SEDC 1.0 Engineering Mechanics - Statics

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Engineering Mechanics - Statics

ENGR. HANS LAWRENCE E. DELA CRUZ
INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer for each of the 4. Compute the magnitude of the component of F
following questions. Mark only one answer for each item by directed along the axis of member AB.
shading the box corresponding to the letter of your choice on a. 963.38 lb c. 869.33 lb
the answer sheet provided. STRICTLY NO ERASURES b. 636.40 lb d. 689.33 lb
ALLOWED. Use pencil no. 2 only.
5. Compute the magnitude of the component of F
Resultant of a Force System directed along the axis of member AC.
• Components and Resultant of Concurrent Force System a. 963.38 lb c. 869.33 lb
1. Two forces act on the hook. Determine the magnitude b. 636.40 lb d. 689.33 lb
of the resultant force.
Situation 3:
The vertical force F acts downward at A on the two
membered frame. Set F = 500 N
a. 746.56 N c. 665.74 N
b. 756.64 N d. 656.74 N
Situation 1:
From the figure shown below,
6. Determine the magnitude of the component of F

directed along the axis of AB.
a. 366.03 N c. 303.66 N
b. 448.29 N d. 484.92 N
7. Determine the magnitude of the component of F

directed along the axis of AC.
a. 366.03 N c. 303.66 N
b. 448.29 N d. 484.92 N
Situation 4:
The force acting on the gear tooth is F = 30 lb.
2. Compute the magnitude of the resultant force F R.
a. 11.98 N c. 19.18 N
b. 11.89 N d. 18.19 N
3. Compute the direction of the resultant force measured

counterclockwise from the positive x-axis.
a. 57.63° c. 157.63°
b. 357.63° d. 257.63°
Situation 2:
The force F = 450 lb acts on the frame.
8. Calculate the component of the force acting along the

line a-a.
a. 45.96 lb c. 30.64 lb
b. 26.95 lb d. 40.42 lb
9. Calculate the component of the force acting along the

line b-b.
a. 45.96 lb c. 30.64 lb
b. 26.95 lb d. 40.42 lb
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Situation 5: 14. If the resultant force of the two tugboats is 3 kN,

The plate is subjected to the two forces at A and B as directed along the positive x axis, determine the
shown in the figure: required magnitude of force FB.
a. 7.07 kN c. 1.61 kN
b. 4.07 kN d. 3.66 kN
15. If the resultant force of the two tugboats is 3 kN,

directed along the positive x axis, determine the
required direction 𝜃 of force FB.
a. 38.26° c. 42.76°
b. 35.08° d. 29.05°
16. If the resultant force of the two tugboats is required to

be directed towards the positive x axis, and F B is to be
a minimum, determine the magnitude of FR.
a. 2.12 kN c. 1.73 kN
10. Determine the angle 𝜃 for connecting member A to the b. 1.59 kN d. 2.67 kN
plate so that the resultant force of FA and FB is directed
horizontally to the right. • Resultant of Three or more Concurrent Forces
a. 74.93° c. 54.93° 17. Determine the magnitude of the resultant force and its
b. 44.93° d. 64.93° direction 𝜃 measured counterclockwise from the
positive x axis.
11. Determine the magnitude of the resultant force.
a. 11.58 kN c. 10.40 kN
b. 9.51 kN d. 11.10 kN
Situation 6:
If the magnitude of the resultant force is to be 500 N,
directed along the positive y axis,
a. 𝐹𝑅 = 31.24 𝑘𝑁; 𝜃 = 39.81°

b. 𝐹𝑅 = 39.81 𝑘𝑁; 𝜃 = 31.24°
c. 𝐹𝑅 = 38.19 𝑘𝑁; 𝜃 = 34.21°
d. 𝐹𝑅 = 34.21 𝑘𝑁; 𝜃 = 38.18°
Situation 8:
From the figure shown below,
12. Determine the magnitude of the force F.

a. 840 N c. 777 N
b. 960 N d. 667 N
13. And its direction 𝜃.

