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Solution Manual for Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics - Chapter 7 (Internal Forces)

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This comprehensive solution manual provides detailed, step-by-step mathematical and graphical analysis for problems in Chapter 7, focusing on the internal forces acting within structural members. The sources offer exhaustive coverage on determining axial force, shearing force, and bending moment at specific points in frames and machines. You will find high-level guidance for constructing shear and bending-moment diagrams for beams subjected to various loading conditions, including concentrated point loads, moments, and uniformly distributed loads. Key highlights of this resource include: • Beam Analysis: Step-by-step solutions for calculating support reactions and internal forces for beams of various configurations, including those with overhanging sections and concentrated couples. • Cable Mechanics: In-depth analysis of cables under concentrated loads and cables with distributed loads, covering calculations for maximum tension, sag (d), and cable length (s). • Advanced Geometry: Calculations involving parabolic curved members and cables forming circular arcs or catenaries. • Optimization Problems: Guidance on determining ratios and distances (a) for which the maximum absolute value of the bending moment is minimized. • Unit Versatility: Problems utilize both SI and US Customary units, including Newtons (N), kilonewtons (kN), pounds (lb), and kips. This manual is an indispensable tool for engineering students looking to master structural analysis and the behavior of members under complex loading distributions.

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CHAPTER7
V

, PROBLEMV7.1

DetermineVtheVinternalVforcesV(axialVforce,VshearingVfor
ce,VandVbendingVmoment)VatVPointVJVofVtheVstructureV
indicated.

FrameVandVloadingVofVProblemV6.76.



SOLUTION

FromVProblemV6.76:
CVxV =V720
Vlb

CyV =V140Vlb




FxV =V FV −V720VlbV =V0
0:
FV =V+720V FV=V720Vlb ◀
lb
FyV =V
0: V −140 lb = 0
VV =V140Vlb VV=V140.0Vlb

MV −V(140Vlb)(8Vin.)V=V0

MV =V+1120VlbV MV=V1120VlbVVin.
in. ◀




CopyrightV©VMcGraw-
HillVEducation.VPermissionVrequiredVforVreproductionVorVdisplay.

, PROBLEMV7.2

DetermineVtheVinternalVforcesV(axialVforce,VshearingVforce,VandVbe
ndingVmoment)VatVPointVJVofVtheVstructureVindicated.

FrameVandVloadingVofVProblemV6.78.




SOLUTION

FromVProblemV6.78:
CV=V30
Vlb




FxV =V0:V V −V FV +V120VlbV =
V0
FV=V120.0Vlb ◀
FV =V+120V
lb

FyV =V0:V V −VVV +V30VlbV=V VV=V30.0Vlb
0 ◀
M J V =V0:V V MV +V(30Vlb)(4Vin.)V−V(120Vlb)(2
)
Vin. V=V0


MV=V120.0VlbVVin.





CopyrightV©VMcGraw-
HillVEducation.VPermissionVrequiredVforVreproductionVorVdisplay.

, PROBLEMV7.3

DetermineVtheVinternalVforcesVatVPointVJVwhenV=V90°.




SOLUTION

ReactionsV(V=V90
)
MAV =V0:V V BVy
= 0
V13

AV=V845V AV=V845
N N
5V
FxV =V0:V V (845VN)V x +V
13
BxV =V −325 BVxV =V325
FBDVBJ VN VN
:
FV =V0 125VNV−VFV FV=V125.0 67.4°◀
: =V0 VN
22.6°V
FV =V V − 300 N V = 300 ◀
0: (325VN)(0.480Vm)V−VMV =V0

MV =V+156VNm
M = 156.0 Nm




CopyrightV©VMcGraw-
HillVEducation.VPermissionVrequiredVforVreproductionVorVdisplay.

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