1. The structure shown in the figure is hinged to supports at A and D.

Compute the shearing

stresses in pins A, B and D. All members weigh 2.5kN/m.

19mm C 20kN

B
1.5m

1m
22mm

4.5m

A
detail of A and D

45kN D

6m 2m

2. The truss is used to support the loading shown. Determine the required cross-sectional area of
member BC if the allowable normal stress is 24ksi.

800lb

6ft F 6ft

400lb G E

6ft B 60 C 6ft
30 45
A
D
3. In the figure shown, the base plate is fastened by four 22-mm diameter bolts. The allowable
tensile stress on bolts is 145MPa, allowable shearing stress is 120MPa, and allowable bearing
stress between the bolt and base plate is 460MPa.

a. Determine the safest maximum value of P.

b. If P=290kN, what is the required minimum bolt diameter.

3
16mm thick baseplate 4 22mm
bolt

4. A billboard 3m high by 4m wide supported as shown is subjected to wind pressure on its area.
The total weight of billboard is 30kN. H=1.5m, =60. Wind pressure is 1.44kPa.

a. Determine the normal stress in member BC whose cross-sectional area is 6mmx76mm.

b. If member AB were to be replaced by a 16mm diameter cable, determine the normal

stress in the cable.

C billboard (3mx4m)