ACTIVITY No.

Oscar Felipe Urreo García

Nicolas Mauricio Narvaez Suesca

Jayder Camilo Rodriguez Barajas

Laura Patricia Rincón Villamil

Teacher

Pedro Nel Martínez Henao

Date: 10/08/2023

Universidad Militar Nueva

Granada
Contents
Introduction.....................................................................................................................................2
General Objetive..........................................................................................................................2
Excercises.................................................................................................................................2
Conclutions............................................................................................................................2
Bibliography.......................................................................................................................2
Introduction

Welcome to the workshop on exercises from the book "Vector Mechanics for
Engineers: Statics"! In this workshop, we will explore the essential fundamentals of statics,
a fundamental branch of mechanics that deals with analyzing the forces and equilibrium of
bodies at rest. Using as a guide the renowned book "Vector Mechanics for Engineers:
Statics", by Ferdinand P. Beer and E. Russell Johnston Jr. as a guide, we will dive into a
world of concepts and problem solving that are essential to understanding how objects
interact when in equilibrium.

Throughout this session, we will tackle a variety of selected exercises ranging from
basic concepts to more complex situations. We will explore how to decompose forces into
vector components, calculate moments, find equilibrium points, and understand the
conditions necessary for an object to be in static equilibrium.

General Objetive

The overall objective of this workshop on exercises from the book "Vector
Mechanics for Engineers: Statics" is to provide participants with a thorough and practical
understanding of the fundamental concepts of statics and how to apply them in solving
real-world engineering problems. Through a series of exercises selected from the book.

Excercises
When a force F is applied to the handle of the valve shown, its moments about the x and z axes
are, respectively, M x =-77 lb*ft and M z =-81lb*ft. For d=27in, determine the moment M y of F
about the y axis.

M =R × F
R=−4 ∈i+11∈ j−27∈k
F=cosθcos ∅ i−sinθ j+cosθsin ∅ k
M x =F ( 11cosθsin ∅ −27 sinθ )

M y =F (−27 cosθcos ∅ + 4 cosθsin ∅ )

M z =F ( 4 sinθ−11cosθcos ∅ )

cosθsin ∅ = ( 1 Mx
11 F )
+27 sinθ

cosθcos ∅ = (4 sinθ−
F )
1 M z
11

{ [ (
M y =F −27
1
11
4 sinθ−
Mz
F
+4 )]
1 Mx
11 F [ (
+27 sinθ )]}
1
M y= (27 M z + 4 M X )
11
27 4
M y= (−81 lb ∙ ft )+ (−77 lb ∙ ft )
11 11

M y =226.82 lb ∙ ft
A 30-lb vertical force P is applied at A to the bracket shown, which is held by screws at B and C. (a)
Replace P with an equivalent forcecouple system at B. (b) Find the two horizontal forces at B and
C that are equivalent to the couple obtained in part a.

M B =30 lb×5∈¿

M B =150 lb ∙∈¿

→ → →
M =R × F
3∈∙ F=150 lb ∙∈¿

F=150 lb ∙∈ ¿ ¿
3∈¿ ¿
F=50 lb
B=C=50 lb
EXERCISE 3.25

A 6-ft-long fishing rod AB is securely anchored in the sand of a beach. After a fish takes the bait,
the resulting force in the line is 6 lb. Determine the moment about A of the force exerted by the line
at B.

M A =−( 25.4 lb∗ft ) i−( 12.60lb∗ft ) j−( 12.60lb∗ft ) k

M A =√ ¿ ¿

MA
M A =T BCD∨d=
T BC
31.027 lb∗ft
¿
6 lb
¿ 5.1712 ft
EXERCISE 3.69

In Prob. 3.60, determine the perpendicular distance between cable CF and the line joining
points D and B.

T CF =33 N

T CF =3 [ ( 6 N ) i 9 ( 9 N ) j−( 2 N ) k ]

[ M DB ]=9.50 N∗m
1
γ DB= (24 i−7 j)
25

¿¿
(6 i−9 j−2 k )∗1 3
¿3 ( 24 i−7 j )= [ ( 6 )( 24 ) + (−9 )(−7 ) ]
25 25
¿ 24.84 N
T CF =¿ ¿
¿¿

[ M DB ]=d ¿
9.50 N∗m=d∗21.725 N
d=0.437 m
EXERCISE 3.53

Solve Problem 3.53 when the tension in cable AB is 306 lb.

