Statics and Structural Analysis - Problems

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6. A force is defined by the vector A — 3.5i —

1 \i - 2.0k. What is most nearly the angle between the
6. A
force andforce is defined
the positive t/-axis?by the vector A — 3.5i —
1 \i - 2.0k. What is most nearly the angle between the
(.At and
force 20° the positive t/-axis?
(B)(.At6620°
( C(B)
) 70
66
r
(D)
( C )110
70r
c
(D) 110c
8. Where can a couple be moved on a rigid body to have

an
8.equivalent
Where caneffect?
a couple be moved on a rigid body to have
an(A)
equivalent
along theeffect?
line of action
(A)inalong
(B) the line
a parallel of action
plane
(B) along
(C) in a parallel plane
the perpendicular bisector joining the two
original forces
(C) along the perpendicular bisector joining the two
original forces
(D) anywhere on the rigid body
(D) anywhere on the rigid body
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The moment of the force F about the

z-axis has a magnitude of: F*( 40i-120j-30k ) lbs
T
a. zero. 2 - i
(3.0.4
b. 160 in-lb.
c. 320 in-lb. A -i
d. _ 800 in-lb. 8 -1
e. 480 in-lb.
The magnitude of the moment of the force F (see figure above) about the line OA is:
a. 200 in-lb.
b. 165 in-lb.
c. zero.
d. _ 1191 in-lb.
e. _ 128 in-lb.
2
In the analysis of rigid bodies the

force system shown is: 250 kN
a. in static equilibrium.
b. equivalent to a 1200 kN force
acting vertically downward and
intersecting the x-axis 1 m to
20 kN 50 kN
the right of 'O'.
c. equivalent to a 1200 kN-m 240 kN
counterclockwise couple.
d. equivalent to a 1200 kN-m clockwise couple.
e. equivalent to a single 240 kN force acting vertically downward 5 m to the right
of the origin 'O'.
3
The horizontal boom of negligible weight
supports a 1000 pound load as shown. The
boom is supported by cables and a ball and
socket joint at '0'. The tensile load carried
by cable AB is: 0
a. 1500 lb.
b. _ 1800 lb.
5
c. 667 lb. % —Y
d. _ 1200 lb.
1000
e. 10001b.
4
Find Components.
Find resultant force and angle.
5
1. What is the resultant R of the system of forces

shown?
y Ft = 15i + 25j-10k
F 3 = —lOi + 40j + 50k
(3,6,4)^\_
F 2 = 20i - 5j + 15k
/ X
¥}(- Q ^ < 3 - io)(• - if

/z
Ty +<-- 6o
6
R = 25i + 60j + 55k
(3,6,4)
7
8
Find resultant force
Find FAC & FBC M=10 kg
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4. The two cables shown carry a 100 N vertical load.
100 N
Most nearly, what is the tension in cable AB?

(A) 40 N
(B) 50 N
(C) 60 N
(D) 80 N
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12
Find TAB.
Wbar=300 N
r=10 m
Find L.
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2. A box has uniform density and a total weight of

GOO N. It is suspended by three equal-length cables,
AE. BE. and CE, as shown. Point E is 0.5 m directly
above the center of the box's top surface.
CE
BE
0.4 m
0.6 m
Most nearly, what, is the tension in cable CE/

(A) 130 N
(B) 200 N
(C) 370 N
(D) 400 N
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A 156 pound homogeneous cylinder rests against -VERTICAL SURFACE

smooth surfaces as shown. The normal force at
B is:
a. 156 lb.
156 lb.
b. 144 lb.
c. 169 lb.
d. 60 lb.
e. 405.6 lb.
The normal force at A (see figure above) is:

a. zero.
b. _ 60 lb.
c. _ 144 lb.
d. _ 65 lb.
e. 156 lb.
16
17
18
19
Find the tension in the cable

