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 Problem

The force system shown consists of the couple C and the four forces. resultant of this
system is 500 kN-m counter clockwise couple. What gives the value of P?
The shelf supports the electric motor which has mass m1 and mass center at Gm. The
platform upon which it rests has mass m2 and mass center at G. Assuming that a
single bolt B holds the shelf up and the bracket bears against the smooth wall at A,
determine this normal force at A and the horizontal and vertical components of
reaction of the bolt B on the bracket.
Given:
m1 = 15 kg m2 = 4 kg a = 60mm b = 40
mm
c = 50 mm d = 200 mm e = 150 mm g=9.81
m/s2

At what angle θ must the 400 N force be applied in order that the resultant R of the
two forces will have a magnitude of 1000 N? For this condition, what will be the
angle β between R and the horizontal?

Find the resultant force on the ring due to the three applied forces.
If the resultant force acting on the bracket is to be 750 N directed along the positive
x-axis, determine the magnitude of F and its direction θ.

The vertical force P of magnitude 100kN is applied to the frame shown in Fig. (a).
Resolve P into components that are parallel to the members AB and AC of the truss.

he block is acted upon by its weight W = 200N, a horizontal force Q = 600 N, and the
pressure P exerted by the inclined plane. The resultant R of these forces is up and
parallel to the incline thereby sliding the block up it. Determine P and R.
Given:
R is upward and parallel to the incline θx =30°
Find: P and R
Without computing the magnitude of the resultant, compute where the resultant of
the forces shown in Figure intersects the x and y axes.

The resultant of a certain system of forces has the X and Y components shown.
Determine the components of his resultant with respect to N and T axes rotated 30°
counterclockwise relative to the X and Y axes.

If P is resolve into components parallel and perpendicular to the incline, and the
value of the perpendicular component is 200 N. Determine the value of the parallel
component and that of P.
Determine the force R that could replace the four forces that act on the cantilever
beam and not change the reaction on the end of the beam at the supporting weld at
A. Locate R by finding its distance b to the left of A.

The 300 lb. force and the 400 lb. force shown in the Figure are to be held in
equilibrium by a third force F acting at an unknown angle θ with the horizontal.
Determine the values of F and θ.

Determine the reactions for the beam shown in Figure.

Determine the magnitude and direction θ of the minimum force P needed to pull the
roller of mass M over the smooth step.
Given:
a = 0.6 m b = 0.1 m θ1 = 20 ̊
M = 50 kg g = 9.81 m/s2.

In raising the flagpole from the position shown, the tension T in the cable must apply
a moment about 0 of 72 kN.m. Determine T.

Two forces P and Q pass through a point A which is 4 m to the right of and 3 m above
a moment center O. Force P is 890 N directed up to the right at 30° with the
horizontal and force Q is 445 N directed up to the left at 60° with the horizontal.
Determine the moment of the resultant ofthese two forces with respect to O.
The three forces create a vertical resultant acting through point A. if T is known to be
361lb, compute the values of F and P.

Determine completely the resultant of the forces acting on the step pulley shown in
Figure.

At what angle θ must the 400 N force be applied in order that the resultant R of the
two forces will have a magnitude of 1000 N? For this condition, what will be the
angle β between R and the horizontal?
It is known that the resultant of the two forces passes through point A. Determine
the magnitude of P.

The two forces which act on the rigid frame are to be replaced by a single equivalent
force R applied at point A. Determine the magnitude of R and the distance x to point
A. Solve graphically or algebraically.

Determine the resultant of the four forces acting on the body shown.
Three bars, hinged at A and D and pinned at B and C as shown in the Figure, form a
four-link mechanism. Determine the value of P that will prevent motion.

Without computing the magnitude of the resultant, compute where the resultant of
the forces shown in Figure intersects the x and y axes.

If the combined moment about point A, of the 50 KN force and the force P is zero,
determine both graphically and algebraically the magnitude of P. The plate upon
which the forces act is divided into squares.
Where does the resultant of the two forces act to the left of A? (in meters)

Cords are looped around a small spacer separating two cylinders each weighing 400
lb. and pass, as shown in the Figure over a frictionless pulley to weights of 200 lb. and
400 lb.

The frame shown in the figure is supported in pivots at A and B. Each member weighs
5 kN/m. Compute the horizontal reaction at A and the horizontal and vertical
components of the reaction at B.
The upper beam in Figure is supported at D and a roller at C which separates the
upper and lower beams. Determine the values of the reactions at, B, C, and D.
Neglect the weight of the beams.

Determine the reactions R1 and R2 of the beam in Figure is loaded with a

concentrated load of 1600 lb. and a load varying from zero to an intensity of 400 lb.
per ft.

The roof truss in Figure is supported by a roller at A and a hinge at B. Find the values
of the reactions.
 Find the least value of P required to cause the system of blocks shown in the figure
to have impending motion to the left. The coefficient of friction under each block is
0.20.

In the figure, two blocks are connected by a solid strut attached to each block with
frictionless pins. If the coefficient of friction under each block is 0.25 and B weighs
2700 N, find the minimum weight of A to prevent motion.

A plank 10 ft long is placed in a horizontal position with its ends resting on two
inclined planes, as shown the figure. The angle of friction is 20°. Determine how close
the load P can be placed to each end before slipping impends.
Forces P and F acting along the bars shown in the Figure maintain the equilibrium of
pin A. Determine the values of P and F.

An 8 m long uniform ladder leans against a smooth vertical wall forming a 40° angle
with it. A 100 N man climbs up the 400 N ladder and stays 2 m from its lower end.
Find the reaction of the wall and the floor.

The wheel loads on a jeep are given in Figure. Determine the distance x so that the
reaction of the beam at A is twice as great as the reaction at B.
Compute the moment of the 400 N force about point O. (in N.m)

A homogeneous block of weight W rests upon the incline shown in the figure. If the
coefficient of friction is 0.30, determine the greatest height h at which a force P
parallel to the incline may be applied so that the block will slide up the incline
without tipping over.

As shown in the figure, a homogeneous cylinder 2 m in diameter and weighing 12 kN

is acted upon by a vertical force P. Determine the magnitude of P necessary to start
the cylinder turning. Assume that μ = 0.30.
 A simply supported beam with a span “L” carries a uniformly varying load of zero on left support to “w”

Determine the magnitude of P and F necessary to keep the concurrent force system
in the Figure in equilibrium.

Two smooth cylinders, one weighing 200 kg/m and has a radius of 200 mm, the other weighing 100 kg/m and has
rectangular tank 500 mm wide with smaller cylinder underneath. Determine the reac
Determine the normal reaction at the roller A and horizontal and vertical
components at pin B for equilibrium of the member.

The truss shown in Figure is supported by a hinge at A and a roller at B. A load of 20

kN is applied at C. Determine the reactions at A and B.

A block is resting on an incline of slope 5:12 as shown Figure. It is subjected to a force

F = 500 N on a slope of 3:4. Determine the components of F parallel and
perpendicular to the incline.
Find the components in the y and u directions of the force P = 10 kN shown in Figure.

The force acts on the frame. Resolve this force into components acting along
members AB and AC, and determine the magnitude of each component.

The block shown is acted upon by its weight W = 200 lb. a horizontal force Q= 600 lb.
and the pressure P exerted by the inclined plane. The resultant R of these forces is up
and parallel to the incline thereby sliding the block up it. Determine the P and R. Hint:
Take one axis parallel to the incline.
The cable and boom shown in the figure support a load of 600 lb. Determine the
tensile force T in the cable and the compressive for C in the boom.

Determine the value of P just sufficient to start the 10° wedge under the 400 lb.
block. The angle of friction is 60° for all contact surfaces.

Two smooth cylinders, one weighing 200 kg/m and has a radius of 200 mm, the other
weighing 100 kg/m and has a radius of 100mm, is placed inside a smooth vertical
rectangular tank 500 mm wide with smaller cylinder underneath. Determine the
reaction at the sides in kg/m.
Two blocks, each weighing 200 lb. and resting on a horizontal surface. The angle of
friction is 15 ° for all contact surfaces. What value of P is required to start movement
of the block?

