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Equilibrium Problems in Statics 213

The document presents a series of sample problems related to the equilibrium of concurrent force systems in statics. Each problem includes a description of the scenario, the forces involved, and the calculated answers for various forces and angles. The problems cover different setups, including cables, inclined planes, and truss systems.

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Equilibrium Problems in Statics 213

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STATICS 213

SAMPLE PROBLEMS II

EQUILIBRIUM OF CONCURRENT FORCE SYSTEM

PROBLEM 1

The cable and boom shown in Fig. P-308 support a load of 600 lb. Determine the tensile
force T in the cable and the compressive force C in the boom.

Answer: 𝑇 = 439.24 𝑙𝑏 and 𝐶 = 537.94 𝑙𝑏

PROBLEM 2

A cylinder weighing 400 lb. is held against a smooth incline by means of the weightless rod AB
in Fig. P-309. Determine the forces P and N exerted on the cylinder by the rod and the incline.

Answer: 𝑁 = 418.60 𝑙𝑏 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑃 = 378.34 𝑙𝑏


PROBLEM 3

A 300-lb box is held at rest on a smooth plane by a force P inclined at an angle θ with the
plane as shown in Fig. P-310. If θ = 45°, determine the value of P and the normal
pressure N exerted by the plane.

Answer: 𝑃 = 212.13 𝑙𝑏 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑁 = 409.81 𝑙𝑏

Problem 4:

Determine the magnitude of P and F necessary to keep the concurrent force system in Fig. P-
312 in equilibrium.

Answer: 𝑃 = −133.25 𝑁 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐹 = 86.37 𝑁

Problem 5:

Figure P-313 represents the concurrent force system acting at a joint of a bridge truss.
Determine the value of P and E to maintain equilibrium of the forces.

Answer: 𝑃 = 165.45 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐹 = 412.44 𝑙𝑏


Problem 6:

The five forces shown in Fig. P-314 are in equilibrium. Compute the values of P and F.

Answer: 𝐹 = −12.63 𝑘𝑁 𝑎𝑛𝑑 − 5.31 𝑘𝑁

Problem 7:

The 300-lb force and the 400-lb force shown in Fig. P-315 are to be held in equilibrium by a third
force F acting at an unknown angle θ with the horizontal. Determine the values of F and θ.

Answer: 𝐹 = 205.31 𝑙𝑏 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝜃 = 103.06°

Problem 8:

Determine the values of α and θ so that the forces shown in Fig. P-316 will be in equilibrium

Answer: 𝛼 = 46.57° 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝜃 = 28.96°


Problem 9:

The system of knotted cords shown in Fig. P-317 support the indicated weights. Compute the
tensile force in each cord.

Answer: 𝐷 = 207.06 𝑙𝑏, 𝐵 = 914.16 𝑙𝑏, 𝐴 = 846.41 𝑙𝑏, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐶 = 400 𝑙𝑏

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