P=600 N
20
Find WB if P=80N.
80 N =
=?
21
22
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3. A rope is wrapped over a 6 cm diameter pipe to

support a bucket of tools being lowered. The coefficient
of static friction between the rope and the pipe is 0.20.
The combined mass of the bucket and tools is 100 kg.
p, = 0.20
20°
pipe
r = 3 cm
bucket
100 kg
What is most nearly the range of force that can bo

applied to the free end of the rope such that the bucket
remains stationary?
(A) 560 N to 1360 N
(B) 670 N to 1440 N
(C) 720 N to 1360 N
(D) 720 N to 1510 N
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The system shown is at rest and has values of

coefficient of friction shown. A flexible cord 80 LB
connects the two weights. The maximum TT7777TT7T7TT
weight that can be supported without u -0.2

upsetting the equilibrium of the system is:
a. 25.6 pounds.
b. 10.0 pounds
c. 16.0 pounds.
d. 20.8 pounds.
e. 111.1 pounds.
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10. A disk-shaped body with a 4 cm radius has a 320 N

force acting through the center at an unknown angle 9,
and two 40 N loads acting as a couple, as shown. All of
these forces are removed and replaced by a single 320 N
force at point B, parallel to the original 320 N force.
40 N
320 N
4 cm e 'b
- 40 N
Most nearly, what is the angle 9?

(A) 0°
(B) 7.6°
(C) 15°
(D) 29°
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The 500 newton crate is initially at rest and the

200 newton force is then applied. The coefficient
200 N
of friction is 0.2 between the crate and the floor.
After the 200 N load is applied: (Assume the
block can not tip).
500 N
a. the crate will slide to the right.
b. the frictional force will be 100 N. r
iiummmMMMimmmnmm
0 . 2
c. the frictional force will be 132 N.

d. the frictional force will be 120 N.
e. the frictional force will be 140 N.
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W=50 kg
us=0.2
uk=0.15
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1. A 2 kg block rests on a 34° incline.
kg
(j.s = 0.2
34°
If the coefficient of static friction is 0.2, approximately

how much additional force, F, must be applied to keep
the block from sliding down the incline?
(A) i .7 N
(B) 8.8 N
(C) 9.1 N
(D) 14 N
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30
31
Find the screw-jack moment.

u=0.25
The thread moves up 2mm upon a 360 degree turn.
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33
34
35
36
3. Most nearly, what is the area moment of inertia

about the x-axis for the area shown?
7 cm
E
3.5 cm
H C C)
4.5 cm
A B
,, X
1.5 cm
(A) 89 cm4
(B) 170 cm4
(C) 510 cm4
(D) 1000 cm4
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5. Tho oontroidal moment of inertia ahont the .r-axis for

the area shown is 142.41 em1.
Vi
8.2 cm
F
3.8 cm
Q
2.9 cm
A B
X
-
4.1 cm
Most nearly, what is the centroidal polar moment of

inertia?
(A 79 cm4
(B) 110 cm4
(CI 330 cm4
(D1 450 cm4
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7.Most nearly, what are the » ami ./-eoor<li„ata „f

centroid of the perimeter line for the area shown?
4.5 cm
* E
3.1 cm
D
H C
5.0 cm
A B
^
X
2.5 cm
(A) 1.0 cm; 3.8 cm

(B) 1.0 cm; 4.0 cm
(C) 2.3 cm; 4.4 cm
(D) 2.3 cm; 4.8 cm
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9. The ^-coordinate of (ho ccntroid of tlic area shown is

5.8125 cm.
10 cm
E
\ 3 cm
H C D
V
1 6 cm
\
A 1 B X
3 cm
Most nearly, what is the centroidal moment of inertia

with respect to the x-axis?
IA) 82 cm4
IB) 100 cm'
(C) 220 cm'
tD) 270 cm
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12. Most nearly, what are the x- and y-coordinates of

the centroid of the area shown?
12 cm
E
4 cm
H C C)
8 cm
A B
X
4 cm
oo
(A) 4.8 cm;

o
cm
(B) 6.0 cm; 7.2 cm
(C) 6.0 cm; 7.6 cm
(D) 6.0 cm;
o
9°
cm
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11. If w = 15 in., find the distance to the centroid from the bottom of the
beam.
a. 15.4 in.
b. 15.9 in.
c. 15.1 in.
d. 15.7 in.
e. 14.8 in.
12. If w = 5 in., find the moment of inertia about

the z axis. The centroid of the section is located
2.583 in. from the bottom of the beam.
a. 8.71 in.4
b. 11.1 in.4
c. 9.46 in.4
d. 12.3 in.4
e. 10.7 in.4
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9. The overhanging beam shown is supported by a

roller and a pinned support. The moment is removed
and replaced by a couple consisting of forces applied at
points A and C.
100 N 100 N/m

2.5 N m
fit
a
0.1 m 0.5 m 0.2 m 0.4 m
What is the magnitude of the forces that constitute the

couple?
(A) 2.1 N
(B) 4.2 N
(C) 6.3 N
(D) 8.3 N
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1000 N
30 m 10 m
• '
r i
J
(A) RA — 120 N; RB = 630 N