In the Fink truss shown in Figure, the web members BC and EF are perpendicular to
the inclined members at their midpoint. Use the method of sections to determine the
force in members DF, DE and CE.

Determine the magnitude of the force Fso that the resultant force Rof the three
forces is as small as possible. What is the minimum magnitude of R?
In order to raise the lamp post from the position shown, the force F on the
cable must create a counterclockwise moment of1500 lb-ft about point A.
Determine the magnitude of Fthat must be applied to the cable.

Determine the magnitudes of F1 and F2 and the direction of F1 so that the loading
creates a zero resultant force and couple on the wheel.

Determine the magnitude of the resultant of the two forces and one couple acting on
the I-beam. Locate the line of action of the resultant force withrespect to the left end
of the beam.
Four forces act on the particle shown. Determine the magnitude and direction angle
of force F4 for equilibrium of the particle.

Find the smallest value of Pfor which the crate shown will be in equilibrium in the
position shown

Determine the force Prequired to pull the 250-lb roller over the step shown in the
figure.
Determine the force P needed to support the 20-kg mass using the Spanish Burton
rig.

Determine the force in member BGand member CFof the truss loaded as shown.

For the truss loaded as shown, all angles are 30°, 60°, and 90°. Find the force in
member HI.
The diagonal members in the center panels of the truss shown are very slender and
can act only in tension (counters). Determine the forces in the counters that are
acting under the given loading.

Each member of the truss is a uniform 20-ft bar weighing 400 lb.
a.Find the reaction at the roller support.
b.Calculate the average force in member AE.
c.Determine the average force in member ED.

The floor crane and the driver have a total weight of 2500 lb with a center of gravity
at G. Determine the largest weight of the drum that can be lifted without causing the
crane to overturn when its boom is in the position shown
Spring CD remains in the horizontal position at all times due to the roller at D.
The spring is unstretched when θ=0 and the stiffness is k =1.5kN/m.
a.Determine the smallest angle θfor equilibrium.
b.Determine the horizontal and vertical components of reaction atpin A.

The smooth disks Dand Ehave a weight of 200 lb and 100 lb, respectively.
Determine the largest horizontal force Pthat can be applied to the center of disk
Ewithout causing the disk Dto move up the incline.

Cables AB, BC, and CDsupport the 10-kg and 15-kg traffic lights at Band C,
respectively.
a.Determine the tension in cable AB.
b.Determine the tension in cable CD.
Find the xand ycoordinates of the point where the resultant of the three forces
crosses the plate

Determine the tension at member AB & AC.

Based on a free-body diagram of the entire truss, solve the 3 equilibrium equations
for the reactions at E and C.
 Pass a section through members FH, GH, and GI and take the right-hand section as a
free body.

A cylinder is supported by a bar and a cable as shown in the figure. The weight of the
cylinder is 150 lb and the weight of the bar is 20 lb. If all surfaces are smooth,
a.determine the reaction at support Cof the bar
b.determine the tension in the cable.

a. Determine the resultant of the four forces and one couple acting on the plate
shown.
b. Locate the point where the resultant’s line of action intersect line AB measured
from A.
A 90-N force is applied to the control rod ABas shown. Knowing that the length of the
rod is 225 mm, determine the moment of the force about point B

The x-component of the force P is equal to 450 N. What is the magnitude of the
force?

Determine the reactions at the supports

Determine the horizontal and vertical components ofreaction at the pin Aand the
reaction of the rocker Bonthe beam.

Determine the reactions at the supports

Determine the components of reaction at the supports A and B on the rod.

The man has a weight W and stands at the center of plank. If the planes at A and B
are smooth, determine tension in the cord In terms of W and θ.

The uniform rod AB has a mass of 40 kg. Determine the force in the cable when the
rod is in the position shown. There is a smooth collar at A

If the intensity of the distributed load acting on the beam is w = 3 kN/m, determine
the reactions at the roller A and pin B.
Determine the reactions acting on the smooth uniform bar, which has a mass of 20
kg

A linear torsional spring deforms such that an applied couple moment M is related to
the spring’s rotation θ in radians by the equation M = (20 θ) N.m. If such a spring is
attached to the end of a pin-connected uniform 10-kg rod, determine the angle u for
equilibrium. The spring is undeformed when θ = 0°.

Determine the force P needed to pull the 50-kg roller over the smooth step. Take u =
30°
The smooth pipe rests against the opening at the points of contact A, B, and C.
Determine the reactions at these points needed to support the force of 300 N.
Neglect the pipe’s thickness in the calculation

The man uses the hand truck to move material up the step. If the truck and its
contents have a mass of 50 kg with center of gravity at G, determine the normal
reaction on both wheels and the magnitude and direction of the minimum force
required at the grip B needed to lift the load.

Determine the reactions at the pin A and the tension in cord BC. Set F = 40 kN.
Neglect the thickness of the beam.
The beam is subjected to the two concentrated loads. Assuming that the
foundation exerts a linearly varying load distribution on its bottom, determine the
load intensities w1 and w2 for equilibrium in terms of the parameters shown.

Determine the components of the support reactions at the fixed support A on the
cantilever beam.

Determine the reactions at the supports

Determine the reactions at the supports.

Determine the tension in the cable and the horizontal andvertical components of
reaction of the pin A.The pulley atDis frictionless and the cylinder weighs 80 lb

If the roller at A and the pin at B can support a load up to 4 kN and 8 kN, respectively,
determine the maximum intensity of the distributed load w, measured in kN>m, so
that failure of the supports does not occur.
Determine the reactions on the bent rod which is supported by a smooth surface at B
and by a collar at A, which is fixed to the rod and is free to slide over the fixed
inclined rod.

The beam of negligible weight is supported horizontally by two springs. If the beam is
horizontal and the springs are unstretched when the load is removed, determine the
angle of tilt of the beam when the load is applied

If the magnitude of the resultant force is to be 500 N, directed along the positive y-
axis, determine the magnitude of force F and its direction θ.
If θ = 60° and F = 450 N, determine the magnitude of the resultant force and its
direction, measured counterclockwise from the positive x axis.

Determine B by solving the equation for the sum of the moments of all forces about
A.

Determine the reactions at A by solving the equations for the sum of all horizontal
forces and all vertical forces.
A loading car is at rest on an inclined track. The gross weight of the car and its load is
5500 lb, and it is applied at at G. The cart is held in position by the cable. Determine
the reactions at the wheels and tension in the cable.

A 2100-lb tractor is used to lift 900 lb of gravel. Determine the reaction at each of the
two rear wheels and two front wheels

A man raises a 10 kg joist, of length 4 m, by pulling on a rope.

Find the tension in the rope and the reaction at A.
The frame supports part of the roof of a small building. The tension in the cable is
150 kN. Determine the reaction at the fixed end E.

If the resultant force FR is directed along a line measured 75° clockwise from the
positive x axis and the magnitude of F2 is to be a minimum, determine the
magnitudes of FR and F2 and the angle.

If the resultant force is required to act along the positive u axis and have a magnitude
of 3 kN, determine the required magnitude of FB and its direction.
Determine the magnitude of the resultant force acting on the pin and its
direction measured clockwise from the positive x axis.
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Ans: 200 kN
 Ans: BX = 989 N,
AX = 989 N, BY = 186 N

Ans: θ = 51.3°
β = 18.2°

R = 53.79 N
θ =17.16°
 F = 236.1 N ,
θ = 31.76°

AB =100 kN;
AC = 163.83 kN

P = 489.90 N;
R = 292.82 N
Ans: a=6.53 in. to the left of point
O, b=1.53 in. above point O

Rn = 500 lbs. ; Rt= 266 lbs.

P = 261. 08 N
 R = 1.5 kN down,
b= 11 m

F = 205.31 lb. ; θ = 76.94˚ to the

right

R₁=1580 lb. ; R₂=520 lb.

θ = 33.6 ̊, P = 395 N

T = 8.65 kN

MO=1676.74 N.m.
(counterclockwise)
 R = 10,760 lb.
down to the right at
n = 68. 2°;
16.0 ft to right of A.

R = 1254.89 lb., down to the right

at x = 44. 208°

θ = 51.3° ; β = 18.2°
 P= 675 N

R= 898 N ; x = 1.62 m.

