FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT:

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL & MECHATRONICS

ENGINEERING
SEMESTER TEST COVER PAGE

YEAR: 2021
SEMESTER: 1
ONLINE TEST: 1
DATE OF ASSESSMENT: 17 / 07 / 2021
SUBJECT NAME: MECHANICS
SUBJECT CODE: MEC105B
QUALIFICATION(S): B.Eng: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
B.Eng: MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING
B.Eng: INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
B.Eng: POLYMER ENGINEERING
EXAMINER(S): Mr. JCS FWAMBA
MODERATOR(S): Mr. CC OOSTHUIZEN
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FULL MARKS: 70 TOTAL NUMBER OF ANNEXURES:
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SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR
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GRAPH PAPER
DRAWING INSTRUMENTS
OPEN BOOK

 2 attempts allowed on this question.

OTHER:  Question variables for each attempt shall stay the same, but each student gets different
values.
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QUESTION 1

When the load L is 8.5 m from point C, the tension T in the cable has a magnitude of 8.5 kN.
Express T as a vector using the unit vectors i and j.
Assume a = 8.5 m, b = 4 m, c = 6.3m

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QUESTION 2

Determine the resultant R (single equivalent force) of the three forces acting on the simple truss.
Specify the points on the x- and y-axes through which R must pass.

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QUESTION 3

The turnbuckle is tightened until the tension in the cable AB equals 2.7 kN. Determine the vector
expression for the tension T as a force acting on member AD. Also find the magnitude of the
projection of T along the line AC.

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QUESTION 4

The chain binder is used to secure loads of logs, lumber, pipe, and the like. If the tension T 1 is 2
kN when θ = 28°, determine the force P required on the lever and the corresponding tension T 2
for this position. Assume that the surface under A is perfectly smooth.
Assume a = 110 mm, b = 590 mm.

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QUESTION 5

The uniform rectangular plate of mass m is suspended by three cables. Determine the tension in
each cable.

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Written assessment: 1 Year: 2021 Semester: 1

SUBJECT CODE: MEC105B

SUBJECT NAME: Mechanics

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