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ANALYSIS OF STRUCTURES Problem 70

2D BEAMS Determine the reactions at A and B for the loaded beam.
Problem 66
A cantilever beam is subjected to a uniformly distributed load and
an inclined concentrated load, as shown. Determine the reactions at
support A.
Ans. Ay = 6.96 kN; By = 9.84 kN
Problem 71
Determine the external reactions of the beam.

Ans. MA = 131.64 kN.m ; Ay = 23.45 kN; Ax = 4.14 kN

Problem 67
A compound beam is subjected to the loads shown. Find the support
reactions at A and B of the beam.
Ans. MA = 253 kN.m ; Ay = 55 kN ↓
Problem 72
Determine the reactions at A and B for the beam subjected to a
combination of distributed and point loads.
2 kN/m
1.5 kN
30º
Ans. MA = 190 kN.m ; Ay = 60 kN; By = Cy = 35 kN
Problem 68
B
Find the reactions at supports A, C, and E of the compound beam A
carrying a uniformly distributed load of 10 kips/ft over its entire
1.2 m 0.6 1.2 m 1.8 m 1.2 m
length as shown. m

Ans. Ax = 750 N, Ay = 3.07 kN, By = 1.224 kN

Problem 73
The beam is subjected to an elliptical load distribution and the
point loads shown. For what value of the force P will the reaction
at B go to zero?
Ans. MA = 100 k.ft ; By = 40k; Cy = 160k; Dy = Ey = 40k 4 kN/m
20 kN∙m
Problem 69
B
Determine the reactions at A and B for the loaded beam. A
160 lb/ft P
1m
2m 3m 2m 2m
Ans. P = 8.93 kN

A B
3’ 5’ 4’
Ans. Ax = 0, Ay = 603 lb, By = 757 lb

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ARCHES Problem 78
Problem 74 A pin-connected circular arch supports a 5000-lb vertical load as
Determine the components of all the support reactions. shown in the figure. Neglecting the weights of the members,
y P C determine the normal force, shear force and bending moment that
P
act on the cross section at 1.
y 5000 lb B ①
R 4’

A 45º 45º B x

10’
Ans. Ax = Cx = Bx = 0; Ay = 0.707P, By = -0.707P, Cy = 0.293P A 60º C x
Problem 75
Ans. P1 = 1366 lb; V1 = 366 lb.ft; M1 = 3660 lb.ft
A parabolic arch with supports at the same level is subjected to the
combined loading shown. Determine the support reactions. CABLES
Problem 79
A mason stretches a string between two points 50 ft apart on the
same level with a tension of 10 lb at each end. If the string weighs
0.1 lb, determine the sag h at the middle of the string.
Ans. h = 0.75 in
Problem 80
The tree surgeon attempts to pull down the partially sawn-through
Ans. Ax = Bx = 83.33 kN; Ay = 140 kN; By = 90 kN three trunks. He creates a tension TA= 200 N in the rope, which
Problem 76 has a mass of 0.6 kg per meter of its length. Determine the angle
A parabolic arch is subjected to two concentrated loads shown. the tension TB at point B.
Determine the support reactions.
20

Ans. Ax = Ex = 25k; Ay = 42.5k; By = 27.5k Ans.  A = 12.64 , L = 13.06 m, TB = 229 N

Problem 77 Problem 81
Determine the reactions at supports B and E of the three-hinged A cable subjected to a uniform load of 240 N/m is suspended
circular arch shown. between two supports at the same level 20 m apart, as shown. If the
cable has a central sag of 4 m, determine the horizontal reactions at
the supports, the minimum and maximum tension in the cable, and
the total length of the cable.

Ans. Ax = Bx = 9 kN; Tmin = 3 kN, Tmax = 3.84 kN, S = 21.93 m

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Problem 82
A cable weighing 25 N/m of length is suspended from point A and
passes over the small pulley at B. Calculate the mass m of the
attached cylinder which will produce the sag of 9 m. Also
determine the horizontal distance from A to C. Because of the
small sag-to-span ratio, use the approximation of a parabolic cable.

Ans. α = 14.44°, β = 3.57°, γ = 18.16°

TAB = 529 lb, TBC = 513 lb, TCD = 539 lb
Problem 86
Determine the angles β2 and β3 and the force in each cable segment
Ans. m = 270 kg, AC = 79.1 m
if β1 = 40°.
Problem 83
A cable supports a load of 50 kg/m uniformly distributed with
respect to the horizontal and is suspended from the two fixed
points located as shown. Determine the maximum and minimum
tensions Tmax and T0 in the cable.

