THE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (IU) Course: Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics

School of IEM

MID-TERM EXAMINATION

ENGINEERING MECHANICS: DYNAMICS Duration: 90

minutes
Dean of School Lecturers: Student ID: Date:
Nov, 2020

Name:

Dr. Nguyen Van Hop Dr. Dao Vu Truong Son

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. This is a closed book examination.
2. One double-sided, hand-written A4 sheet with prepared notes are allowed. Other materials are
prohibited.
3. Use of calculator is allowed; discussion and material transfer are strictly prohibited.

Total pages: 2 (including this page)

Question 1 (20 points):

Knowing the tension force in cable BC is 725N, determine the resultant of the three forces exerted at point
B of beam AB.

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Question 2 (20 points):

A crate is supported by three cables as shown. Determine the weight of the crate knowing that the tension
in cable AD is 616 lbf.

Question 3 (20 points):

Using the method of joints, determine the force in each member of the truss shown. State whether each
member is in tension or compression.

Question 4 (40 points):

Compute the centroid of the following objects:
a. b.

GOOD LUCK !

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