SEC- ACTIVITY 1 VEMR 2022OARD SEC - ACTIVITY 1 Z

INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer 5. the axial force in member DE, in kN
for each of the following questions. Mark A. 14, T C. 17.5, T
only one answer for each item by shading B. 14, C D. 17.5, C
the box corresponding to the letter of
6. the axial force in member FG, in kN.
your choice on the answer sheet provided.
A. 46, T C. 28.3, T
STRICTLY NO ERASURES ALLOWED. GOOD LUCK. B. 46, C D. 28.3, C

NOTE: A times B is represented by A×B Situation 3. Three cables are used to

or A*B. A raised to the power n
is expressed as A^n. All problems
are 1 point each.
Situation 1. As shown in the figure, a
weight W hangs from two wires each with
cross-sectional area of 113 mm2. If θ
= 30° and α = 45°,
tether a balloon as shown in the
figure. Knowing that the balloon
exerts a 1000 N vertical force and the
wind exerts a 100 N force along
positive x-direction both acting at
point A.
Y

A B A

C α
θ

8 m
D
W
B 5 m
X
C
1. Find the largest weight, W (kN), that 2.5 m
can be carried by the wires if the
Z
maximum stress in the wires is not to
exceed 124 MPa.
A. 19.14 C. 16.91 7. Which of the following most nearly
B. 15.62 D. 22.04 gives the force at cable AB, in N?
A. 247.67 C. 458.97
2. If the weight W = 25 kN, what is the B. 294.84 D. 436.35
resulting stress in wire AC (MPa)?
A. 161.96 C. 198.35 8. Which of the following most nearly
B. 114.52 D. 158.28 gives the force at cable AD, in N?
A. 247.67 C. 546.39
3. If the weight W = 25 kN, determine the B. 436.35 D. 294.84
required cross-sectional area (sq. mm)
of the wires so that the max stress 9. Which of the following most nearly
does not exceed 124 MPa. gives the force at cable AC, in N?
A. 148 C. 105 A. 294.84 C. 458.97
B. 181 D. 127 B. 546.39 D. 247.67

Situation 2. Diagonals BE, CD, DG, and EF Situation 4. A right-angled rigid pipe is
of the truss shown in the figure can fixed to a wall at A and is
resist tension only. Find the additionally supported through the
following: cable CD as shown in the figure. The
tension in the cable is 3 kN.

4. the axial force in member BC, in kN

A. 104.6, T C. 94, T
B. 104.6, C D. 94, C

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NOVEMBER 2022 CE BOARD EXAM REFRESHER ALVAREZ 1
10. Neglecting the weight of the pipe,
which of the following most nearly
gives the largest shear force (in kN)
on the pipe’s cross section?
A. 3.00 C. 2.71
B. 1.28 D. 2.97

11. Neglecting the weight of the pipe,

which of the following most nearly
gives the maximum bending moment (in
kN-m) at A?
A. 2.71 C. 4.88
B. 3.47 D. 2.31

12. Neglecting the weight of the pipe,

which of the following most nearly
gives the maximum twisting moment (in
kN-m) about x-axis?
A. 1.90 C. 0.53
B. 0.84 D. 0.79

Situation 5. A load of 6 kN is supported as

shown in the figure. The weight of the
pulley is 2 kN. Neglect the weight of
the bars.
0.75 m
B C D

3 m 6 kN
750 N/m

0.5 m 2 m 2 m 2.5 m

13. Which of the following most nearly

gives the reaction at D, in kN?
A. 8.49 C. 12.62
B. 10.0 D. 15.00

14. Which of the following gives the

reaction at C, in kN?
A. 29.65 C. 24.16
B. 37.61 D. 33.40

15. Which of the following most nearly

gives the angle that the reaction at C
makes with the horizontal?
A. 19.68° C. 16.18°
B. 24.81° D. 22.85°

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