30 May 2022 13th Lecture

Preparatory (Level Zero)

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By:
Assistant Prof. Moataz Mostafa

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Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Statics of Particles
Chapter 3: Rigid Bodies: Equivalent Systems of Forces
Chapter 4: Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies
Chapter 5: Centroids
Chapter 6: Structural Analysis
Chapter 7: Kinematics of Particles
Chapter 8: Kinetics of Particles: Force and Acceleration
Chapter 9: Kinetics of Particles: Work and Energy
Chapter 10: Kinetics of Particles: Impulse and Momentum
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Chapter 2: Statics of Particles

2.1 Addition of Planar Forces

2.2 Adding Forces by Components
2.3 Adding Forces in Space
2.4 Forces and Equilibrium in Space

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Problem 1
Two forces P and Q act on a bolt
A.
Determine their resultant.
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Problem 2
Two tugboats are pulling a barge. If the resultant of the
forces exerted by the tugboats is a 5000-lb force directed
along the axis of the barge, determine
(a) the tension in each of the ropes, given that α = 45°,
(b) the value of α for which the tension in rope 2 is a
minimum.
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Problem 3 Problem 4
Determine the magnitude and Determine the magnitude and the
the direction of the resultant. direction of the resultant.

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Problem 5 Problem 6
Determine the magnitude and Determine the magnitude and the
the direction of the resultant. direction of the resultant.

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Problem 7 Problem 8
The 70-m microwave transmission tower is steadied Determine the magnitude and the
by three guy cables as shown. Cable AB, AC, AD
carry a tension of 12, 18, 22 kN, respectively. Find direction of the resultant.
the resultant force of the three forces.

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Chapter 3: Rigid Bodies (Equivalent Systems of Forces)

3.1 Forces and Moments

3.2 Couples and Force-Couple Systems

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Problem 1 Problem 2
Three cables are attached to a bracket as shown. The tension in cable AB is 183 lb, the resultant of
Replace the forces exerted by the cables with an the three forces directed along OA, determine
equivalent force-couple system at A. the force P and the tension in cable AC.

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Chapter 4: Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies

4.1 Equilibrium in Two Dimensions

4.2 Equilibrium in Three Dimensions

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Problem 1 Problem 2
A fixed crane has a mass of 1000 kg is used to lift a The frame shown supports part of the roof of a small
2400-kg crate. It is held in place by a pin at A and a building. Knowing that the tension in the cable is 150
rocker at B. Determine the components of the kN, determine the reaction at the fixed end E.
reactions at A and B.

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Problem 3 Problem 4
A fixed crane has a mass of 1000 kg is used to lift a
2400-kg crate. It is held in place by a pin at A and a
rocker at B. Determine the components of the
reactions at A and B.

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Problem 5

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Chapter 5: Centroids

5.1 Planar Centers of Gravity and Centroids

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Problem 1 Problem 2
For the plane area shown, determine (a) For the plane area shown, determine (a) the
the first moments with respect to the x and first moments with respect to the x and y
y axes; (b) the location of the centroid. axes; (b) the location of the centroid.

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Problem 3 Problem 4
For the plane area shown, determine (a) For the plane area shown, determine (a) the
the first moments with respect to the x and first moments with respect to the x and y
y axes; (b) the location of the centroid. axes; (b) the location of the centroid.

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Problem 5 Problem 6
For the plane area shown, determine (a) For the plane area shown, determine (a) the
the first moments with respect to the x and first moments with respect to the x and y
y axes; (b) the location of the centroid. axes; (b) the location of the centroid.

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Chapter 6: Structural Analysis

6.1 Analysis of Trusses

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Problem 1 Problem 2
Calculate the force in each member, Calculate the force in each member, showing
showing the tension and compression in the tension and compression in each
each member. member.

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Chapter 7: Kinematics of Particles

7.1 Rectilinear Kinematics: Continuous Motion

7.2 Rectilinear Kinematics: Erratic Motion
7.3 General Curvilinear Motion
7.4 Motion of a Projectile
7.5 Curvilinear Motion: Normal and Tangential Components
7.6 Curvilinear Motion: Polar Coordinates

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Problem 1 Problem 2
The car in Figure moves in a straight line A particle moving along a straight line is
such that for a short time its velocity is subjected to a deceleration a = (- 2𝒕^𝟑 )
defined by v = (3𝒕^𝟐 + 2t) ft/s, where t is in m/𝒔^𝟐, where v is in m/s. If it has a velocity v
seconds.  = 8 m/s and a position s = 10 m when t = 0,
Determine its position and acceleration determine its velocity and position when t =
when t = 3 s. When t = 0, s = 0. 4 s.

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Problem 3
The acceleration of a particle as it moves
alone a straight line is given by a = (2t-1)
m/s2, where t is in seconds.  If s = 1 m and
v = 2m/s when t=0. Determine the
particle’s velocity and position when t=6s.
Also determine the total distance the
particles travel during this time period.
Problem 4
The acceleration of a rocket traveling
upward is given by a= (6 + 0.02 s) m/s2,
where s is in meters, determine the rocket’s
velocity when s = 2 km. The train starts from
rest.