R = 4658 lb.
 P=16.33 kN

a=6.53 in. to the left of point O,

b=1.53 in. above point O

P = 51.5 kN
0.3 m to the left of A.

Θ=60 ̊ ; N=453.58 lb.

Ax=223.33 kN.
Bx=2466.66 lb.
By=3700 lb.
 "RB = 384 kN"
"RA = 176 kN"
"RD = 90 kN"
"RC = 160 kN"

R1 =1900 lb.
R2 =2100 lb

A=96.67 kN ; B=93.33 kN
 P = 12.5 kN

WA = 5984.2 N

x = 2.8 ft, y = 0.76 ft

 "P= −14.76 kN"
" F=39 kN"

N = 188.79 N (wall),
A = 534. 45 N (floor)

x=4.00 ft
Mo= 33. 75 N.m.

h = 47.62 cm

P = 5.57 kN
 port to “w” on right support. Compute for the reactions. Ra= wL/6, Rb=wL/3

F=86.3703 N
P=-133.2449 N

g/m and has a radius of 100mm, is placed inside a smooth vertical

mine the reaction at the sides in kg/m. R = 179 kg
 Na = 8 kN
Bx= 5.2 kN
By = 5 kN

Ra = 210.65 kN
Rb = 219.94 kN

F (Perpendicular) = 431.08 N
F (Parallel) = 253.32 N
 Py = 9.85 kN
Pu = 5 kN

AB = 318.20 lb
AC = 116.47 lb

R = 293 lb
T = 439.24 lb
C = 537.94 lb

P = 341. 73 lb.

R = 179 kg
 P = 73.3 lb.

DF = 5.82 kips
DE = 2 kips
CE = 4 kips

F = 5.964 kN
R = 2.33 kN
 F = 190.747 N

F1 = 68.113 lbs at 18.15 deg.

F2 = 25.938 lbs

R = 3 kN ; x = 4.333 m
F4 = 933.883 N ;
θ = 78. 54 deg.

P = 1765.342 N

P = 168.694 lb
 P= 21.8 N

CG = CF = 2886.751 lbs

HI= 5.004kN
 RF= 13.2 kips
RH= 6 kips
BG= 5.475kips
DG= 1.825kips

Ra = Rc = 1400 lb
AE = 1154.7 lb
ED = 808.29 lb

W= 5337.248 kN
 θ = 23.08°
Ah = 352.814 N
Av = 300 N

P= 209.6 lb

TBA= 379.029 N
TCDy = 147.15 N
TCDx =366.114 N
 R = 100 kN
Ry = 1.243 m
Rx = 0.62 m

AB = 34.6 kN
AC = 17.32 kN

E = 50kN ↑
Cx = 0
Cy = 35 kN ↓
FGI = 13 13. kN T
FFH = 13 82. kN C
FGH = .1 371kN C

Rc = 134. 311 lb
T = 104.056 lb

R = 10.115 N
x= 486.569mm
 Fn= 57.851 N
MB = 13.016 N-m.

P = 522. 32 N

NA =750 N
By =600 N
Bx = 450 N
NB=3.464 kN
Ax=1.73 kN
Ay=1.00 kN

NA=2.175 kN
By=1.875 kN
Bx=0

Ax=0
By=P
MA=PL/2
 T = (W/2) sin θ
NB = (W/2) cos θ

TBC =113.28 N =113 N

NA=3.71 kN
Bx=1.86 kN
By=8.78 kN
NB=98.1 N
Ax=85.0 N
Ay=147 N

θ =47.5°

P= = 272 N
NA=173 N
NC=416 N
NB=69.2 N

P=660 N
NA=442 N
θ =48.0°

FBC =80 kN
Ax=54 kN
Ay=16 kN
 Ax=3.46 kN
Ay=8 kN
MA=20.2 kN.m

NA=3.33 kN
Bx=2.40 kN
By=133 N
 Ay = 5.00 kN
NB = 9.00 kN
Ax = 5.00 kN

T=74.6 lb
Ax=33.4 lb
Ay=61.3 lb

Ans:w=2.67 kN/m
Ans:NA=39.7 lb
NB=82.5 lb
MA=106 lb.ft

θ =3.82°

F = 960 N
θ = 45.2°
 FR = 497 N
θ = 155°

B = +107.1kN

Ax = −107.1kN
Ay = +33.3 kN
 R1 = 562 lb
R2 =1758 lb
T = +4980 lb

FA=650 lb, so the reaction at each

rear wheel is 325 lb
FB = 2350 lb, or 1175 lb at each
front wheel

a = 58.6°
R = 147.8 N
T = 81.9 N
 ME =180.0 kN.m

θ = 66.34°
F2 = 3.9999 kN = 4kN
FR = 4.9999 = 5 kN

FB = 1.5529 kN
θ = 75°
F= 67.64 lb
θ = 11.34°
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 Problem

The force system shown consists of the couple C and the four forces.
resultant of this system is 500 kN-m counter clockwise couple. What gives
the value of P?

The shelf supports the electric motor which has mass m1 and mass center at
Gm. The platform upon which it rests has mass m2 and mass center at G.
Assuming that a single bolt B holds the shelf up and the bracket bears
against the smooth wall at A, determine this normal force at A and the
horizontal and vertical components of reaction of the bolt B on the bracket.
Given:
m1 = 15 kg m2 = 4 kg a = 60mm
b = 40 mm
c = 50 mm d = 200 mm e = 150 mm
g=9.81 m/s2

At what angle θ must the 400 N force be applied in order that the resultant
R of the two forces will have a magnitude of 1000 N? For this condition,
what will be the angle β between R and the horizontal?
Find the resultant force on the ring due to the three applied forces.

If the resultant force acting on the bracket is to be 750 N directed along the
positive x-axis, determine the magnitude of F and its direction θ.

The vertical force P of magnitude 100kN is applied to the frame shown in

Fig. (a). Resolve P into components that are parallel to the members AB and
AC of the truss.
he block is acted upon by its weight W = 200N, a horizontal force Q = 600 N,
and the pressure P exerted by the inclined plane. The resultant R of these
forces is up and parallel to the incline thereby sliding the block up it.
Determine P and R.
Given:
R is upward and parallel to the incline θx =30°
Find: P and R

Without computing the magnitude of the resultant, compute where the

resultant of the forces shown in Figure intersects the x and y axes.

The resultant of a certain system of forces has the X and Y components

shown. Determine the components of his resultant with respect to N and T
axes rotated 30° counterclockwise relative to the X and Y axes.
If P is resolve into components parallel and perpendicular to the incline, and
the value of the perpendicular component is 200 N. Determine the value of
the parallel component and that of P.

Determine the force R that could replace the four forces that act on the
cantilever beam and not change the reaction on the end of the beam at the
supporting weld at A. Locate R by finding its distance b to the left of A.

Determine the reactions for the beam shown in Figure.

Determine the magnitude and direction θ of the minimum force P needed
to pull the roller of mass M over the smooth step.
Given:
a = 0.6 m b = 0.1 m θ1 = 20 ̊
M = 50 kg g = 9.81 m/s2.

The three forces create a vertical resultant acting through point A. if T is

known to be 361lb, compute the values of F and P.

Determine completely the resultant of the forces acting on the step pulley
shown in Figure.
At what angle θ must the 400 N force be applied in order that the resultant
R of the two forces will have a magnitude of 1000 N? For this condition,
what will be the angle β between R and the horizontal?

It is known that the resultant of the two forces passes through point A.
Determine the magnitude of P.

The two forces which act on the rigid frame are to be replaced by a single
equivalent force R applied at point A. Determine the magnitude of R and the
distance x to point A. Solve graphically or algebraically.
Determine the resultant of the four forces acting on the body shown.

A block is resting on an incline of slope 5:12 as shown Figure. It is subjected

to a force F = 500 N on a slope of 3:4. Determine the components of F
parallel and perpendicular to the incline.

Find the components in the y and u directions of the force P = 10 kN shown

in Figure.
The force acts on the frame. Resolve this force into components acting
along members AB and AC, and determine the magnitude of each
component.

The block shown is acted upon by its weight W = 200 lb. a horizontal force
Q= 600 lb. and the pressure P exerted by the inclined plane. The resultant R
of these forces is up and parallel to the incline thereby sliding the block up
it. Determine the P and R. Hint: Take one axis parallel to the incline.

