Questions from Mechanics


Q: Solve the preceding problem if the mass of the tailgate is MT

Solve the preceding problem if the mass of the tailgate is MT = 27 kg and that of the crate is MC = 68 kg. Use dimensions H = 305 mm, L = 406 mm, dC =&A...

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Q: A cable and pulley system at D is used to bring a

A cable and pulley system at D is used to bring a 230-kg pole (ACB) to a vertical position, as shown in the figure part a. The cable has tensile force T and is attached at C. The length L of the pole...

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Q: An L-shaped reinforced concrete slab 12 ft × 12 ft

An L-shaped reinforced concrete slab 12 ft × 12 ft, with a 6 ft × 6 ft cut-out and thickness t = 9.0 in, is lifted by three ca...

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Q: A crane boom of mass 450 kg with its center of mass

A crane boom of mass 450 kg with its center of mass at C is stabilized by two cables AQ and BQ (Ae = 304 mm2 for each cable) as shown in the figure. A load P = 20 kN is supported at point D. The crane...

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Q: Two gondolas on a ski lift are locked in the position show

Two gondolas on a ski lift are locked in the position show in the figure while repairs are being made elsewhere. The distance between support towers is L 5100 ft. The length of each cable segment unde...

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Q: A round bar ABC of length 2L (see figure) rotates

A round bar ABC of length 2L (see figure) rotates about an axis through the midpoint C with constant angular speed ω (radians per second). The material of the bar has weight density g. (a)...

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Q: Two separate cables AC and BC support a sign structure of weight

Two separate cables AC and BC support a sign structure of weight W = 1575 lb attached to a building. The sign is also supported by a pin support at O and a lateral restraint in the z-direction at D. (...

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Q: Find support reactions at A and B and then calculate the axial

Find support reactions at A and B and then calculate the axial force N, shear force V, and bending moment M at mid-span of AB. Let L = 14 ft, qo 512 lb/ft, P = 50 lb, and M0 = 300 lb-ft.

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Q: Find support reactions at A and B and then calculate the axial

Find support reactions at A and B and then calculate the axial force N, shear force V, and bending moment M at mid-span of AB. Let L = 4 m, q0 = 160 N/m , P = 200 N, and Mo = 380 Nm?.

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Q: Segments AB and BC of beam ABC are pin connected a small

Segments AB and BC of beam ABC are pin connected a small distance to the right of joint B (see figure). Axial loads act at A and at the mid-span of AB. A concentrated moment is applied at joint B. (a)...

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