Engineering Mechanics: ME100

• Assignment 1
– Type: Individual Assignment
– Deadline: Before 26-09-2019
– Format: Hand written / Computer
typed.
• Marks Distribution
– Workings: 50%
– Answers: 20%
– Class Participation: 30%
 Engineering Mechanics: ME100
Assignment 1: Question 1

1. If F3 = 9 KN, θ = 30°, and φ = 45°, determine

the magnitude and coordinate direction
angles of the resultant force acting on the
ball-and-socket joint.
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Assignment 1: Question 2

1. If the force in each chain has a

magnitude of 450 lb, determine the
magnitude and coordinate direction
angles of the resultant force.
2. If the resultant of three forces is

determine the magnitude of the

force in each chain.
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Assignment 1: Question 3
1. Cable OA is used to support column OB. Determine the angle θ it makes with
beam OC.
2. Determine the angle φ the cable OA makes with beam OD.
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Assignment 1: Question 4

1. Determine the angle θ between

cables AB and AC.
2. If B has a magnitude of 55 lb,
determine the magnitude of its
projected components acting
along the x-axis and along cable
AC.
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Assignment 1: Question 5

1. Two cables exert forces on the

pipe. Determine the magnitude of
the projected component of F1
along the line of action of F2.
2. Determine the angle θ between
the two cables attached to the
pipe.