University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines

C.M. Recto Avenue, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro, 9000

College of Engineering and Architecture
Civil Engineering Department

ES202: Statics of Rigid Body

QUIZ No. 03

NAME: SECTION: DATE:

INSTRUCTOR: Engr. James Arthur Martinez SCORE: / 60

General Instruction: Solve the given problems below to the best of your ability and
show your solutions legibly (take a photo of your hand-written solution). Please box
your final answers. Failure to do so shall receive a demerit of points. Strictly no
cheating!

Situation 01: The Howe roof truss in the figure is subjected to the forces as shown.
Determine the force in each of the members. (30 Points)

ES 202: Statics of Rigid Body

Engr. James Arthur Martinez
 University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines
C.M. Recto Avenue, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro, 9000
College of Engineering and Architecture
Civil Engineering Department

ES202: Statics of Rigid Body

QUIZ No. 03

ES 202: Statics of Rigid Body

Engr. James Arthur Martinez
 University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines
C.M. Recto Avenue, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro, 9000
College of Engineering and Architecture
Civil Engineering Department

ES202: Statics of Rigid Body

QUIZ No. 03
Situation 02: Using the method of section, compute for the force in members GH,
CB
CG, and CH. (15 Points)

ES 202: Statics of Rigid Body

Engr. James Arthur Martinez
 University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines
C.M. Recto Avenue, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro, 9000
College of Engineering and Architecture
Civil Engineering Department

ES202: Statics of Rigid Body

QUIZ No. 03
Situation 03: The frame shown is supported by a hinge at E and a roller at D.
Determine the total forces at pins A, B, and C. (15 Points)

ES 202: Statics of Rigid Body

Engr. James Arthur Martinez