1.

Figure shows a two-member truss supporting a block of

weight W. The cross-sectional areas of the members are 800
mm2 for AB and 400 mm2 for AC. Determine the maximum safe
value of W if the working stresses are 110 MPa for AB and 120
MPa for AC.

a. 98.13 kN
b. 173.33 kN
c. 61.71 kN
d. 36.00 kN
1. Figure shows a two-member truss supporting a block of
weight W. The cross-sectional areas of the members are 800
mm2 for AB and 400 mm2 for AC. Determine the maximum safe
value of W if the working stresses are 110 MPa for AB and 120
MPa for AC.

a. 98.13 kN
b. 173.33 kN
c. 61.71 kN
d. 36.00 kN
SITUATION:
A circular hole is to be punched in a plate that has a shear
strength of 40 ksi (see figure). The working compressive stress
for the punch is 50 ksi.
2. Compute the maximum
thickness of the plate in which a
hole 2.5 in. in diameter can be
punched.

a.0.76 in. c. 0.80 in.

b.0.78 in. d. 0.82 in.
SITUATION:
A circular hole is to be punched in a plate that has a shear
strength of 40 ksi (see figure). The working compressive stress
for the punch is 50 ksi.
2. Compute the maximum
thickness of the plate in which a
hole 2.5 in. in diameter can be
punched.

a.0.76 in. c. 0.80 in.

b.0.78 in. d. 0.82 in.
SITUATION:
A circular hole is to be punched in a plate that has a shear
strength of 40 ksi (see figure). The working compressive stress
for the punch is 50 ksi.
3. If the plate is 0.25 in. thick,
determine the diameter of the
smallest hole that can be punched.

a. 0.80 in. c. 1.20 in.

b. 0.60 in. d. 1.60 in.
SITUATION:
A circular hole is to be punched in a plate that has a shear
strength of 40 ksi (see figure). The working compressive stress
for the punch is 50 ksi.
3. If the plate is 0.25 in. thick,
determine the diameter of the
smallest hole that can be punched.

a. 0.80 in. c. 1.20 in.

b. 0.60 in. d. 1.60 in.
4. A spherical shell with 70-in. outer diameter
and 67-in. inner diameter contains helium at a
pressure of 1200 psi. Compute the stress in the
shell.
a. 26,800 psi c. 13,400 psi
b. 28,000 psi d. 14,000 psi
4. A spherical shell with 70-in. outer diameter
and 67-in. inner diameter contains helium at a
pressure of 1200 psi. Compute the stress in the
shell.
a. 26,800 psi c. 13,400 psi
b. 28,000 psi d. 14,000 psi
SITUATION:
The 250 mm x 700 mm rectangular wood panel is formed by
gluing together two boards along the 30° seam.

5. Determine the normal stress in

the glued joint if P = 10 kN.

a. 42.9 kPa c. 28.6 kPa

b. 49.5 kPa d. 24.7 kPa
SITUATION:
The 250 mm x 700 mm rectangular wood panel is formed by
gluing together two boards along the 30° seam.

5. Determine the normal stress in

the glued joint if P = 10 kN.

a. 42.9 kPa c. 28.6 kPa

b. 49.5 kPa d. 24.7 kPa
SITUATION:
The 250 mm x 700 mm rectangular wood panel is formed by
gluing together two boards along the 30° seam.

6. Determine the shear stress in the

glued joint if P = 10 kN.

a. 42.9 kPa c. 28.6 kPa

b. 49.5 kPa d. 24.7 kPa
SITUATION:
The 250 mm x 700 mm rectangular wood panel is formed by
gluing together two boards along the 30° seam.

