Apuntes de Estática Ing. M Pinet V.

2008

Apéndice “A”

PROBLEMAS PARA RESOLVER DURANTE EL CURSO. 2008-1

Problema No. 1.-Un bloque de peso W se mantiene en equilibrio mediante una cuerda que
pasa sobre tres poleas. Supóngase que la tensión es la misma en los dos lados de cada
polea y que las poleas son partículas en las cuales actúan fuerzas concurrentes. (a) Dibújese
el diagrama de cuerpo libre para cada polea, y (b) determínese las tensiones T, Ta , y Tb , Tc .
No se tomen en consideración los pesos de las poleas.

Problema No. 2.- Un bloque de 10 lb se mantiene en equilibrio sobre un plano inclinado suave
mediante una fuerza F = (-12 i + 3 j) lb y una fuerza P que actúa a lo largo de la línea. Dibuje
el diagrama de cuerpo libre y determine la fuerza P.

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Problem Nr. 3 - An electric-light fixture of weight Q = 40 lb is supported as show on the

picture. Determine the tensile forces S1 and S2 in the wires BA and BC if their angles of
inclination are as shown.
Ans. S1 = 29.3 lb; S2 = 20.7 lb

Problem Nr. 4 - A ball of weight Q = 12 lb rest in a right-angle trough, as shown on the

picture. Determine the forces exerted on the sides of the trough at D and E if all surfaces are
perfectly smooth.
Ans. Rd = 10.4 lb; Re = 6.0 lb.

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Problem Nr. 5 - A circular roller of weight Q = 100 lb and radius r = 6 in hangs by a tie rod
AC = 12 in. and rest against a smooth vertical wall at B, as shown on the picture. Determine
the tension S in the tie rod and the force Rb exerted against the
wall at B.
Ans. S = 115.5 lb; Rb = 57.7 lb.

Problem Nr. 6 - What axial forces does the vertical load P induce in the members of the
system shown on the picture? Neglect the weights of the members themselves and assume an
ideal hinge at A and a perfectly flexible string BC.
Ans. S1 = P csc α, tension; S2 = P cot α, compression.

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Problem Nr. 7 - What axial forces does the vertical load P induce the members of the system
shown on the picture? Make the same idealizing assumptions as in Prob. 6.
Ans. S1 = P tan α, tension, S2 = P sec α, compression.

Problem Nr. 8 - A right circular roller of weight W rests on a smooth horizontal plane and is
held in position by an inclined bar AC as shown on the picture. Find the tension S in the bar
AC and the vertical reaction Rb at B there is also a horizontal force P acting at C.
Ans. S = P sec α; Rb = W + P tan α

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Problem Nr. 9 - A pulley A is supported by two bars AB and AC which are hinged at points B
and C to vertical mast EF. Over the pulley hangs a flexible cable DG which is fastened to the
mast at D and carries at the other end G a load Q = 2 tons. Neglecting friction in the pulley,
determine the forces produced in the bars AB and AC. The angles between the various
members are shown in the figure.
Ans. S2 = 3.46 tons; S1 = 0.

Problem Nr. 10 - Two smooth circular cylinders, each of weight W = 100 lb and radius r = 6
in, are connected at their centers by a string AB of length L = 16 in. and rest upon a
horizontal plane, supporting above them a third cylinder of weight Q = 200 lb and radius r =
6 in. Find the force S in the string AB and the pressures produced in the floor at the points
of contact D and E.
Ans. S = 89.41 lb, tension Rd = Rc = 200 lb.

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Problem Nr. 11 - Two identical rollers, each of weight Q = 100 lb, are supported by an
inclined plane and a vertical wall as shown on the picture. Assuming smooth surfaces, find the
reactions induced at the points of support A, B, and C.
Ans. Ra = 86.6 lb ; Rb = 144 lb ; Rc = 115 lb.

Problem Nr. 12 - A weight Q is suspended from point B of a cord ABC, the ends pf which are
pulled by equal weights P overhanging small pulleys A and C which are on the same level.
Neglecting the radii of the pulleys, determine the sag BD.
If L = 12 ft, P = 20 lb, Q = 10 lb.
Ans. BD = 1.55 ft.

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Problem Nr. 13 - A weight Q is suspended from a small ring C, supported by two cords AC
and BC. The cord AC is fastened at A while the cord BC passes over a frictionless pulley at
C carries the weight P as shown. If P = Q and α = 50°, find the value of the angle β
Ans. β = 80°

Problem Nr. 14 - Two rollers of weight P and Q are connected by a flexible string DE and
rest on two mutually perpendicular planes AB and BC, as shown on the picture. Find
graphically the tension S in the string and the angle φ that it makes with the horizontal when
the system is in equilibrium. The following numerical data are given: P = 60 lb, Q = 100 lb, α
= 30°. Assume that the string is inextensible and passes freely through slots in the smooth
inclined plane AB and BC.
Ans. S = 72 lb, φ = 16°

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Problem Nr. 15 - A roller of weight W = 1,000 lb rests on a smooth inclined plane and is
kept from rolling down by a string AC as shown in figure. Using the method of projections,
find the tension S in the string and the reaction Rb at the point of contact B.
Ans. S = 733 lb; Rb = 897 lb.

Problem Nr. 16 – Two equal loads P are supported by a flexible string ABCD, as shown in
figure. Determine the tensile forces and in the portions AC and CD, respectively, of the
string, if the span L = 30 ft and the slag h = 5 ft. Neglect the weight of the string.
Ans. S1 = 5P, S2 = 2P

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Problem Nr. 17 - On the string ACEDB are hung three equal weights Q symmetrically
placed with respect to the vertical line through the mid-point E (Fig.). Determine the value
of the angles β if the other angles are as shown in the figure.
Ans. β = 30°.

Problem Nr. 18 - To pull up a post, the arrangement shown in figure is used. A cable ABC is
fixed to the post at A and to the frame at C having the portion AB vertical and the portion
BC inclined thereto by a small angle α. The cable BDE fastened to the ring at B and to the
frame at E have the portion BD horizontal and the portion DE inclined to the horizontal by
the small angle β. On the ring at D a man pulls vertically downward with his entire weight Q.
Determine the vertical pull P applied to the post at A if:

α = β = 0.1 radian and Q = 150 lb.

Ans. P = 15,000 Ib.

