COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

PUTRAJAYA CAMPUS
FINAL EXAMINATION

SEMESTER I 2016 / 2017

PROGRAMME : BME/BEPE/BEEE/BCCE (Honours)

SUBJECT CODE : MEMB123
SUBJECT : Mechanics I: Statics

DATE : September 2016

TIME : 3 hours

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:

1. This paper contains SIX (6) questions.

2. Answer ALL questions.

3. Write ALL answers in the answer booklet provided.

4. Write answer to each question on a new page.

THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF (8) PRINTED PAGES INCLUDING

THIS COVER PAGE.
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QUESTION 1 (16 MARKS)

The rod assembly as shown in Figure 1 is supported by the cable BC.

(a) Draw the free body diagram for the rod assembly.
[4 marks]
(b) Determine the components of reaction at the ball and socket joint A and the
tension in the supporting cable BC.
[12 marks]

Figure 1

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QUESTION 2 (18 MARKS)

The panel with cable AB and hinged CD are shown in Figure 2. If the magnitude of
the force in the cable AB is 600 N and the moment about the hinged axis CD, is

650 Nm, will the panel be held in equilibrium position? Explain and justify your
answer.

[18 marks]

Figure 2

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QUESTION 3 (16 MARKS)

Two blocks are connected by a solid strut attached to each block with frictionless
pins, as shown in Figure 3. If the coefficient of static friction under each block is 0.25
and block B weighs 2700 N, find the minimum weight of block A to prevent motion.
[16 marks]

Figure 3

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QUESTION 4 (17 MARKS)

For the truss shown in Figure 4,

(a) Draw the free-body diagram of the truss and find the zero-force member.
[3 marks]
(b) Determine the support reactions at pin A and E.
[6 marks]
(c) Determine the force in members AB, CB and DC by method of joint and state
if these members are in tension or compression.
[8 marks]

Figure 4

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QUESTION 5 [18 MARKS]

The structure shown in Figure 5 is supported by a pin at A and a roller at B.

(a) Draw the free body diagram of the entire structure and determine the reactions
at support A and B.
[8 marks]

(b) Determine the normal force, shear force, and moment at point D. Show these
internal forces using a free body diagram.
[10 marks]

Figure 5

QUESTION 6 [15 MARKS]

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For the composite area shown in Figure 6,

(a) Locate the centroid ((x, y) of the shaded area.
[8 marks]
(b) Determine the moment of inertia of the shaded area about the x-axis.
[7 marks]

Figure 6

Appendix
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Table of Moment of Inertia

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