Two smooth cylinders, one weighing 200 kg/m and has a radius of 200 mm,
the other weighing 100 kg/m and has a radius of 100mm, is placed inside a
smooth vertical rectangular tank 500 mm wide with smaller cylinder
underneath. Determine the reaction at the sides in kg/m.
Determine the magnitude of the force Fso that the resultant force Rof the
three forces is as small as possible. What is the minimum magnitude of R?

Determine the magnitudes of F1 and F2 and the direction of F1 so that the

loading creates a zero resultant force and couple on the wheel.

Determine the magnitude of the resultant of the two forces and one couple
acting on the I-beam. Locate the line of action of the resultant force
withrespect to the left end of the beam.
Four forces act on the particle shown. Determine the magnitude and
direction angle of force F4 for equilibrium of the particle.

a. Determine the resultant of the four forces and one couple acting on the
plate shown.
b. Locate the point where the resultant’s line of action intersect line AB
measured from A.

If the resultant force FR is directed along a line measured 75° clockwise

from the positive x axis and the magnitude of F2 is to be a minimum,
determine the magnitudes of FR and F2 and the angle.
If the resultant force is required to act along the positive u axis and have a
magnitude of 3 kN, determine the required magnitude of FB and its
direction.

Determine the magnitude of the resultant force acting on the pin and its
direction measured clockwise from the positive x axis.

Find the xand ycoordinates of the point where the resultant of the three
forces crosses the plate
In raising the flagpole from the position shown, the tension T in the cable
must apply a moment about 0 of 72 kN.m. Determine T.

Two forces P and Q pass through a point A which is 4 m to the right of and 3
m above a moment center O. Force P is 890 N directed up to the right at 30°
with the horizontal and force Q is 445 N directed up to the left at 60° with
the horizontal. Determine the moment of the resultant ofthese two forces
with respect to O.

Without computing the magnitude of the resultant, compute where the

resultant of the forces shown in Figure intersects the x and y axes.
If the combined moment about point A, of the 50 KN force and the force P is
zero, determine both graphically and algebraically the magnitude of P. The
plate upon which the forces act is divided into squares.

Where does the resultant of the two forces act to the left of A? (in meters)

Compute the moment of the 400 N force about point O. (in N.m)
In order to raise the lamp post from the position shown, the force F
on the cable must create a counterclockwise moment of1500 lb-ft
about point A. Determine the magnitude of Fthat must be applied to the
cable.

A 90-N force is applied to the control rod ABas shown. Knowing that the
length of the rod is 225 mm, determine the moment of the force about
point B

Wthout computing the magnitude of the resultant, compute where the

resultant of the forces shown in Figure intersects the x and y axes. (Ans:
a=6.53 in. to the left of point O, b=1.53 in. above point O)
In the Figure assuming counterclockwise moments as positive, compute the
moment of force F = 200 kg and force P = 165 kg about points A, B, C, and D.

Two forces P and Q pass through a point A which is 4 m to the right of and 3
m above a moment center O. Force P is 890 N directed up to the right at 30°
with the horizontal and force Q is 445 N directed up to the left at 60° with
the horizontal. Determine the moment of the resultant of these two forces
with respect to O.

Determine the moment of the force about point O.

The moment of the force P about point A is 30 N.m. Calculate the
magnitude of P. The plate upon which the force acts is divided into 0.1 m
squares.

The resultant of the three forces is horizontal. Determine the magnitude of the resultant.

Determine the magnitude and direction of the resultant forces system shown in Figure.
. If the resultant of fourth forces is 200 N as shown in figure. Find the unknown for the force.

he resultant of the three forces as shown in figure is vertical. determine the angle θ, and magnitude of the
resultant.
Figure Ans.

Ans: 200 kN

Ans: BX = 989 N,
AX = 989 N, BY = 186 N

Ans: θ = 51.3°
β = 18.2°
 R = 53.79 N
θ =17.16°

F = 236.1 N ,
θ = 31.76°

AB =100 kN;
AC = 163.83 kN
 P = 489.90 N;
R = 292.82 N

Ans: a=6.53 in. to the left of point O,

b=1.53 in. above point O

Rn = 500 lbs. ; Rt= 266 lbs.

 P = 261. 08 N

R = 1.5 kN down,
b= 11 m

R₁=1580 lb. ; R₂=520 lb.

 θ = 33.6 ̊, P = 395 N

R = 10,760 lb.
down to the right at
n = 68. 2°;
16.0 ft to right of A.

R = 1254.89 lb., down to the right at

x = 44. 208°
 θ = 51.3° ; β = 18.2°

P= 675 N

R= 898 N ; x = 1.62 m.
 R = 4658 lb.

F (Perpendicular) = 431.08 N
F (Parallel) = 253.32 N

Py = 9.85 kN
Pu = 5 kN
AB = 318.20 lb
AC = 116.47 lb

R = 293 lb

R = 179 kg
 F = 5.964 kN
R = 2.33 kN

F1 = 68.113 lbs at 18.15 deg.

F2 = 25.938 lbs

R = 3 kN ; x = 4.333 m
 F4 = 933.883 N ;
θ = 78. 54 deg.

R = 10.115 N
x= 486.569mm

θ = 66.34°
F2 = 3.9999 kN = 4kN
FR = 4.9999 = 5 kN
FB = 1.5529 kN
θ = 75°

F= 67.64 lb
θ = 11.34°

R = 100 kN
Ry = 1.243 m
Rx = 0.62 m
 T = 8.65 kN

MO=1676.74 N.m.
(counterclockwise)

a=6.53 in. to the left of point O,

b=1.53 in. above point O
 P = 51.5 kN

0.3 m to the left of A.

Mo= 33. 75 N.m.

 F = 190.747 N

Fn= 57.851 N
MB = 13.016 N-m.

a=6.53
in. to the left of point O,
b=1.53 in. above point O)
MA=180 Kg.m, MB=−288 Kg.m,
MC=−180 Kg.m,
MD=−108 Kg.m; Moment of
force P about points A, B,
C, and D: MA=0, MB= 41.18
Kg.m, MC=164.74 Kg.m,
MD=−164.74 Kg.m)

MO=1676.74
N.m. (counterclockwise)

Mo= 460 N.m

 P = 214.29 N

T = 1250 N
R = 800 N →

𝑅 = 71.8 𝑁, 𝜃𝑥 = 40.15°
𝐹4 = 165 𝑁, 𝜃𝑥 = 11.153°

𝑅 = 30 𝑁 ↓, 𝜃 = 36.87°
No. Problem

The 300 lb. force and the 400 lb. force shown in the Figure
are to be held in equilibrium by a third force F acting at an
1 unknown angle θ with the horizontal. Determine the values
of F and θ.

Three bars, hinged at A and D and pinned at B and C as

2 shown in the Figure, form a four-link mechanism.
Determine the value of P that will prevent motion.
 Cords are looped around a small spacer separating two
3
cylinders each weighing 400 lb. and pass, as shown in the
Figure over a frictionless pulley to weights of 200 lb. and
400 lb.

The frame shown in the figure is supported in pivots at A

4
and B. Each member weighs 5 kN/m. Compute the
horizontal reaction at A and the horizontal and vertical
components of the reaction at B.

The upper beam in Figure is supported at D and a roller at

5
C which separates the upper and lower beams. Determine
the values of the reactions at, B, C, and D. Neglect the
weight of the beams.
 Determine the reactions R1 and R2 of the beam in Figure is
6 loaded with a concentrated load of 1600 lb. and a load
varying from zero to an intensity of 400 lb. per ft.

7
The roof truss in Figure is supported by a roller at A and a
hinge at B. Find the values of the reactions.

Forces P and F acting along the bars shown in the Figure

8 maintain the equilibrium of pin A. Determine the values of
P and F.
 An 8 m long uniform ladder leans against a smooth vertical
9
wall forming a 40° angle with it. A 100 N man climbs up the
400 N ladder and stays 2 m from its lower end. Find the
reaction of the wall and the floor.

The wheel loads on a jeep are given in Figure. Determine

10 the distance x so that the reaction of the beam at A is
twice as great as the reaction at B.