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Problem Nr. 19 - Two vertical masts AB and CD are guyed by the wires BF a n d DG, in the
same vertical plane and connected by a cable BD of length /, from the middle point E of
which is suspended a load Q (Fig.). Find the tensile force S in each of the two guy wires BF
and DG if the load Q = 100 Ib, the length L = 20 f t , and the sag d = 1 ft,

A ns. S = 1, 0 00 lb

Problem Nr. 20 - A ball of weight W rests upon a smooth horizontal plane and has
attached to its center two strings AB and AC which pass over frictionless pulleys at
B and C and carry loads P and Q, respectively, as shown in fig. If the string AB is
horizontal, find the angle “ α” that the string AC makes with the horizontal when the
ball is in a position of equilibrium. Also find the pressure R between the ball and the
plane.

Ans. cos   P Q ; R  W  Q 2  P 2

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Problema No. 21 – Si P = 200 N y T = 300 N, calcule el momento combinado de P y T respecto

al punto C. Exprese la respuesta en forma vectorial.

Problema No. 22 – Si F = 250 N, determine el momento de F respecto al eje que es

perpendicular al plano ABC y que pasa por el punto O. Exprese su respuesta en forma vectorial.

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Problema No. 23 – Calcule el momento de la fuerza P respecto al eje AD usando a) A, como

centro de momento, y b) D como el centro de momento.

Problema No. 24 – Determine el momento combinado de las cuatro fuerzas que actúan sobre
las poleas respecto al eje AB (A y B son los centros de las poleas).

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Problema No. 25 - Las cuerdas AB y BC se sujetan a una estaca en B y se usan para

sostener la tienda de campaña mostrada. Si la tensión en la cuerda AB es de 540 N,
determine: a) El ángulo formado entre la cuerda AB y la estaca y b) la proyección sobre la
estaca de la fuerza ejercida por la cuerda AB en el punto B

Detalle de la estaca
en B

Problema No. 26 - Las cuerdas AB y BC se sujetan a una estaca en B y se usan para sostener
campaña mostrada. Si la tensión en la cuerda BC es de 490 N, determine: a) El ángulo formado
entre la cuerda BC y la estaca y b) la proyección sobre la estaca ejercida por la cuerda BC en
el punto B.

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Problema No. 27 – El collarín se puede mover a lo largo de la barra OA. Una cuerda elástica PC se
une al collarín y al elemento vertical BC. . Sabiendo que la distancia del punto O al punto P es
de 6 in. y que la tensión en la cuerda es de 3 Ib, determine: a) el ángulo entre la cuerda elástica
y la barra OA y b) la proyección sobre OA de la fuerza ejercida por la cuerda PC en el punto P.

Problema No. 28 – El collarín P se puede mover a lo largo de la barra OA. Una cuerda elástica PC
esta unida al collarín y al elemento vertical BC. Determine la distancia de O a P para la cual la
cuerda PC y la barra OA son mutuamente perpendiculares.

Problema No. 29 - Se diseña un trípode de manera que soporte una cámara de peso W. La
cámara se encuentra a una altura h sobre el suelo cuando las patas del trípode forman un
triangulo equilátero ABC de lado a. Obténgase la magnitud de las fuerzas que actúan en las
patas suponiendo que comparten igualmente la carga y que las fuerzas son axiales en las
patas.

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Problem Nr. 30 - Compute the reactions at the supports B and C of the beam as shown in
Fig A. Neglect the weight of the beam itself.
Ans. Rb= 733 lb, up; Rc = 133 lb, down.

Problem Nr. 31 - Compute the reactions at the support A and B of the beam loaded as
shown in Fig. B if qa = 100 lb / ft, and qb = 200 lb / ft.
Ans. Ra= 666.7 lb; Rb = 833.3 lb.

Problem Nr. 32 - An opening channel of 1 ft. wide and 4 ft. high in a vertical partition
between 2 tanks is closed by a gate AABB hinged along AA and resting against a stop along
BB, as shown in Fig C. If the water levels on the 2 sides of the partition are as shown, find
the total reaction exerted by the stop at B. Assume the specific weight of water to be w=
62.4 lb / ft3.
Ans. Rb = 499 lb.

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Problem Nr. 33 -Two tanks are separated by an inclined partition the plane of which makes
60° with the horizontal as shown in the Fig. In this partition there is a rectangular opening 1
ft. wide and 4 ft. long which is closed by a gate hinged along AA as shown. If water ( w=
62.4 lb / ft3) stands at the level shown on the left of the gate, what vertical pull S applied at
B will be required to open the gate against the water pressure?
Ans. S= 557 lb.

Problem Nr. 34 - Calculate the vertical pull S necessary to open the gate in Fig D. if the
water stands at the depth H = 6 ft on the left side of the gate.
Ans. S= 1,210 lb.

Problem Nr. 35 - A gravity dam having a trapezoidal cross section is submitted to water
pressure against its vertical face, as shown in the Fig. E. If the specific weight of water is W
and that of masonry 2.5W, find the minimum width b at the base for which the dam will have a
factor of safety of 2 against overturning about B.

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Problem Nr. 36 - When closed a vertical gate Fig F. is supported along the lines AA and BB
normal to the plane of the figure and is submitted to the action of water pressure from both
sides, as indicate in the figure. If the weight of water per unit volume is w = 62.4 lb / ft3,
find the intensities Pa and Pb of the reactions developed by the supports, assuming them to
be uniformly distributed along AA and BB.
Ans. Pb = 360 lb / ft; Pa= 263 lb / ft.

Problem Nr. 37 - Calculate the reactions Ra and Rb for the beam loaded as shown in the Fig.
G. Neglect weight of the beam.
Ans. Ra = 19 lb, down; Rb = 1,119 lb, up.

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Problem Nr. 38 - If the distributions of load on the end portions of the bar in Fig. H, are
parabolic, find the reactions at the supports A and B.
Ans. Ra = 66.7 lb, up; Rb = 66.7 lb, down.

Problem Nr. 39 - A water channel 1ft wide is closed by a gate AB, hinged at D, as shown in
the Fig I. Find the minimum and maximum depths h of water for which the gate doesn’t open
automatically because of its own weight. Neglect friction and assume the specific weight of
water to be w = 62.4 lb / ft3.
Ans. hmin = 0.925ft; hmax=2.333ft.

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Problem Nr. 40 - A beam ABC hinged to a fixed support at A and resting on a roller at B is
loaded as shown in Fig. A. Determine the reactions at the points of support.
Ans. Xa = -400 lb.; Ya = 167 lb; Rb = 633 lb.