B) RA = 160 N; RB = 840 N
C) RA = 630 N: RB = 120 N
D) RA = 840 N; ftB = 160 N
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2. What is most nearly the fixed-end moment at point

A when a 15 N load is applied?
L= 3m
1 m 15 N
•f
A B
fAj 3.3 N-rri
ff'j 33 N-rn
'B) 45 N' m
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11. The overhanging beam shown is supported by a

roller and a pinned support. The moment, is removed
and replaced by a couple consisting of forces applied at
points A and C.
500 N 210 N/m
I
AC
8.3 N-m
I
B
I
0.2 m 0.7 m 0.4 m 0.5 m
What is most nearly the magnitude of the couple that

exactly replaces the moment that is removed?
A1 0.080 N m
, B1 0.16 N m
(C) S.3 N m
D1 15 Nm
12. Which structure is statically determinate and

stable with the loadings shown?
r!
—
vV 1
rA
r y/^y//,
r
ii
•If
7
A
HI IV
(A) I only
Hij I and III
(Cj J and IV
IB) II and III
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3. For the beam shown, the fixed-end moment at point

A cannot exceed 2 N^m.
2m
0.5 m
r
m
I '
l A B
What is most nearly the maximum load that can be

applied to the beam?
(A) 1.8 N
(B) 2.0 N
(C) 3.6 N
(D) 7.1 N
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3. The loading shown requires a clockwise resisting

moment of 20 N-in at the support.
15 N
1I
r |76N
-I- I-
0.5 m 1m 0.5 m
What is most nearly the value of force F?

(A) 25 N (up)
(B) 27 N (up)
(C) 38 N (down)
(D) 43 N (down)
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4. A bent beam is acted upon by a moment and several

concentrated forces, as shown.
60 N
M = 20 Nm
* 0.2 m X 0.2 m.fI

10 N 20 N 10 N
Approximate the unknown force, F, and distance, x,

that will maintain equilibrium on the beam.
(A) F=5 N; x=0.8 m

(B) F= 10 N; x=0.6 m
(C) F= 20 N; £=0.2 im
(D) F= 20 N; £=0.4 m
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Find the reactions.
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The distributed loading shown is

statically equivalent to a single 800 N/m
downward load of:
400 /m
a. 1.2 kN at 4 m to the right of
A. vuiMrvvvvvvvvvvtrfjrvvwvvvvvvvvvvvv
b. 3.6 kN at 3.4 m to the right of A
al
A.
5m 5m
c. 3.6 kN at 3.8 m to the right of
A.
d. 3.0 kN at 3.6 m to the right of A.
e. 3.0 kN at 3.4 m to the right of A.
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5. For the cantilever truss shown, what is most nearly

tin1 force in member AF
5000 N 10000 N 5000 N
5m
10000 N
5m 5m
(A) 0 X
(BI 5000 N
C ) 10 000 N
(D) 15 000 N
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Find internal force of members IJ and CD.
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1. Determine the approximate force in member BC for

the truss shown.
3000 N
3000 N
7.5 m
3000 N
3000 N 3000 N
5m 5m 5m
(A) 0 N
(B) 1000 N
(C) 1500 N
(D) 2500 N
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2. Find the approximate force in member DE for the

truss shown.
15 m
25000 N
10 m 10 m 10 m
(A) 0 N
(B) 6300 N
(C) 8800 N
(D) 10 000 N
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3. For the truss shown, what are most nearly the forces
in members AC and BD?
5000 N
<: Z5tm
"g^\H jfm
I
A:
I
I,
1- •
8m 8m 8m 8m
c-
(A) AC = 11000 N; BD = -7900 N
(B) AC = 0 N; BD = —2000 N
(C) AC = 1100 N; BD = 2500 N
(D) AC = 0 N; BD = —7900 N
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4. The braced frame shown is constructed with pin-

connected members and supports. All applied forces
are horizontal.
100 N 100 N
15 m
200 N 200 N
15 m
100 N 100 N
20 m
Most nearly, what is the force in the diagonal member

BA?
(A) 0 N
(B) 160 N
(C) 200 N
(D) 250 N
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The pin connected 'A' frame carries a vertical load of 1000 000 LB
pounds as shown. Member BD must carry a load of:
a. 400 lb. in tension.
b. 400 lb. in compression.
c. no load (it is a zero force member).
d. _ 500 lb. in tension.
e. 500 lb. in compression.
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Q. 8
Analyze the truss shown.
h
2
h
2
The force in member AH is most nearly

(A) 300 lbf (compression)
(B) 600 lbf (compression)
(C) 670 lbf (compression)
(D) 670 lbf (tension)
Hint: Solve by using the method of joints.
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The pin connected truss supports a mass of 100

kilograms as shown. The load carried by member k
BE is:
a. 1770 newtons compressive. oo cm
b. 1770 newtons tensile.

