How Do You Calculate Reactions at E and Force at C in Statics?

  • Thread starter Thread starter ME_student
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Statics
AI Thread Summary
To calculate the reactions at point E and the force at point C in statics, the discussion highlights the challenge of determining Reaction D without relying on a force triangle. The user successfully calculated the sum of forces in the y-direction at the pipe, yielding 10 kips, but is uncertain about the x-direction components. It is noted that Reaction D has both x and y components, and the complexity increases with the assumption that point B also has reactions in both directions. The instructor clarified that point B has a reaction in the x-direction (Bx) while Reaction D is perpendicular to the bar. Understanding these components is crucial for solving the problem accurately.
ME_student
Messages
108
Reaction score
5

Homework Statement


Find the components (a) of the reactions at E, (b) of the force exerted at C on member CDE.

Homework Equations


Equations are on attachment

The Attempt at a Solution


Okay so I am having a hard time figuring out how to obtain Reaction D without using a force triangle because that is what the solution uses. I took sum of the forces in y direction at the pipe and get 10kips but what about the x direction? RD is going to have both x and y components.
 

Attachments

  • 1.pdf
    1.pdf
    128.5 KB · Views: 240
  • 2.pdf
    2.pdf
    93.6 KB · Views: 207
Physics news on Phys.org
I've been working on the problem for awhile. I first analyzed that D has a reaction both in x and y, also assumed B has a reaction in the x and y direction making it more complicated... I emailed my instructor asked him what the problem was. He said B has a reaction Bx and D is a reaction perpendicular to the bar.
 

Similar threads

Engineering Two approaches in statics not adding up
Replies
5
Views
2K
Engineering Statics, Finding Reaction forces for A and H
Replies
6
Views
2K
Engineering Statics - Determine the Reactions on this bent bar levering between two surfaces
Replies
27
Views
3K
Can the only reaction force (to gravity) be friction?
Replies
5
Views
2K
Solving for the internal forces and reactions
Replies
9
Views
2K
Engineering Loads on a shaft with V-Belts
Replies
2
Views
2K
Engineering Mechanics - Statics
Replies
5
Views
2K
How Do You Calculate Static Forces in a Trebuchet's Throwing Arm?
Replies
9
Views
3K
Spring angles at static equilibrium on application of force
Replies
14
Views
3K
How Do You Calculate the Reaction Force at C in a Statically Indeterminate Beam?
Replies
8
Views
3K

Hot Threads

Recent Insights

Back
Top