STATICS Vectors

Introduction to Dynamics
H.W. 1 (02.03.2014) Statics
Position, Velocity of Particles
and Acceleration
Dr. Onur GEDK Center of Gravity

Q.1. Q.1. Vector Calculations

Hint 1:
Find the components of the forces in
rectangular coordinate system.
Hint 2:
For the resultant force vector,

R P+Q
R Rx i Ry j Rz k
P Px i Py j Pz k
Q Qx i Qy j Qz k
R Rx2 Ry2 Rz2

Hint 3:
For the direction of the resultant force
vector,
Rx
cos x
R
Ry
cos y
R
Rz
cos z
R

Fig.Q.1

Find the magnitude and direction of the resultant of the two

forces shown knowing that P 300 N and Q 400 N . ( 15 and
20 are the angles in the x-z plane while 30 and 50 are in the
vertical planes.)

R ? x ? y ? z ?

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STATICS Vectors
Introduction to Dynamics
H.W. 1 (02.03.2014) Statics
Position, Velocity of Particles
and Acceleration
Dr. Onur GEDK Center of Gravity

Q.2. Q.2. Statics of Particles

Hint 1:
Use rectangular coordinate system to
find the components of the tension
forces of the cables in x and y
directions.
B
Hint 2:
Do not forget that kg is not a force unit
in SI. (kg can be used as a unit of force
in daily life but actually it is a mass
unit.)

F ma
W mg C
g 9.81m / s 2

200kg

Fig.Q.2

Two cables are tied together at C and are loaded as shown.

Determine the tension (a) in cable AC, (b) in cable BC.

TAC ? TBC ?

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STATICS Vectors
Introduction to Dynamics
H.W. 1 (02.03.2014) Statics
Position, Velocity of Particles
and Acceleration
Dr. Onur GEDK Center of Gravity

Q.3. Q.3. Equivalent Force-Couple System

Hint 1:
Do not forget that the derivatives of
y
functions give the inclinations (tangent
values of the angles between a tangent y=f(x)
line on a specific point of the curve and
x axis.). b F
Hint 2:
A
Use unit circle to investigate the
relation between trigonometric values.
Hint 3:
Using derivatives the extreme values of
functions can be obtained.
C

x
D a B
Fig.Q.3

As follower AB rolls along the surface of member C, it exerts a

constant force F perpendicular to the surface. (a) Replace F with an
equivalent force-couple system at the point D obtained by drawing the
perpendicular from the point of contact to the x axis. (b) For a 1m
and b 2m , determine the value of x for which the moment of
equivalent force-couple system at D is maximum.

x2
y b 1 2
a

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STATICS Vectors
Introduction to Dynamics
H.W. 1 (02.03.2014) Statics
Position, Velocity of Particles
and Acceleration
Dr. Onur GEDK Center of Gravity

Q.4. Q.4. Center of Gravity

Hint 1:
Find the form of parabola.
y vertex
y a bx 2

Hint 2: parabola
Determine the boundary conditions to
obtain a and b values of the parabola
function. 60mm
Hint 3:
Use the gravity center of the composite
bodies. (parabola - triangle)
60mm

75mm x
Fig.Q.4

Locate the centroid of the plane area shown.

xM ? yM ?

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STATICS Vectors
Introduction to Dynamics
H.W. 1 (02.03.2014) Statics
Position, Velocity of Particles
and Acceleration
Dr. Onur GEDK Center of Gravity

Q.5. Q.5. Cen. of Gravity and Mom. about a Point and Reaction Forces
Hint 1:
Moment values at pin points will be 0. 0.6m
M C 0 A
Hint 2:
Use polar coordinate system to obtain
the centroid values of the quarter arc. 0.8m
Hint 3:
Use the gravity center of the composite B
curves. (arc + lines)

R 0.75m
C
0.2m
1.35m

Fig.Q.5

The frame for a sign is fabricated from thin, flat steel bar stock
of mass per unit length 4.73kg / m . The frame is supported by a pin at
C and by a cable AB. Determine (a) the tension in the cable, (b) the
reaction at C.

TAB ? C X ? CY ?