Problem Set 1

1.1. Determine the magnitude of the resultant force and its direction, measured counter-clockwise from the positive x-axis. Ans: R = 998 N, = 135

1.2. Two forces are applied at the end of a screw eye in order to remove the post. Determine the angle (0 90) and the magnitude of the force F so that the resultant force acting on the post is directed vertically upward and has a magnitude of 750 N. Ans: = 18.6, F = 319 N

1.3. Determine the magnitude and direction of F1 so that particle P is in equilibrium. Ans: = 12.9, F1 = 552 N

Problem Set 2 2.1 Determine the angle between the tails of the two vectors. Ans: = 121

2.2 Determine the magnitude and directional sense of the resultant moment of the forces about point P. Ans: MP = 3.15 kN-m ccw

2.3 Determine the magnitude and directional sense of the moment of the force at A about point P. Ans: MP = 3.15 kN-m ccw

2.4 Determine the moment of the force at A about point O. Express the result as a Cartesian vector. Ans: MO = (260i + 180j + 510k)N-m

Problem Set 3 3.1 Determine the horizontal and vertical components of reaction for the beam loaded as shown. Neglect the weight of the beam. Ans: Ay = 319 N, Bx = 424 N, By = 405 N

3.2 The lever ABC is pin-supported at A and connected to a short link BD as shown. If the weight of the members is negligible, determine the components of the force of the pin on the lever at A. Ans: Ax = 533 N, Ay = 933 N

3.3 If the wheelbarrow and its contents have a mass of 60 kg and a center of mass at G, determine the magnitude of the resultant force which the man must exert on each of the two handles in order to hold the wheelbarrow in equilibrium. Ans: FB = 105 N 3.4 Determine the distance d for placement of the load P for equilibrium of the smooth bar in the position as shown. Neglect the weight of the bar. Ans: d = a/cos3

Problem Set 4 4.1 Determine the force in each member of the truss and state if the members are in tension or compression. Assume each joint as a pin. Let P = 4 kN Ans: FAE = 8.94 kN (C), FAB = 8.00 kN (T), FBC = 8.00 kN (T), FBE = 8.00 kN (C), FCE = 8.94 kN (T), FDE = 17.9 kN (C) 4.2 Determine the force in members BC, CH and GH of the bridge truss, and indicate whether the members are in tension or compression. Ans: FGH = 29.0 kN (C), FBC = 20.5 kN (T), FCH = 12.0 kN (T)

4.3 Determine the force in members CD, CF and FG of the Warren truss, and indicate whether the members are in tension or compression. Ans: FFG = 8.08 kN (T), FCD = 8.47 kN (C), FCF = 0.770 kN (T)

Problem Set 5 5.1 The engine hoist is used to support the 200-kg engine. Determine the force acting in the hydraulic cylinder AB, the horizontal and vertical components of force at the pin C and the reactions at the fixed support D. Ans: FAB = 9.23 kN Cx = 2.17 kN Cy = 7.01 kN Dx = 0 Dy = 1.96 kN MD = 2.66 kN-m 5.2 The compound arrangement of the pan scale is shown. If the mass on the pan is 4 kg, determine the horizontal and vertical components of force at pins A, B and C and the distance x of the 25-g mass to keep the scale in balance. Ans: Ay = 34.0 N, Ax = 0 Cy = 6.54 N, Cx = 0 By = 1.06 N, Bx = 0 x = 292 mm,

Problem Set 6 6.1 The coefficient of friction between the shoes at A and B of the tongs and the pallet is s= 0.5, and between the pallet and the floor is s= 0.4. If a horizontal towing force P = 300 N is applied to the tongs, determine the largest mass that can be towed. Ans: m = 54.9 kg

6.2 A cylinder having a mass of 250 kg is to be supported by the cord which wraps over the pipe shown. Determine the largest vertical force F that can be applied to the cord without moving the cylinder if the rope passes over the pipe (a) once or (b) twice. Let s= 0.2. Ans: (a) F = 4.60 kN (b) F = 16.2 kN 6.3 Blocks A and B have mass of 7 kg and 10 kg, respectively. Using the coefficients of static friction shown, determine the largest vertical force P which can be applied to the cord without causing motion. Ans: P = 223 N