11
A simply supported beam with a span “L” carries a uniformly varying load of zero on left support to “w” on
the reactions.
12
Determine the magnitude of P and F necessary to keep the
concurrent force system in the Figure in equilibrium.

Two smooth cylinders, one weighing 200 kg/m and has a radius of 200 mm, the other weighing 100 kg/m a
13
placed inside a smooth vertical rectangular tank 500 mm wide with smaller cylinder underneath. Determin
kg/m.

Determine the normal reaction at the roller A and

14 horizontal and vertical components at pin B for equilibrium
of the member.
 The truss shown in Figure is supported by a hinge at A and
15 a roller at B. A load of 20 kN is applied at C. Determine the
reactions at A and B.

The cable and boom shown in the figure support a load of

16 600 lb. Determine the tensile force T in the cable and the
compressive for C in the boom.

17
Find the smallest value of Pfor which the crate shown will
be in equilibrium in the position shown
18
Determine the force Prequired to pull the 250-lb roller
over the step shown in the figure.

19
Determine the force P needed to support the 20-kg mass
using the Spanish Burton rig.

The floor crane and the driver have a total weight of 2500
20
lb with a center of gravity at G. Determine the largest
weight of the drum that can be lifted without causing the
crane to overturn when its boom is in the position shown
 Spring CD remains in the horizontal position at all times
due to the roller at D. The spring is unstretched when
21
θ=0 and the stiffness is k =1.5kN/m.
a.Determine the smallest angle θfor equilibrium.
b.Determine the horizontal and vertical components of
reaction atpin A.

The smooth disks Dand Ehave a weight of 200 lb and 100

22
lb, respectively. Determine the largest horizontal force
Pthat can be applied to the center of disk Ewithout causing
the disk Dto move up the incline.

Cables AB, BC, and CDsupport the 10-kg and 15-kg traffic
23
lights at Band C, respectively.
a.Determine the tension in cable AB.
b.Determine the tension in cable CD.
 A cylinder is supported by a bar and a cable as shown in
the figure. The weight of the cylinder is 150 lb and the
24 weight of the bar is 20 lb. If all surfaces are smooth,
a.determine the reaction at support Cof the bar
b.determine the tension in the cable.

25
The x-component of the force P is equal to 450 N. What is
the magnitude of the force?

26 Determine the reactions at the supports

 Determine the horizontal and vertical components
27 ofreaction at the pin Aand the reaction of the rocker
Bonthe beam.

28 Determine the reactions at the supports

29
Determine the components of reaction at the supports A
and B on the rod.
 The man has a weight W and stands at the center of plank.
30 If the planes at A and B are smooth, determine tension in
the cord In terms of W and θ.

The uniform rod AB has a mass of 40 kg. Determine the

31 force in the cable when the rod is in the position shown.
There is a smooth collar at A

If the intensity of the distributed load acting on the beam is

32 w = 3 kN/m, determine the reactions at the roller A and pin
B.
33
Determine the reactions acting on the smooth uniform bar,
which has a mass of 20 kg

A linear torsional spring deforms such that an applied

couple moment M is related to the spring’s rotation θ in
34
radians by the equation M = (20 θ) N.m. If such a spring is
attached to the end of a pin-connected uniform 10-kg rod,
determine the angle u for equilibrium. The spring is
undeformed when θ = 0°.

35
Determine the force P needed to pull the 50-kg roller over
the smooth step. Take u = 30°
 The smooth pipe rests against the opening at the points of
36
contact A, B, and C. Determine the reactions at these
points needed to support the force of 300 N. Neglect the
pipe’s thickness in the calculation

The man uses the hand truck to move material up the step.
If the truck and its contents have a mass of 50 kg with
37
center of gravity at G, determine the normal reaction on
both wheels and the magnitude and direction of the
minimum force required at the grip B needed to lift the
load.

38
Determine the reactions at the pin A and the tension in
cord BC. Set F = 40 kN. Neglect the thickness of the beam.
 The beam is subjected to the two concentrated loads.
Assuming that the foundation exerts a linearly varying load
39 distribution on its bottom, determine the load intensities
w1 and w2 for equilibrium in terms of the parameters
shown.

40
Determine the components of the support reactions at the
fixed support A on the cantilever beam.

41 Determine the reactions at the supports

42 Determine the reactions at the supports.

Determine the tension in the cable and the horizontal

43 andvertical components of reaction of the pin A.The pulley
atDis frictionless and the cylinder weighs 80 lb

If the roller at A and the pin at B can support a load up to 4

44
kN and 8 kN, respectively, determine the maximum
intensity of the distributed load w, measured in kN>m, so
that failure of the supports does not occur.
 Determine the reactions on the bent rod which is
45
supported by a smooth surface at B and by a collar at A,
which is fixed to the rod and is free to slide over the fixed
inclined rod.

The beam of negligible weight is supported horizontally by

46
two springs. If the beam is horizontal and the springs are
unstretched when the load is removed, determine the
angle of tilt of the beam when the load is applied

If the magnitude of the resultant force is to be 500 N,

47 directed along the positive y-axis, determine the
magnitude of force F and its direction θ.
 If θ = 60° and F = 450 N, determine the magnitude of the
48 resultant force and its direction, measured
counterclockwise from the positive x axis.

49
Determine B by solving the equation for the sum of the
moments of all forces about A.

50
Determine the reactions at A by solving the equations for
the sum of all horizontal forces and all vertical forces.
 A 2100-lb tractor is used to lift 900 lb of gravel. Determine
51 the reaction at each of the two rear wheels and two front
wheels

A loading car is at rest on an inclined track. The gross

52
weight of the car and its load is 5500 lb, and it is applied at
at G. The cart is held in position by the cable. Determine
the reactions at the wheels and tension in the cable.

A man raises a 10 kg joist, of length 4 m, by pulling on a

53 rope.
Find the tension in the rope and the reaction at A.
 The frame supports part of the roof of a small building. The
54 tension in the cable is 150 kN. Determine the reaction at
the fixed end E.
Figure Ans.

F = 205.31 lb. ; θ = 76.94˚

to the right

P=16.33 kN
Θ=60 ̊ ; N=453.58 lb.

Ax=223.33 kN.
Bx=2466.66 lb.
By=3700 lb.

"RB = 384 kN"

"RA = 176 kN"
"RD = 90 kN"
"RC = 160 kN"
 R1 =1900 lb.
R2 =2100 lb

A=96.67 kN ; B=93.33 kN

"P= −14.76 kN"

" F=39 kN"
 N = 188.79 N (wall),
A = 534. 45 N (floor)

x=4.00 ft

g load of zero on left support to “w” on right support. Compute for

Ra= wL/6, Rb=wL/3
ctions.
 F=86.3703 N
P=-133.2449 N

00 mm, the other weighing 100 kg/m and has a radius of 100mm, is
smaller cylinder underneath. Determine the reaction at the sides in
R = 179 kg
m.

Na = 8 kN
Bx= 5.2 kN
By = 5 kN
Ra = 210.65 kN
Rb = 219.94 kN

T = 439.24 lb
C = 537.94 lb

P = 1765.342 N
 P = 168.694 lb

P= 21.8 N

W= 5337.248 kN
 θ = 23.08°
Ah = 352.814 N
Av = 300 N

P= 209.6 lb

TBA= 379.029 N
TCDy = 147.15 N
TCDx =366.114 N
Rc = 134. 311 lb
T = 104.056 lb

P = 522. 32 N

NA =750 N
By =600 N
Bx = 450 N
NB=3.464 kN
Ax=1.73 kN
Ay=1.00 kN

NA=2.175 kN
By=1.875 kN
Bx=0

Ax=0
By=P
MA=PL/2
 T = (W/2) sin θ
NB = (W/2) cos θ

TBC =113.28 N =113 N

NA=3.71 kN
Bx=1.86 kN
By=8.78 kN
NB=98.1 N
Ax=85.0 N
Ay=147 N

θ =47.5°

P= = 272 N
NA=173 N
NC=416 N
NB=69.2 N

P=660 N
NA=442 N
θ =48.0°

FBC =80 kN
Ax=54 kN
Ay=16 kN
 Ax=3.46 kN
Ay=8 kN
MA=20.2 kN.m

NA=3.33 kN
Bx=2.40 kN
By=133 N
 Ay = 5.00 kN
NB = 9.00 kN
Ax = 5.00 kN

T=74.6 lb
Ax=33.4 lb
Ay=61.3 lb

Ans:w=2.67 kN/m
Ans:NA=39.7 lb
NB=82.5 lb
MA=106 lb.ft

θ =3.82°

F = 960 N
θ = 45.2°
 FR = 497 N
θ = 155°

B = +107.1kN

Ax = −107.1kN
Ay = +33.3 kN
FA=650 lb, so the reaction
at each rear wheel is 325
lb
FB = 2350 lb, or 1175 lb at
each front wheel

R1 = 562 lb
R2 =1758 lb
T = +4980 lb

a = 58.6°
R = 147.8 N
T = 81.9 N
ME =180.0 kN.m
No. Problem

Find the least value of P required to cause the system of blocks shown in
1 the figure to have impending motion to the left. The coefficient of friction
under each block is 0.20.

