AMC110S_Quiz2-2013

This quiz tests you understanding of structural mechanics method of joints and method of sections. Use either one. The following ground rules apply: 1. No copying from friends - try to do things by yourself! 2. The quiz opens at 11:45 on Thursday 28th March 2013 and closes on Friday 29th March at 11:45. Submit before this time as email jams may prevent you from submitting. At 12:00 (Friday 29th March) the quiz will become sterile and inaccessible. 3. Do not input negative numbers only magnitudes are required. Lets do it!

For the cantilever truss shown, if F1 = {200} kN, and F2 = {100} kN, determine the forces in the members: Q1. AB [3] Q2. CE [4] Q3. BD [4] Q4. CE [4] Q5. EG [3]

For the bridge shown, if P = {50} kN and L = 3.6 m, determine the forces in the members: Q6. BF [3] Q7. BD [4] Q8. AB [3] Q9. AC [3] Q10. AE [4] Q11. EF [3]

The two-member truss is subjected to a force F = {100} kN as shown. Q12. If the angle is 60 degrees , determine (in degrees) the force in member AC [3] Q13. Determine the smallest angle (in degrees) for the application of the load F so that the force in member AB does not exceed {80} kN [4] Q14. Applying the result for AB obtained in Q13, determine the smallest angle (in degrees) for the application of the load F so that the force in member AC does not exceed {133.3} kN [5].