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2.1 Using the parallelogram rule: If TAB = 3000 lb and TBC = 2000 lb, at what angle, , must
boat C pull the barge to cause the barge to travel horizontally? What is the resultant
force?

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2.2 Using the parallelogram rule: Determine the resultant of the two forces.

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2.3 Using the method of components: If TAB = 3000 lb and TBC = 2000 lb, at what angle, ,
must boat C pull the barge to cause the barge to travel horizontally? What is the
resultant force?

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2.4 Using the method of components, determine the resultant of the three forces. (units =
lbs.)

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2.5 Express the force as a Cartesian vector:

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2.6 If FAB = 34.3i – 22.9j – 68.6k (lb), what is the magnitude of the force and what are its
coordinate direction angles?

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2.9 Express the force as a Cartesian vector (think F = Fu):

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2.10 Express the force as a Cartesian vector. Calculate the coordinate direction angles.

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2.11 Express the force as a Cartesian vector. Calculate the coordinate direction angles.

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2.12 Find the resultant of the two forces (express as a Cartesian vector). Calculate the
resultant’s coordinate direction angles.

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2.13 Express the force as a Cartesian vector. Calculate the coordinate direction angles.

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2.14 Express the force as a Cartesian vector. Calculate the coordinate direction angles.

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2.15 If FB = 700 N and FC = 560 N, determine the magnitude and coordinate direction angles
of the resultant force acting on the flag pole.

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2.16 Express forces Q, P, and F as Cartesian vectors. Express the resultant of the three forces
as a Cartesian vector. Calculate its coordinate direction angles.

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3.1 The spring has an unstretched length of 200mm. Determine the force in cables BC and
BD when the spring is held in the position shown.

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3.2 Determine the mass of each of the two cylinders if they cause a sag of s = 0.5m when
suspended from the rings at A and B. Note that s = 0 when the cylinders are removed.

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3.3 The 10 lb weight A is supported by the cord AC and roller C, and by spring AB. If the
spring has an unstretched length of 8 in. and the weight is in equilibrium when d= 4 in.,
determine the stiffness, k, of the spring.

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3.5 Determine the maximum weight of the bucket that the wire system can support so that
no single wire develops a tension exceeding 100lb.

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3.6 Determine the magnitude and direction of the force P required to keep the concurrent
force system in equilibrium.

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3.7 Determine the stretch in each of the two springs required to hold the 20 kg crate in the
equilibrium position shown. Each spring has an unstretched length of 2m and a stiffness
of k = 300 N/m.

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3.8 Cables AB and AC can sustain a maximum tension of 500 N, and the pole can support a
maximum compression of 300 N. Determine the maximum weight of the lamp that can
be supported in the position shown. The force in the pole acts along the axis of the pole.

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3.9 If the tension in each of the cables cannot exceed 300 lb, determine the largest weight
of the crate that can be supported. Also, what is the force developed along strut AD?

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4.14 Calculate the moment caused by the force about point O.

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4.15 Determine the moment produced by the force F about point A. Express the result as a
Cartesian vector.

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4.16 If F1 = 100i – 120j + 75k (lb) and F2 = -200i + 250j + 100k (lb) determine the resultant
moment produced by these forces about point O. Express the result as a Cartesian vector.

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4.17 Determine the moment produced by the two forces F1 and F2 about point O. Express
the result as a Cartesian vector.

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4.18 Determine the moment produced by the force F about point O. Express the result as a
Cartesian vector.

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4.19 Determine the moment produced by the force F about point O. Express the result as a
Cartesian vector.

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4.20 Determine the resultant moment of the forces about point O.

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4.21 Determine the magnitude of the moment produced by the force F about the segment
OA of the pipe assembly.

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4.22 Determine the magnitude of the moment of the force F = 400i – 200j + 250k (N) about
the OA axis.

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4.23 Determine the moment MAB produced by the force F which tends to rotate the rod
about the AB axis.

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4.24 The chain AB exerts a force of 20 lb on the door at B. Determine the magnitude of the
moment of this force along the hinged axis x of the door.

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4.25 Determine the moment of the force F about an axis extending between A and C.
Express the result as a Cartesian vector.

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Support Reactions:

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5.1 Draw the free body diagram for the wrench. Calculate the reaction forces and/or
reaction moments at the bolt A if the bolt is fully tightened (i.e. the wrench does not
move).

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5.2 Draw the free body diagram for the bar. Calculate the reaction forces and/or reaction
moments at pin A and at roller B.

