ENGS 33 Solid Mechanics Homework 2

Thayer School of Engineering Summer 2018

Prof. Snyder
SOLUTION SET #2

Solve the following problems from the textbook by R.C. Hibbeler, 3rd Edition:
Problems: 3-69, 3-74, 3-90, 4-2, 4-12, 4-26, 4-38, 4-52, 4-55, 4-89

3-69. Determine the distance d between points A and B so that the resultant couple moment has a
magnitude of MR = 20 N·m.
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3-74. Replace the force system acting on the truss by a resultant force and couple moment at point C.

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3-90. The system of parallel forces acts on the top of the

Warren truss. Determine the equivalent resultant force of
the system and specify its location measured from point A.

4-2. If the 1.5-m-long cord AB can withstand a maximum

force of 3500 N, determine the force in the cord BC and the
distance y so that the 200-kg crate can be supported.

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4-12. The jib crane is supported by a pin at C and rod AB. If the
load has a mass of 2 Mg with its center of mass located at
G, determine the horizontal and vertical components of
reaction at the pin C and the force developed in rod AB
on the crane when x = 5 m.

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4-26 The floor crane and the driver have a total weight
of 2,500 lb with a center of gravity at G. If the crane is
required to lift the 500 lb drum, determine the normal
reaction on both the wheels at A and both the wheels at
B when the boom is in the position shown.

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4-38 Due to an unequal distribution of fuel in the wing

tanks, the centers of gravity for the airplane fuselage A and
wings B and C are located at shown at the left. If these
components have weights WA = 45,000 lb, WB = 8,000 lb,
and WC = 6,000 lb, determine the normal reactions of the
wheels D, E, and F on the ground.

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4-52. The 180-lb man climbs up the ladder and stops at the position shown
after he senses that the ladder is on the verge of slipping. Determine the
coefficient of static friction between the friction pad at A and ground if the
inclination of the ladder is  = 60° and the wall B is smooth. The center of
gravity for the man is at G. Neglect the weight of the ladder.

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4-55. If the coefficient of static friction at all contacting surfaces

is s, determine the inclination  at which the identical
blocks, each of weight W, begin to slide.

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