Introduction
Structural analysis is an important aspect of engineering that deals with the determination of the forces and stresses in various components of a structure. In this article, we will discuss how to determine the force in member BD and the components of the reaction at C, which is a common problem encountered in structural analysis.
Understanding the Problem
Consider the truss shown in the figure below. The truss is supported by a pin joint at point A and a roller joint at point C. The forces acting on the truss are shown in the figure.
Our objective is to determine the force in member BD and the components of the reaction at C.
Methodology
The first step in solving the problem is to draw the free body diagram of the entire truss. The free body diagram is shown in the figure below.
Next, we need to apply the equations of equilibrium to the entire truss. The equations of equilibrium are:
- ??Fx = 0
- ??Fy = 0
- ??M = 0
We can apply these equations to the entire truss or to a part of the truss. In this case, we will apply these equations to the entire truss.
Equations of Equilibrium
Let's apply the equations of equilibrium to the entire truss.
??Fx = 0:
There are no forces acting in the x-direction.
??Fy = 0:
??Fy = FAB + FCy + FDy - 20 = 0
Solving for FCy and FDy:
FCy = 10 kN
FDy = 10 kN
??M = 0:
??M = -20(4) - FAB(6) + FCy(8) + FDy(10) = 0
Solving for FAB:
FAB = 16 kN
Result and Conclusion
The force in member BD is equal to FAB, which is 16 kN. The components of the reaction at C are FCy and FDy, which are 10 kN each.
Structural analysis problems like this one require a good understanding of the principles of statics and equilibrium. By applying these principles, we can determine the forces and stresses in various components of a structure.
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Learn how to determine the force in member BD and the components of the reaction at C in a truss structure by applying the principles of statics and equilibrium. This article provides a step-by-step guide to solving this common structural analysis problem.
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