School of Vocational Engineering

Progressive assessment. Task 6

Semester 2 2014
Program: C6130
RMIT Course Names and Codes:

MIET7548C Apply engineering mechanics principles

MATH5335C Calculate force systems within simple beam structures
MMATH5336C Calculate stresses in simple structures
Due date: 14/08/2014
Teacher: S. Eljaste

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. The solutions are to be type-written or neatly hand-written in blue or black pen only. Answers
written in other colours or pencil will not be marked, excluding diagrams.
2. The solutions must be submitted to the Reception on Lvl 5, Bld. 57 or online through Blackboard
before 16:30 on the due date (Word or pdf format only). The solutions are to be submitted with
the cover sheet and the marking guide.
3. The solutions for this task are to be submitted with the solutions for class Worksheets NN S201, S2-02 and S2-03.
4. Attempt all questions
Students name (PRINT)

Student ID

Students signature

Date

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SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING (VET)

Marking guide

Question
No.

PC Ref

CA/NYC
(Circle)

Marks
available

Q1

MEM23109A:
2.1 2.4
MEM30005A
1.1

CA/NYC

Q2

MEM23109A:
2.1 2.5
MEM30005A
1.1

CA/NYC

10

Q3

MEM23109A:
2.1 2.5
MEM30005A
1.1, 1.2

CA/NYC

10

Q4

MEM23109A:
2.1 2.5
MEM30005A
1.1, 1.2, 2.1

CA/NYC

10

WS S2-01

MEM23109A:
2.1 2.5
MEM30005A
1.1

CA/NYC

15

WS S2-02

MEM23109A:
2.1 2.5
MEM30005A
1.1, 1.2

CA/NYC

15

WS S2-03

MEM23109A:
2.1 2.5
MEM30005A
1.1, 1.2, 2.1

CA/NYC

15

CA/NYC

80

Overall result

Teacher____________________

Date

Marks
gained

Feedback/Gap Resolution/
Action Plan

___%

Signature___________________

____________________

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1. Determine the magnitude of the resultant force and its direction (bearing), measured
anti-clockwise from the positive x axis.
(5 marks)

2. The jib-crane shown in the figure below carries a load of 35000 kg. Determine the
forces in the jib and tie. (Take g = 9.8 m/s2)
(10 marks)

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3. For the force system shown below determine the resultant moment about point 0.
(10 marks)

4. For the loaded beam shown below, determine the reaction forces acting at the Left hand
and Right hand supports.
(10 marks)

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