P1 TH Problems Statics
P1 TH Problems Statics
P1 TH Problems Statics
2-1. Determine the magnitudes of the two components of the 600-N force, one directed
along cable AC and the other along the axis of strut AB.
2-2. If the tension in the cable is 400 N, determine the magnitude and direction of
the resultant force acting on the pulley. This angle defines the same angle θ of line
AB on the tailboard block.
Prob. 2-2
Prob. 2-1
2-3. The beam is to be hoisted using two chains. Determine the magnitudes of forces
FA and FB acting on each chain in order to develop a resultant force of 60 N N
directed along the positive y axis. Set θ = 45o .
Prob. 2-3
Prob. 2-4
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2-4. Wind exerts a resultant force of 600 N on the sail, acting in the direction
shown. Express this force as a Cartesian vector and explain the significance of each
component.
2-5. Express F1 and F2 as Cartesian vectors and determine the magnitude of the resultant
force and its direction measured counterclockwise from the positive x axis.
Prob. 2-5
2-6. The three forces are applied to the bracket. Determine the range of values for the
magnitude of force P so that the resultant of the three forces does not exceed 2400 N.
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Prob. 2-14
Prob. 2-13
2-14. The two forces F1 and F2 act on the hook. Determine the magnitude and
direction of the smallest force F3 so that the resultant force of all three forces has a
magnitude of 200 N.
Prob. 2-9/10
Prob. 2-8
2-9. The pole is held in place by three cables. If the force of each cable acting on the
pole is shown, determine the position (x, 0, z) for fixing cable DA so that the resultant
force exerted on the pole is directed along its axis, from D towards O.
2-10. The pole is held in place by three cables. If the force of each cable acting on the
pole is shown, determine the magnitude and coordinate direction angles of the resultant
force. Set x = 3.50 m, z = 3 m.
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2-11. Determine the magnitudes of the projected components of the force
F = {60i + 12 j − 40k} N along the cables AB and AC.
Prob. 2-11/12
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Chapter 3. Planar Force Systems – Equilibrium of 2D rigid Bodies
2-16. Determine the magnitude and directional sense of the resultant moment of the forces at
A and B about point P.
2-17. The rod on the power control mechanism for a business jet is subjected to a
force of 80 N. Determine the moment of this force about the bearing at A.
Prob. 2-17
Moment of a couple
2-21. Determine the magnitude and sense of the couple moment.
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y
1.2 m 1.2 m
600 N 1.6 m
x
1.6 m
1.2 m 1.6 m 600 N
B
A B
Prob. 4-21
2-22. A clockwise couple M = 5 Nm is resisted by the shaft of the electric motor.
Determine the magnitude of the reactive forces -R and R which act at supports A
and B so that the resultant of the two couples is zero.
Prob. 2-22
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Prob. 2-24
Prob. 2-26
2-26. Replace the force at A by an equivalent resultant force and couple moment at
point P.
Prob. 2-27
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a)
b) c)
3-2. Thee slowly walking, a man having a total mass of 80 kg places all his weight on
one foot. Assuming that the normal force NC of the ground acts on his foot at C,
determine the resultant vertical compressive force FB which the tibia T exerts on the
astragalus B, and the vertical tension FA in the achilles tendon A at the instant
shown.
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Prob. 3-4 Prob. 3-5
3-5. The mass of 700 kg is suspended from a trolley which moves along the crane
rail from d = 1.7 m to d = 3.5 m. Determine the force along the pin-connected knee
strut BC (short link) and the magnitude of force at pin A as a function of position d.
Plot these results of FBC and FA (ordinate) versus d (abscissa).
3-6. When no force is applied to the brake pedal of the lightweight truck, the
retainer spring AB keeps the pedal in contact with the smooth brake light switch at
C. If the force on the switch is 3 N, determine the unstretched length of the spring if
the stiffness of the spring is k = 80 N/m.
