NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

FCELEC4 – SPECIAL TOPICS (LECTURE)

PROBLEM SET 2: STATICS OF RIGID BODIES
SITUATION 1. An 80-N box is placed on a folding table as shown (See Fig. STAT-01). Neglecting the weight of the members,
1. Determine the reaction at pin F in N.
a. 22.22 b. 114.28 c. 116.02 d. 42.16
2. Determine the reaction at E in N.
a. 22.22 b. 114.28 c. 116.02 d. 42.16
3. Determine the tension in the rope in N.
a. 22.22 b. 114.28 c. 116.02 d. 42.16

SITUATION 2. The homogeneous cylinder of weight 100N is placed on an inclined surface of negligible friction. The cylinder is
prevented from moving by the vertical rod DB, which is moving by the vertical rod DB, which is connected to the center of the
cylinder by a rope. Assuming sufficient friction between the bar and the cylinder. (See Fig. STAT- 02)

4. Determine the tension in the rope in Newtons.

a. 90.69 b. 46.80 c. 92.2 d. 81.6
5. Determine the normal reaction at A in Newtons.
a. 90.69 b. 46.80 c. 92.2 d. 81.6
6. Determine the normal reaction at E in Newtons.
a. 90.69 b. 46.80 c. 92.2 d. 81.6

SITUATION 3. The ring shown is subjected to the three forces P, Q and S. P = 35 kN and Q = 45 kN. (See Fig. STAT-03)
7. Determine the angle α in degrees so that the resultant of the three forces is 70 kN acting horizontally to the right.
a. 22° b. 23° c. 24° d. 25°
8. If α = 56°, find the magnitude of the force S (kN) such that the resultant force is horizontal to the right
a. 45 b. 51 c. 47 d. 49
9. Find the magnitude of the force S (kN) such that the three forces are in equilibrium.
a. 46.61 b. 45.33 c. 49.02 d.51.44

10. The uniform bar and the homogeneous cylinder each have a mass of 24 kg (See Fig. STAT-04). The static coefficient of friction
is μs at A, B, and C (the three points of contact). Assuming equilibrium, what is the smallest value of μs necessary for equilibrium?
a. 0.24 b. 0.78 c. 0.50 d. 0.32

FIGURES:

Fig. STAT-03

Fig. STAT-04

Fig. STAT-02 Fig. STAT-01