STARIG 205 – STATICS OF RIGID BODIES 1ST SEM 2021-2022
CHAPTER 2 – STATICS OF A PARTICLE PROBLEMS
Sample Problem 2.1.
Two forces P and Q act on a bolt. Determine the magnitude
and direction of their resultant.
Sample Problem 2.2.
It is required that the resultant force acting on the eyebolt is
to be directed along the positive x-axis and that F2 have a
minimum magnitude. Determine this magnitude, the angle
θ, and the corresponding resultant force.
Sample Problem 2.3.
If the resultant force required is to act along the positive u-
axis and have a magnitude of 5kN, determine the required
magnitude of FB and θ.
Sample Problem 2.4:
Four forces are acting on the bolt.
(a) Determine the components of the forces.
(b) Determine the magnitude and direction of the resultant
of the four forces.
Sample Problem 2.5:
The forces F1, F2 and F3, all act at point A of the bracket, are
specified in different ways. Determine (a) the x and y
components of each of the three forces and (b) the resultant
of the three forces.
Sample Problem 2.6:
If the magnitude of the resultant force acting on the bracket
is to be 80 lb directed along the u axis, determine the
magnitude of F and its direction.
Sample Problem 2.7:
For the block shown, (a) determine the required value of α if
the resultant of the three forces shown is to be parallel to
the incline, (b) the corresponding magnitude of the
resultant.
Sample Problem 2.8:
A spike can be removed from the timber by applying a force
of 820 N along the axis of the spike. An obstruction A
prevents direct access so that two forces, one 400 N and
the other P, applied by cables as shown (the cables just
nearly touch the corners of the obstruction). Determine the
magnitude of the force P to ensure a resultant necessary to
remove the spike
Sample Problem 2.9:
A 1200-kg car is being lowered slowly onto the dock using
the hoist A and winch C. Determine the forces in cable BA
and BC for the position shown.
Sample Problem 2.12.
A load of weight 400 N is suspended from a spring and two
chords are attached to blocks of weights 3W and W as
shown. Knowing that the constant of the spring is 800 N/m,
determine (a) the value of W, (b) the unstretched length of
the spring.

Sample Problem 2.10.

Determine the magnitude and direction θ of the equilibrium
force FAB exerted along link AB by the tractive apparatus
shown. The suspended mass is 10 kg. Neglect the size of
the pulley at A.

Sample Problem 2.13.

Cylinders E weighs 60 N and cylinder F weighs 120 N.
These cylinders are suspended through the support cables
shown. Determine the value of angle θ for equilibrium.

Sample Problem 2.11.

In a circus act, an aerialist performs a handstand on a
wheel while being pulled across a high wire ABC of length 8
m by another performer as shown. Knowing that the tension Answers:
in the rope DE is 35 N when the aerialist is held at a = 2.5
m, determine (a) the weight of the aerialist, (b) the tension 2.3. ;
in the wire.
2.4. (b)

2.5. (b)

2.6.

2.7. (a) α =56.30993 °, (b) R=1021.11026 N

2.8. P=542.66011 N

2.9.

2.10. ;

2.11. (a) W =785.92407 N ; (b) T =3254.74327 N

2.12. (a) W =62.8406 N ; (b) Lu=757.831 mm