a. 45.21° c. 53.56°
b. 50.10° d. 40.39°
Situation 7:
A large vessel is being towed by two tugboats A and B.
18. Determine the magnitude of F1 so that the resultant

force is directed vertically upward and has a
magnitude of 800 N.
a. 297.04 N c. 247.09 N
b. 279.40 N d. 274.90 N
19. Determine the direction 𝜃 of F1 so that the resultant

force is directed vertically upward and has a
magnitude of 800 N.
a. 29.10° c. 60.90°
b. 35.57° d. 54.43°

• Resultant of Concurrent, 3-D Force System 24. Calculate the magnitude of the resultant force F R.
Situation 9: a. 680.0 lb c. 753.7 lb
From the figure shown below, b. 282.8 lb d. 160.0 lb
25. Calculate the coordinate direction angles of the

resultant force FR.
a. 64.46°, 22.04°, 102.26°
b. 25.54°, 67.96°, 77.74°
c. 154.46°, 22.04°, 12.26°
d. 25.54°, 67.96°, 102.26°
Situation 12:
If the resultant force acting on the bracket is directed
along the positive y axis,
20. Express the force as a Cartesian vector in N.
a. 265.17𝑖 − 459.28𝑗 + 530.33𝑘
b. 265.17𝑖 + 459.28𝑗 + 530.33𝑘
c. 265.17𝑖 − 459.28𝑗 − 530.33𝑘
d. 265.17𝑖 + 459.28𝑗 − 530.33𝑘
21. Determine the coordinate direction angles of the force.

a. 69.30°, 52.24°, 45°
b. 69.30°, 127.76°, 135°
c. 69.30°, 52.24°, 135°
d. 69.30°, 127.76°, 45°
Situation 10:
Two forces act on the hook shown. The resultant force
FR acts along the positive y axis and has a magnitude of
800 N. 26. Determine the magnitude of the resultant force so that
𝛽 < 90°.
a. 589.13 N c. 754.14 N
b. 276.14 N d. 145.86 N
27. Determine coordinate direction angles of F so that 𝛽 <

90°.
a. 121.3°, 52.5°, 126.9°
b. 58.7°, 52.5°, 126.9°
c. 121.3°, 52.5°, 53.13°
22. Compute the magnitude of F2. d. 58.7°, 52.5°, 53.13°
a. 700 N c. 588 N
b. 600 N d. 905 N • Resultant of Parallel Force System
Situation 13:
23. Compute the coordinate direction angle of F 2 with The loading on the bookshelf is distributed as shown.
respect to x-axis.
a. 158.2° c. 21.8°
b. 77.6° d. 107.6°
Situation 11:
From the given pipe assembly as shown below,
28. Determine the magnitude of the equivalent resultant

force of the distributed loading.
a. 13.25 lb c. 5.25 lb
b. 8.00 lb d. 15.13 lb
29. Determine its location measured from point O.

a. 0.34 ft c. 3.09 ft
b. 2.41 ft d. 3.13 ft


Situation 14: 35. Determine its location measured from A.

The beam is subjected to distributed loading as shown. a. 3.20 m c. 2.80 m
b. 3.00 m d. 2.60 m
Situation 17:
The beam is loaded as shown in the figure.
30. Determine the magnitude of the equivalent resultant

force of the distributed loading.
a. 10.65 kips c. 4.80 kips
b. 13.50 kips d. 5.85 kips
31. Determine its location measured from point B.

a. 0.48 ft c. 12.48 ft 36. Determine the magnitude of the resultant force.
b. 1.24 ft d. 0.26 ft a. 1.88 kips c. 0.625 kips
b. 2.50 kips d. 1.25 kips
Situation 15:
The beam is subjected to the distributed loading. The 37. Determine its location measured from O.
resultant force and couple moment acting about the a. 7.5 ft c. 4.5 ft
fixed support are required to be zero. b. 3 ft d. 6 ft
• Resultant of Non-Concurrent Force System

Situation 18:
The wooden frame is subjected to coplanar forces as
shown below.
32. Determine the length “b” of the uniform load.

a. 4.5 ft c. 7.5 ft
b. 9 ft d. 3.75 ft
33. Determine the position “a” of the uniform load.

