Tutorial 1
Engineering Mechanics – ME1102
Sunil Kumar Singh, and Rishi Raj
Courtesy: TMH
Question
• A welded connection is in equilibrium under the action of the four forces
shown. Knowing that FA = 5 kN and FD = 6 kN, determine the magnitudes
of the other two forces.
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Question 2
• A 160-kg load is supported by the rope-and-pulley arrangement shown.
Knowing that 𝛽 = 20°, determine the magnitude and direction of the force
P that must be exerted on the free end of the rope to maintain equilibrium.
• (NOTE: Assuming friction to be negligible in a pulley unless otherwise stated,
the tension in the rope is the same on each side of a simple pulley.)
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Question 3
• A container of weight W is suspended from ring A. Cable ABC passes
through the ring and is attached to fixed supports B and C. Two forces
P=Pi and Q =Qk are applied to the ring to maintain the container in
the position shown. Knowing that W = 376 N, determine P and Q.
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Solution: Question 3
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Solution: Question 3
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Solution: Question 3
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Solution: Question 3
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