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TABLE 2–1 Supports for Coplanar Structures

Type of Connection Idealized Symbol Reaction Number of Unknowns

(1) U light cable

One unknown. The reaction is a 2
U U force that acts in the direction
U
of the cable or link.
F
weightless link
(2)

One unknown. The reaction is a

rollers
force that acts perpendicular to
the surface at the point of contact.

rocker
(3)
One unknown. The reaction is a
force that acts perpendicular to
the surface at the point of contact.
smooth contacting surface
F
(4)
One unknown. The reaction is a
force that acts perpendicular to
the surface at the point of contact.

smooth pin-connected collar

F
(5)
U U Fy
Two unknowns. The reactions are
Fx two force components.
smooth pin or hinge
(6)

M Two unknowns. The reactions

are a force and a moment.
F
slider

fixed-connected collar

(7) Fy
M Three unknowns. The reactions are
Fx the moment and the two force
components.
fixed support