In the figure, two blocks are connected by a solid strut attached to each
2
block with frictionless pins. If the coefficient of friction under each block is
0.25 and B weighs 2700 N, find the minimum weight of A to prevent
motion.

A plank 10 ft long is placed in a horizontal position with its ends resting on

3
two inclined planes, as shown the figure. The angle of friction is 20°.
Determine how close the load P can be placed to each end before slipping
impends.
 A homogeneous block of weight W rests upon the incline shown in the
4
figure. If the coefficient of friction is 0.30, determine the greatest height h
at which a force P parallel to the incline may be applied so that the block
will slide up the incline without tipping over.

As shown in the figure, a homogeneous cylinder 2 m in diameter and

5
weighing 12 kN is acted upon by a vertical force P. Determine the
magnitude of P necessary to start the cylinder turning. Assume that μ =
0.30.

Two blocks, each weighing 200 lb. and resting on a horizontal surface. The
6 angle of friction is 15 ° for all contact surfaces. What value of P is required
to start movement of the block?
 What weight W is necessary to start the system of blocks shown in figure
7 moving to the right? The coefficient of friction is 0.10 and the pulleys are
assumed to be frictionless.

8
Determine the value of P just sufficient to start the 10° wedge under the
400 lb. block. The angle of friction is 60° for all contact surfaces.

In the figure, determine the minimum weight of block B that will keep it at
9 rest while a force P starts blocks A up the incline surface of B. The weight
of A is 100lb and the angle of friction for all surfaces in contact is 30°.
10
Determine the force P required to start the wedge shown in the figure.
The angle of friction for all surfaces in contact is 15°.

11
In the figure, determine the value of P acting to the left that is required to
pull the wedge out from under the 40 kN block.

Determine the minimum force P that can be applied without causing

12 movement of the 250 lb. crate which has a center of gravity at G. The
coefficient of static friction at the floor is μs = 0.4.
 Crates A and B weigh 200 lb. and 150 lb., respectively. They are connected
together with a cable and placed on the inclined plane. If the angle is
13 gradually increased, determine when the crates begin to slide. The
coefficients of static friction between the crates and the plane are and. μA
= 0.25 μB = 0.35.

14
In the figure determine the minimum coefficient of static friction between
the uniform 50 kg spool and the wall so that the spool does not slip.

15 Calculate the force P required to move the 50 kg block up the 30° inclined.
 A horizontal arm having a bushing of 20 mm long is slipped over a 20 mm
16
diameter vertical rod, as shown in the figure. The coefficient of friction
between the bushing and the rod is 0.20. Compute the minimum length L
at which a weight W can be placed to prevent the arm from slipping

A force of 400 lb. is applied to the pulley shown in the figure. The pulley is
17
prevented from rotating by a force P applied to the end of the brake lever.
If the coefficient of friction at the brake surface is 0.20,
Determine the value of P.

The 200 lb. block shown in figure has impending motion up the plane
18 caused by the horizontal force of 400 lb. Determine the coefficient of
static friction between the contact surfaces.
 If P = 200 N, determine the friction developed between the 50 kg crate
19 and the ground. The coefficient of static friction between the crate and the
ground is μs = 0.3.

What force P must be applied to the wedges shown in the

20 figure to start them under the block? The angle of friction
for all contact surfaces is 10°.

A 100 N force acts as shown on a 300 N block placed on an inclined plane.

The coefficients of friction between the block and plane are µs = 0.25 and
µk = 0.20.
21 a. Determine values of friction force and normal reaction force from plane
required to maintain equilibrium.
b. Calculate maximum friction force and compare with friction force
required for equilibrium. If it is greater, block will not slide.
 A clamp is used to hold two pieces of wood together as shown. The clamp
has a double square thread of mean diameter equal to 10 mm with a pitch
of 2 mm. The coefficient of friction
22 between threads is µs = 0.30. If a maximum torque of 40 N*m is
applied in tightening the clamp, determine (a) the force exerted on the
pieces of wood, and (b) the torque
required to loosen the clamp.

23

What is the height h of the step so that the force P will role the cylinder of
24 weight 25kg over the step without impending slippage at the point of
contact A. Take the coefficient of friction to be equal to 0.3.
 A body, resting on a rough horizontal plane, required a pull of 180N
25
inclined at 30º to the plane just to move it. It was found that a push of
220N inclined at 30º to the plane just moved the body. Determine the
weight of the body and the coefficient of friction.

A n inclined plane is used to unload slowly a body weighing 400N from a

truck 1.2m high into the ground. The coefficient of friction between the
26 underside of the body and the plank is 0.3. State whether it is necessary to
push the body down the plane or hold it back from sliding down. What
minimum force is required parallel to the plane for this purpose.

Determine the magnitude and direction of the friction force acting on the
27
100kg block shown if, first,P=500N and, second, P=100N.The coefficient of
static friction is 0.2,and the coefficient of kinetic friction is 0.17. The force
is applied with the block initially at rest.
 The ladder has a uniform weight of 80N and rests against the wall at B.If
28 the coefficient of friction at A and B is 0.4, determine the smallest angle θ
at which the ladder will not slip.

Two blocks A=100N and B=150N are resting on ground. Coefficient of

friction between ground and block B is 0.1 and that between block B and A
29 is 0.3. find the minimum value of weight P in that pan so that motion
starts. Find whether B is stationary with respect to ground and A moves or
B is stationary with respect to A.

The three flat blocks are positioned on the 30 incline as shown, and a force
30 P parallel to the incline is applied to the middle block. Determine the
maximum value which P may have before any slipping takes place.
 A 500 lb box is sitting on concrete floor. If the static coefficient of friction is
31
.7 and the kinetic coefficient of friction is .6:
a.) What is the friction force if the pulling force is 150 lbs?

A 500 lb box is sitting on concrete floor. If the static coefficient of friction is

.7 and the kinetic coefficient of friction is .6:
32 a.) What pulling force would be required to get the box moving?
b.) What is the minimum force required to keep the box moving once it
has started moving?

A 30 lb sled is being pulled up an icy incline of 25 degrees. If the static

33
coefficient of friction between the ice and the sled is .4 and the kinetic
coefficient of friction is .3, what is the required pulling force needed to
keep the sled moving at a constant rate?
 A plastic box is sitting on a steel beam. One end of the steel beam is slowly
raised, increasing the angle of the surface until the box begins to slip. If
34 the box begins to slip when the beam is at an angle of 41 degrees, what is
the static coefficient of friction between the steel beam and the plastic
box?

35
The box shown below is pushed as shown. If we keep increasing the
pushing force, will the box first begin to slide or will it tip over?

A 30 lb box with the dimensions shown below is placed on a surface and

36
the angle of that surface is slowly increased until the box either tips over
or begins sliding. What will occur first and what angle will this occur at?
Assume the center of mass of the box is at the center point of the box.
 A 400-gram package lying on a horizontal surface is attached to a
37
horizontal string which passes over a smooth pulley. When a mass of 200
grams is attached to the other end of the string, the package is on the
point of moving. Find µ, the coefficient of friction.

