Problem 1

1. Four forces act at bolt A as shown below. Determine resultant force

F4 = 80N
200 300 150

F1 = 150N

F2 = 100N
F3 = 110N

2. Resolved force 600N into two components along axes u and axes v.

600

400

600N

F = 808.38N, F forces F and 3. O ring shown in Figure S.5 Vacted by two U = 919.25N F2. If resultant force of the two 1 forces exerted on the O ring is to be vertically downward. Find the value of and magnitude of F1 andF2, for which the magnitude of F2 is minimum.

300

F2

F1

4. A Barge is pulled by two tugboats. If resultant of the forces exerted by the tugboats is a 5000 Ib force directed along the axis of the barge, determine: i. The tension in each of the ropes, knowing that = 450. ii. The value of such that the tension in rope 2 is minimum.

1 C 2 300

5. Two loads are applied as shown to the end C of the boom BC. Determine the tension in cable AC, knowing that the resultant of the three forces exerted at C must be directed along BC
A

600

400

200

40Ib
B

60Ib

6.

A collar which may slide on vertical rod is subjected to the three forces shown. Determine: i. The value of the angle for which the resultant of the three force is horizontal ii. The corresponding magnitude of the resultant
110N 85N

170N

Tutorial 1
1. Three blocks are supported by three cords as shown in Figure S.1. If the system is in equilibrium in the position shown determine the mass of block A and block B
720 mm 280 mm

960 mm

MA=7kg, MB=20kg

15 kg

2. The system shown in the figure is in equilibrium. Determine: a. Tension in cables AB and BC b. The mass M
C
A

450

300

150 kg

3. The cable system is used to maintain the position of mass m. If a 500N force is acting at B as shown, determine the tension in cables BC, CD and the mass M.
D 200
B

100

E
500 N

4. Determine the force F and angle if the system shown is in equilibrium.

F

300

150

2 kg

5. If the tension in cable AC is 20 N, determine the tension in cable BC. Determine also the magnitude and direction of force P so that equilibrium is maintained

B
A

C
100

300

D 5 kg

6. The system shown in the figure is in equilibrium. Determine: a. The tension in cable AB b. The angle
A

450

300

10 kg 25 kg

7. If tension in cable BC = 800 N, determine: a. The tension in cable AB b. The mass M.

A C

500

600

8. The mass 50 kg is supported by a five cables system. Determine the tension in every cable so that the system is in equilibrium.

C
3 A B 4 200

50 kg

9. The load at E with a mass of 6 kg is supported as shown. Determine the tension in the spring and the tension in cable AB.
B

600 450

C E

10. Two masses, P and Q are used to maintain DAC in the horizontal position as shown. If P = 500kg and Q = 1000kg, determine the tension in cables AB, AC and AD.