More Exercises Chapter 4

1. The Figure shows a uniform beam of length L = 3 m and a cable that supports a mass M = 1000 kg. The mass of the beam is 60 kg. The angle between the beam and the cable is . The left end of the beam is supported by a wall with a frictionless pin that is free to rotate. Compose a workbook to determine the tension in the cable and the x and y components of force at the pin, as functions of . Let the angle go from 20 degrees to 60 degrees. Graph the tension and pin forces as functions of angle. 2. An automobile crosses a bridge supported by a frictionless pin at the left side and a frictionless roller at the right side, as shown in the Figure. The bridge is made of uniform material with a mass of 104 kg. The length of the bridge is L = 20 m between the pin and the roller. The automobile mass is 1000 kg. The weight of the automobile is distributed equally on the front and rear wheels, which are D = 3 m apart. Compose a workbook to produce a table and graphs of the forces on the bridge supports. Let the automobile start with the rear wheels over the pin at the left, and let the automobile stop when the front wheels are above the roller on the right-hand side. Suggested increment: one m.
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