ME-1020 Tutorial 1
1. Resolve each force acting on the gusset plate into its and y components, and express each
force as a Cartesian vector. Determine the magnitude of the resultant force acting on the
plate and its direction, measured counterclockwise from the positive x axis.
2. If the magnitude of the resultant force acting on the bracket is to be 450 N directed along
the positive u axis, determine the magnitude of F1 and its direction ϕ. If the resultant force
acting on the bracket is required to be a minimum, determine the magnitudes of F1 and the
resultant force. Set ϕ = 30°.
3. The screw eye is subjected to the two forces shown. Express each force in Cartesian vector
form and then determine the resultant force. Find the magnitude and coordinate direction
angles of the resultant force. Determine the coordinate direction angles of F1
4. The spur gear is subjected to the two forces caused by contact with other gears. Determine
the resultant of the two forces and express the result as a Cartesian vector.
5. Determine the magnitude and coordinate direction angles of the resultant force of the two
forces acting on the sign at point A.
6. A force of F = {-40k} lb acts at the end of the pipe. Determine the magnitudes of the
components F1 and F2 which are directed along the pipe’s axis and perpendicular to it.
7. The chandelier is supported by three chains which are concurrent at point O. If the
resultant force at O has a magnitude of 130 lb and is directed along the negative z axis,
determine the force in each chain.
8. The bearing consists of rollers, symmetrically confined within the housing. The bottom one
is subjected to a 125-N force at its contact A due to the load on the shaft. Determine the
normal reactions NB and NC on the bearing at its contact points B and C for equilibrium.
9. The lift sling is used to hoist a container having amass of 500 kg. Determine the force in
each of the cables AB and AC as a function of θ. If the maximum tension allowed in each
cable is 5 kN, determine the shortest length of cables AB and AC that can be used for the
lift. The center of gravity of the container is located at G.
10. Determine the mass of each of the two cylinders if they cause a sag of s = 0.5 m when
suspended from the rings at A and B. Note that s = 0 when the cylinders are removed.
11. Determine the tension developed in cables AB and AC and the force developed along strut
AD for equilibrium of the 400-lb crate. If the tension developed in each cable cannot exceed
300 lb, determine the largest weight of the crate that can be supported. Also, what is the
force developed along strut AD?
12. If the tension developed in either cable AB or AC can not exceed 1000 lb, determine the
maximum tension that can be developed in cable AD when it is tightened by the turnbuckle.
Also, what is the force developed along the antenna tower at point A?
13. Determine the stretch in each of the two springs required to hold the 20-kg crate in the
equilibrium position shown. Each spring has an unstretched length of 2 m and a stiffness of
k = 300 N-m.