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Department Of Mechanical Engineering

Applied Mechanics Statics (AMC110S)
Test #2
Date: Duration: Marks: 08/05/2009 2 hours 25

Answer all questions. Question 1. Determine the magnitudes of the force R and the couple M exerted by the nut and bolt on the loaded bracket (Figure Q1) at O to maintain equilibrium [7].

Figure Q1.

Question 2. Using the method of joints for the truss in Figure Q2, determine the value of the angle if the magnitude of the force in member CB is not to exceed 5P. Members AD and BC are horizontal [5].

Figure Q2.

Question 3. Using the method of sections for the loading in Figure Q3, compute the forces in the members BC, CF, CD, DF and EF [7].

Figure Q3.

Question 4. The 250-N force is applied to the foot-operated air pump (Figure Q4). The return spring S exerts a 3-N.m moment on member OBA for this position. Determine the corresponding compression force C in the cylinder BD. If the diameter of the piston in the cylinder is 45 mm, estimate the air pressure generated for these conditions [6].

Figure Q4.

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