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STATICS
OF RIGID BODIES
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COMPONENTS OF A FORCE
PROBLEM 2:The vertical force F acts on the two membered frame, SOLUTION:
determine the magnitude of the components of F directed along the
axes of AB and AC.

50°
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NON-COPLANAR CONCURRENT FORCES

PROBLEM 1: For the non-coplanar concurrent forces shown,
calculate the magnitude & position of the resultant" force. SOLUTION:
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NON-COPLANAR CONCURRENT FORCES

PROBLEM 2:Three forces act on the hook. The resultant force has the
magnitude and direction shown. Calculate the value of force F, and its coordinate SOLUTION:
direction angle with respect to Z-Axis.
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NON-COPLANAR NON-CONCURRENT FORCES

PROBLEM 1:The plate is subjected to the two forces at A & B as shown.
Determine the value of 8 so that the resultant force is directed horizontally to the
SOLUTION:
right. Calculate the magnitude of the resultant.
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NON-COPLANAR NON-CONCURRENT FORCES

PROBLEM 2:The force system shown in the figure has a resultant of 215 N
pointing upwards along the y-axis. Determine the values of F and 8 to give the
SOLUTION:
resultant.
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EQUILIBRIUM OF FORCE SYSTEM

PROBLEM 1:For the truss loaded as shown, calculate the reactions at supports A
SOLUTION:
and B
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EQUILIBRIUM OF FORCE SYSTEM

PROBLEM 2:Three cylinders are piled in a rectangular ditch as shown.
SOLUTION:
Assuming smooth surfaces, determine the reaction between C cylinder and the
vertical side of the ditch.
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EQUILIBRIUM OF FORCE SYSTEM

PROBLEM 3:A 12-ft bar of negligible weight rests in a horizontal position on
SOLUTION:
the smooth inclines. Compute the distance "x" at which load T= 100lb should be
placed from point B to keep the bar horizontal.
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EQUILIBRIUM OF FORCE SYSTEM

PROBLEM 4:Find the distance "x" (measured along AB) at which a horizontal
SOLUTION:
force of 60 should be applied to hold the uniform bar AB in the position shown.
Bar AB is 10-ft long and weighs 140. The incline and the floor are smooth.