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Fall 2016 Exam 2
SOLUTION:
PROBLEM 1 (10 Points): For each of the structures below, determine whether they are fully
restrained or partially restrained and whether they are determinant or indeterminate. Assume all
cables, if present, are in tension.
(b) (c)
(a)
FBD of (a)
Ay
Ax
FBD of (b)
Ay
Ax
FBD of (c)
FBD
Bz
z
By y
Bx
Az
Ax
P = [Pcos20;0; -Psin20]
P = 71N
ME 24600 Engineering Mechanics I Dr. N. Elvin
Fall 2016 Exam 2
PROBLEM 3 (10 Points): The structure shown below is constructed from steel pipe with a
mass per unit length of 4kg/m. Calculate the tension in cable FC.
FBD of AEDCB
W1 = 849.8 = 313.6N
By
T From symmetry x1 = 1m
Bx
W2 = 149.8 = 123.2N
= 0 +CCW
W2 sin 30 2 1 1 2 2 = 0
T
Solving gives T = 639N
W1
x1
Alternatively we can find the C.o.M which would be
at
1 1 +2 2
= = 1.46 and then solve the resulting
1 +2
equilibrium equation.
ME 24600 Engineering Mechanics I Dr. N. Elvin
Fall 2016 Exam 2
PROBLEM 4 (15 Points): Calculate all the forces acting on member CDE in the frame below.
= 180kips
Ay
Ex
Ax
Ey
ME 24600 Engineering Mechanics I Dr. N. Elvin
Fall 2016 Exam 2
FBD of CDE
C
FCB
= 0 +CCW 4 + 9 = 0
4ft 6ft
B
= 80kips
= 200kips
Ex = 0 +CCW sin 6 + 6 = 0
Ey 4
6 + 80 6 = 0
5
= 100kips or = 100kips