Problem Nr. 41 - A horizontal beam AB hinged to a vertical wall at A and supported by a tie
rod CD is subjected to the loading shown in Fig. B. calculate the horizontal and vertical
components of the reaction at A an the tension S in the tie rod.
Ans. Xa = 433 lb; Ya = -50 lb; S = 500 lb.

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Problem Nr. 42 - The vertical mast AB of a crane (Fig. C) is supported by a pivot at B and
guide at A. Neglecting friction, determine the reactions produced at A and B due to the
loads P and Q acting on the crane as shown. The following numerical data are given: P= 2 t,
Q= 1 t, a= 8 ft, b= 12 ft, c= 14 ft.
Ans. Ra = 2t; Rb = 3.61 t.

Problem Nr. 43 – Determine the reactions Ra and Rb produced at the supports A and B of a
girder (Fig. D) by the vertical loads Q an the tractive force F exerted by the wheels of a
locomotive. Neglect friction in the roller at B. Following data are given: Q = 20 t, F = 1 t,
a= 10 ft, b= 6 ft, h = 5 ft, l =40 ft.

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Problem Nr. 44 - Determine the reaction at A and the force S in the bar DE due to the action
of the loads P and Q applied to the crane, as shown in the (Fig. E). Neglect the weight of the
crane and assume ideal hinges at A, D and E. Assume that P = 550 lb, Q = 300 lb, a= 6 ft.
Ans. Ra = 1,140 lb; S = 1,555 lb, compression.

Problem Nr. 45 - A horizontal platform CD carries a truck of weight Q (Fig. F) and is rigidly
attached to the vertical bar AB, which is hinged at the bottom to the horizontal bar AE and at
the top to the horizontal lever BFG. Determine the weight Q of the truck if a known weight W
hanging at G holds the platform and its load in equilibrium. The weight of the empty platform is
just balanced by that of the level.

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Problem Nr.46 - The system in (Fig. G) is in equilibrium for the conditions of loading shown.
Subsequently the load Q is increased by 200lb. How far must the load P be moved to the
right to preserve the equilibrium?
Ans. 8 in.

Problem Nr. 47 - A 150-lb man stands on the middle rung of a 50-lb ladder, as shown (Fig,
H). Assuming that the floor and the wall are perfectly smooth and that slipping is prevented
by a string DE, find the tension S in this string and also the reactions Ra and Rb at A and B.
Ans. S = 81.2 lb; Ra = 240.6 lb; Rb = 70.4 lb.

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Problem Nr. 48 - a prismatic bar AB of weight Q and length l rests at A against a smooth
horizontal floor, and under the action of the action of its gravity force Q presses against
supports at C and D (Fig. I). Neglecting the friction, determine the magnitudes of the
reactions Ra, Rd, Rc.
Ans. Ra = Q; Rc = Rd = (Ql/2a) cosα.

Problem Nr. 49 - Two slender prismatic bars AC and BC, each of length l and weight W, are
hinged together at C and supported in vertical plane by two pegs at D and E as shown (Fig.
J). Neglecting all the friction, find the angle θ that each bar will make with the horizontal in the
condition of equilibrium.

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Problema No. 50 - Determine las reacciones en los soportes A y D que actúan sobre el
miembro AE. El par MD actúa directamente sobre el miembro AE en el pasador D.

Problema No. 51 - Un tanque cilíndrico de 150 kg y diámetro 1.6 m será levantado sobre un
obstáculo de 0.4 m. Se enrolla un cable alrededor del tanque y se jala horizontalmente como
se muestra. Si se sabe que la esquina del obstáculo en A es rugosa, encuéntrense la tensión
requerida en el cable y la reacción en A.

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Problema No. 52 - Una fuerza P de magnitud 450 N se aplica al miembro ABC que está
sostenido por perno sin fricción en A y por el cable BDC. Como el cable pasa por una polea
en D, puede suponerse que la tensión es la misma en las porciones BD y CD. Obténgase: a)
la tensión del cable, b) la reacción en A cuando a = 60 mm.

Problema No. 53 - Un trabajador empuja una carretilla de 120 lb sobre una rampa inclinada
de 18° cuando encuentra un obstáculo de 1.4 in en D. Determínese la magnitud y la dirección
de: a) la fuerza que él debe aplicar en cada asa para que la rueda empiece a pasar sobre el
obstáculo, b) la reacción correspondiente en D. (Sugerencia. Conforme empieza a rotar con
respecto a D, la rueda es un cuerpo sujeto a dos fuerzas.)

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Problema No. 54 - Una carga vertical P se aplica en el extremo B de la barra BC. La

constante del resorte es k y se encuentra en su posición normal cuando θ = 60°. a)
Despreciando el peso de la barra exprésese el ángulo θ correspondiente a la posición de
equilibrio en términos de P, k y l. b) Determínense los valores de θ correspondiente al
equilibrio si P = ¼ kl.

Problema No. 55 - Obténgase las reacciones en A y B para la armadura y la carga que se

muestra en la figura.

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Problema No. 56 - Dos ruedas A y B de peso WA y W B respectivamente, están unidas por

medio de una barra de peso despreciable y son libres de rodar sobre la superficie que se
observa. Escríbase un programa computacional para determinar el ángulo α que la barra forma
con la horizontal en su posición de equilibrio. Utilícese este programa a fin de calcular α para
los valores de O de 0 a 90° en intervalos de 5°. Considérese los casos cuando a) WA = W
B y b) WA = 2 W B.

Problema No. 57 - Un peso vertical P se aplica al extremo de la barra BC. Escríbase un

programa computacional para calcular la magnitud P de la carga requerida en equilibrio del
sistema. Para W = 10 lb y l = 25 in, utilice este programa a fin de calcular P para valores
de θ desde θ = a 90° en intervalos de 5°.

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Problem Nr. 58 - A rigid bar CABD supported as shown in the figure is acted upon by two
equal horizontal forces P applied at C and D. Calculate the reactions that will be induced at
the points of support. Assume l = 4 ft, a = 3 ft, b = 2 ft.
Ans. Rb = - Ra = 0.25P.

Problem Nr. 59 - A prismatic bar AB of weight Q = 10 lb is supported by two vertical wires

at its ends carries at D a load P = 20 lb. Determine the forces Sa and Sb the two wires.
Ans. Sa = 20 lb, tension; Sb = 10 lb, tension.

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Problem Nr. 60- The four wheels of a locomotive produce vertical forces on the horizontal
girder AB as indicated in the figure. Determine the reactions Sa and Sb at the supports if
loads P = 10 t each and Q = 8 t.
Ans. Sa = 19 ¾ t ; Sb = 18 ¼ t.

