Math Problem Statement

The steel beam 3.17 is subjected to a vertical point load F2 and an inclined point load F1 under a 60° inclination with respect to the beam axis. Calculate: a) the sum of all vertical forces Fv, b) the vertical reaction forces at points A and B, c) the horizontal force at point B.

Solution

The image you uploaded contains a statics problem involving a steel beam (Stahlträger 3.17) under the effect of two forces:

  • F1=6kNF_1 = 6 \, \text{kN}, which is inclined at 6060^\circ to the beam's axis.
  • F2=8kNF_2 = 8 \, \text{kN}, which acts vertically.

The beam is supported at two points, AA and BB, with the following questions:

  1. Sum of all vertical forces, FvF_v.
  2. The vertical reaction forces at the supports AA and BB.
  3. The horizontal force at support BB.

Step-by-step approach:

  1. Resolve forces:

    • For F1F_1, we need to break it into its horizontal (F1xF_{1x}) and vertical (F1yF_{1y}) components: F1x=F1cos(60),F1y=F1sin(60)F_{1x} = F_1 \cdot \cos(60^\circ), \quad F_{1y} = F_1 \cdot \sin(60^\circ)
    • F2F_2 acts directly vertically, so it only contributes to the vertical forces.
  2. Sum of vertical forces FvF_v: Fv=F1y+F2F_v = F_{1y} + F_2

  3. Calculate reaction forces at AA and BB:

    • Use equilibrium equations for the beam. The sum of forces in both vertical and horizontal directions must be zero, as well as the sum of moments around any point (we will use point AA for moments).
  4. Horizontal force at BB:

    • The horizontal component of F1F_1 must be balanced by the reaction at support BB.

Let me calculate these values for you.Here are the calculations for the steel beam problem:

  1. Resolved components of F1F_1:

    • Horizontal component F1x=3kNF_{1x} = 3 \, \text{kN}
    • Vertical component F1y=5.20kNF_{1y} = 5.20 \, \text{kN}
  2. Sum of all vertical forces FvF_v: Fv=F1y+F2=5.20kN+8kN=13.20kNF_v = F_{1y} + F_2 = 5.20 \, \text{kN} + 8 \, \text{kN} = 13.20 \, \text{kN}

  3. Vertical reaction forces:

    • At support AA, RA=7.87kNR_A = 7.87 \, \text{kN}
    • At support BB, RB=5.33kNR_B = 5.33 \, \text{kN}
  4. Horizontal force at support BB:

    • RBhorizontal=F1x=3kNR_{B_{horizontal}} = F_{1x} = 3 \, \text{kN}

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Related Questions:

  1. How would the reaction forces change if F1F_1 had a different angle?
  2. What happens if we move the position of F1F_1 further away from point AA?
  3. How does the moment equilibrium affect the distribution of forces?
  4. Can you calculate the total moment about point BB?
  5. What if there was an additional horizontal force acting on the beam?

Tip: Always resolve inclined forces into horizontal and vertical components for ease of calculation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Statics
Force Resolution
Equilibrium of Forces

Formulas

F1x = F1 * cos(60°)
F1y = F1 * sin(60°)
Fv = F1y + F2
Sum of moments: ΣM_A = 0
Sum of vertical forces: ΣFy = 0
Sum of horizontal forces: ΣFx = 0

Theorems

Equilibrium of a rigid body
Sum of moments equals zero

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 or College-level Physics/Engineering