HW 03 – STATICS w/Lab ENGG270

School of Engineering
American University in Dubai

Course Code: ENGG270 Course Name: Statics w/Lab HW 03: Chapter 3

Semester & Year: Spring 2019 Chapter: 01 and 02
Date:
Instructor: Sana Amir DUE Date: February 12, 2019

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- Provide your answer to each of the following problems. You must clearly and neatly show your work in the provided space
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- Homework should be submitted with this title page.
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- Solve these problems on your own, by hand,
- Notes and textbook are allowed.

Learning Outcomes P1 P2 P3 P4

Utilize vector mathematics to convert systems of forces and formulate and solve engineering statics problems • • • •
Analyze simple determinate structural systems such as interconnected members and trusses

Draw free-body diagrams and write and solve equilibrium equations for rigid bodies subjected to body forces,
external forces and dry friction
Find the centroid and moment of inertia of an irregular area

Problem I Problem II Problem III Problem IV Total

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 American University in Dubai Homework 03
Faculty of Engineering Section A Spring 2019
Course: Statics w/Lab – ENGG270 Dr. Sana Amir

Problem I
Determine the magnitude and direction of the force P required to keep the concurrent force system in
equilibrium.

Problem II

The load has a mass of 15 kg and is lifted by the pulley system shown. Determine the force F in the cord as a
function of the angle θ. Find out F when θ = 30 and 60.

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 American University in Dubai Homework 03
Faculty of Engineering Section A Spring 2019
Course: Statics w/Lab – ENGG270 Dr. Sana Amir

Problem III
Determine the tension developed in each cord required for equilibrium of the 30-kg lamp

Problem IV

Determine the stretch in each of the two springs required to hold the 25-kg crate in the equilibrium position
shown. Each spring has an unstretched length of 2 m and a stiffness of k = 200 N/m.

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