ME 241 Homework 2 Due Date: 18.10.

2018

1. The magnitude of each of the forces applied to the mechanism shown below is P = 5 kN. Find
the cross section area of the link BE for which the normal stress in that portion is 1000 MPa.

2. In the structure shown below, the diameter of the pin used at C is 6mm where the diameter of
the pins used at B and D is 10 mm. If the maximum shear stress be 150 MPa at all connections,
and the maximum normal stress be 400 MPa in link BD, determine the largest load P that can be
applied at A.

3. A plate with mass of 1800 kg and mass center of G is shown. The diameter of each cable is
1.2 cm. Determine the normal stress at each cable.