SS1_01

AR321_F20 - STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS 1 DUE: 10.07.2020

POINTS ………/40

NAME..............................................................................................................................................................................................

Homework package to be uploaded with this sheet as the first page with your name on it by the beginning of class on the Due
Date Above. File Title to Be: SS1_0#_"Last Name" (ex SS1_01_Maloney for homework number 1)

Solve the problems attached on the following pages. All work must be shown for credit. DO NOT just put the answer. See
additional information below.

Evaluation criteria

1. Completeness of problem evidenced through work sheet. No worksheet = no points

2. Accuracy of information and evidence that a full level of effort given
3. Coherent and legible writing
4. Box all Answers for credit. EX: Ry = 200 LB
PROBLEM 1: EXPRESS THE FOLLOWING VECTORS IN TERMS OF
THEIR X AND Y DIRECTION:

A)
F1x = ?
S
KIP F1y = ?
38
=
F1
25 DEGREES

B)

L BS F1x = ?
00
5,5 20 FT F1y = ?
=
F1

30 FT

PROBLEM 2: FIND AND SKETCH THE RESULTANT OF THE

FOLLOWING VECTORS: (Solve both graphically and numerically, show
work!) (not shown to scale below)
A)

350 LB 300 LB

30 DEGREES

120 LB

B) 35 KIPS
40 KIPS

45 DEGREES

60 KIPS
 15' 7.5'

A B

5'
C

250 LB

PROBLEM 3: (SOLVE BOTH GRAPHICALLY AND NUMERICALLY)

A. FIND THE FORCE AND DIRECTION IN ELEMENT AC AND
ELEMENT BC.
B. FIND THE REACTIONS AT POINT A AND POINT B.
 7' 3' 9'

110 LB 210 LB

POINT A
P = ?? LB
REACTION?

PROBLEM 4:
A. AT WHAT FORCE (P) IS THE SYSTEM IN EQUILIBRIUM?
B. FIND THE REACTIONS Rax AND Ray AT POINT A.
 3' 7' 6'

3K 20 K
6K

POINT A POINT B

PROBLEM 5:
A. FIND THE REACTIONS AT POINT A AND POINT B