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ASSESSMENT BRIEF

COURSE DETAILS
CAMPUS UniKL MIDI
COURSE NAME MECHANICS OF MATERIALS
COURSE CODE PTB 20103
COURSE LEADER DR NORHAIRIN MOHD SAAD
LECTURER DR NORHAIRIN MOHD SAAD
YEAR/SEMESTER 2021/2

ASSESSMENT DETAILS
TITLE/NAME TEST 1/2 (GROUP 2 + W – WEDNESDAY)
WEIGHT 20%
DATE/DEADLINE 8 SEPTEMBER 2021 (10.00 PM) – VLE (1 PDF file only)
COURSE Course Learning Outcome (CLO) 1
OUTCOME(S) Explain the principles and theories of mechanics of materiasl use to solve
engineering problems.

Course Learning Outcome (CLO) 2

Evaluate engineering problems using mechanics and materials’ principles
and equations.
INSTRUCTIONS Perform the following tasks:
Answer ALL the problems.
DELIVERABLES Answer script for all problems.

Name : NIK NURNASRUL NAIMULLAH NIK MOHD JAFNI

Student ID : 58221120114

Programme : BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (RAILWAY SYSTEM)

Note:

This exam is completely open book, note and internet. However, students MAY
NOT DISCUSS the exam with others. Cheating during test/exam is an
Academic Offence in University Rules & Regulations and will be penalised
accordingly.
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TEST 1

Answer ALL questions [Total Marks = 50]

1. A bar BC and cable AB are to support a roller as shown in Figure 1. Given

the mass of the roller and the bar is 0.15 tonnes and 0.02 tonnes respectively.
a) Draw and explain Free Body Diagram (FBD) for the roller.
(5 Marks)
b) Draw and explain Free Body Diagram (FBD) for Figure 1.
(5 Marks)
c) If all surfaces are smooth, evaluate the reaction forces at pin C and the
tension in the cable AB.
(10 Marks)

Figure 1

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2. The bar AB as shown in Figure 2, is the three-force members of the system,

which connected at Pin A. Point CB is a two-force member.
a) Draw and explain Free Body Diagram (FBD) for Figure 2.
(5 Marks)
b) Evaluate the support reaction forces for point A and point B.
(10 Marks)

Figure 2

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3. Figure 3 shows a basket with a mass, mb.

a) Draw a Free Body Diagram (FBD) for Figure 3.
(5 Marks)
b) Evaluate the value of mb if the tension in the light string AC is 80 N.
(10 Marks)

Figure 3

END OF QUESTIONS

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