Situation1 The supporting structure of the billboard is from the x-axis along the x-y plane, prevents the

ts the pole
attached to the ground by a pin at B, and its rear leg weighing 375 N from falling. The pole leans against a
rests on the ground at A. Friction may be neglected. frictionless wall at A.
Point G is the center of gravity of the billboard and
structure, which together has a mass of 1400 kg. To
prevent tipping over in high winds, a 1200-kg mass is
45º
placed on the structure near A, as shown in the figure

Determine the value of P, in N.

Determine the reaction at the wall at A, in N.
Determine the vertical reaction at B, in N.
A vertical load of W is supported by the tripod shown
in Figure
If q = 1200 N/m, determine the reaction (in N) at
A?
If q = 1200 N/m, determine the reaction (in N) at
B?
Determine the smallest load q (in N/m) that
would cause the structure to tip over.
Situation2 A right-angled rigid pipe is fixed to a wall at
A and is additionally supported through the cable CD
as shown.The tension in the cable is 3 kN.

Determine the most stressed leg(s)

Neglecting the weight of the pipe, determine the
largest shear force (in kN) on the pipe’s cross
section?
Neglecting the weight of the pipe, determine the
maximum bending moment (in kN-m) at A?
Determine the maximum twisting moment (in
kN-m) about x-axis?
As shown in Figure, a force P acting at an angle of 45º
If the capacity of each leg is 25 kN, what is the safe
value of W, in kN
Determine the axial force on leg AD, in kN, if the
maximum safe value of W is applied.
Using the Figure, the coefficient of friction between the
cylinder and the surface is 0.20. The cylinder is filled
with water to a depth of 2.4 m. Find the maximum value
of the force P (kN) that will satisfy the following
conditions.
Sliding of the cylinder is prevented
Tipping of the cylinder is prevented
The cylinder remains in equilibrium

The quarter circular plate is subjected to forces as
shown. If the plate weighs 50 kg, and assuming
equilibrium
Determine the reaction (N) in the ball-and-socket joint
at A.
Determine the reaction (N) in the roller at B.
Determine the tension (N) in the cord CD.
From the Figure shown
Determine the resultant reaction, in N, at section 1
which is locatedjust above pin C.
Determine the resultant reaction at section 2 which is
located just belowpin C.
Determine the moment at section 3, in N-m.
As shown in Figure, a makeshift crane consists of a cable
AB, a steel bar AC, concrete blocks B and C, and a pulley
system. While the crane is primitive, it is inexpensive
and portable and may be especially useful in
impoverished countries for lifting heavy objects on and
off trucks and carts. Concrete blocks B and C weigh 8
and 5 kN, respectively, and the coefficient of friction
between the blocks and thesoil on which they rest is 0.5.
Considering impending motion for block B,
Determine the weight of theheaviest object D that
maybe lifted, in kN.
Considering impending motion for block C,
determine the weight of theheaviest object D that may
be lifted.
Considering impending motion for block C,
determine the weight of theheaviest object D that may
be lifted.
Bar AB is at rest in the position shown in t h e
Figure. Neglecting friction, determine the following
the value of the θ
the value of the normal force atA in terms of W
the value of the normal force atC in terms of W
Refer to Fig. shown. Flexible cables CF and DE brace
the truss at its central panel. Given: h = 4 m W = 30
kN S = 3 m
 Na= 2,941.76 N
Ra= 23,348.33 N (c)
q= 1,584.69 N/m
2.97
3.47
Find the resulting force in member CD (kN). 0.84
Find which diagonal is acting and the force (kN) in it. 116.82
What is the resulting force in member BD (kN)?
82.61
292.40
The 2,225-N block is in contact with 45° incline. The leg AC
coefficient of static friction is 0.25 and the coefficient 54.48
of kinetic friction is 0.20. 21.33
15.4
32.2
15.4
541.5
581.4
117.6
240
255
29.8
1.10
1.33
1.10
Compute the value of the horizontal force P (in N) 37.47°
necessary to just start the block up the incline. 0.77W
If P = 3,500 N, what is the amount of frictional force, 1.26W
in N? D. 15.0 (C)
If P = 4,000 N, what is the amount of frictional force, 12.5 CF
in N? 25.0 (C)
3708.33N
901.56N
880.35N