CE REVIEW 2

PRETEST ENGINEERING MECHANICS – STATICS

1. The two structural members, one of which is in tension and the
other in compression, exert the indicated forces on joint O.
Determine the angle, in degrees, which the resultant R makes with
the positive x-axis. Round your answer to two decimal places.
NOTE: Indicate + if the angle is measured counter clockwise from
the positive x-axis. Negative otherwise. i.e. +23.45 or -23.45.
Ans: -21.62
2. The 30-N force P is applied perpendicular to the portion BC of the bent bar.
Determine the moment, in N-m, of P about point A. Indicate + if clockwise,
- if counter clockwise. Round answer to the second decimal place.
Ans: +81.94
3. Replace the 10-kN force acting on the steel column by an equivalent force –
couple system at point O. This replacement is frequently done in the design of
structures. the force is in kN, and the couple must be in kN-m. Positive (+)
downward force and clockwise moment. Answers in two decimal places
separated by a comma. i.e. +12.00, +1.75
Ans: +10.00 , -0.75
4. Determine location of the resultant R of the two forces and one
couple acting on the I-beam measured from the left end in meters.
Round to two decimal places.
Ans: 4.33
5. The cable exerts a tension of 2 kN on the fixed bracket at A. Write
the vector expression for the tension T in kN. i.e: +2.45i – 1.75j +
3.45k
Ans: -1.84i + 0.77j + 0.15k
6. The steel H-beam is being designed as a column to support the two
vertical forces shown. Replace these forces by a single equivalent
force along the vertical centerline of the column and a couple M.
Write the couple M in vector form. Follow the right hand rule for
the signs. i.e: +200i – 300j + 250k
Ans: -450i + 300j + 0k, -450i + 300j
7. The concrete slab supports the six vertical loads shown.
Determine the x-coordinate of the point on the slab through which
the resultant of the loading system passes. Round to 2 decimal
places.
Ans: 2.92
8. The 500-kg uniform beam is subjected to the three external loads
shown. Compute the moment, in N-m, at the support point O. The
x-y plane is vertical. Round to the nearest whole number. Indicate
+ if clockwise, negative otherwise.
Ans: -7563
9. The asymmetric simple truss is loaded as shown. Determine the
reactions at A in terms of L. Neglect the weight of the structure
compared with the applied loads. Round the coefficient of L to
the 2nd decimal place i.e: 4.56L
Ans: 1.97L
10. To test the deflection of the uniform 200-lb beam the 120-lb boy
exerts a pull of 40 lb on the rope rigged as shown. Compute the
force, in lb, supported by the pin at the hinge O. Indicate the answer
in whole number.
Ans: 820
11. Determine the tension in the cable at C which support the uniform
80-kg plate whose shape is that of an equilateral triangle. Express
answer in N rounded to the first decimal place.
Ans: 261.6
12. Determine the force in member AC of the loaded truss. Indicate if
tension (T) or compression (C). Round the answer to the 2nd decimal
place. i.e: 3.56 (T)
Ans: 2.07 (C)
13. For what value M, in lb-ft, of the clockwise couple will the
horizontal component of the pin reaction at A be zero?
Ans: 150
14. Determine the coordinates (x,y) of the centroid of the shaded area. Round answers to the second decimal
place. i.e: (134.56, 345.67)
Ans: (243.63, 117.73)
15. Determine the distance, in mm, from the bottom of the base plate
to the centroid of the built-up structural section shown. Round
answer to two decimal places.
Ans: 39.29
16. A 100-ft length of surveyor’s tape weighs 0.6 lb. When the tape is stretched between two points on the
same level by a tension of 10 lb at each end, calculate the sag h, in ft, in the middle. Right round answer
to the second decimal place.
Ans: 0.75
17. Determine the moments of inertia of the Z-section about its
centroidal x-axis.
Ans: ----
18. A cable supports a load of uniformly distributed along the
horizontal and is suspended from two fixed points A and B
located as shown. Calculate the cable tension at A in kN rounded
to two decimal places.
Ans: 37.38
19. Determine the range of weights W, in lb, for which the 100-lb
block is equilibrium. All wheels and pulleys have negligible
friction. Rounded to two decimals places. i.e: 3.67 – 45.67
Ans: 3.05 – 31.70
20. A counterclockwise moment of 1500 lb-in. is applied to the
flywheel. If the coefficient of friction between the band and the
wheel is 0.20, compute the minimum force P, in lb, necessary to
prevent the wheel from rotating. Round to nearest whole number.
Ans: 142