ARBAMINCH UNIVERSITY

ARBAMINCH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
Course Title:- Eng’g Mechanics Ι (Statics) Instructor:- Tegegn A.
Course No:- CEng1041 Date Dec/17/2015
Time allowed:- 3hrs Target group G1WSEE C & D
Maximum mark:- 30%
Instructions
 Attempt all questions
 Assume any missing data reasonably, if any
 Show all steps clearly (neat has award)
 Write your name on question paper and return along with answer sheet.

1. Replace the forces and single couple by

(a) an equivalent force-couple system at point A (4%)
(b) wrench and determine the magnitude of the moment M of the wrench, the magnitude
of the force R of the wrench and the coordinates of the point p in x-y plane through
which R passes. (6%)

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2. The uniform 15m pole has a mass of 150kg and is supported by its smooth ends against the
vertical walls and by the tension T in the cable. Compute the reactions at A and B. (10%)

3. Determine the force in member DK of the loaded overhead sign truss. (10%)

Good job

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