a. 8.5 ft c. 1.5 ft
b. 7.5 ft d. 9.75 ft
Situation 16:
The beam is loaded as shown.
38. Determine the magnitude of the resultant force.
a. 352.05 N c. 356.09 N
b. 401.07 N d. 392.32 N
39. Determine where the resultant’s force line of action

intersects a vertical line along member AB, measured
from A.
a. 3.318 m c. 0.318 m
b. 2.318 m d. 1.318 m
40. Determine where the resultant’s force line of action

34. Determine the magnitude of the resultant force. intersects a horizontal line along member CB,
a. 140 N c. 180 N measured from end C.
b. 120 N d. 160 N a. 1.00 m c. 0.25 m
b. 1.50 m d. 1.75 m


• Resultant of Parallel, 3-D Force System 45. Determine the moment of the force about point O.
Situation 19:
The building slab is subjected to four parallel column
loadings. Take F1 = 8 kN and F2 = 9 kN
a. 1,660.60 N-m c. 1,066.06 N-m

b. 1,606.06 N-m d. 1,060.66 N-m
Situation 20:
A force F having a magnitude of F = 100 N acts along
the diagonal of the parallelepiped.
41. Determine the location of the resultant force measured

from the x-axis.
a. 10.82 m c. 11.54 m
b. 11.31 m d. 20.87 m
42. Determine the location of the resultant force measured

from the y-axis.
a. 10.82 m c. 11.54 m
b. 11.31 m d. 20.87 m
Moment of a Force 46. Express the force F as a Cartesian Vector (N) .

• Moment of Force about a Point a. −53.45𝑖 + 80.18𝑗 − 26.73𝑘
43. Determine the moment of the force about point O. b. −53.45𝑖 − 80.18𝑗 + 26.73𝑘
c. 53.45𝑖 + 80.18𝑗 + 26.73𝑘
d. −53.45𝑖 + 80.18𝑗 + 26.73𝑘
47. Determine the moment of F about point A (N-m).

a. −16.04𝑖 − 32.07𝑘
b. −16.04𝑗 + 32.07𝑘
c. −16.04𝑗 − 32.07𝑘
d. −16.04𝑖 + 32.07𝑘
Situation 21:
The pipe assembly is subjected to the 80-N force.
a. 340 N-m c. 460 N-m
b. 160 N-m d. 445 N-m
44. Determine the moment of the force about point O.

Neglect the thickness of the member.
48. Determine the moment of force F about point A (N-m).

a. 16.25 N-m c. 11.25 N-m a. 10.61𝑖 + 13.09𝑗 + 29.19𝑘
b. 13.91 N-m d. 17.30 N-m b. −5.39𝑖 + 13.09𝑗 − 11.38𝑘
c. −5.39𝑖 + 13.09𝑗 + 11.38𝑘
d. 10.61𝑖 − 13.09𝑗 + 29.19𝑘

49. Determine the moment of force F about point B (N-m). 54. Determine the moment MAB produced by the force F.
a. 10.61𝑖 + 13.09𝑗 + 29.19𝑘
b. −5.39𝑖 + 13.09𝑗 − 11.38𝑘
c. −5.39𝑖 + 13.09𝑗 + 11.38𝑘
d. 10.61𝑖 − 13.09𝑗 + 29.19𝑘
50. Find the combined moment of the forces P and Q about

point O. The magnitudes of the forces are P = 80 lb and
Q = 60 lb.
a. 80.50 N-m c. 60.50 N-m

b. 70.50 N-m d. 30.50 N-m
55. Determine the moment of this force F about an axis

extending between A and C. Express the result as a
Cartesian vector (lb-ft).
a. 243.11 lb-ft c. 443.11 lb-ft
b. 343.11 lb-ft d. 143.11 lb-ft
• Moment of Force about a Specified Axis

Situation 22:
Three forces act at points A, B, and C as shown.
a. 11.52𝑖 + 8.64𝑗 c. −11.52𝑖 + 8.64𝑗

b. 11.52𝑖 − 8.64𝑘 d. −11.52𝑖 − 8.64𝑘
• Moment of a Couple
56. Determine the resultant couple moment of the three
couples acting on the plate.
51. Determine the resultant moment of the three forces

about the x-axis.
a. 80 lb-ft c. 120 lb-ft
b. 230 lb-ft d. 220 lb-ft

about the y-axis.

