ASSIGNMENT 4

Q1.

Figure 1 shows an overhead lift device. If a 600-lb force is suspended from the top boom
while the mechanism is stationary, determine the force required in the cylinder. The top
boom weighs 80 lb and the weight of the cylinder is negligible.
(Check your answer: F in the cylinder = 3733 lb)

Figure 1

Q2.

The clamp shown in Figure 2 has a rated load of 1500 lb. Determine the compressive force
at C which is created in the threaded rod DC. Hint: use  MA =0

(Check your answer: FC= 1200 lb)

Figure 2