150 cm 75 cm
c. 180 newtons compressive.
d. 180 newtons tensile. 100 kg—*
e. 1.77 MN compressive.
The load carried by member BD of the pin connected truss (see figure above) is:
a. 981 newtons compressive.
b. 981 newtons tensile.
c. zero.
d. 100 newtons compressive.
e. 981 kN compressive.
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4. The truss shown is constructed of members having a

modulus of elasticity of 200 GPa. The cross-sectional
area of each member is 5 cm2.
3m 3m 3m
3m
20 kN
What is most nearly the horizontal displacement of the

roller at location 5 due to the applied load?
(A) 0.1 cm
(B) 4.2 cm
(C) 6.0 cm
(D) 8.5 cm
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The hydrostatic force on the concrete dam per

foot of width is:
a. _ 62.4 lb/ft.
CONCRETE
b. _ 1872 lb/ft.
"WATER
c. _ 936 lb/ft. u_ 3
(S)
7 =62.4LB/FT ^r
C3I r-
d. _ 28,080 lb/ft. on
e. _ 56,160 lb/ft.
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K20-ftH
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3. Two solid cylindrical rods support a load of

P = 25 kN as shown. Determine the normal force
in rod (2).
a. 22.5 kN
b. 18.9 kN
c. 25.3 kN
d. 11.2 kN
e. 14.0 kN
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1. Axial loads are applied with rigid bearing plates to the solid cylindrical rods
shown. Determine the axial load in rod (2) if forces F1 = 35 kips and F2 = 35
kips.
a. 15 kips
b. 10 kips
c. 20 kips
d. -30 kips
e. 25 kips
2. A rigid bar ABCD is

supported by two bars as
shown in the figure. If load P
= 15 kN and the normal force
in rod (1) is 5 kN
(compression), determine the
normal force in rod (2).
a. 12.3 kN
b. 14.2 kN
c. 16.5 kN
d. 13.7 kN
e. 17.1 kN
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Determine the magnitude of the ground reactions at point A on the following beams.
4. Vertical force Ay:
a. 9 kN
b. 13 kN
c. 10 kN
d. 11 kN
e. 12 kN
5. Moment MA:
a. 32 kN-m
b. 23 kN-m
c. 28 kN-m
d. 25 kN-m
e. 19 kN-m
6. Vertical force Ay:
a. 27.5 kN
b. 63.8 kN
c. 36.9 kN
d. 44.2 kN
e. 59.1 kN
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7. Use the graphical method to construct the

shear-force diagram and identify the magnitude
of the largest shear force (consider both positive
and negative). The ground reactions are shown.
a. 18 kN
b. 36 kN
c. 47 kN
d. 26 kN
e. 55 kN

shear-force diagram and identify the magnitude of
the largest shear force (consider both positive and
negative). The ground reactions are shown.
a. 192 kN
b. 183 kN
c. 205 kN
d. 213 kN
e. 175 kN
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bending-moment diagram and identify the
magnitude of the largest moment (consider both
positive and negative). The ground reactions and
shear-force diagram are shown.
a. 65 kN-m
b. 90 kN-m
c. 85 kN-m
d. 70 kN-m
e. 75 kN-m

bending-moment diagram and identify the
magnitude of the largest moment (consider both
positive and negative). The ground reactions and
shear-force diagram are shown.
a. 33.5 kN-m
b. 42.0 kN-m
c. 52.3 kN-m
d. 58.9 kN-m
e. 39.2 kN-m
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Σxi Ai Σyi Ai
x = y =
ΣAi ΣAi
I = Σ ( I c + d 2 A)
Table A.1 Properties of Plane Figures
1. Rectangle 6. Circle
y′ y y
−
x A = bh
h bh3 πd 2
y = Ix = r
A = πr 2 =
2 12 4
x
h x b hb3 C πr 4 πd 4
C x = Iy = Ix = Iy = =
−
y 2 12 4 64
bh3 hb3
x′ Ix′ = I y′ =
3 3 d
b
2. Right Triangle 7. Hollow Circle

