256.

The force-couple system consisting of the force (0, 3, 4) kN and the moment (-1, 2, 5) kNm is
acting at A (1, 2, 3). Replace this system with the equivalent force-couple system at B (2, -3,
4).

B74. Three barrels are kept in equilibrium by system of pulleys as shown. Determine the
relationship between the barrels weights M1, M2, M3 and the tension in the cable. A radius of each
pulley is given as r1, r2, r3, r4 and r5. – add radius to each disk
O1 O2
1 4
2 5

M2
O3
M1
3

M3

M4.8 Rod AB is supported as shown. AB = 3 m, CB = 0.5 m, BD = 1m and weight of AB is 200

N. Determine the reactions at points B, C and D.

284. The bent rod ACDE, supported by the ball-and-socket joint at A, the bearing at B and the
cable EK, is acted upon by a force P = 200 N and a couple M = 1200 Nm at point E.
Determine the reactions at A and B and the tension in the cable EK. AC = DE = 40 cm,
BC = 20 cm, CD = 60 cm. Make EK cable, make rod ACDE green
z

A
y

C 90° B D
K
x 90°

E
P
M9.10(292). Locate the centroid of the plane area shown.

20cm

2cm
C

15cm
20cm

2cm 2cm
xc

6.15 Calculate the volume of the body shown in Figure P6.14 using Pappus theorem.

Figure P6.14

8.28(M4.44) Determine the force in the truss members 1to 6 when P = 20 N and each member is 30
cm long.
4
1 3 5
A 2 6 B
C D

P P

8.67: Determine the force in each member of the truss. What are the reaction forces at A and B?

P1 = 2 kN, P2 = P3 = 4 kN, P4 = 6 kN, P5 = P6 = 2 kN, α = 30o.

P2
P1
P3
3/2a
a
a/2

P4 a P5
A B
2a
3a
8.? – 8.? Determine forces in each truss member , when P = 3 kN, Q = 2 kN, a = 20 cm, b =40cm
and c = 50 cm. Force P is always acting along the line AB and force Q along the line DE.
P
6

d
A
1 3
4

c
5 2

B
a

9.5 Calculate and draw the distributions of the internal

forces and bending moments in the beam which supports the
roof of the garage. Make appropriate assumptions about the
beams supports.

b) Assume that the width of the garage is 12 ft., weight of the

roof is 2000 lbs. The 100 lbs box is suspended at 5 ft. from the
right side of the garage.

Figure P9.2 The garage

Use an intuitive approach (do not write equations for each region)
M4.43 Horizontal bar AB = 2 m is attached to the vertical bar AC via hinge and supported by bar
DE. The bar AC is built into the ground at C and supported by bar FG. Determine axial load in bars
FG and DE, and reaction at point C. Use Q = 500 N, AE = CG = 1 m.
y
1m 1m
A B
45° E
Q
D
F
1m

C 45° G x

M3.33 Mechanism is loaded by forces P and Q, force P is acting at the center of the link AB and Q
is applied at the point E. CD = 4CE. What is the relationship between forces P and Q when the
system is in equilibrium? Determine the reaction at D.
B C
Q
P E

A D

Ja4.10
P1
M1 q P2
30°
A E
F
45° B C D
2.5 2.5 2.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0

Ja2.3

F o
q 60
M0
A B
W
2a a a
Ja5.24

4
q
60°
B C
4

2 4 5 2.5 2.5

4.23 (M2.16) Two cables tied together at B and loaded as shown below. Knowing that Q = 100 N,
α = 450 and β = 600, determine that tension in the cable AB and the magnitude of the load P.
A E
α β C
D
B Q

Fig. P4.23

5.1 Replace the force F =5i-3j+8z acting at point A (2,-1,4) by the equivalent force system at point
B( -3,2,5).

NN. The weightless beam CB is supported as shown and loaded by force F = 20 kN and M = 30
kNm. Determine the reactions at A and B, if a = 2 m, l = 5 m and α = 200.
y

B A C
x
α
a
l
275. System shown on Fig. ___ consist of the solid bar ACD attached to the plate F of weight P =
50 N. Force Q = 200 N acts in the –x direction. Force S acts at angle β = 120o. Determine the
magnitude of the force S to keep the system in equilibrium. Also determine reactions at A and
B. AK = 30 cm, AB = 60 cm, CB = 20 cm, CD = 60 cm, EK = 15 cm, E F = 30 cm.
Add letter Q to the end of the force going to the right-up
z

β S
C
D
B

E
K
F P

y
A

x
314. Locate the centroid of the plane area shown. R = 2 a, OA = OB = a.
y

x
0 B