Tafila Technical University

Faculty of Engineering
0106201 Statics Name :
First Semester 2023/2024 ID Number :
November 7, 2023 Instructor Name : Iman Y. Alsabaileh
Assignment 1

Solve all the following problems, show your calculations (‫ )بخط اليد‬and submit it on
Tuesday 14-11-2023 (‫)التسليم ورقي‬.

Problem 1:
Three chains act on the bracket such that they create a resultant force having a magnitude of 500 lb.
If two of the chains are subjected to known forces, as shown, determine the angle θ of the third chain
measured clockwise from the positive x axis, so that the magnitude of force F in this chain is a
minimum . All forces lie in the x – y plane. What is the magnitude of F ? Hint : First find the resultant
of the two known forces. Force F acts in this direction.
Problem 2:
If the magnitude of the resultant force acting on the bracket is 600 N, directed along the positive u axis,
determine the magnitude of F and its direction ∅.
Problem 3:
The beam is subjected to the two forces shown. Express each force in Cartesian vector form and determine
the magnitude and coordinate direction angles of the resultant force.
Problem 4:
Determine the magnitude and coordinate direction angles of the resultant force acting on
the eyebolt.
Problem 5:
Determine the magnitude and coordinate direction angles of the resultant force acting at A.
Problem 6:
The pipe is supported at its ends by a cord AB. If the cord exerts a force of F = 12 lb on the pipe at A,
express this force as a Cartesian vector.
Problem 7:
Determine the magnitudes of the components of F = 600 N acting along and perpendicular to segment
DE of the pipe assembly.
Problem 8:
Determine the magnitude of the projected component of force FAC acting along the z axis.
Problem 9:
The spring has a stiffness of k = 800 N>m and an unstretched length of 200 mm. Determine the force in
cables BC and BD when the spring is held in the position shown.
Problem 10:
Determine the maximum weight of the bucket that the wire system can support so that no single wire
develops a tension exceeding 100 lb.