Example Question

Example Question

Frames and Machines example question

Determine the forces acting in pins A, B and C.

Determine the forces acting in pins A, B and C.

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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

Now that you've mastered this question, you can try Question 1.