CHAPTER VI- SIMPLE TRUSSES, FRAMES AND
MACHINES
1- Determine the force in each member of the truss, and state if the members are in
tension or compression. Set =300.
(FAB = 2.362 kN = 2.36 kN (T), FAD = 1.458 kN = 1.46 kN (C), FCB = 2.362 kN =
2.36 kN (T), FCD = 5.208 kN = 5.21 kN (C))
2- Determine the force in each member of the truss, and state if the members are in
tension or compression.
(NC = 600 N, FCA = 283 N (C), FBC = 200 N (T), FBA = 250 N (T), FBA = 0, FDA =
300 N (C), FDC = 400 N (C))
3- Determine the force in each member of the truss, and state if the members are in
tension or compression.
(FEA = 1750 N = 1.75 kN (C), FEB = 750 N (T), FCB = 800 N (T), FCB = 0, FCE =
900 N (C), FDC = 800 N (T), FDC = 0, FDE = 1000 N = 1.00 kN (C))
4- Determine the force in each member of the truss. State whether the members are
in tension or compression. Set P = 8 kN.
(FEA = 4.62 kN, FBE = 9.24 kN 1C, FBA = 9.24 kN, FCB = 9.238 kN (T), FCB = 0,
FCE = 9.238 kN, FDE = 4.619 kN (c), FDC = 9.238 kN (T))
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5- The Pratt bridge truss is subjected to the loading shown. Determine the force in
members LD, LK, CD, and KD, and state if the members are in tension or
compression. Given: F1 = 50 kN, F2= 50 kN, F3= 50 kN, a= 4 m, b= 3 m.
6- Determine the force in members BF, BG, and AB, and state if the members are in
tension or compression. Given: F1= 5 kN, F4=10 kN, F2=10 kN, a= 4 m, F3= 5 kN,
b= 4 m.
7- Determine the force in members BC, HC, and HG. After the truss is sectioned use
a single equation of equilibrium for the calculation of each force. State if these
members are in tension or compression.
(.FHG = 9.1548 = 9.15 kN (T), FBC = 10.4 kN (C), FHC = 2.24 kN (T))
8- Determine the force in members JE and GF of the truss and state if these
members are in tension or compression. Also, indicate all zero-force members.
(AB, BC, CD, DE, HI, and GI are zero-force members, FJE = 9.375 = 9.38 kN (C),
FGF = 5.62 kN (T)).
9- Determine the force in members FG,GC and CB of the truss used to support the
sign, and state if the members are in tension or compression.
(FCB = 3600 N = 3.60 kN (T), FGC = 1800 N = 1.80 kN (C), FFG = 4024.92 N =
4.02 kN (C))
10- Determine the horizontal and vertical components of force that the pins at A,B,
and C exert on their connecting members.
(Ax = 4200 N = 4.20 kN, Bx = 4200 N = 4.20 kN, Ay = 4000 N = 4.00 kN, By = 3.20
kN, Cx = 3.40 kN, Cy = 4.00 kN)
11- Determine the greatest force P that can be applied to the frame if the largest
force resultant acting at A can have a magnitude of 2 kN.
(P = 0.743 kN = 743 N)
12- The platform scale consists of a combination of third and first class levers so that
the load on one lever becomes the effort that moves the next lever. Through this
arrangement, a small weight can balance a massive object. If x=450 mm and, the
mass of the counterweight S is 2 kg, determine the mass of the load L required to
maintain the balance.
(m=106 kg)
13- Determine the required mass of the suspended cylinder if the tension in the
chain wrapped around the freely turning gear is to be 2 kN. Also, what is the
magnitude of the resultant force on pin A?
(m = 366 kg)
14- Determine the reactions on the collar at A and the pin at C. The collar fits over a
smooth rod, and rod AB is fixed connected to the collar.
(NA = 3.67 kN, Cx = 2894.13 N, Cy = 1324.52 N, MA = 5547.84 N m )
15- The double link grip is used to lift the beam. If the beam weighs 8 kN, determine
the horizontal and vertical components of force acting on the pin at A and the
horizontal and vertical components of force that the flange of the beam exerts on the
jaw at B.
(By =4 kN, Bx=8 kN, Ax=12 kN, Ay=0)
