TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF THE PHILIPINES

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COMPILATION OF ASSIGNMENTS IN CE001

(Midterm Half)

Submitted by:
Coronado, Patrick Nikolai L.

Submitted to:
Engr. Jeniffer Camino

CPE31FA1

August 29, 2014

Homework No. 1
(pp. 151-152)

4.1-4.3 Each of the bodies shown is

homogeneous and has a mass of 30
kg. Assume friction at all contact
surfaces. Draw the fully dimensioned
FBD for each body and determine the
number of unknowns.

Ans:
4.1) 3 unknowns

4.2) 3 unknowns
4.3) 3 unknowns

a) 3 unknowns
b) 3 unknowns
c) 3 unknowns
d) 4 unknowns
4.4 The homogeneous bar weighs 45
N. It is resting on friction surfaces at A
and B. Draw the FBD of the bar and
determine the number of unknowns.

Ans: 4 unknowns

4.5 The homogeneous beam AB

weighs 2000 N. For each support
condition shown in (a) through (d),
draw the FBD of the beam and
determine the number of unknowns.

Ans:

4.6 The homogeneous triangular plate

has a mass of 12 Kg. Draw the FBD of
the plate for each set of supports
shown in (a)-(d) and determine the
number of unknowns.
Ans:
a) 3 unknowns
b) 4 unknowns
c) 3 unknowns
d) 3 unknowns

4.7 The Bracket of negligible weight is

supported by a pin at A and a
frictionless peg at B, which can slide in
the slot in the bracket. Draw the FBD
of the bracket if (a) =45 ; and
(b)

= 90 . What are the

unknowns?

4.8 To open the high-pressure water

cock, a 60-N horizontal force must be
applied to handle at A. Draw the FBD
of the handle, neglecting its weight.
Count the unknowns.

4.9 The high-pressure water cock is

rigidly attached to the support at D.
Neglecting the weight of the members,
draw the FBD of the entire assembly
and count the unknowns.
Ans: 6 unknowns

Ans: 3 unknowns

4.10 Draw the FBD of the entire frame,

assuming that friction and the weights
of the members are negligible. How
many unknowns appear on this FBD?

Ans: 4 unknowns

4.11 Draw a FBD of member CE of the

frame described in the previous
problem. How many unknowns appear
on this FBD?

Fx= W sin33.7 - Na = 0, Na = 0.56 W

Homework No. 2
(pp. 161-165)

4.13 Calculate the force P that is

required to hold the 600-N roller at rest
on the rough incline.

4.12 The homogeneous cylinder of

weight W rests in a frictionless rightangled corner. Determine the contact
forces NA and NB in terms of W and
.

My = 0 = - A (2m) + 600 N (2m) = 0,

Mx = - F (2m) + P (2m) = 0 F = P
Fx = - F + 600N (sin15) = 0 F =
155.29
P = 155.29 N

Ans:

Fy= - A + 600N (cos15) = 0

= 33.7

A = 579.56N

NA = 0.555 W
NB = 0.832 W

4.14 Solve problem 4.13 if the force P

pushes rather than pulls.
Fy = W cos

- Nb = 0,

Ans:179.3 N

Fx = Wsin0 Na= 0
= 33.7
Fy = W cos33.7 - Nb = 0, Nb = 0.832
W

My = 0 = - A (2m) + 600N (2m) = 0,

Mx =F(2m)+P(2m)=0 F=-P
Fx=-F+600N (sin15) =0 F=155.29

P=-155.29N
Fy=-A+600N(cos15)=0
A=579.56N

4.15 The 480-kg bent bar ABC of

uniform cross section is supported by
a pin at A and a vertical angle cable at
C. Determine the pin reactions and the
force in the cable.
Ans:5754 N mm

MA = 0 CA + 300 mm (4 sin 16) (300 mm - (600 mm sin 16)) (4 N)

Fx = Ax = 0
Fy = Ay B 480 (9.81) + T = 0
Mab = A (2m) 160 (9.81) (2m) =

(720 mm - (600 sin 16)) (10 N) = 0

CA = 5,753.88 N mm

0, Ay = 1569.6 N

Mbc = 320 (9.81) (2m) T (4m) = 0

4.17 At what

will the lamp in Prob.

T = 1569.6 N

4.16 in equilibrium without the couple

CA?

B = 480 kG (9.81) - 1569.6 N - 1569.6

N =0
B = 1569.6 N

4.16 The table lamp consists of two

uniform arms, each weighing 4 N, and
a 10-N bulb fixture. If = 16 ,
calculate the couple CA that must be
supplied by the friction in joint A.

