PROBLEM 6.

80

For the frame and loading shown, determine the components of all
forces acting on member ABC.

SOLUTION

FBD Frame:

ΣM E = 0: (1.2 m ) Ax − (1.5 m )( 80 kN ) = 0

A x = 100.0 kN W
ΣFy = 0: Ay − 80 kN = 0 A y = 80.0 kN W

FBD member ABC: Note: BE is two-force member so

2
By = Bx = 0.4 Bx
5
ΣM C = 0: (1.2 m )(100 kN ) − ( 3.0 m )( 80 kN )

+ ( 0.6 m )( Bx ) + (1.5 m )( 0.4 Bx ) = 0

B x = 100.0 kN W

so B y = 40.0 kN W

ΣFx = 0: −100 kN − 100 kN + C x = 0

C x = 200 kN W

ΣFy = 0: 80 kN − 40 kN − C y = 0

C y = 40.0 kN W
 PROBLEM 6.81

Solve Prob. 6.80 assuming that the 80-kN load is replaced by a

clockwise couple of magnitude 120 kN ⋅ m applied to member EDC
at point D.

SOLUTION
FBD Frame:

ΣFy = 0: Ay = 0 W

ΣM E = 0: (1.2 m ) Ax − 120 kN ⋅ m = 0

A x = 100.0 kN W

FBD member ABC: Note: BE is two-force member, so

2
By = Bx = 0.4 Bx
5
ΣM C = 0: (1.2 m )100 kN − ( 0.6 m ) Bx − (1.5 m )( 0.4 Bx ) = 0

B x = 100.0 kN W

so B y = 40.0 kN W

ΣFx = 0: −100 kN + 100 kN − C x = 0

Cx = 0 W

ΣFy = 0: 40 kN − C y = 0 C y = 40.0 kN W
 PROBLEM 6.82

For the frame and loading shown, determine the components of all
forces acting on member ABC.

SOLUTION
FBD Frame:

ΣM F = 0: (10.8 ft ) Ay − (12 ft )( 4.5 kips ) = 0

A y = 5.00 kips W

ΣFx = 0: − Ax + 4.5 kips = 0

A x = 4.50 kips W

FBD member ABC:

Note: BE is a two-force member

ΣM C = 0: (12 ft ) FBE + (10.8 ft )( 5 kips ) − (18 ft )( 4.5 kips ) = 0

FBE = 2.25 kips W

ΣFx = 0: C x + 2.25 kips − 4.5 kips = 0

C x = 2.25 kips W

ΣFy = 0: C y − 5 kips = 0

C y = 5.00 kips W
 PROBLEM 6.83

Solve Prob. 6.82 assuming that the 4.5-kip load is replaced by a

clockwise couple of magnitude 54 kip ⋅ ft applied to member CDEF
at point D.

SOLUTION
FBD Frame:

ΣFx = 0: Ax = 0 W

ΣM E = 0: (10.8 ft ) Ay − 54 kip ⋅ ft = 0

A y = 5.00 kips W

FBD member ABC:

ΣM C = 0: ( −12 ft ) FBE + (10.8 ft )( 5 kips ) = 0

FBE = 4.50 kips W

ΣFx = 0: C x − 4.5 kips = 0

C x = 4.50 kips W

ΣFy = 0: C y − 5 kips = 0

C y = 5.00 kips W
 PROBLEM 6.84

Determine the components of the reactions at A and E when a 160-lb force

directed vertically downward is applied (a) at B, (b) at D.

SOLUTION
FBD Frame (part a): Note: EC is a two-force member, so
1
Ey = Ex
2
ΣM A = 0: (10 in.) Ex − ( 6 in.)(160 lb ) = 0

E x = 96.0 lb W

so E y = 48.0 lb W

ΣFx = 0: − Ax + 96 lb = 0

A x = 96.0 lb W

ΣFy = 0: Ay − 160 lb + 48 lb = 0

A y = 112.0 lb W
FBD member (part b):
Note: AC is a two-force member, so

Ax = 3 Ay

ΣM A = 0: same as part (a)

E x = 96.0 lb W

ΣFx = 0: same as part (a)

A x = 96.0 lb W

1
Here Ay = Ax so A y = 32.0 lb W
3

ΣFy = 0: 32 lb + E y − 160 lb = 0

E y = 128.0 lb W
 PROBLEM 6.85

Determine the components of the reactions at A and E when a 120-N force

directed vertically downward is applied (a) at B, (b) at D.

