EM/SEP 2011/MEC111

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UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

FINAL EXAMINATION

COURSE

STATICS

COURSE CODE

MEC111

EXAMINATION

SEPTEMBER 2011

TIME

3 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1.

This question paper consists of five (5) questions.

2.

Answer ALL questions in the Answer Booklet. Start each answer on a new page.

3.

Do not bring any material into the examination room unless permission is given by the
invigilator.

4.

Please check to make sure that this examination pack consists of:
i)
ii)

the Question Paper

an Answer Booklet - provided by the Faculty

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This examination paper consists of 6 printed pages
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QUESTION 1
a)

i)

Briefly explain the meaning of the terms Mechanics and Statics.

ii)

Knowing that a vector P = 12 / + 5 j and a vector Q = - 6 i + 8 j.

Determine: P+ Qand P Q .
(10 marks)

b)

i)

A friction force may be produced when a force P is applied on a block which is

placed on a rough horizontal surface. Briefly explain the four possible conditions
of this object according to the laws of dry friction. Sketch the diagrams to assist in
the explanations.

ii)

A lever AB is hinged at C and attached to a short link AD as shown in

Figure Q1 (b). Draw the free body diagrams for members AB and AD according to
the concepts of equilibrium of 2-force and 3-force members.
(10 marks)

Figure Q1(b)

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QUESTION 2
a)

Two buckets are suspended in the equilibrium positions as shown in Figure Q2(a).
Knowing that bucket A has a weight of 60-N.
i)

Draw the free body diagrams for the points C and F.

ii)

Determine the tension in the cord CF and the weight of bucket B.

(10 marks)

Figure 0.2(a)

b)

A horizontal force P = 80 N is applied to a 300-N crate as shown in Figure 0.2(b).

Determine the frictional force which is required to maintain the equilibrium of the crate,
and also determine the normal and maximum friction forces. Take JL/S = 0.3 and
^=0.2.
(10 marks)

Figure Q2(b)

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QUESTION 3
a)

Figure Q3 shows the cross-sectional area of a beam. Determine the coordinate of the
centroid C, of the cross-sectional area.
(10 marks)

b)

For the same cross-sectional area shown in Figure Q3, determine the moment of
inertia of the area with respect to the centroidal x-axis and the corresponding radius of
gyration.
(10 marks)

180 mm

C !

f
i

O
150 mm

Figure Q3

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QUESTION 4
a)

A beam is loaded as shown in Figure Q4(a). Neglecting the thickness of the beam,
calculate the horizontal and vertical component of reactions at supports A and B.
(6 marks)
200 N

250 N

/\
B
><r
1m

1m

1m

Figure Q4(a)
b)

A truss is subjected to the loadings as shown in Figure Q4 (b). Determine the reaction
forces at supports A, G, and forces in members AB, BG and FG. States if the members
are in tension or compression.
(14 marks)
D
20 kN

\*

5m

*\

Figure Q4(b)
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QUESTION 5
a)

The pliers shown in Figure Q5(a) is used to grip an 8-mm diameter rod. For an 80-N
force squeeze on the handle of the pliers, determine the force applied to the round rod
by each jaw.
(5 marks)
80 N

80N

Figure Q5(a)
b)

A frame structure as shown in Figure Q5(b) is subjected to a 900-N load at point D.

i)

Draw the free body diagram of members AC and BCD.

ii)

Determine the components of reactions at A and 6.

(15 marks)
600 N
900 N

Figure Q5(b)

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