CONFIDENTIAL EM/OCT2012/MEC111

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

FINAL EXAMINATION
COURSE
COURSE CODE
EXAMINATION
TIME
STATICS
MEC111
OCTOBER 2012
3 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1. This question paper consists of five (5) questions.
Answer ALL questions in the Answer Booklet. Start each answer on a new page. 2.
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QUESTION 1
a) Define the scalar and vector quantities and also provide two examples for each
quantity.
b) Knowing that a vector A = 10/' + Qj and a vector B = 2i- 8/
Determine: A + B and ^ x f i .
(10 marks)
c) A resultant force F = 350 N is necessary to hold the balloon as shown in
Figure Q1(c) in place. Find the tensions in cables AB and AC. Knowing that the angles
Qt = 30and 9
2
= 40.
(10 marks)
Figure Q1(c)
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QUESTION 2
a) Three loads and a 8 kN tension are applied to a beam as shown in Figure Q2(a). The
beam is supported by a pin at A and roller at B.
i) Draw the free body diagram of the beam.
ii) By neglecting the thickness of the beam, determine the reactions at A and 6.
(10 marks)
&
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25 kN 25 kN 25 kN
8kN
Figure Q2(a)
b) The two blocks A and B have the weight of 30 kg and 25 kg respectively as shown in
Figure Q2(b). If the coefficients of static and kinetic frictions are 0.40 and 0.3
respectively between all surfaces of contact, determine the smallest force P required to
move the block A.
(10 marks)
Figure Q2(b)
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QUESTION 3
A machine part with a Z-shaped cross-sectional area is shown in Figure Q3. Determine:
a) the location of centroid C which is measured from the base of the part,
b) the moment of inertia of the area with respect to the centroidal x-axis, /*-, and
c) the radius of gyration of the area with respect to the centroidal x-axis, k
x
-.
y
A
10mm
JL
70 mm
10 mm
60 mm
60 mm
70 mm
Figure Q3
*- x>
t
10 mm
(20 marks)
QUESTION 4
A truss shown in Figure Q4 consists of five members and is pin-connected. Determine:
a) the reactions of forces at supports C and D, and
b) the force in each member of the truss and state if the members are in tension or
compression.
(20 marks)
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475 N
620 N
QUESTION 5
Figure Q4
a) A crane is supporting a load of 25 kN in the position shown in Figure Q5(a). Knowing
that 9 = 30and the crane is operated by a hydraulic cylinder CD. Calculate the force,
F
C
D required to operate this crane.
(6 marks)
^
BPfli^
1.6 m
Figure Q5(a)
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b) A frame is supporting a load of 550 N as shown in Figure Q5(b). Draw the FBD for
each of the members. Determine the components of the reactions at the roller F and
the supports A and E.
(14 marks)
0.15 m , 0.15 m
Figure Q5(b)
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