6. Determine the shear stress in the

glued joint if P = 10 kN.

a. 42.9 kPa c. 28.6 kPa

b. 49.5 kPa d. 24.7 kPa
7. A rectangular plate (a = 120 mm, b = 160 mm) is subjected
to compressive stress σx=4.5 MPa and tensile stress σy=15 MPa.
The ratio of the normal stress acting perpendicular to the weld
to the shear stress acting along the weld is approximately:

a. 0.27 c. 0.54
b. 0.85 d. 1.22
7. A rectangular plate (a = 120 mm, b = 160 mm) is subjected
to compressive stress σx=4.5 MPa and tensile stress σy=15 MPa.
The ratio of the normal stress acting perpendicular to the weld
to the shear stress acting along the weld is approximately:

a. 0.27 c. 0.54
b. 0.85 d. 1.22
8. A tripod supports a load W as shown in the figure.
Determine the maximum load W that can be supported by the
tripod if each leg has a capacity of 15 kN.

a. 34.99 kN
b. 34.48 kN
c. 38.44 kN
d. 39.44 kN
8. A tripod supports a load W as shown in the figure.
Determine the maximum load W that can be supported by the
tripod if each leg has a capacity of 15 kN.

a. 34.99 kN
b. 34.48 kN
c. 38.44 kN
d. 39.44 kN
9. The uniform plate has a weight of 500 lb. Determine the
tension developed in cable C.

a. 200 lb
b. 350 lb
c. 100 lb
d. 250 lb
9. The uniform plate has a weight of 500 lb. Determine the
tension developed in cable C.

a. 200 lb
b. 350 lb
c. 100 lb
d. 250 lb
SITUATION:
A K-truss supports the concentrated loads as shown.
(Use P = 3,000 lb and Q = 1,000 lb)

10. Compute the force in member CD.

a. 2.25 kips (T) c. 5.25 kips (C)

b. 5.25 kips (T) d. 2.25 kips (C)
SITUATION:
A K-truss supports the concentrated loads as shown.
(Use P = 3,000 lb and Q = 1,000 lb)

10. Compute the force in member CD.

a. 2.25 kips (T) c. 5.25 kips (C)

b. 5.25 kips (T) d. 2.25 kips (C)
SITUATION:
A K-truss supports the concentrated loads as shown.
(Use P = 3,000 lb and Q = 1,000 lb)

11. Compute the force in member GK.

a. 2.70 kips (T) c. 1.80 kips (T)

b. 2.70 kips (C) d. 1.80 kips (C)
SITUATION:
A K-truss supports the concentrated loads as shown.
(Use P = 3,000 lb and Q = 1,000 lb)

11. Compute the force in member GK.

a. 2.70 kips (T) c. 1.80 kips (T)

b. 2.70 kips (C) d. 1.80 kips (C)
SITUATION:
A K-truss supports the concentrated loads as shown.
(Use P = 3,000 lb and Q = 1,000 lb)

12. Compute the force in member GJ.

a. 1.00 kips (C) c. 0.50 kips (C)

b. 2.00 kips (T) d. 1.50 kips (T)
SITUATION:
A K-truss supports the concentrated loads as shown.
(Use P = 3,000 lb and Q = 1,000 lb)

12. Compute the force in member GJ.

a. 1.00 kips (C) c. 0.50 kips (C)

b. 2.00 kips (T) d. 1.50 kips (T)
SITUATION:
The cable is subjected to a uniform loading of w = 250 N/m.
13. Determine the maximum
tension in the cable.

a. 14.44 kN
b. 6.25 kN
c. 13.02 kN
d. 12.50 kN
SITUATION:
The cable is subjected to a uniform loading of w = 250 N/m.
13. Determine the maximum
tension in the cable.

a. 14.44 kN
b. 6.25 kN
c. 13.02 kN
d. 12.50 kN
SITUATION:
The cable is subjected to a uniform loading of w = 250 N/m.
14. Determine the minimum
tension in the cable.

a. 12.50 kN
b. 13.02 kN
c. 6.25 kN
d. 14.44 kN
SITUATION:
The cable is subjected to a uniform loading of w = 250 N/m.
14. Determine the minimum
tension in the cable.

a. 12.50 kN
b. 13.02 kN
c. 6.25 kN
d. 14.44 kN
SITUATION:
The cable is subjected to a uniform loading of w = 250 N/m.
15. Determine the total length
of the cable.

a. 50.86 m
b. 50.42 m
c. 51.86 m
d. 51.42 m
SITUATION:
The cable is subjected to a uniform loading of w = 250 N/m.
15. Determine the total length
of the cable.

