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The discussion revolves around a dynamics problem involving the calculation of reaction forces at a joint in a mechanical system. Participants are attempting to derive the necessary kinematic equations to solve for unknown variables related to the motion of the system, specifically focusing on joint B under the influence of a moment.

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Main Points Raised

  • The original poster expresses difficulty in solving for the reaction forces at joint B and seeks clarification on the necessary kinematic equations.
  • Some participants suggest that the challenge lies in composing the correct kinetics equations and offer hints for learning how to create these equations.
  • A participant provides geometric relations based on the system's configuration, introducing new variables and equations that relate the angles and lengths of the arms in the mechanism.
  • There is mention of deriving angular velocity (ω) as part of the solution process, indicating a need for further assistance in this area.
  • Despite receiving suggestions, the original poster indicates that they still find the problem unresolved and continue to seek help.

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Participants generally agree on the complexity of the kinematics involved in dynamics problems, but there is no consensus on the specific approach to take or the correct equations to use. The discussion remains unresolved as the original poster has not found a satisfactory solution.

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Limitations include the original poster's uncertainty in deriving the necessary kinematic equations and the dependence on the specific definitions of the variables involved. The discussion does not resolve the mathematical steps needed to arrive at a solution.

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Simple kinetics problem / Dynamics / Simultaneous equations

I've been trying to solve this problem for hours, not finding the solution. Therefore this question to PhysicsForums homeworks section. Question is just part of the problem, but in order to fully understand issue I must have these joint forces to be clear for myself.

Homework Statement



Problem is to solve reaction forces in the joint B when the moment is starting to affect.

Known variables are;

L1 = 0.36 m
L2 = 0.40 m
m1 = 3.2 kg
m2 = 3.2 kg
θ = 26°
M = 30 Nm

roller C is expected to be weightless.


Homework Equations



I do have created equations for this. From the F = ma i got all in all six equations. (Described in the attachment.)

The Attempt at a Solution



I've been trying to solve equations based on the fact that number of equations = Unsolved variables, but finding the needed 3 kinematics equations I am not so sure.

How to find Bx and By with the given data?


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- Title corrected.
 

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petterik said:
I've been trying to solve equations based on the fact that number of equations = Unsolved variables, but finding the needed 3 kinematics equations I am not so sure.

Problem is likely to be that I am not able to compose these kinetics equations. Any hints for learning how to create these needed equations?
 
I found some similar looking example from the internet. (See attachment.)

But still I do not know Angular velocity (ω) for this. I must derive it somehow? Any assistance for this, or hints where to start?
 

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This file might help to learn this issue also. Just don't get it. (See attachment in case interested in understanding this prob.) Similar looking examples with some variation.
 

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You have just stumbled upon a great fundamental truth! The hardest part of almost all dynamics problems is the kinematics portion. There is a great tendency for most folks to want to simply leap directly over the kinematics, saying, "Oh, that is only kinematics, but that is most often the key to the problem!

The length of the inclined bar is

L3 = √((L1)2+(L2)2)

For your problem, let us let your frame move slightly, so that the upright arm, L1, is at an angle θ with the vertical, and then let the inclined arm, L3 make an angle \phi. Then we can write two geometric relations that must apply for all possible positions:

L1 sinθ + L3 cos \phi - X = 0
L1 cosθ - L3 sin \phi = 0

where x is the new length along bottom edge after the structure has moved. These two equations are obtained by simply summing displacements around the structure, first horizontally, then vertically, and in each case insisting that the summation must close, i.e., that we must return to the starting point.

Now, if you treat θ as independent variable, then \phi and x each depend upon θ
so that you can write all of the equations of motion in terms of this one variable. To do this, you need to know how the velocities and accelerations are related, so first solve the previous equations for \phi and x.

Looking at the second equation,
L3 sin \phi = L1 cosθ
sin \phi = (L1 / L3) cosθ

d\phi/dt cos \phi = - (L1 / L3) sinθ
from which d\phi/dt is easily evaluated. The other equation can be used to evaluate dx/dt in terms of dθ/dt. They can both be differentiated again to get the accelerations. See if this will get you going.
 
Thanks for your efforts, but it still not helped me much. So the problem remains unsolved for me. :)
 

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