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ANALYSIS OF FORCES Components of Force in XY Plane TRUSS ANALYSIS LENGTH OF CABLE

y
SYSTEMS OF FORCES 1. Approximate Method
F A TRUSS is a s r re om ose of members fas ene
FORCE SYSTEMS are gro e in o o lanar an non- o lanar Fy qy oge er in s a wa o resis ange in s a e. I is also a 2 4
for es a are in rn gro e in o e ff. s s ems
qx rigi s r re. S = 8d - 32d3 + L
x 3L 5L
1. CONCURRENT FORCES onsis of for es a ing a ommon Fx Me o s of Anal sis
oin of in erse ion. 2. Exact Method
2. PARALLEL FORCES onsis of for es a o no in erse . Fx = F cos qx = F sin qy 2
S = L m 1+m + ln(m+ 1+m )
3. GENERAL OR NON-CONCURRENT FORCES onsis of f
1. METHOD OF JOINTS 2 2
Fy = F sin qx = F cos qy In is me o all members of a r ss are ass mme o be
or es a o no a e a ommon oin of in erse ion.
a wo-for e member arr ing a ial loa s. T e
8d
T e abo e s s em of for es o l ei er be a o lanar or F = Fx 2 + Fy 2 free-bo - iagram of an oin is a on rren for e s s em. where: m = 4d
T e e a ions of e ilibri m a li able in is me o are L
non o lanar for e s s em
as follows
1. COPLANAR FORCE SYSTEM onsis of for es l ing on
ommon lane.
tan qx = Fy SFx = 0 SFy = 0 2. Unsymmetrical Cable
2. NON-COPLANAR FORCE SYSTEM onsis of for es l ing on
FX
2. METHOD OF SECTIONS w (N/m)
ifferen lanes RESULTANT ON NON-COPLANAR SPACE FORCE SYTEM In is me o e rin i les of non- on rren for es in
e ilibri m are a lie .
NON-COPLANAR FORCE L
ANALYSIS ON COPLANAR FORCES y B
SYSTEMS A SFx = 0 SFy = 0 SM = 0 A
--- is onsis of for es l ing on Fy d2
RESULTANT OF CONCURRENT FORCE SYSTEMS ifferen lanes. I o l be d1 C
F
on rren or non- on rren . I as
Me o s of Anal sis 3 om onen s e Y an O Fx FRAME ANALYSIS x L-x
om onen s x
Fz W = wx
1. ANALYTICAL SOLUTION a lies P agorean eorem FRAMES are in- onne e s r res wi some or all
an rigonome ri f n ions of angles. T e for es z members are ree-for e members. To anal e a frame we an w (N/m)
are resol e in o eir an om onen s. T e T e is an e be ween O an A is om e is onne e ree-for e member from e s r re an
algebrai s m of e om onen s are en raw e free-bo iagram of e member. T is a roa is T
2
H = wx
om e an s bs i e o e form la
2
d= x + y + z 2 2
alle e METHOD OF MEMBERS. d

F = Fx = Fy = Fz SFx = 0 SFy = 0 SM = 0 H 2d
R = Rx 2 + Ry 2 x

d x y z
tan qx = R y Gi en e ire ion of osines of e for e y
PARABOLIC CABLES 2 2
RX T = H + W
2. GRAPHICAL SOLUTION onsis s of e following me o s
cos qx = Fx 1. Symmetrical Cable
F Fy w (N/m)
a. Parallelogram Law - is is onl a li able on wo for es onl FRICTION
b. Law of Triangles - is me o is onl a li able o onl cos qz = Fz qy F
wo for es an is one b lo ing e for es ea o ail F qz
qx A L B W
sing a on enien s ale wi orre sense an ire ion. F
cos qy = y Fz Fx C d (sag)
F
T e res l an is e al o e leng of e losing si e
lo e ail o ail wi e firs for e an ea o ea
F z
x L/2 L/2
wi e se on for e. 2 2 2 Fr
F = (SFx ) +(SFy) + (SFz)
w (N/m) f where:
RESULTANT OF GENERAL OR NON-CONCURRENT FORCES m = coefficient of friction
--- a lies e rin i les on on rren for e s s em TA N R N = total normal force
Fr = frictional force
anal i al me o BEAM ANALYSIS 2 Fr = mN f = angle of friction
H H = wL
SFx = Rx SFy = Ry 8d tan f = Fr / N = m
SFx = 0 SFy = 0 SM = 0 L/2

