Ce001 Quiz 2c
Ce001 Quiz 2c
Quiz 3B Prelim
Vectors, Resultants, Equilibrium, Moment of a Force
Solve the following problems. Your solutions must be presented clearly; wrong or insufficient
calculations will not be credited. Any form of cheating (including talking or gazing at your seatmate)
will receive an automatic grade of zero. Keep your cell phones in your pockets or bags (none must
be spotted near you).
1
the plate
resultant
FB is directed
the
Determi
ne the reaction at B for the loaded
beam.
3
Compute the
resultant of the three forces.
equivalent
force-couple system at
the car
mass centre G. Treat this
as a 2D problem.
Determine the reaction at F
Determine
the tension developed in cables AB, AC, and AD
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and
it shall be given him. James 1:5 KJV
SOLUTIONS
1
2
8/ sin 50 = 6/ sin (90 - )
Rx=Fx
Rx=390(1213)+722(313)300sin30
Rx=810.74 lb to the right
Ry=Fy
Ry=390(513)722(213)300cos30
Ry=510.30 lb
Ry=510.30 lb downward
R=Rx2+Ry2
R=810.74 +510.30
2
R=957.97 lb
54.9 degrees