MALABAD, KENNY E.

ES 20 Statics of Rigid Bodies

BSEE III Comprehensive Examination

I. Identification
1. Dynamics
2. Statics
3. Particle
4. Rigid bodies
5. Concentrated force
6. Scalar
7. Vector
8. Force-body diagram

II. Discussion
1. The First Law (Inertia) states that a particle at rest, having a constant velocity
tends to remain in this state provided the particle is not subjected to an
unbalanced load.

The Second Law (Acceleration) states that an unbalanced force which

experiences acceleration has same direction as the force and magnitude that is
directly proportional to the force.

The Third Law (Action-Reaction) states that the mutual force of action between
two particles is equal, opposite and collinear. Also states that for every action
there should be an equal and opposite reaction.

2. Equilibrium is a state of balance between two opposing forces or actions that is

either static (as in a body acted on forces whose resultant is zero) or dynamic (as
in a reversible chemical reaction when the rates of reaction in both directions are
equal)

Jayson C. Loreto REE, PECE

Instructor
MALABAD, KENNY E. ES 20 Statics of Rigid Bodies

BSEE III Comprehensive Examination

III. Problem Solving

Problem #1:
Determine the magnitude of the resultant force and its direction measured
counterclockwise from the positive x axis.

:
= 180 60 45
= 4002 + 2502 2(400)(250)(75)
= 413.20
sin sin75
=
400 413.20
= 35.760
= 60 35.76 = 24.240

Jayson C. Loreto REE, PECE

Instructor
MALABAD, KENNY E. ES 20 Statics of Rigid Bodies

BSEE III Comprehensive Examination

Problem #2:

Determine the mass of each of the two cylinders if they cause a sag of
s = 0.5 m when suspended from the rings at A and B. Note that s = 0 when the
cylinders are removed.

1 = 22 + 1.52 = 2.5
2 = 22 + 22 = 22
=
= (22 2.5)(100)
= 32.84

= (22) = 450
= 0

2 + 2(32.84)(45) = 0
= 23.22

23.22
= = 2.37
9.81 /2

Jayson C. Loreto REE, PECE

Instructor
MALABAD, KENNY E. ES 20 Statics of Rigid Bodies

BSEE III Comprehensive Examination

Problem #3:

Determine the maximum mass of the crate so that the tension developed in
any cable does not exceeded 3 kN. (15 points)

=
=
(20) +(20) +(10)
=
(2 0)2 + (2 0)2 + (1 0)2
2 2 1
= + + + 3
3 3

= [(9.81)]

= 0

+ + = 0
2 2 1
+ () + ( 3 + 3 + 3 ) + [(9.81)] = 0
2 2 1
( ) + ( + ) + ( 9.81) = 0
3 3 3
, :
2
= 0
3
2
+ = 0
3
1
9.81 = 0
3

= 0, :
1
(3000) 9.81 = 0
3
= 101.94

Jayson C. Loreto REE, PECE

Instructor
MALABAD, KENNY E. ES 20 Statics of Rigid Bodies

BSEE III Comprehensive Examination

Problem #4:

Determine the force in each member of the truss and state if the members
are in tension or compression. Set P1 = 2 kN and P2 = 1.5 kN. Use method of
joints.

:
+ = 0
30() 1.5 = 0
= 3 ()
+ = 0
+ 3(30) = 0
= 2.6 = 2.6 ()
:

+ = 0
2 = 0
= 2 ()
+ = 0
+ 2.6 = 0
= 2.6 = 2.6 ()
:
+ = 0
(30) + 2(30) = 0
= 2 = 2 ()
+ = 0
(2 + 2)(30) + 3
= 5 ()

Jayson C. Loreto REE, PECE

Instructor
MALABAD, KENNY E. ES 20 Statics of Rigid Bodies

BSEE III Comprehensive Examination

Poblem #5:
Determine the force in members GE, GC, and BC of the truss shown.
Indicate whether the members are in tension or compression. Use the method of
sections.

+ = 0
400 = 0
= 400
= 0
1200(8) + 400(3) (12) = 0
= 900
+ = 0
1200 + 900 = 0
= 300
At point G:
= 0
300(4) 400(3) (3) = 0
= 800 ()
At point C:
= 0
300(8) + (3) = 0
= 800 = 800 ()
+ = 0
3
300 ( ) = 0
5
= 500 ()

Jayson C. Loreto REE, PECE

Instructor
MALABAD, KENNY E. ES 20 Statics of Rigid Bodies

BSEE III Comprehensive Examination

Problem #6:
Determine the horizontal and vertical components of reaction that pins A
and B exert on the two-member frame. Set F = 500 N.

:
= 0
(1.560) + (1.560) + 600(0.75) = 0
:
= 0
500(1) + (1) + (1) = 0
:
= 402.63
= 97.37
:
+ = 0
+ 600(60) 402.63 = 0
= 117
+ = 0
600(60) 97.37 = 0
= 397.37
:
+ = 0
402.63 500 + = 0
= 97.37
+ = 0
+ 97.37 = 0
= 97.37

Jayson C. Loreto REE, PECE

Instructor
MALABAD, KENNY E. ES 20 Statics of Rigid Bodies

BSEE III Comprehensive Examination

Problem #7
The wall crane supports a load of 700 lb. Determine the horizontal and
vertical components of reaction at the pins A and D. Also, what is the force in the
cable at the winch W?

= 0
2 700 = 0
= 350
Member ABC:
= 0
(4) 700(8) 100(4) (35060)(4) = 0
= 1803.11
= 0
35060 100 700 + 1803.11 = 0
= 700
= 0
35060 + 350 350 = 0
= 175
Member DB:
= 0 40(2) 1803.11(4) + = 0 = 1823.11
= 0
+ 1823.11 = 0
+ 1823.11
= 0
40 1803.11 = 0
= 1843.11
Since, = 175
= 175 + 1823.11
= 1998.11

Jayson C. Loreto REE, PECE

Instructor
MALABAD, KENNY E. ES 20 Statics of Rigid Bodies

BSEE III Comprehensive Examination

Problem #8:
Determine the horizontal and vertical components of force at pins A and C
of the two-member frame.

=
= (3)(600)
= 1800

=
= (500/ + 400/)(3)
= 900(3)
= 2700

Jayson C. Loreto REE, PECE

Instructor