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Solve the following problems from the textbook by R.C. Hibbeler, 4th Edition:
Problems: 4–101, 4–106, 4–109, 5–16, 5–17, 5–24, 5–44, 5–60
and complete the design exercise to be assigned separately.
4–106
ENGS 33 Solid Mechanics Homework 3
*5–16. Determine the force in each member of the truss in terms of the external loading and state
if the members are in tension or compression.
5–17. The maximum allowable tensile force in the members of the truss is (Ft )max = 2 kN, and
the maximum allowable compressive force is (Fc )max = 1.2 kN. Determine the maximum
magnitude P of the two loads that can be applied to the truss. Take L = 2 m and θ = 30°.
*5–24. The Howe bridge truss is subjected to the loading shown. Determine the force in
members HD, CD, and GD, and state if the members are in tension or compression.
ENGS 33 Solid Mechanics Homework 3
5–16
5–17
ENGS 33 Solid Mechanics Homework 3
5–24
ENGS 33 Solid Mechanics Homework 3
*5–44. Determine the force in members KJ, NJ, ND, and CD of the K truss. Indicate if the
members are in tension or compression. Hint: Use sections aa and bb.
*5–60. The platform scale consists of a combination of third and first class levers so that the load
on one lever becomes the effort that moves the next lever. Through this arrangement, a small
weight can balance a massive object. If x = 450 mm, determine the required mass of the
counterweight S required to balance a 90-kg load, L.
ENGS 33 Solid Mechanics Homework 3
5–44
ENGS 33 Solid Mechanics Homework 3
*5–60
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