a. 50.86 m
b. 50.42 m
c. 51.86 m
d. 51.42 m
SITUATION:
The cable supports a girder which weighs 850 lb/ft.
16. Determine the minimum
tension in the cable.

a. 49.79 kips
b. 61.71 kips
c. 36.46 kips
d. 50.68 kips
SITUATION:
The cable supports a girder which weighs 850 lb/ft.
16. Determine the minimum
tension in the cable.

a. 49.79 kips
b. 61.71 kips
c. 36.46 kips
d. 50.68 kips
SITUATION:
The cable supports a girder which weighs 850 lb/ft.
17. Determine the reaction at
support A.

a. 49.79 kips
b. 61.71 kips
c. 36.46 kips
d. 50.68 kips
SITUATION:
The cable supports a girder which weighs 850 lb/ft.
17. Determine the reaction at
support A.

a. 49.79 kips
b. 61.71 kips
c. 36.46 kips
d. 50.68 kips
SITUATION:
The cable supports a girder which weighs 850 lb/ft.
18. Determine the total length
of the cable.

a. 118.72 ft
b. 122.93 ft
c. 120.72 ft
d. 116.93 ft
SITUATION:
The cable supports a girder which weighs 850 lb/ft.
18. Determine the total length
of the cable.

a. 118.72 ft
b. 122.93 ft
c. 120.72 ft
d. 116.93 ft
SITUATION:
The crate has a mass of 50 kg and the coefficients of static and
kinetic friction between the crate and the ground is 𝜇𝑠 = 0.25
and 𝜇𝑘 = 0.20.
19. Determine the minimum
horizontal force P required to
hold the crate from sliding
down the plane.

a. 431.07 N c. 165.93 N
b. 474.27 N d. 140.31 N
SITUATION:
The crate has a mass of 50 kg and the coefficients of static and
kinetic friction between the crate and the ground is 𝜇𝑠 = 0.25
and 𝜇𝑘 = 0.20.
19. Determine the minimum
horizontal force P required to
hold the crate from sliding
down the plane.

a. 431.07 N c. 165.93 N
b. 474.27 N d. 140.31 N
SITUATION:
The crate has a mass of 50 kg and the coefficients of static and
kinetic friction between the crate and the ground is 𝜇𝑠 = 0.25
and 𝜇𝑘 = 0.20.
20. Determine the minimum
value of force P required to
push the crate up the plane.

a. 474.27 N c. 140.31 N
b. 431.07 N d. 165.93 N
SITUATION:
The crate has a mass of 50 kg and the coefficients of static and
kinetic friction between the crate and the ground is 𝜇𝑠 = 0.25
and 𝜇𝑘 = 0.20.
20. Determine the minimum
value of force P required to
push the crate up the plane.

a. 474.27 N c. 140.31 N
b. 431.07 N d. 165.93 N
SITUATION:
The crate has a mass of 50 kg and the coefficients of static and
kinetic friction between the crate and the ground is 𝜇𝑠 = 0.25
and 𝜇𝑘 = 0.20.
21. Determine the minimum
value of force P required to
keep it moving up the plane.

a. 140.31 N c. 165.93 N
b. 431.07 N d. 474.27 N
SITUATION:
The crate has a mass of 50 kg and the coefficients of static and
kinetic friction between the crate and the ground is 𝜇𝑠 = 0.25
and 𝜇𝑘 = 0.20.
21. Determine the minimum
value of force P required to
keep it moving up the plane.

a. 140.31 N c. 165.93 N
b. 431.07 N d. 474.27 N
SITUATION:
A stone is thrown vertically upward and returns to earth in 12
seconds.

22. Calculate the initial velocity.

a. 58.86 m/s c. 62.64 m/s

b. 49.05 m/s d. 54.92 m/s
SITUATION:
A stone is thrown vertically upward and returns to earth in 12
seconds.

22. Calculate the initial velocity.

a. 58.86 m/s c. 62.64 m/s

b. 49.05 m/s d. 54.92 m/s
SITUATION:
A stone is thrown vertically upward and returns to earth in 12
seconds.

23. Determine the maximum height

reached by the stone.

a. 135.48 m c. 122.63 m
b. 160.38 m d. 176.58 m
SITUATION:
A stone is thrown vertically upward and returns to earth in 12
seconds.

