King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals

College of Engineering Sciences

Mechanical Engineering Department

ME 309 Mechanics of Machines Spring Semester (2022-2023) (221)

[ HW # 04 ]

Due Date: Sunday 13/11/2022 (11:59 PM)

Online Submission through BlackBoard

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 Solve all assigned problems.

 Solve each problem on a separate page.
 All problems should be solved by hand using geometry tools.
Using computer software or any electronic devices in solution is
not allowed.

Problem #: Marks Grade

1 25
2 25

TOTAL /50
 Solve the following problems graphically

Problem 1.
The 4-bar mechanism shown below is drawn to a certain scale. Link 2 is subject to
the force F=100 N. The torque T is applied to link 4 to maintain a static equilibrium
for the mechanism. Given that the length of link 4 is r4 =6 cm, use the graphical
static force analysis and employ a force scale 1 cm:10 N to:
(a) Draw the free-body-diagram of link 2 and determine the reaction forces F32 and F12

[magnitude and direction]

(b) Draw the free-body-diagram of links 3 and 4 and determine the torque (T) applied to link 4
[magnitude and direction]

r4  rO 4 D  6 cm
Problem 2.
For the mechanism shown below, determine the magnitude and direction of the torque
(T) that should be applied at link 2 to achieve static equilibrium for the mechanism
when F = 100 N. Assume the mechanism in the horizontal plane where links weights
and friction can be ignored.
Use graphical method and employ force scale: 1 cm: 10 N.