MEMB123 Assignment

Assignment T5

Q1
Replace the force system acting on the beam by an equivalent force and couple
moment at point B.
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Q2
Handle forces F1and F2 are applied to the electric drill. Replace this force system by an
equivalent resultant force and couple moment acting at point O. Express the results in
Cartesian vector form.
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Q3
Replace the distributed loading with an equivalent resultant force, and specify its
location on the beam measured from point O.
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Q4
The wind pressure acting on a triangular sign is uniform. Replace this loading by an
equivalent resultant force and couple moment at point O.
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Q5.
a. Draw the free body diagram of member AB which is supported by a roller at A
and a pin at B.
b. Explain the significance of each force on the diagram.
c. Determine the vertical and horizontal components of reaction at the supports.
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Q6.
a. Draw the free body diagram of beam AC which supports a 70 kg load and is
supported by a pin at A and a cable which wraps around a pulley at D
b. Explain the significance of each force on the diagram.
c. Determine the vertical and horizontal components of reaction pin A and cable
BDE.
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Q7.
a. Draw the free body diagram of the spanner wrench subjected to the 100 N force.
The support at A is considered a pin and at B a smooth surface.
b. Explain the significance of each force on the diagram.
c. Determine the support reactions at the pin A and smooth surface B.
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Q8.
a. Draw the free body diagram of the member supported by a fixed support at A.
b. Explain the significance of each force on the diagram.
c. Determine the support reactions at the fixed support A.
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Q9.
a. Draw the free body diagram of the beam AB supported by member CD and pin at
A.
b. Explain the significance of each force on the diagram.
c. Determine the support reactions due to the pin and member CD.