Engineering Mechanics

STATICS OF RIGID BODIES

BES 210

Activity Title: Force Systems Date Given:

Code: P2 Date Due:
Total score: 100pts
1. Vector Operations (Figures Needed)
1.1. Given vectors A 2 2 6 and B 0 4 3 , Determine the area of the
parallelogram generated by the vectors.
1.2. Given vectors A 1 1 1 , B 2 1 3 , and C 0 3 1 , determine the
volume of the parallelepiped.
2. Forces (Figures Needed)
2.1. Two forces of 20 units and 30 units act at a right angle. What is the magnitude of
the resultant force? 1 Free-body Diagram only
2.2. A load of 100 lbf hung from the middle of a rope, which is stretched between two
rigid walls 30ft apart. Due to the load, the rope sags 4ft in the middle. Determine
the tension in the rope. 1 Free-body Diagram only
2.3. The direction of the 75-lbf force may vary, but the angle between the forces is
always 50 degrees. Determine the value of 𝛼 for which the resultant force acting
at A is directed horizontally to the left. 1 Free-body Diagram only

2.4. Two cables are tied together at C and loaded as shown. Knowing that P= 360N,
Determine the tension in cable BC and AC. 1 Free-body Diagram only

Instructor: Engr. Dominico Josh A. Cania

 Engineering Mechanics
STATICS OF RIGID BODIES
BES 210

3. Moments & Couples (Figures Needed)

Given the figure of a Rectangular Plate with forces acting on it as shown.
Determine the following: 1 Free-body Diagram only

3.1. Determine the moment on D caused by the 340N Force.

3.2. Determine the moment on D caused by the 600N Force.
3.3. Determine the moment acting on D caused by all the forces.
3.4. Determine the moment acting on C caused by all the forces.

Instructions
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3. 5pts will be allocated for the figures (FBD)
4. Box Final Answers Only
o No Box: -2pts
o Not final answer: -1pt/box
5. If you believe that there is no possible way to solve the problem, justify on why
the problem is invalid.
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Instructor: Engr. Dominico Josh A. Cania