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5.3 Draw the free body diagram for the bar. Calculate the reaction forces and/or reaction
moments at smooth wall A, roller B, and roller C.

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5.4 Collar A is fixed to the member and can slide vertically along the vertical shaft. Draw the
free body diagram for the bar. Calculate the reaction forces and/or reaction moments
at collar A and at roller support B.

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5.5 The ramp of a ship has a weight of 200lb. Determine the cable force in CD needed to
just start lifting the ramp (i.e., so the reaction at B becomes zero). Also determine the
reaction forces at pin A.

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5.6 Draw the free body diagram for the bar. Calculate the reaction forces and/or reaction
moments at pin A and at smooth support B.

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5.7 Draw a FBD for member CBA. Determine the reaction forces at pins A and B.

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5.8 Draw the FBD for the beam AB. Determine the reaction forces/moments at pin A and
pin B.

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5.9 Draw a FBD for member ABC. Determine the tension in the cable and the reaction
forces at pin A.

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5.10 Draw the free body diagram for the beam. Determine the reaction forces and/or
reaction moments at O and pin A.

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Simple Trusses:

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6.1 Determine the force in each member of the truss. Indicate whether it is in compression
or tension

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6.2 Determine the force in each member of the truss. Indicate whether it is in compression
or tension

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6.3 Determine the force in each member of the truss. Indicate whether it is in compression
or tension

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6.4 Determine the force in each member if P1 = 800 lb and P2 = 400 lb.

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6.5 Determine the force in each member if = 30o

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Zero Force Members:

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6.6 Identify all zero force members

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6.7 Determine the force in each member if P1 = 10 kN and P2 = 15 kN.

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6.8 Determine the force in members EI and JI of the truss shown. Indicate whether the
members are in tension or compression.

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6.9 Determine the force in members GE, GC, and BC of the truss shown. Indicate whether
the members are in tension or compression.

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6.10 Determine the force in members GF, CF, and CD of the truss shown. Indicate
whether the members are in tension or compression.

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6.13 Determine the force that the smooth roller C exerts on member AB. Also, what
are the horizontal and vertical components of reaction at pin A? Neglect the weight of
the frame and roller.

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6.14 The toggle clamp is subjected to a force of F = 10 N at the handle. Determine the
vertical clamping force acting at E.

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6.16 Determine the reactions on the collar at A and the pin at C. The collar fits over a
smooth rod, and rod AB is fixed connected to the collar.

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6.17 Determine the horizontal and vertical components of force that pins A and B
exert on the two-member frame. Set F = 500 N.

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6.11 Determine the horizontal and vertical components of force at C which member
ABC exerts on member CEF.

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6.12 Determine the horizontal and vertical components of force at each pin. The
suspended cylinder has a weight of 80 lb.

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6.15 The two member frame supports the 200 lb cylinder and 500 lb-ft couple
moment. Determine the force of the roller at B on member AC and the horizontal and
vertical components of force which the pin at C exerts on member CB and the pin at A
exerts on member AC. The roller C does not contact member CB.

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7.1 Calculate the shear force, normal force, and bending moment at point C and D.

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7.2 Calculate the shear force, normal force, and bending moment at point C and D.

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7.3 Calculate the shear force, normal force, and bending moment at point C and D.

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7.4 Solve for the internal forces at A.

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7.5 Solve for the internal forces at a-a and b-b.

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9.1 Calculate the centroid of the shaded area.

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9.2 Calculate the centroid of the shaded area.

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9.3 Calculate the centroid of the shaded area.

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9.4 Calculate the centroid of the shaded area.

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9.5 Calculate the centroid of the line.

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9.6 Calculate the centroid of the shaded area.

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9.7 Calculate the centroid of the shaded area.

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9.8 Calculate the centroid of the volume.

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9.9 Determine the outside surface area and volume of the sphere, radius = R.

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9.10 Determine the outside surface area and volume of the torus.

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9.11 Determine the outside surface area and volume of the storage tank.

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9.12 Determine the surface area of the concrete sea wall, excluding its bottom. Also,
calculate the total weight of the sea wall if the concrete has a specific weight of 150
lb/ft3.

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10.1 Calculate the area moment of inertia about the x axis and about the y axis.

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10.2 Calculate the area moment of inertia about the x axis and about the y axis.

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10.3 Calculate the area moment of inertia about the x axis and about the y axis.

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10.4
a) Determine the location of the
centroid, h, of the cross-sectional area.
b) Calculate the moments of inertia (Ix
and Iy) about the centroidal axes.

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