Tutorial 1&2: System of Forces directions.

If F1 = 500 N and F2 = 350 N,

determine the magnitude of the resultant
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and the angle which it makes with the
Combine the two forces P and T, which act positive x-axis.
on the fixed structure at
B, into a single
equivalent force R

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Question 2 The two structural members, one of which is
Forces F1 and F2 act on the bracket as shown. in tension and the other in compression,
Determine their exert the indicated forces on joint O.
resultant R Determine the magnitude of the resultant R
of the two forces and the angle which R
makes with the positive x-axis.

Question 3

Two forces are applied to the construction

bracket as shown. Determine the angle
which makes the resultant of the two forces
vertical. Determine the magnitude R of the Question 6
resultant. The guy cables AB and AC are attached to the
top of the transmission tower. The tension in
cable AB is 8 kN. Determine the required
tension T in cable AC such that the net effect
of the two cable tensions is a downward
force at point A. Determine the magnitude R
of this downward force.

Question 4

Two individuals are attempting to relocate a Question 7

sofa by applying forces in the indicated
Determine the resultant R of the two forces
applied to the bracket.

Question 8

Determine the resultant R of the three

tension forces acting on the
eye bolt.
Tutorial 3 Question 4

Question 1 The cantilevered W530 3 150 beam shown is

subjected to an 8-kN force F applied by
means of a welded plate at A. Determine the
equivalent force–couple system at the
centroid of the beam cross section at the
cantilever O

The caster unit is subjected to the pair of 80-

lb forces shown. Determine the moment
associated with these forces.
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Question 2
A lug wrench is used to tighten a square-
The indicated force–couple system is applied
head bolt. If 50-lb forces are applied to the
to a small shaft at the center of the plate. wrench as shown, determine the magnitude
Replace this system by a single force and
F of the equal forces exerted on the four
specify the coordinate of the point on the x-
contact points on the 1-in. bolt head so that
axis through which the line of action of this their external effect on the bolt is equivalent
resultant force passes
to
that of the two 50-lb forces. Assume that the
forces are perpendicular to the flats of the
bolt head

Question 3

Each propeller of the twin-screw ship

develops a full-speed thrust of 300 kN. In
maneuvering the ship, one propeller is
turning full speed ahead and the other full
speed in reverse. What thrust P must each Question 6
tug exert on the ship to counteract the effect
of A force F of magnitude 50 N is exerted on the
the ship’s propellers? automobile parking-brake lever at the
position x 5 250 mm. Replace the force by an
equivalent force–couple system at the pivot
point O
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Question 7
In order to raise the flagpole OC, a light
Calculate the moment of the 250-N force on frame OAB is attached to the pole and a
the handle of the monkey wrench about the tension of 780 lb is developed in the hoisting
center of the bolt cable by the power winch D. Calculate the
moment MO of this tension about the hinge
point O

Question 8

A force F of magnitude 60 N is applied to the

gear. Determine the moment of F about point
O.

Question 9

A man exerts a force F on the handle of the

stationary wheelbarrow at A. The weight of
the wheelbarrow along with its load of dirt is
185 lb with center of gravity at G. For the
configuration shown, what force F must the
man apply at A to make the net
moment about the tire contact point B equal
to zero?
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Question 1 Determine the force P required to maintain

the 200-kg engine in the position for which
The mass center G of the 1400-kg rear-engine
𝜃 = 30 . The diameter of the pulley at B is
car is located as shown in the figure.
negligible.
Determine the normal force under each tire
when the car is in equilibrium. State any
assumptions.

Question 2

A carpenter carries a 12-lb 2-in. by 4-in.

board as shown. What downward force does Question 5
he feel on his shoulder at A?
The 20-kg homogeneous smooth sphere rests
on the two inclines as shown. Determine the
contact forces at A and B.

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Question 3 Determine the reactions at A and E if P 5 500
N. What is the maximum value which P may
The 450-kg uniform I-beam supports the
have for static equilibrium? Neglect the
load shown. Determine the reactions at the
weight of the structure compared with the
supports.
applied loads.
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What horizontal force P must a worker exert

on the rope to position the 50-kg crate
directly over the trailer?

Question 10

What weight WB will cause the system to be

in equilibrium? Neglect all friction, and state
any other assumptions

Question 8

The 500-kg uniform beam is subjected to the

three external loads shown. Compute the
reactions at the support point O. The x-y
plane is vertical.

Question 9

The 20-kg uniform rectangular plate is

supported by an ideal pivot at O and a spring
which must be compressed prior to being
slipped into place at point A. If the modulus
of the spring is k = 2kN/m, what must be its
un-deformed length L?