23. Determine the maximum height

reached by the stone.

a. 135.48 m c. 122.63 m
b. 160.38 m d. 176.58 m
SITUATION:
A stone is thrown vertically upward and returns to earth in 12
seconds.

24. At what time did it travel until it

reaches the highest point?

a. 7 sec c. 8 sec
b. 5 sec d. 6 sec
SITUATION:
A stone is thrown vertically upward and returns to earth in 12
seconds.

24. At what time did it travel until it

reaches the highest point?

a. 7 sec c. 8 sec
b. 5 sec d. 6 sec
SITUATION:
The boat is traveling along the circular path with a speed of 𝑣 =
(0.0625𝑡2) m/s, where t is in seconds.

25. Determine the tangential

acceleration when t = 10 s.

a. 0.98 m/s2
b. 1.25 m/s2
c. 1.59 m/s2
d. 0.87 m/s2
SITUATION:
The boat is traveling along the circular path with a speed of 𝑣 =
(0.0625𝑡2) m/s, where t is in seconds.

25. Determine the tangential

acceleration when t = 10 s.

a. 0.98 m/s2
b. 1.25 m/s2
c. 1.59 m/s2
d. 0.87 m/s2
SITUATION:
The boat is traveling along the circular path with a speed of 𝑣 =
(0.0625𝑡2) m/s, where t is in seconds.

26. Determine the normal

acceleration when t = 10 s.

a. 1.25 m/s2
b. 0.98 m/s2
c. 0.87 m/s2
d. 1.59 m/s2
SITUATION:
The boat is traveling along the circular path with a speed of 𝑣 =
(0.0625𝑡2) m/s, where t is in seconds.

26. Determine the normal

acceleration when t = 10 s.

a. 1.25 m/s2
b. 0.98 m/s2
c. 0.87 m/s2
d. 1.59 m/s2
SITUATION:
The boat is traveling along the circular path with a speed of 𝑣 =
(0.0625𝑡2) m/s, where t is in seconds.

27. Determine the magnitude of

its acceleration when t = 10 s.

a. 0.87 m/s2
b. 1.25 m/s2
c. 1.59 m/s2
d. 0.98 m/s2
SITUATION:
The boat is traveling along the circular path with a speed of 𝑣 =
(0.0625𝑡2) m/s, where t is in seconds.

27. Determine the magnitude of

its acceleration when t = 10 s.

a. 0.87 m/s2
b. 1.25 m/s2
c. 1.59 m/s2
d. 0.98 m/s2
SITUATION:
The automobile has a speed of 80 ft/s at point A and an
acceleration having a magnitude of 10 ft/s2, acting in the
direction shown.
28. Determine the radius of
curvature of the path at point A.

a. 739 ft
b. 1,626 ft
c. 1,280 ft
d. 915 ft
SITUATION:
The automobile has a speed of 80 ft/s at point A and an
acceleration having a magnitude of 10 ft/s2, acting in the
direction shown.
28. Determine the radius of
curvature of the path at point A.

a. 739 ft
b. 1,626 ft
c. 1,280 ft
d. 915 ft
SITUATION:
The automobile has a speed of 80 ft/s at point A and an
acceleration having a magnitude of 10 ft/s2, acting in the
direction shown.
29. Determine the tangential
component of acceleration.

a. 5.77 ft/s2
b. 11.55 ft/s2
c. 8.66 ft/s2
d. 5.00 ft/s2
SITUATION:
The automobile has a speed of 80 ft/s at point A and an
acceleration having a magnitude of 10 ft/s2, acting in the
direction shown.
29. Determine the tangential
component of acceleration.

a. 5.77 ft/s2
b. 11.55 ft/s2
c. 8.66 ft/s2
d. 5.00 ft/s2
SITUATION:
The automobile has a speed of 80 ft/s at point A and an
acceleration having a magnitude of 10 ft/s2, acting in the
direction shown.
29. Determine the tangential
component of acceleration.

a. 5.77 ft/s2
b. 11.55 ft/s2
c. 8.66 ft/s2
d. 5.00 ft/s2