AUB-FEA-CEE CIVE210 – Statics HW3 - SOLUTION

CIVE210 – STATICS – HW3 - SOLUTION

Topics: Force System Resultants (Chapter 4)

Textbook: Engineering Mechanics, by R.C. Hibbeler

Pearson, 12th Edition

Problems:
Chapter 4: Problems, 4-27, 4-32
Problems 4-39, 4-42, 4-46, 4-60
AUB-FEA-CEE CIVE210 – Statics HW3 - SOLUTION

4–27. The 70-N force acts on the end of the pipe at B. Determine (a) the moment of this force about
point A, and (b) the magnitude and direction of a horizontal force, applied at C, which produces the
same moment. Take  = 60°.
AUB-FEA-CEE CIVE210 – Statics HW3 - SOLUTION

4–32. The towline exerts a force of P = 4 kN at the end of the 20-m-long crane boom. If
  30 determine the placement x of the hook at A so that this force creates a maximum moment


about point O. What is this moment?

AUB-FEA-CEE CIVE210 – Statics HW3 - SOLUTION

4–39. Determine the resultant moment produced by the two forces about point O. Express the result
as a Cartesian vector.
AUB-FEA-CEE CIVE210 – Statics HW3 - SOLUTION

4–42. Determine the resultant moment produced by forces FB and FC and about point O. Express
the result as a Cartesian vector.
AUB-FEA-CEE CIVE210 – Statics HW3 - SOLUTION

4–46. The pipe assembly is subjected to the 80-N force. Determine the moment of this force about
point B.
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4–60. Determine the magnitude of the moment produced by the force of F = 200 N about the hinged
axis (the x axis) of the door.