Q1.

A block of weight W1 = 1000 N rests on a horizontal

plane and supports on top of it another block of weight
W2 = 250 N as shown in Fig. The block W 2 is attached to
a vertical wall by an inclined string which makes an 60o W2
angle of 60° with the wall. What should be the value of
horizontal force ‘P’ to cause motion of the lower block
P
to impend? Also find the corresponding tension in the W1
string. Take µ = 0.3 for all surfaces.

Q2. A circular cylinder A rests on top of two-circular

cylinders B and C, all having the same radius r. The
weight of A is W and that of B and C is W/2 each.
Assume that coefficient of friction between the flat
surfaces of the half cylinders and the horizontal table
top is f. Determine the maximum distance d between
the centres of the half cylinders to maintain
equilibrium.

Q3. Find the magnitude and nature of forces in all the

members of the truss structure given in Fig.