International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition
International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781305501607
Author: Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas
Publisher: CENGAGE L
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Chapter 5, Problem 5.1P

Bar AB of negligible weight is supported by a ball-and-socket joint at B and two cables attached at A. Draw the FBD for the bar, recognizing that it is a two-force body. Determine the number of unknowns.

Chapter 5, Problem 5.1P, Bar AB of negligible weight is supported by a ball-and-socket joint at B and two cables attached at

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To determine

Number of unknowns.

Answer to Problem 5.1P

Number of unknown forces are 2.

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Given Information:

Bar AB of negligible weight is supported by ball and socket joint at B and two cables attached at A. See the figure below:

  International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition, Chapter 5, Problem 5.1P , additional homework tip  1

Calculation:

Draw free body diagram as shown in the following figure:

  International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition, Chapter 5, Problem 5.1P , additional homework tip  2

There are three unknown reaction forces at B as RBX , RBY, and RBZ.

Also there are two unknown tension forces at A as, FAD and FAC.

So there are 5 unknowns in total.

Also, forces at A and B can be reduced to their corresponding resultant at A and B respectively. So there are only 2 unknowns.

Conclusion:

Therefore, there are 2 unknown forces in the system.

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