Questions from Mechanics


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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Q: Segments AB and BCD of beam ABCD are pin connected at x

Segments AB and BCD of beam ABCD are pin connected at x = 4 m. The beam is supported by a sliding support at A and roller supports at C and D (see figure). A triangularly distributed load with peak in...

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Q: An aluminum pole for a street light weighs 4600 N and supports

An aluminum pole for a street light weighs 4600 N and supports an arm that weighs 660 N (see figure). The center of gravity of the arm is 1.2 m from the axis of the pole. A wind force of 3...

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Q: A steel wire (E = 200 GPa) of a diameter

A steel wire (E = 200 GPa) of a diameter d = 1.25 mm is bent around a pulley of a radius Ro = 500 mm (see figure). (a) What is the maximum stress σmax in the wire? (b) By what percent does...

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Q: A thin, high-strength steel rule (E = 30

A thin, high-strength steel rule (E = 30 × 106 psi) having a thickness t = 0.175 in and length L = 48 in is bent by couples Mo into a circular arc subtending a central angle Î&plusm...

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Q: A simply supported wood beam AB with a span length L =

A simply supported wood beam AB with a span length L = 4 m carries a uniform load of intensity q = 5.8 kN/m (see figure). (a) Calculate the maximum bending stress σmax due to the load q if...

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Q: Beam ABC has simple supports at A and B and an overhang

Beam ABC has simple supports at A and B and an overhang from B to C. The beam is constructed from a steel W 16 × 31. The beam must carry its own weight in addition to uniform load q = 150...

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