Benha University
Benha Faculty of Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Department
Dr. Abdalla M. Abdalla
1) The load binder is used to support a load. If the
force applied to the handle is 50 lb, determine
the tensions T1 and T2 in each end of the chain
and then draw the shear and moment diagrams
for the arm ABC.
2) The engine crane is used to support the engine,
which has a weight of 1200 lb. Draw the shear
and moment diagrams of the boom ABC when it
is in the horizontal position shown.
3) Draw the shear and moment diagrams for the
shaft. The bearings at A and D exert only
vertical reaction on the shaft. The loading is
applied to the pulleys at B and C and E.
4) Members ABC and BD of the counter chair are
rigidly connected at B and the smooth collar at
D is allowed to move freely along the vertical
slot. Draw the shear and moment diagrams for
member ABC.
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Strength & Testing of Materials
2nd Year Mechanical Engineering
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5) The industrial robot is held in the stationary
position shown. Draw the shear and moment
diagrams of the arm ABC if it is pin connected
at A and connected to a hydraulic cylinder (two-
force member) BD. Assume the arm and grip
have a uniform weight of 1.5 lb/in. and support
the load of 40 lb at C.
6) For the cantilever beam and loading shown,
derive equations for the shear force and the
bending moment for any location in the beam
(place the origin at point A).
7) For the simply supported beam subjected to the
loading, derive equations for the shear force and
the bending moment for any location in the
beam (place the origin at point A).