RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE TROY, NY INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (ENGR-1100) FINAL EXAMINATION FALL 02

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Problem 1 2 3 4 5
6

Points 20 20 20 20 20
20

Score

Mandatory Mandatory

TOTAL

INSTRUCTIONS: Do problems one and two, choose any three of the remaining four and place a check next to the problem you wish graded in the left most column. If no problem is checked, the first three will be graded.

Problem 1 (Mandatory) 20 Points

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Find the x- and y- coordinates of the centroid of the member show in the figure, which depicts a long, flat sheet of steel thats 0.5 in. thick, bent into the shape shown. Given: x = ax/A; y = ay/A

Problem 2 (Mandatory) 20 points

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The thin plate (assumed to be weightless) is supported by hinges at A and B and the cable CE. The properly aligned hinges do not exert couples on the plate, and the hinge at A does not exert a force on the plate in the direction of the hinge axis. The hinge actions should be assumed to act at the edges of the plate. Determine the reactions at the hinges and the tension in the cable. Draw a Free Body Diagram, show all equations of equilibrium, and all calculations.

Problem 3 (20 Points)

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A rectangular block of uniform density is placed on an inclined surface. Determine: (a) The aspect ratio (h/b) (b) The total force acting at the contact surface (magnitude only) (c) The static coefficient of friction. which leads to simultaneous slipping upward and rotation of the block counter clockwise. Given: External force in cable = P (pounds) Weight of Block = W (pounds) Cable CB is parallel to the inclined surface and attached at h/2. Pulley C is frictionless and weightless. Angle of incline is degrees. F = uN

Problem 4 (20 Points)

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A machine is shown in the following diagram:

(a) Determine the normal reaction exerted on the collar by the guide. Assume: (1) There is no friction between the collar and the guide. (2) All the links are weightless. (3) The connections at O, A and B are ideal pin points. (b) Determine the force P applied to the sliding collar in the x-direction which will prevent OA from rotating under the action of the 9 Nm couple. (c) Determine the support reactions at the frictionless pin at O due to the force P and the 9 Nm couple.

Problem 5 (20 points)

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A weight (W lb.) is attached to lever AO as shown. The constant of the spring BC is: k = 250 lb/in., and the spring is unstretched when = 0. For = 60 Find: (a) The required weight (W) for equilibrium. (b) The total force acting at the pin O. (magnitude only) Given: s = r

Problem 6 (20 points)

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A stake is being pulled out of the ground by means of two ropes as shown. What is the magnitude and direction of the force P if the resultant of the two rope forces is 160 N vertical?