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3-8. The mobile crane is symmetrically supported by two outriggers at A and two at B
in order to relieve the suspension of the truck upon which it rests and to provide
greater stability. If the crane and truck have a mass of 18 Mg and center of mass at G1,
and the boom has a mass of 1.8 Mg and a center of mass at G2 determine the vertical
reactions at each of the four outriggers as a function of the boom angle θ when the
boom is supporting a load having a mass of 1.2 Mg. Plot the results treasured from
θ = 0o to the critical angle where tipping starts to occur.
Prob. 3-10
3-11. The dimensions of a jib crane, which is manufactured by the Basick Co., are
given in the figure. If the crane has a mass of 800 kg and a center of mass at G, and
the maximum rated force at its end is F = 15 kN, determine the reactions at its
bearings. The bearing at A is a journal bearing and supports only a horizontal force,
whereas the bearing at B is a thrust bearing that supports both horizontal and
vertical components.
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3-12. The dimensions of a jib crane, which is manufactured by the Basick Co., are
given in the figure. The crane has a mass of 800 kg, and a center of mass at G. The
bearing at A is a journal bearing and can support a horizontal force, whereas the
bearing at B is a thrust bearing that supports both horizontal and vertical
components. Determine the maximum load F that can be suspended from its end if
the selected bearings at A and B can sustain a maximum resultant load of 24 kN and
34 kN, respectively.
Prob. 3-11/12
3-13. The winch cable on a tow truck is subjected to a force of T = 6 kN when the
cable is directed at θ = 60o . Determine the magnitudes of the total brake frictional
force F for the rear set of wheels B and the total normal forces at both front wheels
A and both rear wheels B for equilibrium. The truck has a total mass of 4 Mg and
mass center at G.
3-14. Determine the minimum cable force T and critical angle θ which will cause the
tow truck to start tipping, i.e., for the normal reaction at A to be zero. Assume that
the truck is braked and will not slip at B.
Probs. 3-13/14
3-15. The operation of the fuel pump for
an automobile depends on the
reciprocating action of the rocker arm
A B C , which is pinned at B and is spring
loaded at A and D. When the smooth
cam C is in the position shown,
determine the horizontal and vertical
components of force at the pin and the
force along the spring DF for
equilibrium. The vertical force acting on
the rocker arm at A i s F A=60 N, and at
C it is FC = 125 N. Prob. 3-15
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3-16. The rigid metal strip of negligible weight is used as part of an electromagnetic
switch. If the stiffness of the springs at A and B is k = 5 N/m, and the strip is
originally horizontal when the springs are unstretched, determine the smallest force
needed to close the contact gap at C.
Prob. 3-16/17
3-17. The rigid metal strip of negligible weight is used as part of an electromagnetic
switch. Determine the maximum stiffness k of the springs at A and B so that the
contact at C closes when the vertical force developed there is 0.5 N. Originally the
strip is horizontal as shown.
3-18. Determine the force P needed to pull the 50-kg roller over the smooth step.
Take θ = 60o .
Prob. 3-18
Prob. 4-20
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4-21. The compound beam is pin supported at B and supported by rockers at A and C.
There is a hinge (pin) at D. Determine the reactions at the supports.
4-22. Determine the horizontal and vertical components of force that pin A and C
exert on the two-member arch.
4-23. Determine the reactions at the fixed support E and the smooth support A. The
pin, attached to member BD, passes through a smooth slot at D.
Prob. 4-25
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θ
A
5
3 B
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4-26. Determine the force created in the hydraulic cylinders EF and AD in order to
hold the shovel in equilibrium. The shovel load has a mass of 1.25 Mg and a center
of gravity at G. All joints are pin connected.
4-27. The level mechanism for a machine press serves as a toggle which develops a
large force at E when a small force is applied at the handle H. To show that this is
the case, determine the force at E if someone applies a vertical force of 80 N at H.
The smooth head at D is able to slide freely downward. All members are pin
connected.