about the z-axis.
a. 820 lb-ft c. 3,650 lb-ft
b. 950 lb-ft d. 1,100 lb-ft


57. Determine the magnitude of the couple moment acting 61. If the mass of cylinder C is 40 kg, determine the mass
on the gear. of cylinder A in order to hold the assembly in the
position shown.
a. 163.92 N-m c. 25.10 N-m

b. 43.92 N-m d. 81.96 N-m
Equilibrium and Reactions a. 34.6 kg c. 30 kg

• Equilibrium of Concurrent Force System b. 20 kg d. 24.6 kg
Situation 23:
A 60-kg cylinder is supported by cables BA and BC. 62. The man attempts to pull down the tree using the cable
and small pulley arrangement shown. If the tension in
AB is 60 lb, determine the tension in cable CAD and the
angle 𝜃 which the cable makes at the pulley.
58. Determine the tension in cables BA.

a. 403.24 N c. 475.66 N
b. 420.43 N d. 456.76 N a. 𝑇 = 46.30 𝑙𝑏, 𝜃 = 30°
b. 𝑇 = 30.46 𝑙𝑏, 𝜃 = 20°
59. Determine the tension in cables BC. c. 𝑇 = 46.30 𝑙𝑏, 𝜃 = 20°
a. 403.24 N c. 475.66 N d. 𝑇 = 30.46 𝑙𝑏, 𝜃 = 30°
b. 420.43 N d. 456.76 N
• Equilibrium in Pulley System
60. Determine the magnitude and direction 𝜃 of F so that 63. Determine the force P required to hold the 100-lb
the particle is in equilibrium. weight in equilibrium.
a. 𝐹 = 3.69 𝑘𝑁, 𝜃 = 47.23°

b. 𝐹 = 4.96 𝑘𝑁, 𝜃 = 82.23°
c. 𝐹 = 3.96 𝑘𝑁, 𝜃 = 82.23° a. 100 lb c. 12.5 lb
d. 𝐹 = 4.69 𝑘𝑁, 𝜃 = 47.23° b. 50 lb d. 25 lb

64. Determine the force P required to hold the 100-kg • Equilibrium in Three-Dimensional Force System
weight in equilibrium. Situation 24:
A 900-kN load is supported by cables AB, AC, and AD.
67. Determine the tension developed in cable AB.

a. 1,125 N c. 506.25 N
b. 843.75 N d. 725.75 N
a. 22.22 kg c. 44.44 kg
b. 11.11 kg d. 33.33 kg 68. Determine the tension developed in cable AC.
a. 1,125 N c. 506.25 N
• Equilibrium in Springs b. 843.75 N d. 725.75 N
65. The spring has a stiffness of k = 800 N/m and an
unstretched length of 200 mm. Determine the force in 69. Determine the tension developed in cable AD.
cables BC and BD when the spring is held in the a. 1,125 N c. 506.25 N
position shown. b. 843.75 N d. 725.75 N
70. A tripod supports a load W as shown in the figure.

Determine the maximum load W that can be supported
by the tripod if each leg has a capacity of 15 kN.
a. 𝐹𝐵𝐶 = 171.4 𝑁, 𝐹𝐵𝐷 = 145.5 𝑁

b. 𝐹𝐵𝐶 = 145.5 𝑁, 𝐹𝐵𝐷 = 171.4 𝑁
c. 𝐹𝐵𝐶 = 154.5 𝑁, 𝐹𝐵𝐷 = 174.1 𝑁 a. 24.00 kN c. 34.48 kN
d. 𝐹𝐵𝐶 = 174.1 𝑁, 𝐹𝐵𝐷 = 154.5 𝑁 b. 34.99 kN d. 36.00 kN
66. Determine the mass of each of the two cylinders if they Situation 25:
cause a sag of s = 0.5 m when suspended from the The figure shows a 1.80-m diameter horizontal steel
rings at A and B. Note that s = 0 when the cylinders are plate supported by three posts at A, B, and C. A load P
removed. = 1,250 kN is placed at a distance x = 0.50 m.
71. Which of the following most nearly gives the reaction

