WEEKS 3-4– PRACTICE TASK

2021-2022/1ST TERM ENGINEERING MECHANICS/STATICS OF RIGID BODIES

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1. The forces P1 = 110 lb, P2 = 200 lb, and P3 = 150 lb are equivalent to a single force R. Determine (a) the magnitude of R; and
(b) the coordinates of the point where the line of action of R crosses the yz-plane. Ans. (a) 367 lb; (b) (0, 1.314 ft, 0.651 ft)

2. The three forces acting on the beam can be replaced with a single equivalent force R. Determine the angle θ and R.
Ans. θ = 69.2◦, R = −10.99i + 133.45k N

3. Replace the three forces acting on the guy wires by a single, equivalent force acting on the flagpole. Use T1 = 200 lb, T2 = 400
lb, and T3 = 350 lb. Ans. −108.4i + 121.8j − 820.4k lb

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 WEEKS 3-4– PRACTICE TASK
2021-2022/1ST TERM ENGINEERING MECHANICS/STATICS OF RIGID BODIES
SY/SEM COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE

4. The force F acts on the gripper of the robot arm. The moments of F about points A and B are 210 N · m and 90 N · m,
respectively—both counterclockwise. Determine F and the angle θ.

5. The magnitude of the force P is 50 kN. Determine the moment of P about (a) point A; and (b) point B. Ans. (a) 84.5i + 136.0j +
181.3k kN· m; (b) 84.5i + 181.3k kN · m

6. Determine the magnitude of the force F given that its moment about the axis BC is 150 lb · ft. Ans. 116.2 lb

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