1.2. Which method is typically used to analyze planar trusses?
1 A. Method of Moments B. Method of Joints
C. Method of Friction D. None of the above
1.4. Which equation expressions the moment of a force about a point?
3
2 A. B. = ×
D. =∣ ∣∣ ∣cos( , )
point
C. = ×
1.6. The resultant of two forces acting at an angle can be found using:
3 A. Law of Sines B. Cross Product
C. Law of Cosines D. Dot Product
1.1. Which structure is subjected to bending behavior?
A. Frame B. Beam C. Truss D. Cable
1.3. A positive bending moment causes the beam to:
A. Bend downward B. Slide to the left
C. Bend upward D. Rotate clockwise
1.5. Which Newton’s Laws of Motion explains calculation of internal forces
A. 1st B. 2nd C. 3rd D. All of the above
1.1. Which structure is subjected to bending behavior?
A. Frame B. Beam C. Truss D. Cable
1.1. Which structure assumes all members are two-force members?
A. Frame B. Beam C. Truss D. Cable
1.3. A zero-force member in a truss typically occurs when:
A. Three members form a triangle
B. Two members meet at unstressed joint
C. A member is colinear with the load
D. A force acts at the midpoint
1.5. Statics is NOT based on Newton’s Laws of Motion.
A. 1st B. 2nd C. 3rd D. None of the above
1.2. When a beam is subjected to a uniformly distributed load, the shear
force diagram of that beam is: A. Constant B. Higher-order C.
Linear D. Not enough information
1.4. The resultant of two forces acting at an angle can be found using:
A. Law of Sines B. Cross Product
C. Parallelogram Law D. Dot Product
1.6. Which equation expressions the magtitude of moment caused by a force
about a point?
A. ∣ ∣=∣ ∣∣ ∣cos ( , ) B. ∣ ∣=∣ ∣∣ ∣cos ( , )
C. ∣ ∣=∣ ∣∣ ∣sin ( , ) D. ∣ ∣=∣ ∣∣ ∣sin ( , )
Replace the two horizontal forces applied to a
vertical cast-iron arm at points B and C (as
shown) with a single force P applied at point A,
with d = 300 mm. Knowing that the bending
moment at D remains the same before and after
the replacement. The magtitute of P is:
A. P = 200 N B. P = 300 N
C. d = 400 N D. P = 600 N`
A rod AD is supported by pegs at B and C and
rests against a frictionless wall at A. Under
vertical 120-lb force applied at D, the
component reaction Ax at point A is
A. Ax = + 6 N B. Ax = N
C. Ax = + 6 N D. Ax = N
The bracket BCD is hinged at C
and attached to a control cable
at B. For the loading shown,
reactions at joint C (compared to
coordinate axes) are:
A. Cx > 0; Cy > 0
B. Cx < 0; Cy > 0 C. Cx > 0; Cy < 0 D. Cx < 0; Cy < 0
Under the load at B, the internal forces in the level AB
is:
A. Shear force V
B. Bending moment M
C. Axial force F
D. All of the above
For the given structure, the reaction A is
maximum when:
A. = 0 B. = 30
C. = 60 D. = 90
For the given truss, frame AC
subjected:
A. Tensile B. Compressed
C. Bended D. None of above
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5 point
A truss is loaded as shown in Figure. Calculate
the forces in members ED & BC. State
whether the members are in tension or
compression.
Knowing P1 = P2 = 200N
A truss is loaded as shown in Figure.
Calculate the forces in members AC & BC.
State whether the members are in tension or
compression.
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For the beam and loading shown.
(a) Draw the shear and bending moment
diagrams.
(b) Determine the maximum absolute
values of the shear and bending moment
For the beam and loading shown.
(a) Draw shear and bending
moment diagrams.
(b) Determine the maximum
absolute values of the shear and
bending moment