Problem Nr. 61 - The beam AB in figure is hinged at A and supported at B by a vertical cord
which passes over a frictionless pulley at C and carries at which a load Q must be placed on
the beam if it is to remain in equilibrium in a horizontal position. Neglect the weight of the
beam.
Ans. x = Pl / Q.

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Problem Nr. 62 - A beam AC is supported as shown in the figure and subjected to the action
of a load Q applied at the free end A. Determine the magnitudes and directions of the
reactions at B and C if a = l / 4 and Q = 1 t.
Ans. Rb = 1 ¼ t, up ; Rc = ¼ t, down.

Problem Nr. 63 - Under the action of a load Q a cantilever beam AB presses at points C and
B where it is built into a wall, as shown in the figure. Neglecting the effect of friction,
determine the magnitudes of the reactions at B and C, If l = 10 ft, d = 2 ft, and Q = 1t.
Ans. Rb = 5 tons; Rc = 6 tons.

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Problem Nr. 64 - Along a lever AB loads Q and P are distributed, as shown in the figure. If Q
= 2 P and the weight of the lever are negligible, determine the ratio a: b of the arms of the
lever if it is in equilibrium.
Ans. a : b = 2 : 3.

Problem Nr. 65 - Two identical prismatic bars AB and CD are welded together in the form of
rigid T and suspended in a vertical plane as shown in figure. Calculate the angle “α”, that the
bar CD will make with the vertical when a vertical load P = 10 lb is applied at B. The weight
of each bars is Q = 5 lb as shown.
Ans. α= 15° 57´.

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Problem Nr. 66- Two horizontal beams are arranged in the figure. Determine the reaction
produced at the support C due to the beam AB as shown.
Ans. Rc = Pa / b.

Problem Nr. 67- Three beams hinged together at their ends are supported and loaded as
shown in the figure. Determine the reactions at the supports A, B, C, and D.
Ans. Ra = 333 lb, down; Rb = 833 lb, up; Rc = 3,500 lb, up; Rd = 1,000 lb, down.

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Problem Nr. 68 - The system of vertical loads shown in the figure represents the pressures
transmitted by the wheels of a locomotive to the girder AB. Determine the reactions at A and
B the loads are in tons.
Hint. First, find magnitude and line of resultant of the active forces; then use the theorem of
three forces to find Ra and Rb.
Ans. Ra = 119 tons; Rb = 132 tons.

Problem Nr. 69- A prismatic timber of weight W and length l is supported horizontally
between two fixed fulcrums A and B, as shown (Fig. K). If the coefficient of friction between
the timber and each fulcrum is μ, find the magnitude of a force P applied as shown that will
cause impeding sliding of the timber to the right. The following numerical data are given: W =
100 lb, a = 20 in, h = 12 in,
c= 10 in, l = 70 in, d = 12 in and μ=1/3. Ans. P = 50lb.

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Problem Nr. 70- Determine the coordinates Xc and Yc of the centroid C of the area of one
quadrant of an ellipse OAB with major and minor semiaxes a and b, respectively. (Fig. A).
Ans. Xc= 4a/3π; Yc=4b/3π.

FIG. A

Problem Nr. 71- Determine the coordinates Xc and Yc of the centroid C of the area between
the parabola y=x2/a and the straight line y=x (Fig. B).
Ans. Xc=a/2; Yc=2a/5.

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Problem Nr. 72- Determine the coordinates Xc and Yc of the centroid C of the length of a
circular arc AB of radius r and central angle α.
Ans. Xc=(2r/ α ) sin (α/2); Yc=0.

Problem Nr. 73- Determine the coordinates Xc and Yc of the centroid C of the area between
the X axis and the half sine wave ODB (Fig. D).
Hint. The equation of the sine wave is Y=a sin (πx/l).
Ans. Xc=l/2; Yc= π a/8.

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Problem Nr. 74 - A right circular cylindrical tank containing water spins about its vertical
geometric axis OO at such speed that the free water surface is a paraboloid ACB (Fig. F).
What will be the depth of water in the tank when it comes to rest?
Ans. h/2.

Problem Nr. 75 - Referring to fig. G prove that, if the equation of the curve OB, referred to
the coordinate axes x and y taken along two adjacent sides of a rectangle OEBD, is y=kx n,
then the coordinates Xc and Yc of the centroid C of the area of the shaded spandrel OBD are
given by the formulas:
n 1
Xc  a  ; Yc  n  1 b
n2 4n  2

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Problem Nr. 76 - Determine the coordinate Yc of the shaded area of the figure shown in fig.
A. The following dimensions are given: a= 6in., b=1in., c=2in.
Ans. Yc=1.10 in.

Problem Nr. 77 - If the dimensions a and b of the plane figure shown in fig. A are fixed, find
what the dimension c must be in order that the centroid of the shaded area will lie on the line
AB.
ab
Ans. c  .
2

Problem Nr. 78 - Locate the centroid of the shaded three-quarters of the area of a square of
dimension “a” as shown in fig. B.
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Ans. Xc  Yc  a
6

Problem Nr. 79 - Locate the centroid of the shaded three-quarters of the area of a square of
dimension a as shown in fig. C.
Ans. Xc=a/2; Yc=7/18a.

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Problem Nr. 80 - Locate the centroid of the shaded area of the figure shown in fig. D.
Ans. Xc= 2.5in; Yc= 1.5in.

Problem Nr. 81 - Referring to fig. E, locate the centroid of the length of the mean center line
of the stirrup with the dimensions shown. Ans. Xc=-0.78in. Yc=4.78 in.

Problem Nr. 82 - Locate the centroid C of the shaded area obtained by cutting a semicircle
of diameter a from the quadrant of a circle of radius a as shown in fig. F.
Ans. Xc= 0.349a; Yc=0.636 a.

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Problem Nr. 83 - A slander homogeneous wire of uniform cross section is bent into the shape
shown in fig. G. If the dimension is fixed, find the dimension b so that the center of gravity of
the wire will coincide with the center C of the semicircular portion.
Ans. b=06.18a.

Problem Nr. 84 - Locate the centroid C of the shaded area OABD shown in fig. H.
Ans. Xc=2.63in; Yc=2.36 in.

Problem Nr. 85 - Locate the centroid C of the shaded sector of a ring subtending a 90°
central angle and symmetrical about the y axis, as shown in fig. I.
Ans. Xc=0; Yc=7.35 in.

