Further Instruction:

YOUR ID NO.(FOR EXAMPLE PURPOSES only) 3 8 2 7 2 9 → a=3; b=8; c=2; d=7; e=2; f=9

SET B
Problem 1: From the figure shown, the resultant of two vectors is vertical.
a. Determine the Resultant R. [5 pts].
b. Determine the value of 𝜃. [5 pts].

Problem 2: For the figure shown, determine:

a. The moment of force P about point B. [5 pts.]
b. The moment of force B about point A. [5 pts.]

Problem 3: Three forces act on the bracket. The resultant force is directed along the positive u axis and
has a magnitude of 50 lb.
a. Determine the magnitude of F2. [5 pts.]
b. Determine 𝜃. [5 pts].

Problem 4: For the bracket shown,

a. Determine the rectangular form of vector F1. [5 pts].
b. Determine the resultant (in rectangular form) of F1 and F2. [5 pts].

Problem 5: Two cables are used to secure the overhang boom in position and support the “15ef ” N load.
If the resultant force is directed along the boom from point A towards point O. If x = 3 and z = 2 m,
a. Determine the magnitude of the resultant. [10 pts.]
b. Determine the magnitude of FB. [10 pts.]
c. Determine the magnitude of FC. [10 pts.]

Problem 6: For the figure shown,

a. Determine the Moment of P kN force about point O in vector form. [10 pts.]
b. Determine the Moment of Q kN force about point O in vector form. [10 pts.]
c. Determine the Moment of Y kN force about axis OC in vector form. [10 pts.]

Problem 1: Determine the intensities W1 and W2 and of the distributed loading acting on the bottom of
the slab so that this loading has an equivalent resultant force that is equal but opposite to the resultant of
the distributed loading acting on the top of the plate. (5 pts each)
Problem 2: Solve for the reactions at Ay, Ax and By. (5 pts. each)

Problem 3: Determine the equivalent force-couple system with the force acting at O. (5 pts for the
force resultant and 10 pts. for the couple resultant)
If 𝐹𝐴𝐷=" 5f " kN and 𝐹𝐴𝐶=" 2f " kN,

Problem 4: The bricks on top of the beam and the supports at the bottom create the distributed loading
shown in the second figure. Determine the required intensity w and dimension x of the right support so
that the resultant force and couple moment about point A of the system are both zero. (5 pts. each)
Problem 5: Determine the tension developed in cables AB, AC, and AD required for equilibrium of the “
3ef ” -lb crate. (10 pts. each)

Problem 6: Assuming smooth contact surfaces, the weight of the small cylinder and big cylinder is 250 kN
and 500 kN respectively. Determine the normal force at A, B, and D and reaction at C. [5 pts. each]

Problem 1: As an airplane’s brakes are applied, the nose wheel exerts two forces on the end of the
landing gear as shown.
 a. Determine the horizontal and vertical components of reaction at the pin C, (Cx and Cy). [5 pts.
each]
b. Determine the force in strut AB. [5 pts.]

Problem 2: The smooth disks D and E have a weight of 200 lb and 100 lb, respectively.
a. Determine the largest horizontal force P that can be applied to the center of disk E without
causing the disk D to move up the incline. [10 pts.]
b. Determine also the reactions (𝑁𝐴,𝑁𝐵, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑁𝐶) at the contact surfaces. Assume smooth surfaces.
[5 pts. each]
Problem 3: Determine the force in each member of the truss, (𝑃𝐶𝐵,𝑃𝐶𝐷,𝑃𝐷𝐸,𝑃𝐷𝐵,𝑃𝐵𝐸,𝑃𝐵𝐴). State if the
members are in tension or compression. Let P 1 = 1.5 kN and P2 = 2 kN. [ 5 pts. each]

Problem 4: The bar ABC of negligible weight is supported by a pin at A and a rope that runs around the
small pulley at D and the 10-kg homogeneous disk.
a. Determine the tension in the rope. [ 10 pts. ]
b. Determine Ax and Ay. [ 10 pts. each ]

Problem 1: In the figure shown, F = “8ef” N

a. Determine the n component of F. [5 pts].
b. Determine the t component of F. [5 pts].
Problem 2: Determine the horizontal and vertical components of reaction at the pin A (Ax and Ay) and the
force in the cable BC. Neglect the thickness of the members. (5 pts. each)

Problem 3: The beam is subjected to the distributed loading. Determine the length x of the uniform load
and its position z on the beam such that the resultant force and couple moment acting at A are zero. (5
pts. each)
Problem 4: The ends of the three cables are attached to a ring at A and to the edge of a uniform W =
“1ef”-kg plate. Determine the tension in each of the cables for equilibrium. (10 pts. each)

Problem 5: Determine the force in members BG, BC, and HG of the truss and state if the members are in
tension or compression.
Problem 6: For the figure shown, (5 pts. each)
a. Determine the location of the centroid measured from the bottom (𝑦̅).
b. Determine the location of the centroid measured from the left edge (𝑥̅).

Problem 7: In the figure below, the weight of the block is 300 kg and the angle of internal friction is 24.2
degrees.
a. If h = 50 cm and P = 50 kg. does the block move? (5 pts.)
b. If h = 50 cm, what is the smallest P to start motion? (5 pts.)
Situation 1: (35 pts)
Find the forces in all the members of the truss shown in Figure II and determine whether they are in tension or
compression. Make a summary and draw a FINAL FBD.

Situation 2: (25 pts) Refer to the composite body shown. Given: P1= 1c.d kN, P2= 1b.e kN Solve for the
reactions at pin support at A and roller support at B and determine the internal reactions at each connection-
B,C,D.
Situation 3: (25 pts) Determine the reactions at A and G and the force in members CD, BG, GC, and BC of
the given truss. Indicate if the members are in tension or compression. P1= a3.e kN, P2= 1f.c kN

Situation 4: (10 pts) Determine the reactions at A, B, C, and D on the cylinders. Assuming smooth contact
surfaces. W1= 2a.d kN, W2= 3f.e kN, W3= 1c kN r1= 2.e m, r2= 3.cd m, r3= 1.b m
Problem 1: [15 pts] The figure shown is a beam subjected to varying loadings and a point load.
a) Determine the magnitude and direction of the single equivalent force to the forcing system
shown. Specify its location on the beam from point B.
b) Calculate for the support reactions at A and B.

Problem 3: [10 points] Determine the horizontal force Q applied to block B that would cause the system
to impend its motion to the left.
Note: All contact surfaces have the same angle of friction of 11.31 degrees except the horizontal surface beneath
block B with 16.7°.
Problem 4: [20 pts] Find the forces in all the members of the truss shown and determine whether they are in
tension or compression. Make a summary and draw a FINAL FBD.