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PROBLEMS
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4 1 Determine the magnitude of the reactions on the
beam at A and B. Neglect the thickness of the beam.
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40 N

600 N 15° (\
/ 400 N

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Ka dr
MB
325 mm

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B V*45 mm
Prob. 4-1

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4 2 When holding the 20- N (« 2 kg) stone in equilib - - Prob. 4-3
rium , the humerus H, assumed to be smooth , exerts normal
forces Fc and on the radius C and ulna A as shown.
Determine these forces and the force ¥ B that the biceps B
exerts on the radius for equilibrium . The stone has a center
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4 4 The ramp of a ship has a weight of 1000 N (~ 100 kg)
and a center of gravity at G. Determine the cable force in
of mass at G. Neglect the weight of the arm. CD needed to just start lifting the ramp, (i.e., so the reaction
at B becomes zero). Also, determine the horizontal and
vertical components of force at the hinge (pin) at A.

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B
H

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Fc
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—, A

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20 mm f
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50 mir
350 mm

Prob. 4-2

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4-3 The man is pulling a load of 40 N with one arm held
as shown. Determine the force this exerts on the
humerus bone Hy and the tension developed in the biceps
muscle B . Neglect the weight of the man’s arm.

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