at A if the weight of the plate is neglected?
a. 46.45 kg c. 23.22 kg a. 231.48 kN c. 833.33 kN
b. 4.73 kg d. 2.37 kg b. 208.33 kN d. 787.04 kN


at B if the weight of the plate is neglected?
a. 208.33 kN c. 787.04 kN
b. 231.48 kN d. 833.33 kN

at C if the plate has a thickness of 12 mm and a unit
weight of 77 kN/m3?
a. 787.82 kN c. 209.12 kN
b. 834.12 kN d. 232.27 kN
74. The uniform plate has a weight of 500 lb. Determine

the tension developed in cable C.
78. Compute the force in member AE.
a. 3.11 kN (C) c. 8.85 kN (C)
b. 3.11 kN (T) d. 8.85 kN (T)
79. Compute the force in member CF.

a. 8.77 kN (T) c. 8.77 kN (C)
b. 16.33 kN (T) d. 16.33 kN (C)
80. Compute the force in member BF.

a. 6.20 kN (C) c. 2.20 kN (T)
b. 2.20 kN (C) d. 6.20 kN (T)
a. 200 lb c. 100 lb Situation 27:

b. 350 lb d. 250 lb A K-truss supports the concentrated loads as shown.
(Use P = 3,000 lb and Q = 1,000 lb)
Analysis of Structures
• Method of Joints and Method of Section
Situation 26:
A roof truss is loaded as shown in the figure.
75. Determine the force in member AH.

a. 30.20 kN (T) c. 30.20 kN (C)
b. 22.99 kN (C) d. 22.99 kN (T)
76. Determine the force in member CD. 81. Compute the force in member CD.
a. 21.375 kN (T) c. 17.58 kN (T) a. 2.25 kips (T) c. 5.25 kips (C)
b. 17.58 kN (C) d. 21.375 kN (C) b. 5.25 kips (T) d. 2.25 kips (C)
77. Determine the force in member CG. 82. Compute the force in member GK.
a. 7.50 kN (T) c. 8.11 kN (T) a. 2.70 kips (T) c. 1.80 kips (T)
b. 8.11 kN (C) d. 7.50 kN (C) b. 2.70 kips (C) d. 1.80 kips (C)
Situation 26: 83. Compute the force in member GJ.

The truss is loaded by a 4-kN and 5-kN force applied at a. 1.00 kips (C) c. 0.50 kips (C)
B and A, respectively. b. 2.00 kips (T) d. 1.50 kips (T)


Situation 28:
A transmission tower is subjected to 1,200 lb and
1,600 lb force at G and E, respectively.
89. Determine the force acting in the hydraulic cylinder

AB.
84. Determine the force in members DC. a. 2.17 kN c. 9.23 kN
a. 0.90 kips (T) c. 1.90 kips (T) b. 7.01 kN d. 8.97 kN
b. 0.90 kips (C) d. 1.90 kips (C)
90. Determine the horizontal component of force at the
85. Determine the force in members HI. pin C.
a. 0.90 kips (T) c. 1.90 kips (T) a. 9.23 kN c. 8.97 kN
b. 0.90 kips (C) d. 1.90 kips (C) b. 2.17 kN d. 7.01 kN
86. Determine the force in members JI. 91. Determine the vertical component of force at the pin C.
a. 0 kips c. 0.42 kips (T) a. 2.17 kN c. 8.97 kN
b. 2.10 kips (C) d. 0.42 kips (C) b. 9.23 kN d. 7.01 kN
• Method of Members Situation 31:

Situation 29: A folding table is subjected to a uniformly distributed
A frame is used to support the 300-lb load applied as load as shown. Neglecting friction and the weights of
shown in the figure, the members,
87. Determine the horizontal component of force at C

which member ABC exerts on member CEF.
a. 300 lb c. 75 lb
b. 100 lb d. 37.5 lb
92. Compute the magnitude of the pin reaction at A.
a. 410.8 N c. 415.5 N
88. Determine the vertical component of force at C which
b. 400.0 N d. 93.75 N
member ABC exerts on member CEF.
a. 300 lb c. 75 lb
93. Compute the magnitude of the pin reaction at C.
b. 100 lb d. 37.5 lb
a. 93.75 N c. 400.0 N
b. 415.5 N d. 410.8 N
Situation 30:
The engine hoist is used to support the 200-kg
engine.


