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QUESTION 1
(a) Figure Q1(a) shows a frame structure that is used to support a 500 N load. Determine:
(i) the reactions at B and C, [3 marks]
(ii) the internal loadings acting on the cross section at sections a-a. [2 marks]
Note: the contact at E is smooth.

Figure Q1(a)

(b) Based on the structure shown in Figure Q1(b), determine the shear stress in pin A if the
diameter of the pin is 15 mm. [5 marks]

plan view

Figure Q1(b)
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QUESTION 2
Figure Q2 shows a structure that consists of rigid bar CD that is originally horizontal. The bar is
supported by pins and 6 mm diameter steel rods CF and GH. If the vertical load of 20 kN is applied at
A of rod AB which is also 6 mm in diameter, determine:
(i) the normal stress in rods AB, CF, and GH, [8 marks]
(ii) the vertical displacement of point G. [2 marks]
Use Esteel = 200 GPa.

Figure Q2

QUESTION 3
A 5-m steel shaft rotating at 2 Hz has 60 kW applied at gear B that is 2 m from the left end where 20
kW is removed. At the right end, 20 kW is removed and another 20 kW leaves the shaft at 1.5 m from
the right end.
(i) Calculate the uniform shaft diameter so that the shearing stress is not to exceed 60 MPa.
[5 marks]
(ii) If a uniform shaft diameter of 100 mm is specified, determine the total angle of twist of
the shaft in between A and D. [5 marks]
Use G = 83 GPa.

Figure Q3
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QUESTION 1 a)(i) 104 N, 450 N, 1125 N

a)(ii) 104 N, 450 N, 202.5 N.m

b) 45.7 MPa

QUESTION 2 (i) 707 MPa, 86.2 MPa, 68.9 MPa

(ii) 6.894 x 10-5 m

QUESTION 3 (i) 64.6 mm

(ii) 0.0049 rad