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Problem Nr. 86 - Locate the centroid C of the shaded area of the circular segment BD show
in fig. J.
Ans. Xc=11.04 in; Yc=0.

Problem Nr. 87 - Referring to fig. K, determine the coordinates Xc and Yc of the center of a
4-in diameter hole cut in a thin place so that this point will be the centroid of the remaining
shaded area.
Ans. Xc=3.62 in; Yc=2.72 in.

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Problem Nr. 88 - An isosceles triangle ADE is to be cut from a square ABCD of dimension a
as shown in fig. L. Find the altitude y of this triangle so that its vertex E will be the centroid
of the remaining shaded area.
Ans. y=0.634a.

Problem Nr. 89 - Locate the center of gravity of the plane truss shown in fig. M if all bars
have the same weight per unit length.
Ans. Xc=2.94 ft; Yc=1.875 ft.

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Problem Nr. 90 - With respect to coordinate axes x and y, locate the centroid of the shaded
area shown in fig. N.
Ans. Xc=1.9 in.; Yc=0.6 in.

Problem Nr. 91 - With reference to the coordinate axes x and y, locate the centroid of the
shaded area of the plane figure shown in fig. O.
Ans. Xc=-0.71in.; Yc=+4.21in.

Problem Nr. 92 - With respect to coordinate axes x and y, locate the centroid of the shaded
area shown fig. P.
Ans. Xc=1.92 in.; Yc=1.91 in.

Problem Nr. 93 -With respect to the coordinate axes shown, locate the centroid of the
shaded area in fig. Q.
Ans. Xc=Yc=0.0744a.

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Problem Nr. 94 -Determine the coordinate Yc of the centroid C of the cross-sectional area of
the built-up girder shown in fig. S. All rivet holes are ¾ in.
Ans. Yc=7.657 in.

Problema No. 95 - Determínese el centro de gravedad del elemento de maquinaria que se

representa aquí.

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Problema No 96 - Determínese el volumen del cuerpo mostrado.

Problem Nr. 97 - Find the moment of inertia of the rectangle, whit respect to its base.
bh 3
Ans. I b 
3

Problem Nr. 98 - Find the moment of inertia of the parallelogram, with respect to its base.
bh 3
Ans. I b 
3

Problem Nr. 99 - Find the moment of inertia of a square with sides of length a with respect
to a diagonal.
a4
Ans. Id=
12

Problem Nr. 100 - Find the moment of inertia of a rectangle having dimensions a and b with
respect to a diagonal.
Ans. Id=a3b3/6(a2+b2).

Problem Nr. 101 - Find the polar moment of inertia of a square with sides of length a with
respect to its centroid C.
Ans. Jc= a4/6

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Problem Nr. 102 - Find the polar moment of inertia of an isosceles triangle having base b and
altitude h with respect to its apex A.
Ans. Ja=bh3/4+hb3/48

Problem Nr. 103 - Find the polar moment of inertia of the shaded area shown in fig. 7 with
respect to point O.
Ans. J0=0.274r4.

Problem Nr. 104 - Find the polar moment of inertia of the rectangle, whit respect to one
corner.
Ans. J0=a2+b2) ab/3.

Problem Nr. 105 - Calculate the moment of inertia of the area of the angle section having the
dimensions shown in fig. A with respect to a centroidal axis parallel to the x axis.
Ans. Ix= 5.56in.4

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Problem Nr. 106 - Calculate the moment of inertia of the shaded area in fig. B with respect
to the x axis.
Ans. Ix=26.83 in.4

Problem Nr. 107 - Calculate the moment of inertia Ix of the composite area shown in fig. 10 a.
Ans. Ix=514.5 in.4

Problem Nr. 108 - Calculate the moment of inertia of the shaded area in fig. B with respect
to the x axis.
Ans. Ix=26.83 in.4

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Problem Nr. 109 - Calculate the moment of inertia of the shaded area in fig. (b). with respect
to a centroidal axis parallel to the x axis.
Ans. Ix=24.30in.4

Problem Nr. 110 - Calculate the moment of inertia of the shaded area in fig. 7 with respect
to a centroidal axis parallel to the x axis.
Ans. Ix=0.007 r4.

Problem Nr. 111 - Calculate the product of inertia Ixy of the shaded spandrel area in fig. 7.
Ans. Ixy= r4/8.

Problem Nr. 112 - Calculate the product of inertia Ixy of the area a three-quarter circular
sector as shown in fig. A.
Ans. Ixy=-r4/8.

Problem Nr. 113 - Referring to fig. B, find the necessary relation between r and h so that x
and y will be principal axes for the composite area.
Ans. h=2r.

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Problem Nr. 114 - Calculate the product of inertia Ixy for the angle section shown in fig C.
Numerical data are given as follows: a=4 in, h=1 in.
Ans. Ixy=+7.75in.4

Problem Nr. 115 - Calculate the angle φ defining the direction of principal axes x´, y´ through
point O for the angle section in fig. A. If each leg of the angle is 1in wide.
Ans. φ=13°31

Problem Nr. 116 - Calculate the angle φ defining the direction of principal axes through the
centroid C of the angle section shown in fig. A if each leg of the angle is 1in. wide.
Ans. φ=67°26´.

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Problem Nr. 117 - Calculate the principal moments of inertia of the angle section shown in fig.
A. respect to the centroidal axes in the plane of the figure. Each leg is 1in. wide.
Ans. Ix´=34.97 in.4; Iy´=6.63 in.4

Problem Nr. 118 - Calculate the product of inertia Ix´y´ of the rectangle shown in fig. B if
a=10 in, b=6 in.
Ans. Ix´y´=-141in.4

Problem Nr. 119 - Find the moment of inertia of a homogeneous triangular plate of weight W
with respect to its base.
Ans. Ix=Wa2/6g.

Problem Nr. 120 - Calculate the product of inertia Ixy for an angle-shaped plate as shown in
Fig. A, if W=1.1 lb, a=6 in., h=1 in.
Ans. Ixy=0.00460 lb-sec2-in.

Problem Nr. 121 - Calculate the moment of inertia of a homogeneous rectangular lamina of
dimensions a and b with respect to a diagonal of the rectangle. The weight of the lamina is W.
1 W a 2b 2
Ans. I d 

6 g a2  b2 

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Problem Nr. 122 - Determine the product of inertia of the I-section with respect to the x and
y axes have their origin located at the centroid C.