Fx = Ax = 0
Fy = - 10 N 4 N + Ay - 0.8 N (sin
)=0
Ma = 0.8 N (0.3m) + 4 N (0.9m) + 10
N
(1.32m) = 0

8.64 N m / 0.6 m = Ay

Fx=0

Ay = 14.4 N

3
B( 5 )-Cx=0

Fy = [0.4 N / 0.8 N = sin

] sin

= 30

4.18 The bent beam ABC is attached

to a pin at C and rests against a roller
support at B. Neglecting the weight of
the beam, find the reactions at B and
C caused by the 150-kg load.

5
Cx=(150kg)(9.81m/s)(5m)( 12.5
3
5

)(

Cx=1766N
Fy=0
4
B( 5 )-(150kg)(9.81m/s)+Cy=0
Cy=1471.5N-(150kg)(9.81m/s)(5m)(
5
4

)(
12.5
5
Cy=-883N

Ans:
RB = 2940 N
Cx = 1766N
Cy = -883 N

Mc = 0
4
- (150kg) (9.8m/s) (5m) + B ( 5 ) (2)
3
+ B ( 5 )(1.5) = 0
8
4.5
B +
B =7350
5
5
RB=2940N

4.19 Compute all reactions at the base

A of the traffic light standard, given that
the tension in the cable BC is (a) T =
2720 N; and (b) T = 0. The weight of
the standard is negligible compared
with the 1600-N weight of the traffic
light.

4.20 The man is holding up the 35-kg

ladder ABC by pushing perpendicular
to the ladder. If the maximum force
that the man can exert is 400 N,
determine the smallest at which
he can support the ladder.

a. T = 2720 N

Ans:39.0

= tan-1 (5/7.5)
= 33.69

MA = 0

Fx= 0

35(9.81) N (cos ) (3m) = (400

Ax 2720 N (sin 33.69) = 0

Ax = 1,508.78 N
Fy = 0

N) (2m)
= 39.04

Ay 2720 N (cos 33.69) 1600 N = 0

Ay = 3,863.18 N
MA = 0
-CA + (4m) (1600 N) (7.5m) (2720 N
sin 33.69) = 0
CA = -4,915.86 N m

b. T = 0 N
Ax = 0
Ay = 1600 N
MA = 0
CA = (4m) (1600 N)
CA = 6400 N m

4.21 The machine part of negligible

weight is supported by a pin at A and a
roller at C. Determine the magnitudes
of the forces acting on the part A and
C.

Ans:
T = 112.2 N
Ax = -38.4 N
Ay = 182.4 N

MA = 0
3kN (.75m) + 2.4kN. m + Nc sin50
(.144m) Nc cos50 (.257m) = 0

Tb=Tc
Ma=400N(1.5m)+Tb(2.5m)+Tc(3m)

Nc = 84.72 kN

=0

MB = 0

(2.5m)Tb+(3m)Tb=-600Nm

AY (.75m) - 84.72 sin50 (0.606m) +

2.4kN.m = 0

T=109.09 counterclockwise

AY = 49.24kN

Ax=-(109.09cos70 ),

Mc= 0
49.24kN (.144m) + 2.4kN.m
(0.606m) - AX(0.257m) = 0

Fx=Tbcos70 +Ax=0,

AX = 44kN

4.22 The uniform plank ABC weighs

400 N. It is supported by a pin at A and
a cable that runs the pulley D.
Determine the tension in the cable and
the components of the pin reaction at
A. Note the tension in the cable is
constant (see Sample Problem 4.5).

Ax=-37.31N
Fy=Tbsin70 +Tc+Ay 400=0,
Ay=400 Tbsin70 -Tc,
Ay=188.40N

4.23 The center of the gravity of the

850-N man is at G. If the man pulls on
the rope with a 380-N force, determine
the horizontal distance b between the
mans feet and G.

4
T3 ( 5 ) - T1 = 0
4
T1 = 817.5 N ( 5 )
T1 = 654 N

Md = 388 N (1.2m) 850 (b) = 0

388 N (1.2m) / 850 N = b, b = 0.55m

4.24 The homogeneous 100-kg sign is

suspended from three wires. Find the
tension in each wire.

4.25 When the truck is empty, it

weighs 30000 N and its center of
gravity is at G. Determine the total
weight W of the logs, knowing that the
load on the rear axle is twice the load
on the front axle.

