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This document is a problem set for an Engineering Mechanics course focusing on the equilibrium of rigid bodies and friction. It includes six problems requiring calculations of forces and reactions in various mechanical systems, with specific instructions for submission and formatting. The deadline for submission is July 15, 2026, and late submissions will incur deductions.

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Problem Set 3 Students

This document is a problem set for an Engineering Mechanics course focusing on the equilibrium of rigid bodies and friction. It includes six problems requiring calculations of forces and reactions in various mechanical systems, with specific instructions for submission and formatting. The deadline for submission is July 15, 2026, and late submissions will incur deductions.

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DEPARTMENT OF

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

ESci 123 – Engineering Mechanics I


Problem Set No. 3: Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies and Friction

Name: _________________________ Date:_____________________


Section: ________________________ Score:____________________

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
• Write your solutions systematically on A4-sized bond paper.
• Final answers should be rounded to two decimal places.
• Final answers should be written following the Answer Sheet format.
• Scan your papers and submit your work in our google classroom in pdf format.
• The deadline is July 15, 2026. Late submissions will incur deductions.

Problem 1: The overhanging beam is supported by a pin at A and the two-force strut BC.
Determine the horizontal and vertical components of reaction at A and the reaction at B
on the beam. Refer to Figure 1.

Problem 2: Determine the tension in the cable and the horizontal and vertical
components of reaction of the pin A. The pulley at D is frictionless and the cylinder weighs
80 lb. Refer to Figure 2.

Problem 3: The winch consists of a drum of radius 4 in., which is pin B 3 in. connected
at its center C. At its outer rim is a ratchet gear having a mean radius of 6 in. The pawl
AB serves as a two-force member (short link) and keeps the drum from rotating. If the
suspended load is 500 lb, determine the horizontal and vertical components of reaction
at the pin C. Refer to Figure 3.

Problem 4: The platform truck supports the three loadings shown. Determine the normal
reactions on each of its three wheels. Refer to Figure 4.

Problem 5: Determine the maximum weight W the man can lift with constant velocity
using the pulley system, without and then with the “leading block” or pulley at A. The man
has a weight of 200 lb and the coefficient of static friction between his feet and the ground
is ms = 0.6

Problem 6: The coefficient of static friction between the 150-kg crate and the ground is
ms = 0.3, while the coefficient of static friction between the 80-kg man’s shoes and the
ground is ms = 0.4. Determine the force P on the cable, the normal force of the crate, and
the friction force at the man’s shoes.
DEPARTMENT OF

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

ESci 123 – Engineering Mechanics I


ANSWER SHEET FOR PS NO. 3

1. Problem 1
a. FBC = _______
b. Ax = _______
c. Ay= _______

2. Problem 2
a. T = ________
b. Ax = _______
c. Ay = _______

3. Problem 3
a. Cx = _______
b. Cy = _______

4. Problem 4
a. FA = _______
b. FC = _______
c. FB = _______

5. Problem 5
a. W = _______
b. W = _______

6. Problem 6
a. P = ________
b. Nc = _______
c. Fm = _______
DEPARTMENT OF

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Figure 1
Figure 2

Figure 3 Figure 4

Figure 5

Figure 6

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