Problem Nr. 123 - The polar moment of inertia of the area is Jc=548 (106) mm4 about the z
axis passing through the centroid C. the moment of inertia about the y axis is
Iy=383 (106) mm4 and the moment of inertia about the x´ axis is Ix´=856(106) mm4.
Determine the area A.

Problem Nr. 124 - Determine the directions of the principal axes with origin located at point
“o”, and the principal moments of inertia for the rectangular area about these axes. The axes
pass thought his side and base.

Problem Nr. 125 - Determine the directions of the principal axes with origin located at point
“o”, and the principal moments of inertia of the area about these axes. The axes pass thought
his side and base.

Problema No. 126 - Calcule las fuerzas que actúan en las articulaciones G y H de la armadura.

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Problema No. 127 - Encuentre las fuerzas que actúan en las articulaciones Q, R y S de la
armadura.

Problema No. 128 - Calcule las fuerzas que actúan en las articulaciones B e I.

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Problema No. 129 - Determine los miembros de fuerza cero en (a) fig. P6-94 y (b) fig. P6-
95 para las cargas que se muestran.

Problema No. 130 - Se modela una escalera como una estructura bidimensional que
permanece vertical sobre un piso suave sin razonamiento. Calcule las fuerzas que actúan sobre
la pata rígida DG si se aplica al escalón 5 una fuerza vertical W=200 lb. La pata AD es un
miembro rígido.

Problema No. 131 - Determine las distancias hC y hD del cable si hB=15 m. ¿Cuál es la
tensión máxima en el cable?

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Problema No. 132 - Se aplica la misma fuerza abajo F en los puntos B, C y D; a = b = c = d

y yE= 2a. Grafique las tensiones máxima y mínima en el cable expresándolas como funciones
de yc= 2.5a, 2.75a y 3a. (La tensión máxima es de interés para garantizar la seguridad; la
tensión mínima es importante para las consideraciones del uso eficiente del cable).

Problem Nr. 133 - A heavy block of weight W rests on a rough horizontal plane as shown in
Fig. M. Hinged to this block is a slender bar AB of length l which leans against a small
frictionless roller at D and carries a vertical load P at its free end B. Find the magnitude of P
for which sliding of the block will impend if the coefficient of friction on the horizontal plane is
μ. The following numerical data are given: Ө= 30°,
l= 30in., h=10 in., µ=1/3. Neglect the weight of the bar AB completely.
Ans. P= 0.482 W.

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Problem Nr. 134 - Two beams AB and BC, joined together by a hinge B, are supported by
four bars, hinged at their ends. Determine the force produced in each of these bars due to
the action of the load P= 500 lb. The dimensions of the structure are shown in the figure.
Ans. Sa= 188lb, compression; Sd=Se= 265 lb., compression; Sc= 62 lb., tension.

Problem Nr. 135 - Calculate the axial force Si in each bar of the simple truss supported and
loaded as shown in figure A the triangle ACB is isosceles with 30° angles at A and B and
P=1000 lb.
Ans. S1=-667lb; S2=-1333 lb; S3=+1154lb; S4=+577lb; S5=+1154lb.

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Problem Nr.136 - Determine the axial forces in the bars 1,2,3,4 and 5 of the plane truss
supported and loaded as shown in fig. C.
Ans. S1=-P; S2=+P; S3= -0.5P; S4=+0.442P; S5= -0.333P.

Problem Nr.137 - Determine the axial force in each bar of the plane truss loaded as shown in
fig. D.
Ans. S1= +133lb; S2= -167lb; S3=-100lb; S4=+133lb; S5=+83lb; S6=-250lb.

Problem Nr.138 - Determine the force S in the bar CD of the simple truss supported and
loaded as shown in fig. E; ABC is equilateral.
Ans. S=-0.866P.

Problem Nr.139 - Determine the force S in the bar AB of the simple truss supported and
loaded as shown in Fig. F.
Ans. S=+1/2 P.

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Problem Nr.140 - Determine the axial force in each bar of the plane truss loaded as shown in
fig. G.
Ans. S1=-S4=+2P; S2=-S6=-2.236P;S3=+P;S5=0.

Problem Nr.141 - Determine the axial force in each bar of the plane truss supported and
loaded as shown in Fig. H. ABCD is a square; AC is horizontal.

Ans. SI = +P; S2 = -S3 = -S5 = -S6 = +0.707P; S4 = O.

Problem Nr.142 - Determine the axial force Si in each bar of the plane
truss supported and loaded as shown m Fig. I.
Ans. S1=-1,000lb; S3=+2,000lb; S5=-2,000lb; S7=-3,000lb; S8=+3,000lb; S9= -
707lb.

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Problem Nr. 143 - Using the method of sections, find the axial force in each of the bars 1, 2,
3, of the plane truss in Fig. A.

Ans. S1 = +3P; S2 = -P; S3 = -√3 P.

Problem Nr. 144 - Using the method of sections, find the axial force in each of bars 1, 2, 3
Of the plane truss in Fig. B.
Ans. S1 = +1,000lb; S2 = -2,0001b; S3 = 0.

Problem Nr. 145 - Referring to Fig. C, find the axial force in the bar x: (a) using the method
of joints, (b) using the method of sections. ABC is equilateral.
3P
Ans. SX = 
2

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Problem Nr. 146 - Referring to fig. D, find the axial force in the bar x: (a) using the method of
joints, (b) using the method of sections. ABC is equilateral.
Ans. Sx= +123lb.

Problem Nr. 147 - Determine by the method of sections, the axial force in each of the bars
1,2, and 3 of the plane truss shown in Fig. E.
Ans. S1=-P; S2= +5P/4; S3= -5P/4.

Problem Nr. 148 - Determine, by the method of sections, the axial force in each of the bars
1,2, and 3 of the plane truss shown in Fig. F.
Ans. S1 = -300lb; S2 = -666lb; S3 = +533lb.

Problem Nr. 149 - Using the method of sections, calculate the axial force in each of the bars
1, 2, and 3 of the plane cantilever truss loaded as shown in Fig. G.
Ans. S1 = -5.33P; S2 = +2P; S3 = -1.67P.

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Problem Nr. 150 - Determine the forces in bars 1,2 and 3 of the plane truss loaded and
supported as shown in Fig. H.
Ans. S1= -/)/'2; S3 =+4Fa/h.

Problem Nr. 151 - Determine the forces in bars 1,2 and 3 of the plane truss supported and
loaded as shown in fig. O; CAB= DBA 60°, CBA= DAB= 30°.
Ans. S1=+0.866 P; S2=-0.769 P; S3=-0.963 P.