R = R x 2 + Ry 2
tan qx = R y TA = TB =
2
H + (wL/2)
2
RX
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PROBLEM 10
PROBLEM 1 Three smooth cylinders, each weighing 500 KN, is placed inside For the cable shown below,
a smooth box as shown. Given the parallel forces shown in figure MB-EMS-004.
The force R is the resultant of the other three concurrent forces
as shown. 6m 11 m 7m P = 20 kN, Q = 30 kN, S = 25 kN, T = 50 kN
1. Compute the reaction at A. a = 3 m, b = 4 m, c = 5 m, d = 2 m, e = 5 m, f = 3 m
R y A. 250 KN B. 200 KN
P A A. 3.96 m B. 3.84 m
200 N 20° C. 289 KN D. 272 KN y y
7m C. 4.20 m C. 4.84 m
2. Compute the reaction at B. A D
30° 45° B
x A. 144 kN B. 175 kN B x
C. 125 kN D. 156 kN C 35 °
3. Compute the reaction at C. C
100 N
A. 715 kN B. 765 kN 16 kN
1. Compute the value of P. 20 kN
S Q
C. 750 kN D. 745 kN
A. 180 KN B. 135 KN f a
C. 145 KN D. 108 KN 1. What is the value of angle "y" ? O
2. Compute the value of R. A. 52.21° B. 32.45° b
A. 180 KN B. 135 KN PROBLEM 5 C. 49.78° D. 36.44° T
P
C. 145 KN D. 108 KN From the frame shown, pulley has a mass of 200 kg and 2. What is the value of angle "x" ? x
z
frictionless. Neglecting the wt. of the bars. A. 26.23° B. 22.45° e c
PROBLEM 2 C. 20.23° D. 32.25°
B C 3. What is the length of the cable? d
From the figure shown below, a 200 N force passes through point D Ø 1.20 m
A. 21.48 m B. 20.26 m
A to point B.
C. 29.48 m D. 24.26 m
PROBLEM 11

2.5 m
y 7 N/m
2m B
A man raises a 10 kg joist, of length 4 m, by pulling on a rope.
A
200 kN Find the tension in the rope.
0.3m 2m
5000 N PROBLEM 8 A. 148 N B. 142 N
Determine the force reaction (excluding moment) at the fixed C. 82 N D. 88 N
4m 2.5 m
3m support A on the cantilevered beam shown in ME-EMS-002. Determine the reaction at A.
x A. 148 N B. 126 N
1. Which of the ff. gives the reaction @ D. A. 3.46 N B. 8.00 N C. 142 N D. 162 N
4m B
A. 7581 N B. 5871 N C. 20.20 N D. 8.72 N
z 6m A C. 8571 N D. 8751 N 6 kN
2. Which of the ff. gives the reaction @ C.
30° 25°
A. 11313 N B. 28612 N
1. Compute the moment of the force about x-axis.
C. 26812 N D. 31821 N
A. -357 KN-m B. -375 KN-m 30°
3. Which of the ff. gives the reaction @ A.
C. -250 KN-m D. -562.2 KN-m 4 kN 4m
A. 19308 N B. 11327 N 1.5 m
2. Compute the moment of the force about y-axis.
C. 22385 N D. 31127 N
A. 357 KN-m B. 375 KN-m 1.50 m 1.50 m
C. 250 KN-m D. 562.2 KN-m 45°
3. Compute the moment of the force about z-axis. A
A. 357 KN-m B. 375 KN-m PROBLEM 6
C. 250 KN-m D. 562.2 KN-m In the figure below,
PROBLEM 9 PROBLEM 12
Two cylinders as shown, have the indicated weights and dimension.
Determine the force F needed to hold the 4-kg lamp in the position shown Assuming smooth contact surfaces
PROBLEM 3 P ME-EMS-001. Determine the reaction at A.
A. 23.90 N B. 32.90 N A. 401 kN B. 347 kN
From the truss shown, what is the permissible value of "P" if the 25 cm C. 29.30 N D. 39.20 N
allowable member stress of CD = 40 kN (C), IJ = 60 kN (T) and CJ 10 cm C. 600 kN D. Not in the list
A Determine the reaction at B.
= 50 kN (C).
P 1. Find the force P required to turn the wheel over the block.
A. 401 kN
C. 600 kN
B. 347 kN
D. Not in the list
A. 60.41 KN Wwheel = 500 N. D
B. 58.91 KN D A. 433.33 N B. 777.78 N
C. 56.91 KN 60° B
C E C. 666.67 N D. 866.67 N
D. 52.43 KN 2. If P will be inclined at an angle Ø, find Ø so that P is minimum. 30°
B F 3.5 m
A. 36.87° B. 45°
A G C
C. 53.13° D. 50° 30° W = 400 kN
H I J K L C 1m D
A
2m 2m 2m 2m 2m 2m
2m W = 200 kN