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Problem 5
A particle is moving along a straight line
such that its acceleration is defined as a =
(3s2) m/s2, where s is in meters.    If v =
100 m/s when s = 10 m and t = 0, determine
the particle’s velocity as a function of
position determine the particle’s velocity
when s = 50m
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Problem 6
A particle moving along a straight line is
subjected to a deceleration a = (-2 v3) m/s2,
where v is in m/s. If it has a velocity v = 8
m/s and a position s = 10 m when t = 0,
determine its velocity and position when t =
4 s.
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Problem 7
A sack slides off the ramp, shown in Fig. 7-
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the height of the ramp is 6 m from the
floor, determine the time needed for the
sack to strike the floor and the range R
where sacks begin to pile up.
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Problem 8
The chipping machine is designed to eject
wood chips at vo = 25 ft/s as shown in Fig. 7-
16. If the tube is oriented at 30° from the
horizontal, determine how high, h, the chips
strike the pile if at this instant they land on
the pile 20 ft from the tube.
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Problem 9
The track for this racing event was designed so
that riders jump off the slope at 30°, from a
height of 1 m. During a race it was observed
that the rider shown in Fig. 7-17 remained in
mid-air for 1.5 s. Determine the speed at which
he was traveling off the ramp, the horizontal
distance he travels before striking the ground,
and the maximum height he attains. Neglect
the size of the bike and rider.
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Problem 10
7.40 The boy at A attempts to throw a ball
over the roof of a barn such that it is
launched at an angle ϴA= 40°. Determine
the minimum speed vA at which he must
throw the ball so that it reaches its
maximum height at C. Also, find the distance
d where the boy must stand so that he can
make the throw.
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Chapter 8: Kinetics of Particles (Force and Acceleration)

8.1 Equation of Motion: Rectangular Coordinates

8.2 Equation of Motion: Normal and Tangential Components

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Problem 1
The 50-kg crate shown in Fig. 8-3a rests on a
horizontal surface for which the coefficient
of kinetic friction is = 0.3. If the crate is
subjected to a 400-N towing force as shown,
determine the velocity of the crate in 3 s
starting from rest.
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Problem 2
The baggage truck A shown in the photo has a weight of 900
lb and tows a 550-lb cart B and a 325-lb cart C. For a short
time, the driving frictional force developed at the wheels of
the truck is FA = (40t) lb, where t is in seconds. If the truck
starts from rest, determine its speed in 2 seconds. Also, what
is the horizontal force acting on the coupling between the
truck and cart B at this instant? Neglect the size of the truck
and carts.
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Problem 3
The 600-kg dragster is traveling with a
velocity of 125 m/s when the engine is shut
off and the braking parachute is deployed. If
air resistance imposed on the dragster due
to the parachute is FD = (0.9v2) N, where v is
in m/s, determine the time required for the
dragster to come to rest.
Problem 4
The buoyancy force on the 500-kg balloon is F
= 6kN, and the air resistance is FD = (10000) N,
where v is in m/s. Determine the terminal or
maximum velocity of the balloon if it starts
from rest.

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Chapter 9: Kinetics of Particles (Force and Acceleration)

8.1 Equation of Motion: Rectangular Coordinates

8.2 Equation of Motion: Normal and Tangential Components

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Problem 1
The 0.5-kg ball of negligible size is fired up
the smooth vertical circular track using the
spring plunger. The plunger keeps the spring
compressed 0.08 m when s = 0. Determine
how far s it must be pulled back and released
so that the ball will begin to leave the track
when =135°.
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Problem 2
Roller coasters are designed so that riders will
not experience a normal force that is more
than 3.5 times their weight against the seat of
the car. Determine the smallest radius of
curvature of the track at its lowest point if the
car has a speed of 5 ft/s at the crest of the
drop. Neglect friction.
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Problem 3
If the track is to be designed so that the
passengers of the roller coaster do not
experience a normal force equal to zero or
more than 4 times their weight, determine
the limiting heights hA and he so that this
does not occur. The roller coaster starts from
rest at position A. Neglect friction.

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Chapter 10: Kinetics of Particles (Impulse and Momentum)

10.1 Principle of Linear Impulse and Momentum

10.2 Conservation of Linear Momentum for a System of
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Problem 1
The 15-Mg boxcar A is coasting at 1.5 m/s
on the horizontal track when it encounters a
12-Mg tank car B coasting at 0.75 m/s
toward it as shown in Fig. 10-6a. If the cars
collide and couple together, determine (a)
the speed of both cars just after the
coupling
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Problem 2
The bumper cars A and B in Fig. 10-7a each
have a mass of 150 kg and are coasting with
the velocities shown before they freely collide
head on. If no energy is lost during the
collision, determine their velocities after
collision.
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Problem 3
The freight cars A and B have a mass of 20
Mg and 15 Mg, respectively. Determine the
velocity of A after collision if the cars collide
and rebound, such that B moves to the right
with a speed of 2 m/s. If A and B are in
contact for 0.5 s, find the average impulsive
force which acts between them.
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Problem 4
The car A has a weight of 4500 Ib and is
traveling to the right at 3 ft/s. Meanwhile a
3000-lb car B is traveling at 6 ft/s to the left. If
the cars crash head-on and become entangled,
determine their common velocity just after the
collision. Assume that the brakes are not
applied during collision.
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