FIG. O FIG. P

Problem Nr. 152 - Determine the forces in bars 1, 2 and 3 of the plane truss loaded and
supported as shown in fig. P if ABCDEF is one-half of a regular octagon.
Ans. S1= -0.293 P; S2= -P; S3= -1.207 P.

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Problem Nr. 153 - The frame structure as shown in fig. A supported a load Q=1000 lb.
Assuming ideal pints at all joints, find the compressive force S in the bar BC and the shear
force Rd on the pin at D. The pulley at E has a radius r= 1ft.
Ans. S=1,250 lb; Rd=2,016 lb.

Problem Nr. 154 - Find the axial force S induces in the vertical member BD of the plane frame
supported and loaded as shown in fig. B.
Ans. S=+2P, tension.

Problem Nr. 155 – Referring to the compound beam in Fig. C, determine the shear force on
the connecting pin B and the axial force SI in each of the four supporting bars.
Ans. Rb=225 lb, S1=-188 lb, S2 = S3 = -265 lb, S4 = 62 lb.

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Problem Nr. 156 - Referring fig. D, the tension S induced in the tie rod AB of the frame ABC
supported and loaded as shown.
Ans. S=130 lb.

200lb 100lb
100lb

FIG. D

Problem Nr. 157 - A ladder, consisting of two equal parts AB and AC hinged together at A
and connected by a horizontal string DE, rests on a smooth horizontal plane (Fig. E).
Determine the tensile for S that will be produced in the string by the applied load P. The
following numerical data are given: l= 10ft, a=7ft, h=5ft, α=60°.
Ans. S=0.35P

FIG. E

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Problem Nr. 158 - A plane figure-four frame ABDE is supported on an inclined plane and
loaded as shown in fig. F. Calculate the axial force induced in the member BD.
Ans. Sbd=106.7 lb, tension.

Problem Nr. 159 - Determine the horizontal and vertical components of the reactions at A
and B for the X frame supported and loaded in one plane as shown in fig. G.
Ans. Xa=1.732 P, in; Ya=0.423, up; Xb=2.732P, in; Yb= 0.577P,up.

Problem Nr. 160 - A bracket made up of two members BD and AC is loaded as shown in fig.
H. Neglecting the weights of the members and pulleys, calculate the horizontal and vertical
components of the reactions at A and B. Each pulley has a radius r= 1ft.
Ans. Xa= -Xb=1,167lb; Ya=+500lb; Yb=0.

FIG. H

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Problem Nr. 161 - Calculate the shear forces on the pins A, B, C and E of the plane frame
supported and loaded as shown in fig. I. Neglect the weights of the members, and assume
that the horizontal floor is smooth.
Ans. Ra=100 lb; Rb=300 lb; Rc=200 lb; Rd=400 lb.

FIG. I
Problem Nr. 162 - Calculate the pressure exerted against the sides of an ice cube of weight
w=100 lb bye the points A and B of the tongs which support it (Fig. J). The dimensions of
the tongs are as follows: a= 4in., b=8 in., c=8 in., d=16 in.
Ans. Ra=Rb=95 lb.

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Problem Nr. 163 - Calculate the shear force Rc on the pin C of the ice tongs in fig. J.
Ans. Rc= 167.4lb.

Problem Nr. 164 - Find the reactions at the supports A and B of the semicircular three-
hinged arch loaded as shown in fig K.
Ans. Ra=4.01 tons, Rb=4.15 tons.

FIG. K

Problem Nr. 165 - Calculate the horizontal and vertical components of the reactions at A and
B of the frame structure loaded as shown in fig. L.
Ans. Xa= 63lb; Ya=42lb; Xb=117lb; Yb=78 lb.

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Problem Nr. 166 - Calculate the components of reactive forces at A and B of the frame
structure in fig L if the horizontal bar GH pushes against a smooth vertical wall at H instead of
the roller as shown.
Ans. Xa=162lb; Ya=108lb; Xb=81lb; Yb=54lb.

Problem Nr. 167 - Calculate the total shear force on each of the pins A, B and F of the frame
structure loaded as shown in fig. M. Each bar is inclined at 45° and AE and BD are connected
at their mid-points F.
Ans. Ra=Rb=1118lb; Rf=1414lb.

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Problem Nr. 168 - Find the resultant R of the coplanar forces shown in fig. A by constructing
a funicular polygon.
Ans. R=141 lb.

Problem Nr. 169 - Find the resultant of the coplanar forces acting on the gravity dam section
show in fig. B by constructing a funicular polygon. Forces are show in Kips.
(1 kip =1000 lb.

FIG. B

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Problem Nr. 170 - Treating the flexible cable overrunning the pulleys in fig. D as a funicular
polygon, fin the graphically the forces exerted on the members of the frame by the axles of
the pulleys B and D. Each stationary pulley is 1ft in diameter.
Ans. Pb=4,685 lb; Pd=2,065 lb.

Problem Nr. 171 - Find graphically the reactions at A and B for the beam loaded as shown in
fig. E.
Ans. Ra= 86lb; Rb= 77lb.

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Problem Nr. 172 - Determine graphically the reactions Ra and Rb at the supports A and B of
the horizontal beam AB due to the action of the vertical loads applied as shown in fig. F.
Ans. Ra=481lb; Rb=349lb.

FIG. F

Problem Nr. 173 - Determine graphically the reactions Ra and Rb at the hinged ends A and B
of the three-hinged semicircular arch loaded as shown in fig. G.
Ans. Ra=2.04 Q; Rb=1.88Q.

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Problem Nr. 174 - By using the funicular polygon, determine the resultant of the four active
forces applied to the beam AB in fig. H.
Ans. M= -1200 ft-lb.

Problem Nr. 175 - A system of hinged bars in one plane is subject to vertical loads P 1, P2
and P3 applied as shown in fig. I. Neglecting the weights of the bars, and assuming P 1=100
lb, fin the magnitudes of the other forces if the system is in equilibrium for the configuration
shown. Hint. Note that abcde must be a funicular polygon for the three forces.
Ans. P2=85.7 lb; P3= 286lb.

Problem Nr. 176 - Determine graphically the reactions Rc and Rd produced at the supports of
the horizontal beam AB (Fig. K) due to the action of the vertical loads P applied as shown in
the figure. P= 600 lb.
Ans. Rd= 1300lb; Rc=1700 lb.

