MEK 205E ENGINEERING MECHANICS

HOMEWORK 1

1. The rod shown in the figure is supported by two brackets A and B. Determine the
magnitude of the moment MAB produced by force F = (- 600 i + 200 j 300 k) N,
which tends to rotate the rod about the AB axis. Answer: MAB = -53.64 Nm.

2. Replace the forces acting on the pipe shown by an equivalent single force and couple
system acting at point A. Answer: R = 962.2 N, MA = -551Nm.

3. The lamp has a mass of 10 kg and is supported by a pole AO and cables AB and AC.
If the force in the pole acts along its axis, determine the forces in AO, AB and AC for
equilibrium. Answer: AO = 209 N, AB = 69.7 N, AC = 57 N.

4. The 500 kg uniform beam is subjected to the three external loads shown. Compute the
reactions at the support pin O. The x-y plane is vertical. Answer : Ox = 1500 N,
Oy = 6100N, Mo = 7560 Nm.