F 5.60 m

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Four forces F1, F2, 6 kN and 12 kN are applied on x-z plane with (x,z) Two cylinders is loaded as shown , and are connected by a rigid rod For the beam shown
A 10kg weight is suspended by a rope from a ceiling. If a horizontal force of coordinates (22,0), (0,20), (26,20) and (6,8) respectively. What is the curved parallel to the smooth cylindrical surface Which of the following most nearly gives the reaction at the left end of the
5.80kg is applied to the weight, the rope will make an angle with the value of F1 if the resultant is located at (12,10). bar AB in kN.
vertical equals to... A. 29.20 kN B. 31.90 kN Compute the value of angle "a". A. 1.50 B. 2.40
A. 28.15° B. 35.45° C. 27.60 kN D. 23.40 kN A. 53.13° B. 26.50° C. 0.125 D. 0.75
C. 36.87° D. 18.43° Which of the following most nearly gives the reaction at E in kN.
C. 30.11° D. 54.55°
Compute the value of angle "b". A. 1.50 B. 2.40
A force F = 80 kN is applied from point (3,4,7) thru point (1,2,6). Compute A. 53.13° B. 26.50° C. 0.125 D. 0.75
400 kN
A 40 N force acting at 30° and 50 N acting at 120°. Compute the the angle of the resultant from the z-axis. C. 36.87° D. 18.43° Which of the following most nearly gives the reaction at the right end of the
resultant. A. 57.80° B. 69.6° bar CED in kN.
A. 64 N @ 68° B. 64 N @ 81° C. 131.80° D. 109.47° 300 kN A. 1.50 B. 2.40
C. 107 N @ 80° D. 61 N @ 56° C. 0.125 2 kN D. 0.75
1 kN
PROBLEM 14 A B
A 12-meter span non-symmetrical parabolic cable carries a uniform
PROBLEM 18 1.0 m 0.60m
r r 1.2 m 0.60 m
horizontal load of 20 kN/m. The left support is 6 m higher than the right In a certain non-concurrent force system it is found that Ʃx = -95N , Ʃy =
support and 9 m above the lowest sag. Determine the maximum tension a b C 0.60 m
170 N and ƩMo = 580 N.m in a counterclockwise sense. Determine the D
of the cable. point of at which the resultant intersects the x-axis. E
A. 48.42 kN B. 64.35 kN A. 5.44 m B. 6.10
C. 140.83 kN D. 165.24 kN C. 3.41 m D. 6.99 PROBLEM 22 PROBLEM 26
A parabolic cable with 20-meter span is uniformly loaded horizontally
with intensity of 30 kN/m. The left support is 4 meters lower than the For the beam shown , beam ABC is supporting beam CD.
PROBLEM 15 PROBLEM 19 right support and is 8 meters above the lowest sag. Which of the following most nearly gives the reaction at C in kN.
A. 250 B. 150
A force F has a magnitude of 22 kN and is directed from A to B as shown. For the forces shown below. . Compute the distance of the right support from the lowest sag in
C. 100 D. 200
Determine the moment produced by the force F about y-axis. Which of the ff. most nearly gives the x-component of the resultant force meters.
Which of the following most nearly gives the reaction at D in kN.
A. 111.56 kN-m B. 127.74 kN-m in Newtons. A. 12.70 B. 11.72
A. 250 B. 150
C. 119.13 kN-m D. 116.22 kN-m A. 58 B. 63 C. 11.01 D. 8.99
C. 100 D. 200
Compute the moment produced by the force F about z-axis. C. 54 D. 47 Compute the maximum tension at the lowest sag in kiloNewtons.
Which of the following most nearly gives the value of "x" if the reaction at B
A. 69.94 kN-m B. 76.65 kN-m Which of the ff. most nearly gives the y-component of the resultant force A. 198 B. 258
z C. 215 D. 152
is 380 N. 30 N/m
C. 71.48 kN-m D. 55.35 kN-m in Newtons. A. 1 B. 1.5
A.76.90 B. 78.10 Compute the minimum tension at the support in kiloNewtons.
C. 2 120 N D. 2
18 m C. 65.40 D. 72.60 A. 364 B. 349
Which of the ff. most nearly gives the moment (in N-m) about point O due C. 309 D. 152 600 N
to forces.
A
A. 101 B. 87 PROBLEM 23 A x
C. 92 y D. 99
A man weighing 73 kg is standing on a board inclined at 20°. Find the
200 N force perpendicular to the board? B C D
A. 68.60 kg B. 68.0 kg
C. 65.00 kg D. 67.0 kg 10 m 1m 2m 12 m
30 m

