Questions from Mechanics


Q: A space truss has three-dimensional pin supports at joints O

A space truss has three-dimensional pin supports at joints O, B, and C. Load P is applied at joint A and acts toward point Q. Coordinates of all joints are given in feet (see figure). (a) Find reactio...

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Q: A space truss is restrained at joints O, A, B

A space truss is restrained at joints O, A, B, and C, as shown in the figure. Load P is applied at joint A and load 2P acts downward at joint C. (a) Find reaction force components Ax, By, and Bz in te...

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Q: A tubular post of outer diameter d2 is guyed by two cables

A tubular post of outer diameter d2 is guyed by two cables fitted with turnbuckles (see figure). The cables are tightened by rotating the turnbuckles, producing tension in the cables and compression i...

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Q: A space truss is restrained at joints A, B, and

A space truss is restrained at joints A, B, and C, as shown in the figure. Load 2P is applied at in the 2x direction at joint A, load 3P acts in the 1z direction at joint B, and load P is applied in t...

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Q: A space truss is restrained at joints A, B, and

A space truss is restrained at joints A, B, and C, as shown in the figure. Load P acts in the 1z direction at joint B and in the 2z directions at joint C. Coordinates of all joints are given in terms...

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Q: A stepped shaft ABC consisting of two solid, circular segments is

A stepped shaft ABC consisting of two solid, circular segments is subjected to torques T1 and T2 acting in opposite directions, as shown in the figure. The larger segment of the shaft has a diameter o...

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Q: A stepped shaft ABC consisting of two solid, circular segments is

A stepped shaft ABC consisting of two solid, circular segments is subjected to uniformly distributed torque t1 acting over segment 1 and concentrated torque T2 applied at C, as shown in the figure. Se...

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Q: A plane frame is restrained at joints A and C, as

A plane frame is restrained at joints A and C, as shown in the figure. Members AB and BC are pin connected at B. A triangularly distributed lateral load with a peak intensity of 90 lb/ft acts on AB. A...

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Q: A plane frame is restrained at joints A and D, as

A plane frame is restrained at joints A and D, as shown in the figure. Members AB and BCD are pin connected at B. A triangularly distributed lateral load with peak intensity of 80 N/m acts on CD. An i...

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

Find support reactions at A and D and then calculate the axial force N, shear force V, and bending moment M at mid-span of AB. Let L = 14 ft, qo = 12 lb/ft, P = 50 lb, and Mo = 300 lb-ft.

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