King Saud University GE201 Statics

College of Engineering Second Semester 1432-33 H

Department of Civil Engineering Monday, 9-6-1433 H
Time: 90 Min

SECOND MID TERM EXAM

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Name (in Arabic) : ……………………………….... 1 10
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2 10
Section / Instructor: ………………………….........
3 10

Total 30

Question # 1 (10 points) y

For the truss shown in the figure:

a) Identify correct zero-force members.
b) Calculate the support reactions at A and G.
A B C
x
c) Calculate the forces in the members AB
and AE using Method of Joints. 3m

d) Calculate the force in member BC and CE G

D E F
using Method of Sections.
Assume the supports at A and G as pin 10 kN
and roller respectively. 15 kN
3m 3m 3m
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Question # 2 (10 points) E

For the frame shown in the figure:
a) Find the reactions at the pin supports A
and E 3.5 m
b) Draw the free body diagram (FBD) for
each member. D
c) Determine the horizontal and vertical C
A 2.5 m B 2.5 m 0.5 m
components of the forces at pin B.
Assume pulley C as a frictionless pulley.
Figure 2 100 kg
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Question # 3 (10 points) y y = 0.3 x+5 B

By direct integration, determine the
coordinates of the centroid of the shaded area C

OABC shown in the Figure.

A
5m

3m

x
O 5m