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TUTORIAL SHEET 1
SCALARS & VECTORS

1.

The two structural members, one of which is in tension and the other in compression,
exert the indicated forces on joint O. Determine the magnitude of the resultant R of the
two forces and the angle which R makes with the positive x-axis.
Ans. R = 3.61 kN , = 206O

2. In the design of a control mechanism, it is determined that rod AB transmits a 260-N

force P to the crank BC. Determine the x and y scalar components of P.
Ans. Px = -240 N Py = -100 N.

3. The tis known to

component
Ans. Fn = -

component of the force F

be 75N. Determine the nand the magnitude of F.
62.9 N, Ft = 97.9 N

4. Determine
tensile
the resultant
force.
R of this
Ans. Fs =

the magnitude Fs of the

spring force in order that
of Fs and F is a vertical
Determine the magnitude
vertical resultant force.
250 N, R = 433 N

.
5. It is desired to remove the spike from the timber by applying force along its horizontal
axis. An obstruction A prevents direct access, so that two forces, one 1.6 kN and the other

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P, are applied by cables as shown. Compute the magnitude of P necessary to ensure a
resultant T directed along the spike. Also find T. Ans 26.57, 36.86,2.14kN,3.19kN

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TUTORIAL SHEET 2
MOMENTS & COUPLES

1. The small crane is mounted along the side of a pickup bed and facilitates the handling of
heavyloads. When the boom elevation angle is =40kN, the force in the hydraulic
cylinder BC is 4.5 kN, and this force applied at point C is in the direction from B to C
(the cylinder is in compression). Determine the moment of this 4.5-kN force about the
boom pivot point O.
Ans. MO _ 0.902kN.m CW

2. The system consisting of the bar OA, two identical pulleys, and a section of thin tape is
subjected to the two 180-N tensile forces shown in the figure. Determine the equivalent
forcecouple system at point O. Ans. M = 21.7N.m CCW

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3. In order to raise the flagpole OC, a light frame OAB is attached to the pole and a tension
of 3.2 kN is developed in the hoisting cable by the power winch D. Calculate the moment
MO of this tension about the hinge point O. Ans. MO = 6.17kN.m CCW.

4. The 10-N force is applied to the handle of the hydraulic control valve as shown. Calculate
the moment of this force about point O. Ans. MO = 2.81N.m CW

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5. The uniform work platform, which has a mass per unit length of 28 kg/m, is simply
supported by cross rods A and B. The 90-kg construction worker starts from point B and
walks to the right. At what location s will the combined moment of the weights of the
man and platform about point B be zero?

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TUTORIAL SHEET 3
TRUSSES

1. Compute the forces in each three members 12, 13 and 14 of the following truss and state there
nature. Ans RAy = RBy =7kN,T12= -8.94 ,T13= -3.6 kN,T14=10kN

2. For the framework shown in fig 2.17 find analytically the magnitude and nature of the
forces in bars 1 and 2 when the load is 10 ton mass. Ans (Bar 1,113 kN; Bar 2,-113 kN)

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3. For the framework shown in fig 2.18 find analytically the magnitude and nature of the
forces in bars 1 ,2 and 3. All bars are of equal length. ( bar1= -23.12kN ; bar2 = 5.78
kN ;bar3=20.2 kN)

4.

Each member of the truss is a uniform 20 m bar weighing 400 kN . Calculate the average
tension or compression in each member due to the weights of the members. AE

5. A bridge truss is shown in Fig Q5 at its pins half of a roadbed weighing 1000N per meter.
A bus is shown on the bridge having estimated loads on pins E, G and I of the truss
equaling, 0.3 tons, 0.4 tons, and 0.6tons, respectively. The members weigh 50N/m

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include the weight of the members by putting half of the weight of a member at each of
its two supports pins .Calculate the supporting forces.(Use g = 9.8m/s2)

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TUTORIAL SHEET 4
BEAMS

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TUTORIAL SHEET 5
FRICTION

1.

A uniform block of mass 50kg has a base of square section 0.6 m side. When at rest on
horizontal ground, it is pulled by a gradually increasing force P, applied horizontally,
1.3m above the ground, point of application being below the top of the block. If = 0.25
determine whether the block first slides or tips over and the least force required. (Topples
; 113N)
2. Solve Q1, if the force P is applied at 40o to and above the horizontal. (slides ;132 N)
3. The uniform block shown in fig 3.20 weighs 850 N. IF =0.3 and the force P is
increased gradually from zero, determine if the block will first slide or overturn and the
least value of P to break equilibrium. (slides when P = 245)

4. A uniform ladder rest on rough ground and is propped against a rough vertical wall. If
is 0.5 for the ground and 0.25 for the wall, find the inclination of the ladder to the
horizontal when it is on the point of sliding. (Ans ;41.2o)
5. A ladder of negligible weight is propped against a rough vertical wall, the coefficient of
friction being the same at the wall and ground. The top of the ladder is 10 m above the
ground and the bottom is6m from the base of the wall. If a man climbs the ladder find the
minimum value of the coefficient of friction so that he reaches the top of the ladder
before slip takes place.( Ans;0.6)

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TUTORIAL SHEET 6
CENTROID & FIRST MOMENT OF AREA

1. Locate the x and y centroids of the shapes below.Ans A(x = y = 1.8), B(x = 1.8, y = 3.6),
C(x = 0.571, y = 0.393)

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