REVIEWER FOR MIDTERM EXAMINATION STAT211

Two cables are tied together at C and loaded as shown. Determine the tension in cable AC and BC.
Answer: AC=2.5KN BC=2.72KN

If a=4m, determine the magnitudes of P and Q required to maintain the cable in the shape shown.
Answer: P=80KN and Q=60KN

In the figure, knowing that dC= 3m,

Determine the distances dB and dD and the reaction at E.
Answer: db=1.7333m and dD=4.20m

Determine the reactions at the beam support for the given loading when wo=400lb/ft.
Answer: Rc=429lbs Rby=3770lbs

Determine the distance a so that the supports A and B are equal and the corresponding reaction at the support.
Answer: a=1m
Determine the x and y components of each of the forces shown,
Answer:

Determine the x and y components of each of the forces shown.

Determine the resultant of the three forces

Answer: 654N

Determine the forces in all members for the Howe roof truss shown. State whether each member is in tension or
compression.
Answer: AB= 1500lb C, AC=1200lb T, CE=1200lb T, BD=1000lb C, BE=500lb C, DF=1000lb C, DE=0, EF=500lb C,
EG=1200lb T, FG=0, FH=1500lb C and GH=1200lb T.

Determine the force in each of the members located to the left of FG for the scissors truss shown. State whether each
member is in tension or compression.
Answer: BC=0, AB=9.90KN C. DF=5.03KN C. DG=0.559KN C, DE=1kn T, EG=5.59KN T

A stadium roof truss is loaded as shown. Determine the force in AE, EF and FJ. Use methos of section
Answer: AE=17.45kips T. EF=11.60kips C and FJ=18.45kips C