Prob. 4-28
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Structures - The Method of Joints
4-1. Determine the force in each member of the truss in terms of the load P and
state if the members are in tension or compression.
4-2. Each member of the truss is uniform and has a weight W. Remove the external
force P and determine the approximate force in each member due to the weight of
the truss. State if the members are in tension or compression. Solve the problem by
assuming the weight of each member can be represented as a vertical force, half of
which is applied at each end of the member.
Prob. 4-4
4-5. Determine the force in each member of the truss and state if the members are
in tension or compression. Hint: The resultant force at the pin E acts along
member ED. Why?
4-6. Each member of the truss is uniform and has a mass of 8 kg/m. Remove the
external loads of 3 kN and 2 kN and determine the approximate force in each
member due to the weight of the truss. State if the members are in tension or
compression. Solve the problem by assuming the weight of each member can be
represented as a vertical force, half of which is applied at each end of file member.
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Prob. 4-5/6 Probs. 4-7/8
4-7. Determine the force in each member of the truss and state if the members
are in tension or compression. The load has a mass of 40 kg.
4-8. Determine the largest mass m of the suspended block so that the force in any
member does not exceed 30 kN (T) or 25 kN (C).
4-9. Determine the force in each member of the truss in terms of the load P and
state if the members are in tension or compression.
4-10. The maximum allowable tensile force in the members of the truss is (Ft ) max =
5kN, and the maximum allowable compressive force is (Fc ) max = 3kN. Determine
the maximum magnitude of the load P that can be applied to the truss. Take d = 2
m.
Prob. 4-9/10
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Structures - The Method of Sections
4-11. The Howe bridge truss is subjected to the loading shown. Determine the force
in members DE, EH, and HG, and state if the members are in tension or
compression.
Prob. 4-11
4-12. The Pratt bridge truss is subjected to the loading shown. Determine the force
in members LD, LK, CD, and KD, and stale if the members are in tension or
compression.
4-13. The Pratt bridge truss is subjected to the loading shown. Determine the force in
members JI, JE, and DE, and state if the members are in tension or compression.
Prob. 6-12/13
4-14. Determine the force developed in members BC and CH of the roof truss and
state if the members are in tension or compression.
4-15. Determine the force in members CD and GF of the truss and state if the
members are in tension or compression. Also indicate all zero-force members.
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Prob. 4-14/45
4-16. The Howe truss is subjected to the loading shown. Determine the force in
members GF, CD, and GC, and state if the members are in tension or
compression.
4-17. The Howe truss is subjected to the loading shown. Determine the force in
members GH, BC, and BG of the truss and stale if the members are in tension or
compression.
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Chapter 3. Spatial Force Systems – Equilibrium of 3D rigid Bodies
Prob. 2-19
Prob. 2-18
2-19. The tool is used to shut off gas valves that are difficult to access. If the force F
is applied to the handle, determine the component of the moment created about the
z axis of the valve.
Prob. 2-23
Prob. 2-20
2-20. The wooden shaft is held in a lathe. The cutting tool exerts a force F on the
shaft in the direction shown. Determine the moment of this force about the x axis of
the shaft. Express the result as a Cartesian vector. The distance OA is 25 mm.
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2-23. Three couple moments act on the pipe assembly. Determine the magnitude of
M3 and the bend angle θ so that the resultant couple moment is zero.
2-25. Express the moment of the couple acting on the rod in Cartesian vector
form. What is the magnitude of the couple moment?
2-28. Replace the three forces acting on the plate by a wrench. Specify the magnitude
of the force and couple moment for the wrench and the point P(y, z) where its line of
action intersects the plate.
Prob. 2-28
Prob. 2-25
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Prob. 3-19 Prob. 3-20
3-20. A uniform square table having a weight W and sides a is supported by three
vertical legs. Determine the smallest vertical force P that can be applied to its top
that will cause it to tip over.
3-21. Determine the x, y, z components of reaction acting at the ball-and-socket
joint A and journal bearing B. Member DC acts as a short link.