y
y′ y
bh
−
x A=
2 π 2
h bh3 R A = π ( R2 − r 2 ) = (D − d 2 )
y = Ix = r 4
3 36 x
π
h b hb3
C I x = I y = ( R4 − r 4 )
x x = Iy = 4
C −
3 36 π
y
bh3 hb3 = (D4 − d 4 )
x′ Ix′ = I y′ = d
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12 12
b D
3. Triangle 8. Parabola
y′ y′ y
bh
a A= −
y 2 x
h 2
y =
h
Ix =
bh3 y′ = x′
3 36 b2
−
x (a + b) bh 2 x 2bh
x = Iy = (a − ab + b 2 ) h C − A=
h 3 36 y 3
x bh3 x′
− Ix′ = 3b 3h
C y
12 b x = y =
x′ 8 5
b Zero slope
4. Trapezoid 9. Parabolic Spandrel

a
y′ y
(a + b)h − h 2
A= x
y′ = x′
2 b2
h
y = (
1 2a + b
3 a+b
h ) Zero
slope
−
y
x
h
A=
bh
3
x C
C − h3 x′
3b 3h
y Ix = (a 2 + 4 ab + b 2 ) x = y =
36 (a + b) b 4 10
b
5. Semicircle 10. General Spandrel

y′ y
πr 2 −
y, y′ A= x h n
2 y′ =
x′
bn
C
y =
4r
3π
Ix = ( π8 − 98π )r 4 Zero
slope
− x
h
A=
n
bh
+1
r x C y
− πr 4 x′ n +1 n +1
y I x ′ = I y′ = x = b y = h
x′ 8 n+2 4n + 2
b
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FE Review-Statics & Structural Analysis

6. A force is defined by the vector A — 3.5i —

8. Where can a couple be moved on a rigid body to have

The moment of the force F about the

In the analysis of rigid bodies the

Find resultant force and angle.

1. What is the resultant R of the system of forces

F 3 = —lOi + 40j + 50k

¥}(- Q ^ < 3 - io)(• - if

R = 25i + 60j + 55k

Find resultant force

Find FAC & FBC M=10 kg

4. The two cables shown carry a 100 N vertical load.

Most nearly, what is the tension in cable AB?

2. A box has uniform density and a total weight of

Most nearly, what, is the tension in cable CE/

A 156 pound homogeneous cylinder rests against -VERTICAL SURFACE

The normal force at A (see figure above) is:

Find the tension in the cable

3. A rope is wrapped over a 6 cm diameter pipe to

What is most nearly the range of force that can bo

The system shown is at rest and has values of

weight that can be supported without u -0.2

10. A disk-shaped body with a 4 cm radius has a 320 N

Most nearly, what is the angle 9?

The 500 newton crate is initially at rest and the

c. the frictional force will be 132 N.

1. A 2 kg block rests on a 34° incline.

If the coefficient of static friction is 0.2, approximately

Find the screw-jack moment.

3. Most nearly, what is the area moment of inertia

5. Tho oontroidal moment of inertia ahont the .r-axis for

Most nearly, what is the centroidal polar moment of

7.Most nearly, what are the » ami ./-eoor<li„ata „f

(A) 1.0 cm; 3.8 cm

9. The ^-coordinate of (ho ccntroid of tlic area shown is

Most nearly, what is the centroidal moment of inertia

12. Most nearly, what are the x- and y-coordinates of

(A) 4.8 cm;

12. If w = 5 in., find the moment of inertia about

9. The overhanging beam shown is supported by a

100 N 100 N/m

What is the magnitude of the forces that constitute the

(A) RA — 120 N; RB = 630 N

2. What is most nearly the fixed-end moment at point

fAj 3.3 N-rri

11. The overhanging beam shown is supported by a

500 N 210 N/m

What is most nearly the magnitude of the couple that

12. Which structure is statically determinate and

3. For the beam shown, the fixed-end moment at point

What is most nearly the maximum load that can be

3. The loading shown requires a clockwise resisting

What is most nearly the value of force F?

4. A bent beam is acted upon by a moment and several

* 0.2 m X 0.2 m.fI

Approximate the unknown force, F, and distance, x,

(A) F=5 N; x=0.8 m

Find the reactions.

The distributed loading shown is

5. For the cantilever truss shown, what is most nearly

5000 N 10000 N 5000 N

Find internal force of members IJ and CD.