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Problem Nr. 177 - Determine graphically the reactions at the supports A and B of the
horizontal beam AB subjected to the action of a system of vertical forces applied as shown in
fig. L.
Ans. Ra=40 lb, down ; Rb=340 lb, up.

Problem Nr. 178 - Determine graphically the reacting Ra and Rb at the points of support A
and B of the truss loaded and supported as shown in fig. M. Q=100 lb.
Ans. Ra=305 lb; Rb=289 lb.

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Problem Nr. 179 - Referring to fig. O find graphically the reaction R a and the axial forces S1
and S2, if loads act on the truss as shown. The superimposed grid consists of 1-ft squares.

Problem Nr. 180 - Construct Maxwell diagrams for the truss supported and loaded as shown
in fig. A. and determine there from the axial force in each bar. Assume P=1 kip.

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Problem Nr. 181 - Construct a Maxwell diagram for the truss supported and loaded as shown
in fig. B. Assume P=1 kip, a= 5ft.

Problem Nr. 182 - Construct a Maxwell diagram for the truss supported and loaded as
shown in fig. G. All bars are the same length and P=1 kip.

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Problem Nr. 183 - Construct a Maxwell diagram for the tower loaded as shown in fig. I.
Assume P= 1 kip.

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Problem Nr. 184 - What is the necessary coefficient of friction between tires and roadway to
enable the four wheel-drive automobile in Fig A. A to climb 30 percent grade?
Ans. μ = 0.30.

Problem Nr. 185 - A heavy rotating drum of radius r is supported in bearings at C and is
braked by the device shown in Fig. B. Calculate the braking moment M c with respect to point
C if the coefficient of kinetic friction between drum and brake shoe is “μ”.
Plr
Ans. M c 
a

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Problem Nr. 186 - To determine experimentally the coefficient of friction for steel on steel,
flat plates, of negligible weight compared with the large top weight W, are stacked on a
horizontal plane as shown in Fig. C. Alternate plates are held together by loose-fitting vertical
pins A and B. The pin A is anchored to a steel slab, and a horizontal pull applied to the pin B
as shown. If there are five movable plates and slipping occurs when the horizontal pull has the
magnitude P, what is the coefficient of friction  .
P
Ans.  
10W

Problem Nr. 187 - A short right circular cylinder of weight W rest in a horizontal V notch
having the angle 2α as shown in Fig. D. If the coefficient of friction is μ, find the horizontal
force P necessary to cause slipping to impend.
W
Ans.P 
sin 

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Problem Nr. 188 - Two blocks having weights W1 and W2 are connected by a string and rest
on horizontal planes as shown in Fig. F. If the angle of friction for each block is φ, find the
magnitude and direction of the least force P applied to the upper block that will induce
sliding.
Ans. Pmin  W1  W2 sin 

Problem Nr. 189 - Two blocks connected by a horizontal link AB are supported on two rough
planes as shown in Fig. G. The coefficient of friction for block A on the horizontal plane is μ=
0.4. The angle of friction for block B on the inclined plane is φ = 15º. What is the smallest
weight W of block A for which equilibrium of the system can exist?
Ans. W  1,000lb

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Problem Nr. 190 - Two blocks of weights W1 and W2 rest on a rough inclined plane and are
connected by a short piece of string as shown in Fig. H. If the coefficients of friction are μ1
= 0.2 and μ2 =0.3, respectively, find the angle of inclination of the plane for which sliding
will impend. Assume W1 = W2 = 5 lb.
Ans. tan α = 0.25

Problem Nr. 191 - A block of weight W1 = 200 Ib rests on a horizontal surface and
supports on top of it another block of weight W2 = 50 Ib (Fig. I). The block W2 is attached to
a vertical wall by the inclined string AB. Find the magnitude of the horizontal force P, applied
to the lower block as shown that will be necessary to cause slipping to impend. The
coefficient of static friction for all contiguous surfaces is μ = 0.3.
Ans. P = 84.5 Ib.

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Problem Nr. 192 - Two rectangular blocks of weights W1 and W2 are connected by a .flexible
cord and rest upon a horizontal and an inclined plane, respectively, with the cord passing
over a pulley as shown in Fig. J. In the particular case where W1 = W2 and the coefficient of
static friction n is the same for all contiguous surfaces, find the angle α. of inclination of the
inclined plane at which motion of the system will impend. Neglect friction in the pulley.

Ans, tan 
2

Problem Nr. 193 - A smooth circular cylinder of weight Q and radius r is supported by
semicircular cylinders each of the same radius r and weight Q/2, as shown in Fig. K. If the
coefficient of static friction between the flat faces of the semicircular cylinders and the
horizontal plane on which they rest is μ = 0.5 and friction between the cylinders themselves
is neglected, determine the maximum distance b between the centers B and C for which
equilibrium will be possible without the middle cylinder touching the horizontal plane.
Ans. bmax = 2.83r.

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Problem Nr. 194 - A heavy prismatic timber of weight W is supported in a vertical plane as
shown (Fig. L) If the coefficient of friction between the timber and each of the supports A and
B is  = 1/3 and the dimensions are as shown, find the maximum value of the angle
consistent with equilibrium.
Ans. < 43°.

Problem Nr. 195 - Two identical blocks A and B are connected by a rod and rest against
vertical and horizontal planes, respectively, as shown in Fig. M. If sliding impends when B =
45°, determine the coefficient of friction, μ assuming it to be the same at both floor and wall.
Ans. μ = 0.414.

FIG. M

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Problem Nr. 196 - A solid right circular cone of altitude h = 12 in. and radius of base r = 3
in. has its center of gravity C on its geometric axis at the distance h/4 = 3 in. above the
base. This cone rests on an inclined plane AB, which makes an angle of 30° with the horizontal
and for which the coefficient of friction is μ = 0.5 (Fig. O). A horizontal force P is applied to
the vertex O of the cone and lying in the vertical plane as shown. Find the maximum and
minimum values of P consistent with equilibrium of the cone if the weight W = 10 lb.

FIG. O
Problem Nr. 197 - A short semicircular right cylinder of radius r and weight W rests on a
horizontal surface and is pulled at right angles to its geometric axis by a horizontal force P
applied at the middle B of the front edge (Fig. P). Find the angle α that the flat face will make
with the horizontal plane just before sliding begins if the coefficient of friction at the line of
contact A is μ. The gravity force W must be considered as acting at the center of gravity C
as shown in the figure.
3
Ans. sin  
(4  3 )

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