A car of mass 1.2 tonnes is travelling along a straight horizontal road at a

speed of 20 ms–1 when it brakes sharply then skids. Friction brings the car
38 to rest. If the coefficient of friction between the tyres and road is 0.8,
calculate the deceleration the distance travelled by the car before it
comes to rest.

A girl pushes a 1.04 kg book across a table with a horizontal applied force
39 of 15.0 N. If the coefficient of kinetic friction between the book and the
table is 0.35, find its acceleration.
 A box with a mass of 22.0 kg is placed on a ramp that is at an angle of 38.0
40 degrees above the horizontal. What is the magnitude of the component of
the weight that is parallel to the surface of the ramp?

A desk with a mass of 67.4 kg rests on a floor where the coefficient of

41 static friction between the surfaces is 0.45. How much force would be
required to get the desk to start sliding?

42
A 54.3 kg block is placed on an inclined plane that is 42.4 degrees from the
horizontal. What is the acceleration of the block? Ignore friction.
 Two sleds are tied together with a rope (Figure 3). The coefficient of static
friction between each sled and the snow is 0.22. A small child is sitting on
43
sled 1 (total mass of 27 kg) and a larger child sits on sled 2 (total mass of
38 kg). An adult pulls on the sleds.
(a) What is the greatest horizontal force that the adult can exert
on sled 1 without moving either sled?

Two sleds are tied together with a rope (Figure 3). The coefficient of static
friction between each sled and the snow is 0.22. A small child is sitting on
sled 1 (total mass of 27 kg) and a larger child sits on sled 2 (total mass of
44
38 kg). An adult pulls on the sleds.

(b) Calculate the magnitude of the tension in the rope between

sleds 1 and 2 when the adult exerts this greatest horizontal
force.

A 250 kg box slides down a ramp and then across a level fl oor. The coeffi
45
cient of kinetic friction along the fl oor is 0.20. A person sees the box
moving at 1.0 m/s [left] and pushes on it with a horizontal force of 140 N
[right]. How far does the box travel before coming to rest?
 A woman pedals her bicycle up a 5-percent grade and a slippery road at a
steady speed. The woman and bicycle have a combined mass of 82 kg.
with mass center at G. If the rear wheel is on the verge of slipping,
46 determine the coefficient of friction µs between the rear tire and the road.
If the coefficient of friction is doubled, what would be the friction force
acting on the rear wheel? (why may we neglect friction under the front
wheel)

The blocks shown in the figure are connected by flexible, inextensible cords
passing over frictionless pulleys. At A the coefficients of friction are μs = 0.30 and
47 μk = 0.20 while at B they are μs = 0.40 and μk = 0.30. Compute the magnitude
and direction of the friction force acting on each block.

The blocks shown in the figure are separated by a solid strut which is attached to
the blocks with frictionless pins. If the coefficient of friction for all surfaces is
48
0.20, determine the value of horizontal force P to cause motion to impend to the
right. Assume that the strut is a uniform rod weighing 300 lb.
 The 10-kN cylinder shown in the figure is held at rest on
49
the 30° incline by a weight P suspended from a cord
wrapped around the cylinder. If slipping impends,
determine P and the coefficient of friction.

Block A in the figure weighs 120 lb, block B weighs 200 lb, and the cord is
50 parallel to the incline. If the coefficient of friction for all surfaces in contact
is 0.25, determine the angle θ of the incline of which motion of B impends.
Figure Ans.

P = 12.5 kN

WA = 5984.2 N

x = 2.8 ft, y = 0.76 ft

h = 47.62 cm

P = 5.57 kN

P = 73.3 lb.
 W= 29.5 kN

P = 341. 73 lb.

Wb = 273.2 lb
P= 94.34 kN

P= 20.31 kN

P = 83. 33 lbs
 FA = 50cos θ
FB = 52.50cos θ
therefore Crate A will slide first

μ=0.50

P = 81.43 N
Ans: L - 50 mm

Ans: P = 300 lb.

μ = 0.66
 F = 183.15 lbs

P = 321. 32 lbs

Fx = -80 N ( F acting upwards)

Fy = 240 N
Fm = 60 N

the block will slide down the plane along F.

 θ = 7.3°
φs= 16 7. °
W = 17.97 kN
Torque = 14.87 N.m

F = 69.3 N
Nc = 236.2 N
x= - 0.00908 m = -.908 mm

Hmax = 0.248 m
 W=991.2N
µs=0.173

P req.=71.2N

Fmax = 191.2N
Fk = 162.5N up the plane
 NA = 68.97N
NB = 27.59N
θ = 46.4°

𝑃 = 27.29 N

Pmax=94N, motion impends for the 50kg and

40kg as a unit.
 FN = 500 lbs
FFmax = 350 lbs
Fpull = 150 lbs
FF = 150 lbs

To get it started:
Fpull = 350 lbs
To keep it going:
Fpull = 300 lbs

Fpull = 20. 84 lbs

 µs = .87

FS = 588 N
F SLIP push = 364. 6 N
F TIP push = 244 N

The box will tip first

FN = 60.83 lbs
Assume slipping:
Fpush = 33.42 lbs
Assume Tipping:
Fpush = 13. 20 lbs
 µ = 0.5

Deceleration = 7.84 ms–2

The car travels 25.5 m (to 3 sf) before
coming to rest.

a = 11 m/s
 Fg = 215.6 N
Fgx = 133 N
It is positive because it is pointed down the
incline to
the right and I have defined positive as
down and to the
right.

FN = 660.52 N
Ff = 297 N
To get started the applied force must be
greater than or equal to 297 N

a = 6.61 m/s
FSmax = 140 N

FSmax = 82 N

d= -0.20 m
 µs = 0.082
RBX = 4.09 kg.
RBY = 49.7 kN

fA = 480 N
fB = 360 N

P=423.85 lbP=423.85 lb
P=10 kN
μ=0.577

θ=28.81∘
No. Problem

In the Fink truss shown in Figure, the web members BC and EF

1
are perpendicular to the inclined members at their midpoint. Use
the method of sections to determine the force in members DF,
DE and CE.

2
For the truss loaded as shown, all angles are 30°, 60°, and 90°.
Find the force in member HI.

The diagonal members in the center panels of the truss shown

3
are very slender and can act only in tension (counters).
Determine the forces in the counters that are acting under the
given loading.
 Each member of the truss is a uniform 20-ft bar weighing 400 lb.
4
a.Find the reaction at the roller support.
b.Calculate the average force in member AE.
c.Determine the average force in member ED.

5 Determine the tension at member AB & AC.

6
Based on a free-body diagram of the entire truss, solve the 3
equilibrium equations for the reactions at E and C.
7
Pass a section through members FH, GH, and GI and take the
right-hand section as a free body.

8
Determine the force in member BGand member CFof the truss
loaded as shown.

Calculate the force in member DJ of the Howe roof truss illustrated. Neglect any horizontal
9
components of force at the supports.
10
Determine the forces in members DE, EI, FI, and HI
of the arched roof truss.

Determine the force in each member of the roof truss as shown. State whether the members
11
are in tension or compression. The reactions at the supports are.

12 Using the method of joints, indicate all the members of the truss that have zero force.
 Determine the force in members CF and GC of the roof truss. State whether the members are
13
in tension or compression. The reactions at the supports have been calculated.

Determine the force in member GF and GD of the truss. State whether the members are in
14
tension or compression. The reactions at the supports have been calculated.

Determine the force in each member of the truss shown in Figure. Indicate whether the
15
members are in tension or compression
 Using the method of joints, determine all the zero-force members of the truss shown in Figure.
16
Assume all joints are pin connected.

17 The cantilever truss in Figure is hinged at D and E. Find the force in each member.

Determine the force in members AB, BD, BE, and DE of the Howe roof truss
18
shown in Figure.
 Determine the force in each member of the truss, and state if the members are in tension or
19
compression.

20 Identify the zero-force members in the truss.

Using the method of section, determine the axial forces in members CD, CG, and HG of the
21
truss shown in Figure.
 Truss A-M is supported by a pin support at joint A and a roller support at joint M. The truss is
loaded with two 15kip forces as shown. (Note: 1kip = 1,000lbs.) Using the method of sections,
22
determine the loads in members DE, KL, and DK. State whether each of these members are in
tension or compression.