2 = 27.8 ; 3 = -3.53 ; TAB = 5.04 kips;

Ans.
TBC = 4.36 kips; TCD = 3.87 kips
Ans. Tmax = 35.6 kN, T0 = 21,000 N
TRUSSES
Problem 84 Problem 87
A 50-kg acrobat pedals her unicycle across the taut but slightly Determine the force in each member of the loaded truss.
elastic cable. If the deflection at the center of the 18-m span is A
75 mm, determine the tension in the cable. Neglect the effects of
the weights of the cable and unicycle.

30º B C
30º 30º
E

Ans. T = 29.4 kN 3 kN
Problem 85
D
Two traffic signals are attached to the 36-ft support cable at equal Ans. AB = 12 kN (T), AE = 3 kN (C)
intervals as shown. Determine the equilibrium configuration angles BC = 5.20 kN (T), BD = 6 kN (T)
α, β, and γ, as well as the tension in each cable segment. BE = 5.20 kN (C), CD = CD = 6 kN (C)

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Problem 88 Problem 91
Determine the force in each member of the loaded truss. Make use A snow load transfers the forces shown to the upper joints of a
of the symmetry of the truss and of the loading. Pratt roof truss. Neglect any horizontal reactions at the supports
B C D and solve for the forces in all members.
1 kN
4m
E
A 5m 5m 5m 5m 1 kN C 1 kN
H G F
1 kN B D 1 kN
2m
30 kN 60 kN 30 kN
Ans. AB = DE = 96.0 kN (C) A E
2m H 2m G 2m F 2m
AH = EF = 75 kN (T), BC = CD = 75 kN (C)
BH = CG = BH =60 kN (T) Ans. AB = DE = BC = CD = 3.35 kN (C)
CH = CF = 48.0 kN (C), GH = FG = 112.5 kN (C) AH = EF = 3 kN (T), BH = DF = 1 kN (C)
Problem 89 CF = CH = 1.414 kN (T), FG = GH = 2 kN (T)
Determine the force in member CG. Problem 92
Calculate the forces in members CF, CG, and EF of the loaded
I truss.
H 10’ G 10’ F 10’ E
10’ 2000 lb
E
D
10’ 10’
13’ 2000 lb
A F
C
B C D
10’

5 kips 5 kips 5 kips 16’ B

G
Ans. CG = 14.14 kips (T)
10’

H A
26’
Problem 90
Ans. CF = 1538 lb (C), CG = 4170 lb (T), EF = 0
The equiangular truss is loaded and supported as shown. Problem 93
Determine the forces in all members in terms of the load L.
The rectangular frame is composed of four perimeter two-force
A L members and two cables AC and BD which are incapable of
supporting compression. Determine the forces in all members due to
a a
the load L in position (a) and then in position (b).
L
B F A 4d A 4d
B B
a a
3d 3d

C a a
E
D C C
D D
Ans. AB = BC = L (T), AF = EF = L (C) (a) (b) L
DE = CD = L/2 (T), BF = DF = DF = 0 5L 4L 5L 4L
Ans. (a) AC = (T), CD = (C) (b) AC = (T), CD = (C)
3 3 3 3

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Problem 94 Problem 97
Analysis of the wind acting on a small Hawaiian church, which Determine the forces in members DE, EI, FI, and HI of the
withstood the 165-mi/hr winds of Hurricane Iniki in 1992, arched roof truss.
showed the forces transmitted to each roof truss panel to be as 4 6 6 4 4 6 6 4
shown. Treat the structure as a symmetrical simple truss and 100
neglect any horizontal component of the support reaction at A. 25 kN kN 75 kN
Identify the truss member which supports the largest force, tension 25 kN D 25 kN
or compression, and calculate this force. C E 3