F
O PROBLEM 24
Refer to the given cantilever truss shown PROBLEM 27
x Which of the following most nearly gives the reaction at E in For the beam shown , a tension F of magnitude 5.3 kN is applied to the
B x kiloNewtons. cable atatched to the top of the rigid mast and secured to the ground.
6m O A. 147 B. 122
y Which of the following most nearly gives the component of F in the xz
5m 150 N C. 152 D. 137 plane.
100 N Which of the following most nearly gives the force of member BC in A. 3.67 kN B. 2.96 kN
kiloNewtons. C. 1.78 kN D. 4.81 kN
PROBLEM 20 A. 70.80 B. 48.10 Which of the following most nearly gives the component of F in the x-axis.
PROBLEM 16 For the figure shown in MTE-STAT-002, forces F, P and T are concurrent C. 81.30 D. 55.40 A. 3.67 kN B. 2.96 kN z
Refer to the figure shown, assuming all and acting in the direction as shown. If T = 450 N, P = 250 N and F = Which of the following most nearly gives the force of member DE in C. 1.78 kN D. 4.81 kN
pulleys are frictionless, compute the T 350 N and the resultant is zero. kiloNewtons. Which of the following most nearly gives the
maximum safe value of weight "W" so Which of the following most nearly gives the value of Ø. A. 38 B. 54 moment about y-axis in kN-m.
as not to exceed the tensile capacity of A. 50.70° B. 30.57° C. 43 D. 48 A. 36.41 B. 45.14
the rope T = 150 Newtons C. 33.56° D. 53.70° C. 21.89 D. 59.16
A. 2400 N B. 3600 N B D 30°
C. 3000 N D. 4500 N Which of the following most nearly gives the value of b. 12.30 m F
A. 50.70° B. 30.57°
C. 33.56° F D. 53.70° a a a a