23

The bridge truss is loaded as shown.

24 a) Determine the reaction forces at A and E.
b.) Using the method of sections, determine the load carried in members CD, DG, and FG.
 The bridge truss is loaded as shown.
25
a.)Identify any zero-force members.

Consider the idealized truss structure with a pin support at E and a roller support at B. The
26
truss is subjected to applied loads at A, C and H. Find the truss member forces FG, BG, and BC
Figure Ans.

DF = 5.82 kips
DE = 2 kips
CE = 4 kips

HI= 5.004kN

RF= 13.2 kips

RH= 6 kips
BG= 5.475kips
DG= 1.825kips
Ra = Rc = 1400 lb
AE = 1154.7 lb
ED = 808.29 lb

AB = 34.6 kN
AC = 17.32 kN

E = 50kN ↑
Cx = 0
Cy = 35 kN ↓
 FGI = 13 13. kN T
FFH = 13 82. kN C
FGH = .1 371kN C

CG = CF = 2886.751 lbs

DJ = 16.67 N T
ANSWER: DE = 297 kN (C) , EI = 26.4 kN (T), FI =
205 kN (T) , HI = 75.9 kN (T)

FAB = 6.93 kN (T)

FGF = 6.50 kN ( C)
FBF = 4.33 kN (T)

FDE = 0
FEF = 0
FHB = 0
FGA = 0
FCF = 1.73 kN ( C)
FGC = 1.73 kN (T)

FGF = 7.83 kN ( C)
FGD = 1.80 kN ( C)

FAB = 750 N ( C)
FAD = 450 N (T)
FDB = 250 N ( T)
FDC = 200 N ( C)
FFCB = 600 N ( C)
 𝐹𝐺𝐶 = 0 ;
𝐹𝐷𝐹 = 0 ;
𝐹𝐹𝐶 = 0

FAB = 2000 N ( T)
FAC 1732.05 N ( C)
FBC= 866.02 N ( C)
FBD = 2500 N (T)
FCD = 2020.72 N (T)
FCE = 3175.42 N ( C)

FAB = 9.45 kN ( C)
FBE= 2.7 kN ( C)
FBD = 6.75 kN (C)
FDE = 6.75 kN (T)
FDE= 1.00 N ( C)
FDC = 800 N (T)
FCE= 900 N (T)
FCB = 800 N (T)
FEB = 750 N (T)
FEA = 1.75 N (T)

FCB = 0
FCD = 0
FAE = 0
FDE = 0

Ay = 80 kN
Ax = 0
FCD = 80 kN ( C)
FHG = 80kN (T)
FCG = 0
 My = 11.25 kips
Ax = 0
Ay = 18.75 kips
FDE = 33.75 kips ( C)
FKL = 28.13 kips ( T)
FDK = 6.67 kips (T)

Ax = 0
Ay = 9500 lbs
Gy = 7500 lbs
FBC = 11250 lbs ( C)
FJK = 11250 lbs (T)
FCK = 5500 lbs ( C)
FDJ = 0

Ax= 0
Ay = 8 kN
Ey = 6 kN
FCD = 9 kN ( C)
FDG = 7.5 kN (T)
FFG = 4.5 kN (T)
 FDF = 0
FCG = 0

Ex = 3 k ( C)
Ey = 3 k
By = 10 k
FBC = 1.5 k (T)
FFG = 3 k (T)
FBG = 7.5 k ( C)
No. Problem

Determine the centroid of the shaded area shown in the figure,

1 which is bounded by the x-axis, the line x = a, and the parabola y2
= Kx.

2
Determine the centroid of the quarter circle shown in the figure
whose radius is r.

3
Determine the centroid of the quadrant of the ellipse shown in
the figure. The equation of the ellipse is x2 /a2 + y2/b2 = 1.
 Compute the area of the spandrel in the figure bounded by the x-
4
axis, the line x= b, and the curve y = KXN where n ≥ 0. What is the
location of its centroid from the line x = b? Determine also the y
coordinate of the centroid.

5
The dimensions of the T-section of a cast-iron beam are shown in
the figure. How far is the centroid of the area above the base?

6
What are the coordinates of the centroid of the I beam section
shown?
7
Determine the coordinates of the centroid of the area shown in
the figure with respect to the given axes.

8 Locate the centroid of the shaded area shown in the figure.

9
Determine the centroid of the lines that form the boundary of
the shaded area in the figure.
 A slender homogeneous wire of uniform cross section is bent
10 into the shape shown in the figure. Determine the coordinates of
the centroid.

The centroid of the shaded area in the figure is required to lie on

11 the y-axis. Determine the distance b that will fulfill this
requirement.

12
Locate the centroid of the bent wire shown in the figure. The
wire is homogeneous and of uniform cross-section
13
Locate the centroid of the shaded area in the figure created by
cutting a semicircle of diameter r from a quarter circle of radius r.

14 Locate the centroid of the shaded area in the figure.

15
Find the coordinates of the centroid of the shaded area shown in
the figure.
 Locate the centroid of the shaded area enclosed by the curve y2
16
= ax and the straight line shown in the figure. Hint: Observe that
the curve y2 = ax relative to the y-axis is of the form y = kx2 with
respect to the x-axis.

17 Calculate the y- coordinate of the centroid of the triangular area

18 Calculate the y-coordinate of the centroid of the figure shown.

19 Determine the centroid of the shaded area.

20 Determine the coordinates of the centroid of the shaded area.

21
Locate the coordinates of the centroid of the uniform wire bent
in the shape shown.
22 Locate the centroid of the shaded area of the figure.

23
Locate the centroid of the shaded threee-quarters of the area of
a square of dimension 'a' as shown in the figure.

24
Locate the centroid of the shaded area OABD shown in the
figure.
 Freferring to the figure, determine the coordinates xc and yc of
25 the center of a 100 mm diameter, circular hole cut in a thin plate
so that this point will be centroid of the remaining shaded area.

Locate the centroid of the shaded area obtained by cutting a

26 semicircle of a diameter 'a' from the quadrant of a circle of radius
as shown in the figure.

27 Determine the centroid of the quarter circle of radius 'R'.

28
Locate the centroid of a circular arc as shown in the
figure.

29
Locate the centroid of the rod bent into the shape of a parabolic
arc.

30 Locate the centroid of the plate area.

Figure Ans.

Ans: x= 3a/5, ȳ = 3b/8

Ans: x = 4r/3π, ȳ = 4r/3π

Ans: x = 4a/3π, ȳ = 4b/3π

 Ans: A=bh/(n+1), x̄ =
b/(n+2), ȳ = (hn+h)/(4n+2

Ans: y=3.07
in above the base

Ans: x̅= y̅= 3.5 cm

 Ans:
Coordinates of the centroid
is at (2.34, 7.47)

Ans: x̄
= 5 in., ȳ = 6 in.

Ans: x = 5.256 in., ȳ =

5.408 in.
Ans: x̄ = 1.34 in., ȳ = 2.48
in.

Ans: b=65.32
mm

Ans:
x̄ = 0, ȳ=10.87
 (Ans: x̄ = 0.6366 r, ȳ =
0.3488 r

Ans: x̄ = 39.71 mm, ȳ = 30.39 mm

Ans: x = 7.736’’, ȳ =
5.075’
Ans: x̄ = 4.8 ft, ȳ = 3 ft

Ans: ȳ= 40 mm

ȳ = 38.776mm
Ans: (x̄ ,ȳ ) = (0.375, 0.625) m

Ans: (x̄ ,ȳ ) = (243.7, 117.7)mm

ns: (x̄ ,ȳ ) = (34.4, 85.8)mm

Ans: (x̄ ,ȳ ) = (62.5, 37.5)mm

Ans: (x̄ ,ȳ ) = (a/2, 7a/18)mm

Ans: (x̄ ) = 66 mm
Ans: (x̄ ,ȳ ) = (90.476, 67.857)mm

Ans: (x̄ ,ȳ ) = (4r/3π, 4r/3π)mm

 x̄ =r sin a / a

Ans: (x̄ ,ȳ ) = (0.410, 0.574)mm

Ans: (x̄ ,ȳ ) = (0-0.348, 1.22)mm