Cables • Parabolic Cable

• Cables under Concentrated Loads Situation 34:
Situation 32: The cable is subjected to a uniform loading of
A cable is subjected concentrated loads as shown in the w = 250 N/m.
figure.
101. Determine the maximum tension in the cable.

a. 14.44 kN c. 13.02 kN
b. 6.25 kN d. 12.50 kN
102. Determine the minimum tension in the cable.

a. 12.50 kN c. 6.25 kN
b. 13.02 kN d. 14.44 kN
94. Determine the tension in segment AB. 103. Determine the total length of the cable.
a. 39.17 lb c. 46.71 lb a. 50.86 m c. 51.86 m
b. 88.15 lb d. 82.99 lb b. 50.42 m d. 51.42 m
95. Determine the tension in segment BC. Situation 35:
a. 46.71 lb c. 82.99 lb The cable supports a girder which weighs 850 lb/ft.
b. 39.17 lb d. 88.15 lb
96. Determine the tension in segment CD.

a. 82.99 lb c. 88.15 lb
b. 46.71 lb d. 39.17 lb
97. Determine the cable’s total length.

a. 20.16 ft c. 22.68 ft
b. 19.08 ft d. 21.19 ft
Situation 33:
A cable is subjected concentrated loads as shown in the 104. Determine the minimum tension in the cable.
a. 49.79 kips c. 36.46 kips
figure.
b. 61.71 kips d. 50.68 kips
105. Determine the reaction at support A.

a. 49.79 kips c. 36.46 kips
b. 61.71 kips d. 50.68 kips
106. Determine the total length of the cable.

a. 118.72 ft c. 120.72 ft
b. 122.93 ft d. 116.93 ft
• Catenary Cable
Situation 36:
The span L and the sag H of the cable AB are 100 m and
10 m, respectively. If the cable weighs 50 N/m,
98. Determine the tension in segment AB.
a. 10.20 kN c. 11.84 kN
b. 9.44 kN d. 13.57 kN
99. Determine the tension in segment CD.

a. 10.20 kN c. 11.84 kN
b. 9.44 kN d. 13.57 kN
107. Determine the maximum tension in the cable.
a. 6.33 kN c. 2.57 kN
100. Compute the sag yB.
b. 6.83 kN d. 3.86 kN
a. 5.68 m c. 8.84 m
b. 6.32 m d. 3.16 m

108. Determine the minimum tension in the cable. Situation 39:

a. 6.33 kN c. 2.57 kN A box weighing 100 N is subjected to a horizontal force
b. 6.83 kN d. 3.86 kN P as shown in the figure. The coefficients of static and
kinetic friction between the box and the ground are
109. Determine the total length of the cable. 𝜇𝑠 = 0.4 and 𝜇𝑘 = 0.2.
a. 100.26 m c. 102.62 m
b. 103.89 m d. 101.98 m
Situation 37:
A cable is supported at A and B, where B is 10 m higher
than A. The cable weighs 50 N/m and the lowest point
is observed to be 5 m lower than A and 20 m
horizontally from A.
115. Determine the force P needed to cause impending

motion of the block.
a. 40 N c. 20 N
b. 30 N d. 60 N
116. If P = 30 N, determine the frictional force developed

between the box and the ground.
a. 30 N c. 60 N
110. Determine the horizontal component of the tension at b. 40 N d. 20 N
any point.
a. 1.90 kN c. 2.29 kN 117. If P = 50 N, determine the frictional force developed
b. 2.79 kN d. 2.04 kN between the box and the ground.
a. 20 N c. 40 N
111. Determine the tension at B. b. 30 N d. 60 N
a. 1.90 kN c. 2.79 kN
b. 2.04 kN d. 2.29 kN Situation 40:
A 50-kg crate is subjected to an inclined force P as
112. Determine the total length of the cable. shown in the figure. The coefficients of static and
a. 58.88 m c. 57.77 m kinetic friction between the crate and the ground are
b. 58.79 m d. 57.23 m 𝜇𝑠 = 0.3 and 𝜇𝑘 = 0.2.
Friction
• Dry Friction
Situation 38:
The uniform 10-kg ladder in the figure rests against
the smooth wall at B, and the end A rests on the rough
horizontal plane for which the coefficient of static
friction is 𝜇𝑠 = 0.3.
118. Determine the frictional force developed between the

