Qassim University Statics GE 201

Unayzah Faculty of Engineering Assignment No. 2

Mechanical Engineering Dept. Dot& Cross Product
Equilibrium in 2D&3D

1. Determine the magnitudes of the components of F = 60 N acting along the segment DE

of the pipe assembly.

Prob. 1 Prob. 2

2. Determine the projection of force F = 400 N acting along line AC of the pipe assembly.
Express the result as a Cartesian vector.
3. Determine the angle θ between the two cables attached to the post.
4. Determine the angle u between cables AB and AC.
5. The members of a truss are connected to the gusset plate. If the forces are concurrent
at point O, determine the magnitudes of F and T for equilibrium. Take θ = 30°.
6. The un-stretched length of spring AB is 3 m. If the block is held in the equilibrium
position shown, determine the mass of the block at D and the un-stretched length of
spring AC.

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Prob. 5 Prob. 6

7. If cylinder E weights 30 lb and θ = 30ο, determine the weight of cylinder F.

8. Determine the tension developed in cables AB, AC, and AD required for equilibrium of
the 300-lb crate.

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Prob. 8