Question 2

Question 2

Frames and Machines question 2

Your love for swinging monkeys has compelled you to build a house for them. Analyse the forces in the pin joints of the frame.

Your love for swinging monkeys has compelled you to build a house for them. Analyse the forces in the pin joints of the frame.

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Step 1:
Draw FBD of separate members and add action-reaction pairs

Step 1:
Draw FBD of separate members and add action-reaction pairs

Frames and Machines solution step 1

Step 2:
Apply equations of equilibrium to solve for forces

Step 2:
Apply equations of equilibrium to solve for forces

Frames and Machines solution step 2

Useful formula:

Useful formula:

Frames and Machines formula

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