Course : Statics (GE 201) Taibah University

Homework-4: 2D Forces System Equilibrium Faculty of Engineering

3/1 Draw a complete and correct free-body diagram of each of the bodies designated in the
statements. The weights of the bodies are significant only if the mass is stated.

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Course : Statics (GE 201) Taibah University
Homework-4: 2D Forces System Equilibrium Faculty of Engineering

3/2 The uniform beam has a mass of 50 kg per

meter of length. Compute the reactions at the
support O. The force loads shown lie in a
vertical plane.

3/6 Calculate the force and moment reactions at the bolted base O of the overhead traffic-signal
assembly. Each traffic signal has a mass of 36 kg, while the masses of members OC and AC are
50 kg and 55 kg, respectively. The mass center of member AC is at G.

3/8 A 120-lb crate rests on the 60-lb pickup tailgate.

Calculate the tension T in each of the two
restraining cables, one of which is shown. The
centers of gravity are at G1 and G2. The crate
is located midway between the two cables.

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Course : Statics (GE 201) Taibah University
Homework-4: 2D Forces System Equilibrium Faculty of Engineering

3/13 Three cables are joined at the junction ring C.

Determine the tensions in cables AC and BC
caused by the weight of the 30-kg cylinder.

3/27 The asymmetric simple truss is loaded as

shown. Determine the reactions at A and D.
Neglect the weight of the structure
compared with the applied loads. Is
knowledge of the size of the structure
necessary?

3/38 Calculate the magnitude of the force

supported by the pin at A under the action
of the 1.5-kN load applied to the bracket.
Neglect friction in the slot.

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Course : Statics (GE 201) Taibah University
Homework-4: 2D Forces System Equilibrium Faculty of Engineering

3/50 The pin A, which connects the 200-kg steel

beam with center of gravity at G to the
vertical column, is welded both to the beam
and to the column. To test the weld, the 80-
kg man loads the beam by exerting a 300-N
force on the rope which passes through a
hole in the beam as shown. Calculate the
torque (couple) M supported by the pin.

3/54 To test the deflection of the uniform 200-

lb beam the 120-lb boy exerts a pull of 40
lb on the rope rigged as shown. Compute
the force supported by the pin at the
hinge O.

3/56 Determine the external

reactions at A and F for the roof
truss loaded as shown. The
vertical loads represent the
effect of the supported roofing
materials, while the 400-N force
represents a wind load.

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