ESMECH QUIZ 2 Special

Follow the instructions given in each part of the test. Not following instructions, no credit.

I. Refer to Figure 1 and fill-out the table below. Let counter-clockwise moment be positive. Use the space provided for your
calculations. (1 point each)

Figure 1

CALCULATIONS HERE:

Couple Magnitude of Force Perpendicular Distance Magnitude of Moment Sense

|F| d |M | (Clockwise or Counter-
Clockwise)

Couple AB

Couple CD

Resultant

II. Find what is required in each item. Refer to Figure 2. The beam weighs 1.5 kN. Write your answers in the space provided. Use
the back of the questionnaire for your solution.

 Magnitude of the resultant of the distributed load

Figure 2
__________________ (2 pts)
 Location of the resultant of the distributed load from point O
__________________ (2 pts)
 Number of unknown reaction/s at point O ____________ (2 pts)
 Draw the FBD. Neglect thickness of the beam and assume uniform
distribution of weight (3 pts)
 Reactions at point O (2 points each)
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