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Faculty of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering

BDA 10203- STATICS

TEST 1 (Answer Scheme), Semester 2, Session 2015/2016
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Instructions: Answer all questions in this exam sheet. (Time: 1 hour 30
minutes only)

Question
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Q1

(a)

(b
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Using an appropriate diagram, explain the methodology to:

- resolve a 2-D vector into its components, and
- add 2-D vectors using Cartesian vector
(4 marks)

If = 30 and F1 =250lb , determine the magnitude of the

resultant force acting on the bracket and its direction measured
clockwise from the positive x axis in Figure 1 below.
(6 marks)

Figure 1: Wall hook

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Answer Q1 (b) Alternatif 1: F2 = 300lb, F3 = 250lb

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Alternatif 2:
Jika F2-300lb dan F3-260lb

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FRx terlalu kecil. Direction FR menghampiri paksi x.

Q2

(a) Using free body diagram, demonstrates 2 example of

mechanism and structure together with their correct Free-BodyDiagram include forces acting on the entire system.
(4 marks)
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Note: Any structure mechanism with correct forces label and direction will be approximately
accepted.
Q2 (b) Figure 2 shows an equilibrium system which has three loads L, M
and N. Loads L and N weigh 5kN each and load M weighs 8kN. By
neglecting the size of the pulleys,
(i) Draw the free body diagram for the connecting ring at A.
(ii) Determine the value of s in this equilibrium system.
(6 marks)

Figure 2: Force in plane (2D)

Answer Q2(b)

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Q3

(a) Using an appropriate diagram, explain the 3-D Cartesian

Vector
terminology. Support your answer with proper diagram.
(4 marks)
Answer
- Assume a box with sides AX, AY, and AZ meters long
- The vector A can be defined as A = (AX i + AY j + AZ k) m
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The projection of the vector A in the x-y plane is A. The magnitude of

this projection, A, is found by using the same approach as a 2-D vector:
A = (AX2 + AY2)1/2 .

The magnitude of the position vector A can now be obtained as

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A = ((A)2 + AZ2) =

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(AX2 + AY2 + AZ2)

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Q3 (b)
Specify the magnitude of F3 and its coordinate direction
angle 3, 3, 3 so that the resultant force FR = {9j} in Figure 3.
(6 marks)

Figure 3: Tower pillar

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End of Question -

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