Mx = 0
Ans:

- NA (1.44m) +

T1 = 654 N

4
5

w (2.88m) +

30000 (5.64m) NB (7.44m) = 0

T2 = 490.5 N

NA = 2NB

T3 = 817.5 N

NB (7.44m) + NB (2.88m) =
MA = 0
3
- (100) (9.81) N (1m) - T3 ( 5

(2.88) + 30000 N (5.64m)

) (2m)

=0
T3 = 817.5 N

NB =

( 45 ) (2.88 )+ 30000 ( 5.64 )

10.32

MA = 0

MB = 0

w
5

(1.44m) +

4
5

- (100) (9.81) N (1m) + T2 (2m) = 0

T2 = 490.5 N

30000 N (4.2m) NB (6m) = 0

Fx = 0

4w
5

(1.44m) +

3w
5

(1.44m) + 30000 N (4.2m) -

([ 45w )+30000 N ( 5.64 m ) ]

10.32

108
125

w + 126000 Nm -

6=0
288
215

w -

98372.09 Nm
=0
2556
w = 27627.91
5375
W = 58098.6 N

Homework No. 3
(pp. 229-231)

4.148 Show that all diagonal members

of the truss carry the same force, and
find the magnitude of this force.
Ans:1.25 P (T)

 F v =0

4000=17880

4
DJ=P
5

BG =13420(C)

M A =0

DJ=1.25 P(T )

4000 ( 4 ) + BG
4.149 Determine the forces
members FG and AB in terms of P.

( 4.472 ) ( 8)=0

in

M A =0

BG =4470

F V =0

P (12 ) +FG ( 4 )=0

8000= AB

FG=3 P (C)

M G =0

( 4.474 )+ BG ( 4.474 )

( 4.472 )

AB=17880(T )

F h=0

9P=FS (4)
9
AB= (T )
4

FG=17880

4.150 Determine the forces

members BC, BG, and FG.

in

( 4.474 )

4.151 Find the forces in members BC

and DE.

Ans:
PBC = 13420 N (C)
PBG = 4470 N (C)
PFG = 16000 N (T)

M E=0

M E=0

6200 ( 9 )=T ( 3.5 )

A y ( 16 )=4000 (12 ) +6000 (8) +8000(4)

T =15942.86 N

A y =8000

M B =0

M A =0

DE

(
)
E 16 =4000 ( 4 )+ 6000 8) + 8000(4)

DE=14 694 (T )

4.5
( 4.74
)( 2)6200 ( 4.5)

E=10000 N

F V =0

4.152 Compute the forces in members

EF, NF, and NO.

4.153 Repeat Prob. 4.152 assuming

that the 300-kN force is applied at O
instead of L.

Ans:
PEF = 240 kN (C)
PNF = 82.0 kN (T)
Ry= 75KN

PNO = 187.5 kN (T)

Jx= 0
MN (CLOCKWISE) = 0

Jy= 225KN

MN (CLOCKWISE) = - 75 kN (20m) -

MN= 0

EF (6.25m)

FX = 0

- 1500 kN.m = EF (6.25m)

300KN(5m)-EF(6.25)-Ry(20m) = 0

EF = 240kN(C)

NF(5/8)+EF+NO = 0

MF (CLOCKWISE) = 0

EF = 0 (c)

MF (CLOCKWISE) = NO (6m) -

NO = 180KN (c)

75kN (15m)

Fy = 0

NO (6m) = 1125kNm

75KN NF(6.25/8) 300= 0

NO = 186.5kN (T)

NF = -288(T) KN

Fx = EF NO NF (

5
61 )

0 = 240kN - 187.5kN NF (
5
- 52.5 kN = - NF ( 61 )
NF = 82.0 kN
NF = 82.0kN (T)

5
61 )
4.154 Determine the forces
members BG, CI, and CD.

in

Ans:
PBG = 0.250 P (T)
PCI = 0.354 P (T)
PCD = 0.750 P (C)
4.156 Determine the angle

M E=0

that

maximizes the tensile force in member

BC and calculate the maximum value
of his force.

4 a )=P (a)
Ay
A y=

P
4

F v =0
P
=BG
4
BG =0.25 P

F v =0
0.25 P=CI

Ans:

( 12 )

(PBC)max = 168.0 kN

CI =0.354 P

M D=0
3 a ( 0.25 P )+ 0.354

= 45

=tan1
1
=CD ( a )
2

( )

CD=0.750 P

2
2

=45

M G =0
42 ( 2 2 ) ( 2 )=BC ( 2)

4.155 Assuming that P = 48000 N and

that it may be applied at any joint on
the line FJ, determine the location of P
that would cause (a) maximum tension
in
member
HI; (b)
maximum
compression in member CI; and (c)
maximum tension in member CI. Also
determine the magnitude of the
indicated force in each case.

BC =168 N

4.157 Find the forces in members CD,

DH, and HI.

4.158 Determine the

members CD and DF.

forces

in

4.159 Computer the forces in

members CD and JK, given that P =
3000 N and Q = 1000 N. (Hint: Use the
section indicated by the dashed line.)

