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This tutorial document covers solving problems involving three-dimensional force systems in equilibrium and calculating moments of forces. It provides examples of determining tensions in cables supporting an object, forces for equilibrium of particles, and maximum masses supported by cables. The document also demonstrates calculating moments of forces about points using force magnitudes and perpendicular distances.

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Tutorial 5

This tutorial document covers solving problems involving three-dimensional force systems in equilibrium and calculating moments of forces. It provides examples of determining tensions in cables supporting an object, forces for equilibrium of particles, and maximum masses supported by cables. The document also demonstrates calculating moments of forces about points using force magnitudes and perpendicular distances.

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Mechanics I

Tutorial 5
Three-Dimensional Force Systems Under
Equilibrium

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1- Determine the tension developed in cables AB, AC, and AD.

𝐹𝐴𝐶 = 203 𝑁, 𝐹𝐴𝐷 = 176 𝑁, 𝐹𝐴𝐵 = 139 𝑁

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2- The three cables are used to support the 40-kg flowerpot.
Determine the force developed in each cable for equilibrium.

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3- Determine the magnitudes of F1, F2, and F3 for equilibrium
of the particle.

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4- Determine the maximum mass of the crate so that the
tension developed in any cable does not exceeded 3 kN.

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5- A small peg P rests on a spring that is contained inside the smooth pipe. When
the spring is compressed so that s = 0.15 m, the spring exerts an upward force of
60 N on the peg. Determine the point of attachment A(x, y, 0) of cord PA so that
the tension in cords PB and PC equals 30 N and 50 N, respectively.

x = 0.190 m
y = 0.0123 m

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Moment of a Force

The magnitude of the moment is directly proportional to the magnitude


of F and the perpendicular distance or moment arm d.

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Moment of a Force

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6- Determine the magnitude and directional sense of the
moment of the force at A about point P.

Mp = 3.15 kN . m (counterclockwise)

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7- The crane can be adjusted for any angle 0°≤θ≤90° and any
extension 0≤x≤5m. For a suspended mass of 120 kg, determine the
moment developed at A as a function of x and θ. What values of
both x and θ develop the maximum possible moment at A?
Compute this moment. Neglect the size of the pulley at B.
M_A
x = 5 m , θ = 0°
M_A = -14.7 kN . m (clockwise)

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8- Determine the moment of each of the three forces about
point B.
For F1,
M_B = 150 N . m
For F2,
M_B = 600 N . m
For F3,
M_B = 0

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9- The connected bar BC is used to increase the lever arm of the
crescent wrench as shown. If a clockwise moment of
𝑀𝐴 = 120 𝑁. 𝑚 is needed to tighten the bolt at A and the force
F = 200 N, determine the required extension d in order to
develop this moment.

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Thank you

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