Prob. 3-21
3-22. Determine the tension in cables BD and CD and the x, y, z components of
reaction at the ball-and-socket joint at A.
3-23. The shaft assembly is supported by two smooth journal bearings A and B and a
short link DC. If a couple moment is applied to the shaft as shown, determine the
components of force reaction at the bearings and the force in the link. The link lies
in a plane parallel to the y-z plane and the bearings are properly aligned on the shaft.
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3-24. The member is supported by a pin at A and a cable BC. If the load at D is 300
N, determine the x, y, z components of reaction at these supports. (The length unit
is m)
3-25. Determine the x, y, z components of reaction at the pin A and the tension in
the cable BC necessary for equilibrium of the rod. (The length unit is m)
Prob. 4-29
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Chapter 5. Friction
Prob. 5-7
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Prob. 5-10 Prob. 5-11
5-11. A cable is attached to the 20-kg plate B, passes over a fixed peg at C, and is
attached to the block at A. Using the coefficients of static friction shown,
determine the smallest mass of block A so that it will prevent sliding motion of B
down the plane.
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Chapter 6. Centre of Gravity, Centroid and Moment of Inertia
6-2. Determine the weight of the rod and the distance y to its center of mass. The
rod has a mass per unit length of 0.5 kg/m.
6-3. Locate the center of gravity of the thin homogeneous cylindrical shell.
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Composite Bodies
6-7. Determine the surface area and the volume of the ring formed by rotating the
square about the vertical axis.
6-8. A circular belt has an inner radius of 600 mm and the cross-sectional area shown.
Determine the volume of material required to make the belt.
Prob. 6-8
Prob. 6-7
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6-9. Determine the surface area of the tank, which consists of a cylinder and
hemispherical cap.
6-10. Determine the volume of the tank, which consists of a cylinder and
hemispherical cap.
Prob. 6-9/10
6-11. Determine the moment of inertia of the triangular area about the x axis.
6-12. Determine the moment of inertia of the triangular area about the y axis.
6-14. Determine the moment of inertia of the Z-section about the x and y axis.
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Prob. 6-14 Prob. 6-15
6-15. Determine the product of inertia of the shaded area with respect to the x and
y axes.
6-16. Determine the product of inertia of the quarter circular area with respect to
the x and y axes. Then use the parallel-axis theorem to determine the product of
inertia about the centroidal x' and y' axes.
Prob. 6-16
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ENGINEERING MECHANICS
Part 1. STATICS
Answer
Chapter 2.
2-1.= =
FAB 300 6 734.85 N , = =
FAC 600 2 848.53 N
=2-3. FA 43.923
= N, FB 31.058 N
2-4. Fx 385.67
= = N, Fy 459.63 N
2-5. FR = 498.92
= N , θ cos
= −1
(FRx / FR ) 172.57o
2-8. F2 = 363.08
= N , α 0.275,
= β 1.813,
= γ 1.442(rad)
or α 15.76
= = o
, β 103.85
= o
, γ 82.63o
2-9. x 2.34,
= = z 1.96 m
2-10. FR = 663.81N , u = [0.0494, -0.9977, 0.0457]T
2-12. θ = 31o
2-13. FR = 177.70=
N N, α 85.23
= o
, β 4.77 o
2-15. MO = 3307.77 Nm
2-16. M P = 4466.85 Nm
2-17. M A = 7.713 Nm
2-18. Fmin = 176.50 N
2-19. M z = 15.49 Nm
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2-22. R = 28.87 N
2-23. M 3 650.85
= = Nm, θ 32.90o
2-25. M = 33.53 Nm
2-26. (F at A ) ≡ (F at P and M =
−27.23 Nm)
2-27. y = −10.37 m
2-28. FR = k , FR 350
−400i + 150 j + 250= = N , y 2.37,
2 494.97= = z 0.98 m .
Chapter 3.
