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MTS-112 Engineering Statics - De-46 Mts

Assignment No. 2
Due Date: 03rd January 2025 (11:59pm on LMS)

1. The tie rod is used to support this overhang at the entrance of a building. If it is pin
connected to the building wall at A and to the centre of the overhang B, determine if the
force in the rod will increase, decrease, or remain the same if (a) the support at A is
moved to a lower position D, and (b) the support at B is moved to the outer position C.
Explain your answer with an equilibrium analysis, using dimensions and loads. Assume
the overhang is pin supported from the building wall.

2. The man attempts to pull the four wheeler up the incline and onto the trailer. From the
position shown, is it more effective to pull on the rope at A, or would it be better to pull
on the rope at B? Draw a free-body diagram for each case, and do an equilibrium
analysis to explain your answer. Use appropriate numerical values to do your
calculations.

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3. The platform assembly has a weight of 1000 N (≈ 100 kg) and center of gravity at G1.
If it is intended to support a maximum load of 1600 N placed, at point G2, determine
the smallest counterweight W that should be placed at B in order to prevent the platform
from tipping over.

4. 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 F = 0.5 N. Originally the strip is
horizontal as shown.

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5. Determine the force in each member of the truss and state if the members are in
tension or compression. Set P1 = 8 kN, P2 = 12 kN.

6. The maximum allowable tensile force in the members of the truss is (Ft)max = 5 kN, and
the maximum allowable compressive force is (Fc)max = 3 kN. Determine the maximum
magnitude of load P that can be applied to the truss. Take d = 2 m.

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7. Determine the force in members CD, CJ, GJ, and CG and state if these members are
in tension or compression.

8. Determine the internal normal force, shear force, and moment acting at points D and
E of the frame

9. Determine the internal normal force, shear force, and moment at point E.

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10. Determine the x, y, z components of internal loading at a section passing through point
C in the pipe assembly. Neglect the weight of the pipe. Take F1 = {-80i + 200j - 300k}
N and F2 = {250i - 150j - 200k} N.

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