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    This document contains an assignment for a statics and strength of materials course. It includes 3 questions about determining tensions in wires and pipes given support conditions and applied loads. Students are asked to determine the tension in a wire supporting a loaded pipe, the tension in a cable supporting a loaded bar, and the forces on the tires of a coal wagon of a given mass moving on an incline. The assignment is due on April 11th and should be submitted physically.

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    UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA

    SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
    DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

    CEE 2219: STATICS AND INTRODUCTION TO STRENGTH


    OF MATERIALS

    ASSIGNMENT 4
    DUE DATE: 11th APRIL, 2023
    LET US ALL DO PHYSICAL SUBMISSION

    QUESTION 1
    The pipe ACDE is supported by ball-and-socket joints at A and E and by the wire DF. Determine
    the tension in the wire when a 640-N load is applied at B as shown.

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    Mr. Denis Mwaba/ Office 208/ 0961461508
    UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA
    SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
    DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

    QUESTION 2
    The bar ABC is supported by ball and socket supports at A and C and the cable BD, and is loaded
    by the 200-lb suspended weight. What is the tension in cable BD?

    QUESTION 3
    The coal wagon shown in the figure is used to haul coal from a mine. If the mass of the coal and
    wagon is 2500 kg, Determine
    1. The force P required to move the wagon at a constant velocity?
    2. The force exerted on the front tire by the incline surface?
    3. The force exerted on the rear tire by the incline surface?

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    Mr. Denis Mwaba/ Office 208/ 0961461508

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