crate and the ground if P = 200 N.
a. 120.0 N c. 130.1 N
b. 195.15 N d. 200.0 N
119. Determine the frictional force developed between the

crate and the ground if P = 450 N.
a. 170.1 N c. 270.0 N
b. 255.15 N d. 195.15 N
120. Blocks A, B, and C have weights of 50 N, 25 N, and 15

113. Determine the angle of inclination 𝜃 of the ladder if the N, respectively. Determine the smallest horizontal
ladder is on the verge of slipping. force P that will cause impending motion. The
a. 59.04° c. 16.70° coefficient of static friction between A and B is 𝜇𝑠 =
b. 30.96° d. 73.30° 0.3, between B and C, 𝜇𝑠 = 0.4, and between block C
and the ground, 𝜇𝑠 = 0.35.
114. Determine the normal reaction at B.
a. 58.86 N c. 29.43 N
b. 49.05 N d. 98.10 N


a. 61.5 N c. 45.0 N
b. 15.0 N d. 46.5 N
a. 476.60 N c. 2,249.45 N
Situation 41: b. 524.90 N d. 1,962.00 N
The crate has a mass of 50 kg and the coefficients of
static and kinetic friction between the crate and the 126. Determine the smallest force P needed to lift the 3000-
ground is 𝜇𝑠 = 0.25 and 𝜇𝑘 = 0.20. lb load. The coefficient of static friction between A and
C and between B and D is 𝜇𝑠 = 0.3, and between A and
B is 𝜇𝑠 = 0.4. Neglect the weight of each wedge.
121. Determine the minimum horizontal force P required to

hold the crate from sliding down the plane.
a. 431.07 N c. 165.93 N
b. 474.27 N d. 140.31 N
122. Determine the minimum value of force P required to

push the crate up the plane. a. 4,054.36 lb c. 3,868.17 lb
a. 474.27 N c. 140.31 N b. 4,485.37 lb d. 2,893.91 lb
b. 431.07 N d. 165.93 N
• Belt Friction
123. Determine the minimum value of force P required to 127. The maximum tension that can be developed in the
keep it moving up the plane. cord shown in the figure is 500 N. If the pulley at A is
a. 140.31 N c. 165.93 N free to rotate and the coefficient of static friction at the
b. 431.07 N d. 474.27 N fixed drums B and C is 𝜇𝑠 = 0.25, determine the
largest mass of the cylinder that can be lifted by the
124. A uniform 50-kg plank is resting on friction surfaces at cord.
A and B. The coefficients of static friction are shown in
the figure. If an 80-kg man starts walking from A
toward B, determine the distance x when the plank will
start to slide.
a. 28.28 kg c. 165.55 kg
b. 95.86 kg d. 15.69 kg
a. 1.14 m c. 3.14 m 128. A force of P = 25 N is just sufficient to prevent the 20-

b. 2.14 m d. 4.14 m kg cylinder from descending. Determine the required
force P to begin lifting the cylinder. The rope passes
• Wedges over a rough peg with two and half turns.
125. The two 200-kg blocks are pushed apart by the 15°
wedge of negligible weight. The angle of static friction
is 12° at all contact surfaces. Determine the force P
required to start the blocks moving.