W T q a a x
b A C E
7.20 m
P 48 kN 74 kN 9.60 m
y

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The three-hinged arched si subjected to two-concentrated loads as Given the three forces shown , P1 = 12 kN, P2 = 24 kN and P3 = 16 kN. The man attempts to pull down the tree using the cable and small pulley
The eye bolt is subjected to the cable force F which has a component Fx shown Determine the following: arrangement shown. If the tension in AB is 90 lb,
= 60 N along the x-axis, a component Fz of -80 N along z-axis and a The resultant of the force system in kiloNewtons. Determine the tension in cable CAD in lbs.
Which of the following most nearly gives the reaction at C in kiloNewtons.
coordinate direction angle b of 80°. Determine the magnitude of F. A. 3.91 kN B. 4.09 kN A. 42 B. 67 A. 45.70 B. 37.90
A. 125.30 N B. 212.40 N C. 4.35 kN D. 5.85 kN C. 52 D. 57 C. 58.40 D. 62.50
C. 142.12 N z D. 101.55 N Which of the following most nearly gives the reaction at B in kiloNewtons. The angle of the resultant from the y-axis. Compute the angle Ø which the cable makes at the pulley.
A. 3.91 kN B. 4.09 kN A. 50.25° B. 25.55° A. 16° B. 25°
C. 55.25° D. 52.55°
C. 4.35 kN D. 5.85 kN
The angle of the resultant from the x-axis.
C. 28° C D. 20°
Which of the following most nearly gives the reaction at A in kiloNewtons.
y A. 15.60 B. 17.14 A. 33.82° B. 38.32°
b 20 kN C. 32.33° D. 30.32°
C. 11.89 D. 19.16
P3
z Ø
D
x B
20° A
F 8 kN 25 m
15 m 30°
6m B
A C
P2
PROBLEM 29 7.6 m
A quarter-circular cantilever beam is subjected to a uniform pressure 23 m 23 m 40°
30° PROBLEM 39
shown . If the pressure p = 15 kN/m and r = 6 meters, compute the
moment at A. PROBLEM 33 y
A force of 500 N is directed from A to B in the cube shown below
A. 732.35 kN-m B. 662.42 kN-m 100 m Compute the moment about the x-axis in Newton-meter.
Refer to the assembly shown Use kAC = 10 kN/m and kAB = 25 kN/m P1
C. 492.82 kN-m D. 599.76 kN-m A. 422 B. 245
x C. 296 D. 312
p If the stretch of AB is limited to 0.50 m, compute the value of weight "W"
Compute the moment about the y-axis in Newton-meter.
A
at D in kiloNewtons.
A. 15.50 B. 28.40
PROBLEM 36 A. 1500 B. 1250
In the figure shown, the maximum tensile force in the members of the C. 800 D. 1000
C. 21.80 D. 36.10
truss is 1500 lbs and the maximum allowable compressive force is Compute the moment about the z-axis in Newton-meter.
If the unstretched length of AC is 4 meters, compute the mass of the
800 lbs. Determine the maximum magnitude P of the two loads that A. 1800 y B. 1500
r block at D in kilograms.
can be applied to the truss. C. 1350 D. 1250
A. 1548 B. 2856
C. 1427 D. 2245 A. 1500 lbs B. 425 lbs
Which of the following most nearly gives the stiffness (N/m) at the spring C. 849 lbs D. 1092 lbs
AB if its unstretched length is 3 meters and the mass at D is 50 kgs.
PROBLEM 30 A. 175 B. 132 P
A
C. 125 D. 149
Determine the moment reaction in kiloNewton-meter at the support A on 4m 4m B
the rod if P = 50 kN as shown in PE-STAT-009. 0.75a
A. 100 B. 120 B 4m x
C. 150 D. 160
50 kN C
4m
kAC 4m
3m 2m 3m kAB 0.25a 4m
z
P
A

D
a a PROBLEM 40
W a. A block with weight "W" is placed on an inclined plane making an angle
PROBLEM 31 "Ø" from the horizontal. If the coefficient of friction between the block
T and the inclined plane is 0.25, find the value of "Ø" when the block
a. The resultant of two forces in a plane is 400 N at 120 degrees. If one
PROBLEM 34 30°
impends to slide down.
of the forces is 200N at 20 degrees what is the other force? In the figure shown each pulley PROBLEM 37 A. 17.6° B. 16.7°
is free to rotate about its bearing O For the figure shown , determine the vertical force P must be applied at C. 11.6° D. 14.04°
A. 477 N B. 447 N
C. 474 N D. 444 N and the weights of all parts are G to maintain the equilibrium of the linkage.
small compared with the load. A. 50 kN B. 10 kN
C. 60 kN 300 N D. 120 kN b. The angle between two forces when the resultant is maximum and
b. Which is not true about 2 forces in equilibrium
Compute the value of T in minimum respectively are
A. 2 forces are equal B. 2 forces are perpendicular B C
pounds. A. 0° and 180° B.180° and 0°
C. 2 forces are collinear D. 2 forces are opposite in direction
A. 500 D. 400 A C. 90° and 180° D. 90° and 0°
B. 250 C. 375
c. It is a force that is equal to the resultant force, opposite in direction and Calculate the reaction at point O
collinear in action. in pounds. D F G
A. reverse force B. equilibrant A. 250 B. 300C. E
C. reactive force D. equilibrium 216.5 D. 125 80 mm 120 mm 100 mm
1 kip 60 mm
100 N
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PRACTICE PROBLEMS P-06 L B P-11 P-17
A For the figure shown ,The
C z
In the truss shown below. ans. 39.04° A tripod shown supports the load D
man is holding up the W. Compute the reaction at leg

H = 2.40 m
P-01 35-kg ladder ABC by B if W = 90 kN?
1. Determine the force AD?
7kN pushing perpendicular 4m
The uniform 30 kg bar with end rollers is supported by the 2. Determine the force BD? C
L to the ladder. If the

0.
horizontal and vertical surfaces and the wire AC. 3. Determine the force BC? D