SOLUTION

(a) CE is a two-force member

FBD ABC:
1 1
ΣM A = 0: ( 200 mm ) FCE + ( 50 mm ) FCE
2 2

− 150 mm (120 N ) = 0

FCE = 72 2 N so E x = 72.0 N W

E y = 72.0 N W

1
ΣFx = 0: Ax + FCE = 0 Ax = −72 N W
2
A x = 72.0 N W

1
ΣFy = 0: Ay − 120 N + FCE = 0 A y = 48.0 N W
2

FBD CE: (b) AC is a two-force member

 4   1 
ΣM E = 0: ( 75 mm )  FAC  + ( 75 mm )  FAC 
 17   17 

− ( 25 mm )(120 N ) = 0 FAC = 8 17 N

4
ΣFx = 0: Ex − FAC = 0 E x = 32.0 N W
17
1
ΣFy = 0: E y + FAC − 120 = 0 E y = 112.0 N W
17
and A x = 32.0 N W

A y = 8.00 N W
 PROBLEM 6.86

Determine the components of the reactions at A and E when the frame

is loaded by a clockwise couple of magnitude 360 lb ⋅ in. applied
(a) at B, (b) at D.

SOLUTION
FBD Frame: Note for analysis of the frame FBD, the location of the applied couple is
immaterial.
ΣM A = 0: (10 in.) Ex − 360 in ⋅ lb = 0

E x = 36.0 lb W

ΣM E = 0: (10 in.) Ax − 360 in ⋅ lb = 0

A x = 36.0 lb W

Part (a): If couple acts at B, EC is a two-force member, so

1
Ey = Ex E y = 18.0 lb W
2
and then ΣFy = 0: Ay + 18 lb = 0

A y = 18.00 lb W

Part (b): If couple acts at D, AC is a two-force member, so

1
Ay = Ax A y = 12.00 lb W
3
Then ΣFy = 0: 12 lb + E y = 0 E y = −12 lb

E y = 12.00 lb W
 PROBLEM 6.87

Determine the components of the reactions at A and E when the frame is

loaded by a counterclockwise couple of magnitude 24 N · m applied
(a) at B, (b) at D.

SOLUTION
(a) FBD Frame: Note: CE is a two-force member, so Ex = E y
ΣM A = 0: 24 N ⋅ m − ( 0.125 m ) Ex − ( 0.125 m ) E y = 0

Ex = E y = 96 N E x = 96.0 N W

E y = 96.0 N W

ΣFx = 0: Ax − 96 N = 0 A x = 96.0 N W

ΣFy = 0: Ay − 96 N = 0 A y = 96.0 N W
(b) FBD Frame:
Note: AC is a two-force member, so Ax = 4 Ay

( )
ΣM E = 0: 24 N ⋅ m + ( 0.125 m ) Ay − ( 0.125 m ) 4 Ay = 0

Ay = 64 N A y = 64.0 N W

A x = 256 N W

ΣFy = 0: E y − 64 N = 0 E y = 64.0 N W

ΣFx = 0: − Ex + 256 N = 0 E x = 256 N W

 PROBLEM 6.88

Determine the components of the reactions at A and B if (a) the 240-N

load is applied as shown, (b) the 240-N load is moved along its line of
action and is applied at E.

SOLUTION
FBD Frame: Regardless of the point of application of the 240 N load;
ΣM A = 0: (1.25 m ) By − ( 2.25 m )( 240 N ) = 0

B y = 432 N W

ΣM B = 0: (1.25 m ) Ay − (1.0 m )( 240 N ) = 0

A y = 192.0 N W

Part (a): If load at D, BCE is a two-force member, so B x = 0 W

Then ΣFx = 0: Ax − Bx = 0 Ax = Bx = 0

Ax = 0 W

5
Part (b): If load at E , ACD is a two-force member, so Ax = Ay
3
then A x = 320 N W

and ΣFx = 0: Ax − Bx = 0

B x = 320 N W
 PROBLEM 6.89

The 192-N load can be moved along the line of action shown and
applied at A, D, or E. Determine the components of the reactions at B
and F when the 192-N load is applied (a) at A, (b) at D, (c) at E.

SOLUTION
FBD Frame: Note, regardless of the point of application of the 192 N load,
ΣM B = 0: ( 2 m )(192 N ) − ( 3 m ) Fx = 0

Fx = 128.0 N W

ΣFx = 0: Bx − 128 N = 0

B x = 128.0 N W

ΣFy = 0: By + Fy − 192 N = 0

(a) and (c): If load applied at either A or E, BC is a two-force member

5
so By = Bx B y = 40.0 N W
16
Then ΣFy = 0: 40 N + Fy − 192 N = 0

Fy = 152.0 N W

(b): If load applied at D, ACEF is a two-force member, so

7
Fy = Fy Fy = 56.0 N W
16
Then ΣFy = 0: By + 56 N − 192 N = 0

B y = 136.0 N W