131. Determine the location 𝑦̅ of the centroid of the area

from the reference x-axis.
a. 338.44 mm c. 308.44 mm
b. 328.44 mm d. 358.44 mm
132. Locate the centroid (𝑥̅ , 𝑦̅) of the shaded area.
a. 1,539.78 N c. 196.20 N
b. 3.19 N d. 25.00 N a. (1.18, 1.39) c. (-1.18, 1.39)
b. (1.39, 1.18) d. (-1.39, 1.18)
129. A cable is attached to the 20-kg plate B, passes over a
fixed peg at C, and is attached to the block at A. Using 133. Determine the location 𝑦̅ of the centroid C of the beam
the coefficients of static friction shown, determine the having the cross-sectional area shown.
smallest mass of block A so that it will prevent sliding
motion of B down the plane.
a. 79.69 mm c. 85.75 mm
b. 90.00 mm d. 83.16 mm
a. 3.84 kg c. 2.22 kg
b. 19.25 kg d. 1.93 kg • Moment of Inertia, Parallel-Axis Theorem, and Radius of
Gyration
Centroids, Center of Gravity, and Moment of Inertia Situation 43:
• Centroid and Center of Gravity The composite figure has the dimension shown.
Situation 42: Dimensions are in millimeter.
The composite figure has the dimension shown.
Dimensions are in millimeter.
134. Calculate the moment of inertia with respect to its

centroidal x-axis.
130. Determine the location 𝑥̅ of the centroid of the area a. 7.74𝑥106 𝑚𝑚4 c. 3.81𝑥106 𝑚𝑚4
from the reference y-axis. b. 23.61𝑥106 𝑚𝑚4 d. 55.38𝑥106 𝑚𝑚4
a. 66.60 mm c. 46.60 mm
b. 56.60 mm d. 36.60 mm


135. Calculate the moment of inertia with respect to its

centroidal y-axis.
a. 7.74𝑥106 𝑚𝑚4 c. 3.81𝑥106 𝑚𝑚4
6 4
b. 23.61𝑥10 𝑚𝑚 d. 55.38𝑥106 𝑚𝑚4
136. Calculate the moment of inertia about the x-axis.

a. 7.74𝑥106 𝑚𝑚4 c. 3.81𝑥106 𝑚𝑚4
b. 23.61𝑥106 𝑚𝑚4 d. 55.38𝑥106 𝑚𝑚4
137. Calculate the moment of inertia about the y-axis.

a. 7.74𝑥106 𝑚𝑚4 c. 3.81𝑥106 𝑚𝑚4
6 4
b. 23.61𝑥10 𝑚𝑚 d. 55.38𝑥106 𝑚𝑚4
138. Calculate the radius of gyration about the x-axis.

a. 60.62 mm c. 34.72 mm
b. 24.36 mm d. 92.84 mm
139. Calculate the radius of gyration about the y-axis.

a. 60.62 mm c. 34.72 mm
b. 24.36 mm d. 92.84 mm
140. The centroid of the plane region is located at C. If the

area of the region is 2000 mm2 and its moment of
inertia about the x-axis is Ix = 40 × 106 mm4,
determine Iu.
a. 46.40𝑥106 𝑚𝑚4 c. 23.80𝑥106 𝑚𝑚4

b. 91.20𝑥106 𝑚𝑚4 d. 33.60𝑥106 𝑚𝑚4 142. Determine the location 𝑦̅ of the centroid of the area
from the reference x-axis.
141. Determine the moment of inertia of the cross-sectional a. 9.04 in. c. 8.49 in.
area of the T-beam with respect to its centroidal x-axis. b. 5.20 in. d. 10.77 in.
143. Determine the moment of inertia with respect to its

centroidal x-axis.
a. 407.30 in4 c. 542.32 in4
b. 342.27 in4 d. 477.29 in4
144. Determine the moment of inertia with respect to its

centroidal y-axis.
a. 90.60 in4 c. 225.62 in4
b. 25.57 in 4 d. 160.59 in4
a. 27.0𝑥106 𝑚𝑚4 c. 37.0𝑥106 𝑚𝑚4

b. 8.78𝑥106 𝑚𝑚4 d. 7.88𝑥106 𝑚𝑚4 END OF HANDOUT
“Stay positive,
Situation 44:
A W14 × 34 section is joined to a C10 × 15.3 section to
form a structural member that has the cross section
shown. The American Institute of Steel Construction
Structural Steel Handbook lists the following cross-
Work hard,
sectional properties:
Make it happen.”
For W14 x 34 For C10 x 15.3
A = 10 in2 A = 4.48 in2
𝐼 𝑥̅ = 340 in4 𝐼 𝑥̅ = 67.3 in4
𝐼 𝑦=̅ 23.3 in4 𝐼𝑦 ̅ = 2.27 in4
x = 0.634 in

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