90
m
C maximum force that the 1.80

m
y
1.) 9.90 kN; 2.) 4.95 kN; 3.) 10.50 kN
man can exert is 400 N, 2m B

0.6 m
1. What is the tension in the wire? 7kN A

1.
determine the smallest

80
2. What is the reaction at A? q
A

m
B angle θ at which he can m
3. What is the moment at B? B 1.80

1.2 m
A P-07 C support the ladder.
P 8m P-18 x
A three-legged stool is 100 75 75 A C
34° Refer to the figure below, determine the proper placement x of
1.6 m subjected to the load "P" as 6.5
P-02 shown . If P = 200 N. P-12 m the hook with load of 6 kN for equilibrium. Neglect the weight
F
Compute the ff. of the beam. All pulleys have 200 mm in diameter and are
A suspension cable is supported at A and B, 120 m horizontally Determine the force F (in B
Reaction under leg A. frictionless. 0.90 m
apart with B higher than A by 15 m. A concentrated load of 100 Newtons) required to keep the
kN is applied at a distance of 60 m horizontally from A. The cable Reaction under leg B. 200-kg crate in equilibrium.
sags a distance of 10 m from the chord joining A and B at the Force reaction under leg C. Assume frictionless pulley.
325
center. ans. 1627.30 N 200 kg

a. What is the maximum tension in the cable? B

b. What is the minimum tension in the cable? P
c. What is the horizontal reaction at the supports? 120° 120° P-13 C
3.0 m
A thin steel plate weighing 10
A 120° A B
kN/m² is being lifted slowly by x
6 kN
P-03 the cables AC and BC as 0.60 y

C shown. Compute the tension 2.40 m

P-19 40 kN
Forces F, P and T are concurrent and acting in the direction as at cable AC in kiloNewtons. A square mat foundation
shown. 6m
C B ans. 127.74 kN supports the four columns 12 kN
a. If the resultant is zero, find a and b . F = 350 N P-08 4.50 m 3.00 m
as shown below.Compute 8 kN
b. If the system is in equilibrium, the direct distance
a find and b . For the figure shown, compute the r P-14 between the resultant x
T = 450 N a 20 kN
eaction at the hinged support at A if and the smallest load.
b the weight of the cylinder is 1000 N. 6m
W Four forces F1, F2, 6 kN and 12 kN are applied on x-z plane with 5m

(x,z) coordinates (22,0), (0,20), (26,20) and (6,8) respectively.

P = 250 N ans. 1118.03 N What is the value of F1 if the resultant is located at (12,10)? z 4m
z 5m

1m ans. 27.60 kN 6m

120 kN 1m 4m P-20
P-15 Determine the greatest load P
200 kN A P
P-04 that can be applied to the
Refer to figure shown, compute
y the angle between the force and
P-09 the z-axis. truss so that none of the C
ans. 55.26° members are subjected to a
200 kN x For the figure shown, calculate the 300 mm force exceeding either 2 kN in
y angle q of tilt with the horizontal so tension or 1.5 kN in
500 kN B 200 mm
60° 60°
that the contact force at B will be A
compression. . A B
45° 200 mm
1. What is the resultant of the force system? one-half that at A for the smooth cylinder. 45°
2. What is the z-coordinate of the resultant force? F 3m
3. What is the y-coordinate of the resultant force? ans. 18.43° q 350 mm P-21
A homogeneous ladder 18 ft and weighing 120 lbs rests against
z a smooth wall. The angle between the floor is 70°. The angle of
P-05 P-10 16 m x friction between the floor and the ladder is 14°. How far up the
250 mm
The uniform rod weighs 420 N and has its center of gravity at G as ladder can 180 lb man walk before the ladder slips?
The 60-kN weight is suspended
shown. C
from a small pulley that is 2m P
1. What is the reaction at B?
free to roll on the cable. The
P-16 P-22
2. What is the tension in the cable ? A
B length of the cable ABC is 18 The angle between two forces is 150°. If the one of the forces
G m. Determine the horizontal The bar AB is supported by a
is 60 N and their resultant is perpendicular to this force, 5 ft
1 2m force P that would hold the frictionless inclined surface at A as B
the magnitude of the other force is.. shown . If P = 5000 lbs, calculate
1 4m pulley in equilibrium in the P 5 ft
x B ans. 69.28 N the reaction at B.
cable position x = 4 m. A 10°
ans. 7.50 kN
A 2m
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50 N
100 N
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P-23 P-30 P-34 P-38

