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Textbook Solutions for Mechanics of Materials

Chapter 4 Problem 4-67

Question

The wheel is subjected to a force of 18 kN from the axle. Determine the force in each of the three spokes. Assume the rim is rigid and the spokes are made of the same material, and each has the same cross-sectional area.

Solution

Step 1 of 2

A free body diagram can be drawn as,

 

The sum of the force in the x-direction can be written as,

\(\sum {{F_x}}  = 0\)

\({F_{AC}}\cos 30^\circ  = {F_{AD}}\cos 30^\circ \)

\({F_{AC}} = {F_{AD}}\)

The sum of the force in the  y-direction can be written as,

\(\sum {{F_y}}  = 0\)

\({F_{AB}} + {F_{AC}}\sin 30^\circ  + {F_{AD}}\sin 30^\circ  - 18 = 0\)

\({F_{AB}} + 2{F_{AC}}\sin 30^\circ  - 18 = 0\)

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Title Mechanics of Materials 10 
Author Russell C. Hibbeler
ISBN 9780134319650

The wheel is subjected to a force of 18 kN from the axle.

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