2450 lb F 4
B
D J I
7000 lb
E C K H 14

16’ F A Dimensions in meters G

4550 lb
A B Ans. DE = 297 kN (C), DE = 26.4 kN (T)
6000 lb Problem 98
24’
Determine the force in member DG of the compound truss. The
Ans. FD = 24,500 lb (T)
joints all lie on radial lines subtending angles of 15°as indicated,
Problem 95 and the curved members act as two-force members. Distance
Find the forces in members EF, KL, and GL for the Fink truss OC = OA = OB = R
shown.
E C
10 kN
20 kN F
E L
F 20 kN 15º
D D G
C G 20 kN
N L H 10 kN
B
H
A 30º 30º I A B
P O M K J O
6@5m R
Ans. EF = 75.1 kN (C), KL = 40 kN (T), GL = 20 kN (T)
Ans. DG = 0.596L (C)
Problem 96
Problem 99
Determine the force in member BF.
Determine the forces in members AB, BI, and CI of the simple
D
truss. Note that all curved members are two-force members.
Arc radius of 50 m H
C
I G
20 m
B
A F
B C D E
A 30º
15º L L L L
15 m 15 m 20 m 15 m 15 m
G
Ans. AB = 2.26L (T) , BI = L (T) , CI = 0.458L (T)
F
9 kips 3 kips E
5’ 5’ 5’
Ans. BF = 2.66 kips (C)

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Problem 100 Problem 103
Determine the forces in members AB, AC, and AD. The structure in the figure is loaded by the 240 lb.in
z counterclockwise couple applied to member AB. Neglecting the
5 kN weights of the members, determine all forces acting on member
30º BCD.

A D

6m
C
30º
D 1m y 4
2m
3
B C 3 B
3m 4
3m x
240 lb∙in
Ans. AB = -4.46 kN (C), AC = -1.521 kN, AD = 1.194 KN
Problem 101 A
The rectangular space truss is erected on a horizontal square base 12
m on a side. Guy wires are attached to the structure at E and G as Ans. ND = 288 lb → ; TC = 464 lb; Bx = 114 lb →; By = 232 lb 
shown and are tightened until the tension T in each wire is 9 kN. Problem 104
Calculate the force F in each of the diagonal members. The bars AB and AC are joined by a pin at A and a horizontal cable.
H The vertical cable carrying the 200-kg mass is attached to the pin at
E G A. Determine the tension in the horizontal cable.
F
16 m A
30º
T T 60º
D
A C
6m 6m
B
Ans. F = −3.72 kN 200 kg
B C
COMPOSITE BODIES/MEMBERS
Problem 102 Ans. 1416 N
Figure shows the distributed loading due to water pressure that is Problem 105
acting on the upstream side of the flood barrier. Determine the The weight W = 6 kN hangs from the cable which passes over the
support reactions acting on the barrier at A and B. Neglect the pulley at F. Determine the magnitude of the pin reaction at D.
weight of the barrier.
Ans.

60º B

10’

A 3200 lb/ft
NB = 6670 lb ; Ax = 10, 220 lb  ; Ay = 340 lb 

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Problem 106 Problem 109
An 80-N box is placed on a folding table as shown in the figure. The bar in the figure supported by a pin at A and a cable at B, carries
Neglecting friction and the weights of the members, determine all a uniformly distributed load over its left half. Neglecting the weight
forces acting on member EFG and the tension in the cable of the bar, determine the normal force, shear force and bending
connecting points B and D. Dimensions in mm moment acting on the cross section at 1 by analyzing (1) the bar
400 200 600 segment on the left f section 1; and (2) the bar segment on the right
of section 1.
80 N
A B D E
180
360 C
F
240
G
H

400 400
Ans. NG = 60 N  ; Ey = 26.67 N ; Fy = 33.33 N ; TBD = 22.22 N T = 1200 N; Ax = 1039 N → ; Ay = 1800 N ;
Ans.
Problem 107 P1 = 1039 N ;V1 = 200 N ; M1 = 2000 N.m
Neglecting friction and the weights of the members, compute the
magnitudes of the pin reactions at A and C for the folding table
shown.
0.6 m
300 N/m

B
A

1.2 m C

D E
0.8 m 0.8 m
Ans. RA = 411 N;RB = 206 N
Problem 108
Determine the pin reactions at A and all forces acting on member
DEF of the frame shown in the figure.
2.5 m 2.5 m 0.5 m
C
1m D 1m
40 kN
E
2m
B 3m
1m

A F
Ans. PBE = 64.6 kN  ; PCD = 45 kN  ;
Fx = 15.0 kN →; Fy = 24 kN ; Ax = 55.0 kN 