfrac{\\var{y1+y2}}{\\var{x2}}\\right) = \\var{siground(theta_B,4)}° \\qquad \\theta_D = \\tan^{-1} \\left(\\dfrac{\\var{y4}}{\\var{x4}} \\right)= \\var{siground(theta_D,4)}°$

Use Free Body Diagram I to solve for the force in cylinder $BC$.

$\\begin{align} \\textrm{I: } \\Sigma M_A &= 0 \\\\ BC_x ( \\var{y2}) - BC_y(\\var{x1 + x2}) + W ( \\var{x_t}) &= 0\\\\ BC ( -\\var{scalar(y2)} \\cos \\theta_B + \\var{scalar(x1+x2)} \\sin \\theta_B) &= \\var{scalar(x_t)}\\ W \\\\ BC &= W \\left(\\dfrac{\\var{scalar(x_t)}}{-\\var{scalar(y2)} \\cos \\var{siground(theta_B,4)}° + \\var{scalar(x1+x2)} \\sin \\var{siground(theta_B,4)}°}\\right) \\\\ &= \\var{load} \\left(\\dfrac{\\var{x_t}}{\\var{siground(dperp_B,4)}}\\right) \\\\ &= \\var{siground(BC,4)} \\textrm{ (compression)} \\end{align}$

Use Free Body Diagram II to solve for the force in cylinder $DE$.

$\\begin{align} \\textrm{II: } \\Sigma M_F &= 0 \\\\ -DE_x ( \\var{y5}) - DE_y(\\var{x5}) + W ( \\var{x6}) &= 0\\\\ DE ( \\var{scalar(y5)} \\cos \\theta_D + \\var{scalar(x5)} \\sin \\theta_d) &= \\var{scalar(x6)} W \\\\ DE &= W \\left(\\dfrac{\\var{x6}}{\\var{siground(dperp_D,4)}}\\right) \\\\ &= \\var{siground(DE,4)} \\textrm{ (tension)} \\end{align}$

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The motion of the excavator is controled by three hydraulic cylinders. Determine the force exerted by cylinders $BC$ and $DE$ when supporting a {load} downward vertical load at $G$. Neglect the weights of the parts.

$BC$ = [[0]] [[1]]

$DE$ = [[2]] [[3]]

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A value with units marked right if within an adjustable % error of the correct value. Marked close if within a wider margin of error.

Modify the unit portion of the student's answer by

1. replacing \"ohms\" with \"ohm\" case insensitive

2. replacing '-' with ' '

3. replacing '°' with ' deg'

to allow answers like 10 ft-lb and 30°

This fixes the student answer for two common errors.

If student_units are wrong - replace with correct units

If student_scalar has the wrong sign - replace with right sign

If student makes both errors, only one gets fixed.

Only marked close if the student actually has the right sign.

Determine the mechanical advantage of a pair of compound lopping shears.

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{geogebra_applet('csq3j7yg', {map(dist(n),n,1..9)} )}

Determine

a) the mechanical advantage of the lopping shears shown, and

b) the {statement[version]}.

Note: The mechanical advantage of the shears is the ratio of the cutting force developed at $A$ to the force $P$ applied to the handles.

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1. Draw and number a neat, consistent, labeled set of free body diagrams for the parts of the shears.

Note link DE is a two force member with a slope of $m = \\dfrac{\\var{d_7}} {\\var{d_9 - d_4}}$, in tension. The free body diagrams must be consistent with each other and internal forces must occur in action-reaction pairs.

2. Find the necessary angle.

Let $\\theta$ be the angle that DE makes with the horizontal.

$\\theta = \\tan^{-1} \\dfrac{\\var{d_7}}{\\var{d_9-d_4}} = \\var{siground(theta,4)}°$

3. Use FBD II and take moments about C to find the tension in DE.

$\\begin{align}\\textrm{II: }\\Sigma M_C &= 0 \\\\ DE_x (\\var{d_6}) + DE_y(\\var{d_3}) &= P \\,(\\var{d_3 + d_4 })\\\\ DE &= \\left ( \\dfrac{\\var{scalar(d_3 + d_4 )}}{\\var{scalar(d_6)} \\cos \\theta + \\var{scalar(d_3)}\\sin \\theta} \\right) P \\\\&= \\left(\\dfrac{\\var{d_3 + d_4 }}{\\var{siground(dp_1,4)}} \\right )P \\\\&= \\var{siground(ma_1,4)} \\,P \\textrm{ (tension) } \\end{align}$

4. FBD III and take moments about B to find the cutting force at A.

$\\begin{align}\\textrm{III: }\\Sigma M_B &= 0 \\\\ A (\\var{d_1}) &=DE_x (\\var{d_5 +d_6 +d_7 }) + DE_y(\\var{d_8-d_1}) \\\\ A &= \\left ( \\dfrac{\\var{scalar(d_5 +d_6 +d_7 )}\\cos \\theta + \\var{scalar(d_8-d_1)}\\sin \\theta}{\\var{scalar(d_1 )}} \\right) DE \\\\&= \\left(\\dfrac{\\var{siground(dp_2,4)}}{\\var{d_1 }} \\right )DE \\\\&= \\var{siground(ma_2,4)} \\,DE \\\\ &= \\var{siground(ma_2,4)}\\, ( \\var{siground(ma_1,4)} \\,P )\\\\ &= \\var{siground(ma_t,4)} P \\end{align}$

5. Find the mechanical advantage

Mechanical Advantage = $\\dfrac{A}{P} = \\var{siground(ma_t,4)}$

6. Find the {statement[version]}.

$A = \\var{siground(ma_t,4)} P$, so for $A$ $P$ = {given[version]}:

$A = \\var{siground(ma_t,4)} (\\var{given[0]}) = \\var{siground(answer[0],4)}$

$P = \\dfrac{\\var{given[1]}}{\\var{siground(ma_t,4)}} = \\var{siground(answer[1],4)}$

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A value with units marked right if within an adjustable % error of the correct value. Marked close if within a wider margin of error.

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3. replacing '°' with ' deg'

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