3-1. a)=
Ax 0,=
Ay 200,=
By 400 N
3-2. FB 6=
= NC , FA 5NC
3-3. Ax =
−192.31, Ay =
−180.13, By =
641.67 N
3-4. Ax =
−35.06, Ay =
342.79, By =
342.79 N
3-5. Ax =
−3433.50d, Ay =
6867.0 − 4578d, S =
5722.50d
2.378
3-6. =
∆ F=
/k = 0.0297m = 30 mm
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3-7. θ max = 26.43o
3-8. Ay = 147.150 62.539 sin θ (N),
58.860 − 62.539 sin θ , By =+
θ max = 1.226 rad = 70.25o
3-9. w1 = 413333.33 N/m, w2 = 406666.67 N/m
3-10. wA = 1437.62 N/m, wB = 1113.57 N/m
3-11.
= =
Ax 25443, =
Bx 25443, By 22848 N
3-12. −22436.20390 < F < 14038.00 N
3-13. F 5196.15,
= = =
Ay 17335.90, By 24904.10 N
3-14.
= θ * 1.10715 rad ⇒=
Tmin 29247.77 N
3-15. Bx =
−25 3, By =
−110, FD =
50 3; Bx =
-43.30, By = 86.60 N
−110, FD =
3-16. F = 0.01N
3-17. k = 250 N/m
3-18. P ≥ 440.69 N
3-19.
= =
Az 200, =
Bz 200, T 300 (N)
3-20. P ≥ W / 2
Ax =
1.5, Ay =
−1.0, Az =
2.75, Bx =
−3.50, Bz =
−0.75, S =
2.0 (kN)
3-21.
A= 33.33, A= 0, A= 100, T= T= 113.04 (N)
3-22. x y z 1 2
3-23. S =
1015.43, Ay =
572.51, Az =
−208.38, By = −138.92 N
381.68, Bz =
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3-24.
= =
T 1050, =
Ax -450, =
Ay 890, =
Az 0 (N), =
M y -60, M z -360, (Nm)
3-25. =
M z -112,= =
M y -23.33 (Nm), Ax 0,=
Ay 280,= =
Az 233.33, T 303.33 (N)
Chapter 4.
4-1.
4-2.
4-3.
4-4.
(N)
4-5.
4-6.
4-7.
4-8. 1.80 Mg
4-9.
4-10. 4.16 kN
4-11.
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4-12.
4-13.
4-14.
4-15.
4-16.
4-17.
4-18.
4-19.
4-20.
4-21.
4-22.
4-23.
4-24.
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4-25. 33.7o , 177 mm
4-27. 850 N
4PL sin2 θ
4-28. M
= [cos(φ − θ )]
sin φ
4-29.
Chapter 5.
5-1. Yes
5-2.
M0
5-3.
= P (b − µc)
µra
5-4.
5-5. P = 1.14 kN
5-6. P = 147 N
5-7. θ = 33.4o
5-8. P = 4.83 kN
(1 − µs2 ) tan α + 2 µs
5-9. P= F ⋅
1 − 2 µs tan α − µs2
5-10. 22.9 N ≤ P ≤ 151 N
5-11. mA = 22.2 kg
Chapter 6.
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6-4. xG 2=
= a / 3, yG 2ma / 3
6-5. (xG , yG ) = (1.8, 1.8) m
6-6.
= =
xG 2.22, yG 1.41 m
6-7. S = 8π ab , V = 2π ba 2
6-8. V = 2π (600 + yC )A= 22.68 dm 3
6-9. S = 302 m 2
6-10. V = ... m 3
6-11. I x = 1
12 bh 3
6-12. I y = 1
12 hb 3
6-13. =
A 6400 / 3 mm 2 , =
I y 512000 / 3 mm =
4
,k Iy =
/ A 4=5 8.94 mm
6-15. ∫ dI xy =I xy =163 b 2h 2
6-16.
= I xy 1
8 a 4, −0.0165a 4
The end.
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