Mechanics - Statics
Sample Problems
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Sample Problems
Pin-Jointed Frames
Two-member pin-jointed frame (November 2019) - GERTC+
Refer to the figure shown. Neglect the weights of members....
As W is lifted, which of the ....
How much is the load W ...
Compute W to cause an uplift...
Three-member pin-jointed frame - GERTC+
Determine the joint reaction of the pin-jointed frame shown.
Trusses
Truss subject to wind and gravity loads (November 2019) - GERTC+
The truss shown is ....
Compute the resultant reaction due to wind and gravity load.
... due to wind load only
... due to gravity loads only
Find the stresses in members - GERTC+
Determine the member forces of the truss shown.
Forces in Space
Tripod - maximum load with given member capacity - FREE
The allowable compressive force of members OB and OC is 20 kN...
maximum safe value of W
maximum safe load at O.