University of California, Irvine

School of Engineering

Mechanics of Materials Instructor: Dr. Yousefiani

Summer 2009 Homework Set 0

Problem 1:
Determine the resultant internal normal force acting on the cross section through point A in each column. In (a),
segment BC weighs 180 lb/ft and segment CD weighs 250 lb/ft. In (b), the column has a mass of 200 kg/m.

Problem 2:
Determine the resultant internal torque acting on the cross sections through points B and C.

Page 1 of 6
 University of California, Irvine
School of Engineering

Mechanics of Materials Instructor: Dr. Yousefiani

Summer 2009 Homework Set 0

Problem 3:
Determine the resultant internal normal and shear force in the member at (a) section a–a and (b) section b–b,
each of which passes through point A. The 500-lb load is applied along the centroidal axis of the member.

Page 2 of 6
 University of California, Irvine
School of Engineering

Mechanics of Materials Instructor: Dr. Yousefiani

Summer 2009 Homework Set 0

Problem 4:
The beam AB is pin supported at A and supported by a cable BC. Determine the resultant internal loadings
acting on the cross section at points D and E.

Page 3 of 6
 University of California, Irvine
School of Engineering

Mechanics of Materials Instructor: Dr. Yousefiani

Summer 2009 Homework Set 0

Problem 5:
The beam supports the distributed load shown. Determine the resultant internal loadings acting on the cross
section through points C and D. Assume the reactions at the supports A and B are vertical.

Page 4 of 6
 University of California, Irvine
School of Engineering

Mechanics of Materials Instructor: Dr. Yousefiani

Summer 2009 Homework Set 0

Problem 6:
Determine the resultant internal loadings acting on (a) section a–a and (b) section b–b. Each section is located
through the centroid, point C.

Problem 7:
The pipe has a mass of 12 kg/m. If it is fixed to the wall at A, determine the resultant internal loadings acting on
the cross section at B. Neglect the weight of the wrench CD.

Page 5 of 6
 University of California, Irvine
School of Engineering

Mechanics of Materials Instructor: Dr. Yousefiani

Summer 2009 Homework Set 0

Problem 8:
The shaft is supported at its ends by two bearings A and B and is subjected to the forces applied to the pulleys
fixed to the shaft. Determine the resultant internal loadings acting on the cross sections through points C and D.
The 400-N forces act in the –z direction and the 200-N and 80-N forces act in the +y direction. The journal
bearings at A and B exert only y and z components of force on the shaft.

Page 6 of 6