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Mech Sample Probs

The document provides sample problems and solutions for an introductory mechanical engineering course. It contains fully worked solutions to example problems covering topics like statics, mechanics, and engineering systems. The problems are drawn from commonly used engineering mechanics textbooks and are meant to help students learn concepts and demonstrate the standard format for presenting solutions.

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48610 Introduction to Mechanical and Mechatronics

Engineering
Engineering Mechanics
Sample problems booklet (with solutions)

The following set of problems is provided:


To aid you in your learning of engineering mechanics; and,
As an example of the acceptable standard for setting out and presenting your work
The best way to make use of these example problems is to attempt them yourself before
looking at the solutions.
The majority of the problems have full handwritten solutions. Your solutions to
quiz/assignment questions should be of similar quality in presentation and format.
A soft copy of these sample problems is available on UTSOnline.

All problems are from Hibbeler Engineering Mechanics Statics, 3rd SI Ed., PrenticeHall
except problems 2/19, 24, 30, 32, 41, 46, 3/6, 8 which are taken from Meriam and Kraige Engineering
Mechanics Statics, 3rd SI Ed., Wiley.
Full handwritten solutions by Terry Brown, Faculty of Engineering, UTS

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Sample problems booklet

Problem Set 1
2-2.

Determine the magnitude of the resultant force if:


(a) FR = F1 + F2 ;
(b) FR = F1 F2

Prob. 2-2

Prob. 2-11
Prob. 2-3

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Prob. 2-34

Prob. 2-31

Prob. 2-2

Prob. 2-51
Prob. 2-39/40
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Problem Set 2

Prob. 3-1

Prob. 3-2

Prob. 3-7

Prob. 3-15

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Prob. 3-35

Prob. 3-24

Problem Set 3

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Prob. 4-30
Prob. 4-20

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Prob. 4-76

Prob. 4-77

Prob. 4-114

Prob. 4-118/119

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Problem Set 4

Prob. 5-3

Prob. 5-4

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35

Prob. 5-22
330

Prob. 5-2/12

Prob. 5-29

Prob. 5-26

For problem 2/41 on page 5, determine the reactions at O and C

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Rigid body equilibrium problem 1


The beam ABC is loaded via a 500 N.m couple and a 600 N force as shown. The beam
is connected to the rest of the system by a pin joint at B and a roller support at C.
Determine the magnitude of the reaction forces on the beam at the supports.
600 N

30

B
C
300

400

500

500 N.m
A

Dimensions in mm

Rigid body equilibrium problem 2


The beam ABC is loaded via a 500 N.m couple and a 600 N force as shown. The
beam is connected to the rest of the system by a pin joint at B and a roller support at
C. Determine the magnitude of the reaction forces on the beam at the supports.
600 N
B
A

400
300

500 N.m

500

20
Dimensions in mm

8a

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Prob. 5-47

Prob. 5-51

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R = R x i + R y j
R = 88.8i + 245 j

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= 1.53 kN

Prob 4-30

Prob 4-77

Prob 4-76

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Prob 5-3

Prob 5-4

You should have a go at solving the unknown


reaction forces for these problems as well

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L = 1.78 kN

Prob 5-2/12

This solution is correct. Take note of the


fact that F and Ax form a couple.

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Prob 5-22

Prob 5-26

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Prob 5-29

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34a

Rigid body equilibrium problem


The beam ABC is loaded via a 500 N.m couple and a 600 N force as shown. The beam
is connected to the rest of the system by a pin joint at B and a roller support at C.
Determine the magnitude of the reaction forces on the beam at the supports.
600 N

30

B
C
300

400

500

500 N.m
A

Dimensions in mm

Solution:
600 N
R Bx

C
RC

R By

300

400

500

60

500 N.m
A

500 600 0.3 RC cos 60 0.8 0


500 600 0.3
RC
1700 N
0.8 cos 60
+

0
RC cos 60 600 RB y 0
RB y 600 1700 cos 60 250 N

RC sin 60 RBx 0
RBx 1700 sin 60 1472 N
RB RB2x RB2y 1472 2 250 2 1493 N
Final answers: R B = 1.49 kN , R C = 1.70 kN
Check:

RB y 0.8 600 0.5 500 0

RB y

600 0.5 500


250 N OK
0.8

34b

Rigid body equilibrium problem

The beam ABC is loaded via a 500 N.m couple and a 600 N force as shown. The
beam is connected to the rest of the system by a pin joint at B and a roller support at
C. Determine the magnitude of the reaction forces on the beam at the supports.
600 N
B
A

400
300

500 N.m

500

20

Dimensions in mm

Solution:
600 N
B

R Bx

400

R By

RC
C

300

500 N.m

500

20

500 600 0.3 RC 0.4 0


500 600 0.3
RC
1700 N
0.4
+

0
RC sin 20 600 RB y 0
RB y 600 1700 sin 20 1181 N

RC cos 20 RBx 0
RBx 1700 cos 20 1597 N
RB RB2x RB2y 1597 2 11812 1986 N
Final answers: R B = 1.99 kN , R C = 1.70 kN
Check:

RC (0.4 0.8 sin 20) RB y 0.8 600 0.5 500 0


substitute RB y 1181 N

RC

1181 0.8 600 0.5 500


1699 N OK
0.4 0.8 sin 20
34c

Prob 5-46

= 1.6 kN

=1.33 kN

=2.89kN

Prob 5-47

19.0 kN

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Prob 5-51

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