MORE COPLANAR EQUILIBRIUM SYSTEMS

EXAMPLES
10-06-2020
Example 4: The homogeneous cylinder of weight W rests ∑Fx=0 +
in a frictionless right-angled corner. Determine the
NAcosϴ - NBsinϴ=0
contact forces NA and NB in terms of W and ϴ.
FBD NA = NBtanϴ Equation 1

∑Fy=0 +

NAsinϴ + NBcosϴ - W = 0
ϴ
Substitute NA
ϴ
W
A NBtanϴsinϴ + NBcosϴ - W = 0
B
W ϴ NA NBsinϴsinϴ + NBcosϴ - W = 0
NB cosϴ
NA Equal to 1
NB
NB (sin2ϴ + cos2ϴ)= W
ADDITIONAL QUESTION: IF cosϴ
NB=1.5NA What is the value of ϴ? NB =Wcosϴ
1.5NA =Wcosϴ
NA =Wsinϴ
NA =Wsinϴ
Since the surface is (2/3)Wcosϴ =Wsinϴ
frictionless, no
friction for present ϴ=33.69⁰
Example 5: Calculate the force pushing force P that is
required to hold the 600-N roller at rest on the rough
incline surface.

15⁰
2m
C

15⁰ N

Py’=Psin30 ∑MA=0 +

Px’(radius) – W(radius sin 15) = 0

P
Pcos30(2m) – 600N(2sin 15) = 0

15⁰ P=179.32N

15⁰

0
2m

os3
x ’=Pc W
P
15⁰
A
(2m)sin15
F

N
Example 6: The uniform plank ABC weighs 400N. It is
supported by a pin at A and a cable that runs around the
pulley D. Determine the tension in the cable and the
components of the pin reaction at A. Note the tension in
the cable is constant.
D

T
T
70⁰
Ax B
C
A

1.5m 1.0m 0.5m

Ay 400N
∑Fx= 0 +
∑MA = 0 + ∑Fy= 0 +

T + Tsin70 - 400N + Ay=0 Tcos70 - Ax=0

T(1.5m+1.0m+0.5m) + Tsin70(1.5m+1.0m) – 400N(1.5m)=0
112.17N + 112.17sin70 - 400N + Ay=0 Ax=112.17Ncos70
T=112.17N
Ay=182.42N Ax=38.36N