Ans:
PCD = 12.75 kN (T)
PDF = 7.39 kN (C)

F v =0
5=FB

( 45 )

MK= 0

FB=6.25 ( C

Dy(2m) 1000(45) 1000(3)

F h=0

1000(45) 1000(2m)= 0

4=F sin33.69

Dy=7500 N

F=7.211 N

MA= 0

SFY= 0

Fy= 0

3 + DF (4/9.85) = 0
DF= -7.3875 kN (C)

-JK(2)-(-4500)(2)= 0
-Dy-Ky+F= 0
JK= 4500KN (T)

F h=0
BC =6. .25

F Dy= Ky

( 53 )+22.5

F h=0
CD=7.211 cos 33.69 .+ 18.75

12.75 N

Fy= 0
Ky= -4500KN (J)
DY+CD+JK+KY= 0
Fx= 0
CD= -7500KN (T)
-Kx 1000 1000 1000= 0
KX= -3000 (T)

4.160 If PCD = 6000 N and PGD = 1000

N (both compression), find P and q.

4.162 Determine the forces

members AC, AD and DE.

in

Ans:
P = 5170 N
Q = 370 N

F v =0
6000=1000 ( sin 56.31 ) + P
P=5167.95 N (T )
Ans:

M R =0

PDE = 40 kN (T)

6000 ( 2 )+ 3Q ( 1.5 )=5167.95 (2)

PAD = 0

Q=369.8(C )

4.161 Determine the forces

members BC, CE, and FG.

PAC = 50 kN (C)
in

M L=0
CD (12)=60(8)

CD=40 (T )

F h=0
40=AC

( 45 )

AC =50
Mc=0
(1.33)FG(cos12.529)+560(1.5)=0
FG=645.37 N (C)
Mh=0
-560(1.5)-(2100)-3(1/1.8)CE=0
CE=1764 N (C)
Mf=0
-BC(2)+3(560)+4.5(560)=0
BC=2100 N (T)

4.163 Determine the forces GI, FH and

GH.

4.164 Determine the forces in

members CD, IJ, and NJ of the K-truss
in terms of P.

Ans:

Sin= -(5P)/CA

PCD = 4.0 P (T)

fy=0
-2P+CAcos=0
Cos=2P/CA

PIJ = 4.0 P (C)

PNJ = 0.559 P (C)

M G =0
A y ( 6 ) ( a )=P ( 5 a ) + P ( 4 a ) + P ( 3 a ) + P ( 2 a )+ P(a)

4.166 Find the forces in members BC

and BG.

A y =2.5 P

M I =0
2.5 P ( 2 a ) =CD ( a )+ P
CD=4 P (T )

F h=0
4 P+ IJ =P

Ans:

IJ =4 P (C)

PBC = 4.47 P (C)

F v =0

PBG = 2.0 P (C)

1
2
2.5 P+ NJ
=0
5
2

1
MA (clockwise) = BG ( 2 + P (L)

NJ=5.59(C )

L
- PL = BG ( 2

()

4.165 Determine the largest allowable

value for the angle

if the
magnitude of the force in member BC
is not exceed 5 P.

BG =

2 PL
L

BG = 2P (C)
MB (clockwise) = 1.5 (L) AG
4
L
1
17 2 + AG 17 (L)

( )( )

@ JOINT C
Fx=0
-5P-CAsin=0

Fy/Fx= 2/-5
tan^-1=21.8

( )

= 1.5 (L) - AG

( 1717 )

- 1.5L = - AG

( 1717 L )

6400-(4/41)BE=0
BE=10245 N (T)

AG = 6.18 P (T)

( 117 )

Fy = 1.5 P P + AG

+ BC

( 15 )
= 1.5 P P + 6.18

1
17

( )

+ BC

1
5

( )
= 2P + BC

( 15 )

- 2P = BC

( 15 )

4.168 A couple acting on a winch at G

slowly raises the load W by means of a
rope that runs the pulley attached to
the derrick at A and B. Determine the
forces in member EF and KL of the
derrick, assuming the diameters of the
pulleys and the winch are negligible.

BC = 4.47P (C)

4.167 Determine the forces in

members BC and BE and the
horizontal pin reaction at G.

Ans:
PEF = 1.828 W (T)
PKL = 2.83 W (C)

+Me=0
-KL(L)-4(L)(L/(La))W=0
KL=2.83W (C)
+Mf=0
(16000)(8)+(12000)(16)-GY(16)=0
GY=20000 N
+Me=0
-(5)BC+(1200)(4)-(20000)(4)=0
BC=6400 N (C)
Fh=0

+Ml=0
EF(L)-W(L/(La))(4L)+W(L)=0
EF=W(4L/a)-W(L)/L
EF=1.828W (T)