PROBLEM 3.53 A farmer uses winch cables and handles B
and E to probe one side of a small barn. If it is known that the
Sum of the moments about the x-axis of the forces exerted by
the cables in the barn at Points A and D equals 4728 lb ⋅ Feet
Determine the magnitude of T_DE when T_AB = 255 pounds.

SOLUTION

The moment about the x-axis due to the two cable forces can be
found using the z components of each force acting at the xy-intercept (A and D). The x
components of the forces are parallel to the x-axis
and the y components of the forces intersect the x-axis. Therefore, neither the x or y
components produce a moment about the x-axis.

∑ M x : ( T AB )Z ( Y Un ) + ( T DE )Z ( Y D ) = M x
( T AB )Z = K ∙ t AB
= K ∙ ¿ γ AB)

[
= K ∙ 306 libras
( −Y 1217j+12 k )]
0

= 206 libras

( T DE )Z = K ∙ t DE

= K ∙ ¿ γ AB)

= K ∙ T DE
[ ( 1.5 Y 0 14 j+12 k
18.5 )]
=0.64865T DE

Y Un = 12 pies

Y D = 14 pies

M x = 4728 lb ∙ ft

T DE = 235..21 libras
EXERCISE 3.89

Three control rods attached to a lever ABE exert on it the forces

shown. (un) Replace the three forces with an equivalent force-couple
system at B. (b) Determine the single force that is equivalent to the
force-couple system obtained in part un, and specify its point of
application on the lever.

SOLUTION:

( un ) First note that the two 90-N forces form a couple. Then

Donde F = 216N θ

θ = 180 ° - ( 60° + 55° ) = 65°

M= ∑ MB
= (0.450m ) ( 216N) cos 55 ° - ( 1.050m)(90N) cos 20 °

= -33.049 N ∙ m

The equivalent force-couple system at B es

(b) The single equivalent force F′ is equal to F. Further, since the sense of M is
clockwise, F′ must be
applied between U yy B. For equivalence,

∑ M B: M = a F′ cos 55 °

Where “a” is the distance from B to the point of application of F′. Then
 -33.049 N ∙ m = -a ( 216 N ) cos 55 °

a = 0.26676 metros

F′ = 216N θ 65.0° applied to the lever 267 mm to the left of B

EXERCISE 3.20

Determine the moment about the origin O of the force F = 2i + 3j − 4k that acts at a Point
A. Assume that the
position vector of A is (a) r = 3i − 6j + 5k, (b) r = i − 4j − 2k, (c) r = 4i + 6j − 8k.
Solutions
M 0=r x F

(a) M 0=¿ ¿i j k /¿ /3 −6 5 /¿ /2 3 ¿
¿ ( 24−25 ) i+ ( 10+12 ) j+ ( 9+12 ) k

M 0=9i+22 j+21 k

(b) M 0=¿ i j k /¿/1 −4 −2/¿/2 3 ¿

¿ ( 16+16 ) i+ (−4+ 4 ) j+ ( 3+ 8 ) k
M 0=22 i+ 11k
(c) m0=¿ i j k /¿/4 6 −8 /¿/2 3 ¿
¿ (−24 +24 ) i+ (−16+16 ) j+ (12−12 ) k
M 0=0
Note: The answer to Part (c) could have been anticipated since the elements of the last two
rows of the determinant are proportional.
Conclusions

We have learned how to tackle real-life problems using the analytical approach and logic tha
characterize engineering. Each exercise presented has been an opportunity to apply the knowledge acquired,
working as a team and sharing different perspectives to arrive at effecti and accurate solutions.

The deep understanding of the principles of statics that we have gained through this worksho gives
us the confidence to face future challenges in the field of engineering.

As this workshop concludes, we take with us a valuable skill set and analytical mindset that serve us
not only in our continuing academic education, but also in our future careers as engineers. Let us remember
that statics is the foundation upon which many engineering applications are built, and mastery in this field
will enable us to meet increasingly complex challenges with creativity and robustness.

Bibliography

 Perales, C. M. T. (2015). Mecánica Vectorial para ingenieros Estática.

 https://www.academia.edu/15157122/Mec
%C3%A1nica_Vectorial_para_ingenieros_Est%C3%A1tica