For the four forces acting on the Two cylinders A and B, with radii 5 cm and 3 cm respectively are For the frame shown
180 mm The total mass of the L-shaped beam of constant cross section is
bracket shown, Calculate the angle piled in a rectangular 13 cm-width ditch .Neglecting the friction. Compute the horizontal reaction at A -- 184.16 kN
1470 kg. The beam is hoisted by three vertical cables attached at
between the resultant and the
y
Cylinder A is positioned on top (upper left) of cylinder B. Compute the vertical reaction at A -- 97.48 kN
O, A, and B as shown. Knowing that the tensions in the cables are
z-axis.
100 mm
Cylinders A & B weigh 30KN and 40KN respectively. Compute Calculate the reaction at B. -- 191.65 kN
equal, what is the value of "a" in meters.
60 N the reaction between A & B. z 65 kN/m
200 mm E P1 P3
80 N 200 mm hinge
P-24 x
4m
P-31 D a
A parabolic cable carries a load of 200 lb per horizontal foot. The C 270 mm O
A
distance between anchors is 100 ft. The difference in elevation 65 kN/m B
For the figure shown, masses
of the two anchors is 20 ft, with sag measure from the lower x P3
A, B, C D and E are 6 kgs, 9kgs, B y b
anchor of 8 ft. Determine the tension of the upper anchor in kips. A mm
5kgs, 7 kgs and 4 kgs x 150 10 m 3m
P 240 mm m m
respectively. Compute the 160 mm 150 B
P-25 2P G
location of center of mass from
y-axis. A
A billboard truss shown, is loaded 4m
as shown Compute the safe value E F
of P so as not to exceed the axial 2P z
P-32 P-35 5m 7m P-39
forces of CE & CD of 80 kN (T) and 4m
25 kN (T) respectively. C The homogeneous 1200-N plate is suspended from three cables The bar AB is supported by a frictionless inclined surface at A as
2P D Refer to the figure shown, if P = 100 lbs, compute the
as shown shown. If P = 6000 lbs, compute the reaction at the support at B.
4m Compute the tension of cable at A . 119.60 N moment about A in lb.ft.
P-26 A B Compute the tension of cable at B . 648 N y 3m B
9m 20 in.
The control arm is subjected to the loading as shown. Determine 1.50 m 5m 1.50 m 4m
the reaction at support C. B 60° A
O
A
A
2m 2m 10 in. 3m
B P C
B 30°
C C z
P-36 5m D
200 mm
1m x
75 mm 50 mm 1.50 m A sign of uniform density weighs 540 lb and is supported by a 3m
ball-and-socket joint at A and by two cables as shown . 1000 N
C 2.50 m P-40
Determine the tension in cable at C. A
3
4 The spring ABC has a stiffness of 500
y 8 ft N/m and an unstretched length of 6.0
P-27 15 kN 25 kN D
A 2 ft 4 ft m. Determine the horizontal force F
Three forces 40 N, -30 N and 60 N are applied on x-z plane with (in Newtons) applied to the cord
(x,z) coordinates (2,3), (4,2) and (7,4) respectively. What is the C which is attached to the small pulley F B
6m
location of the resultant from the z-axis? P-33 6ft B so that the displacement of the
3 ft A 2 ft pulley from the wall is d = 2 meters.
Refer to a robot shown, if P = 200 N. E
P-28 z CE B
Compute the vertical component of the force P. 153.20 MIDT CC483 x
ER P-41
A homogeneous cylinder has a mass of Compute the moment at point O. 151.70 N-m Nov. M EXAM
19, 20
100 kg and rests on a smooth surfaces Compute the moment at point A. 87.40 N-m 23 5 ft C
A and B as shown Compute the contact For the truss shown, compute the
B d
force at B. A P-37 axial force of member EC.
20° 750 lb C D
30°
400 mm For the figure shown, if P = 75 lbs,
P-29 C compute the reaction at B. 3 in.
Given the three forces as shown , F1 = 150 N, A C
4
F2 = 120 N and F3 = 70 N. Compute the 3 B
y
resultant force. P
3
12 B 60° 18 in. P
500 mm
F1 300 mm 30° 60° 60° 60° A
4 F2 A
x A E F
B
F3 10 ft 10 ft
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