ME 24600 Engineering Mechanics I Dr. N.

Elvin
Fall 2016 Exam 2
SOLUTION:

PROBLEM 1 (10 Points): For each of the structures below, determine whether they are fully
restrained or partially restrained and whether they are determinant or indeterminate. Assume all
cables, if present, are in tension.

(b) (c)
(a)

FBD of (a)

T T (a) 3 equations, 3 unknowns. All three equations of equilibrium

can be satisfied i.e. = 0 , = 0 and = 0. So fully
restrained and determinant.

Ay

Ax

FBD of (b)

T F (b) 3 equations, 4 unknowns. All three equations of equilibrium

can be satisfied i.e. = 0 , = 0 and = 0. So fully
restrained and indeterminate

Ay

Ax
FBD of (c)

(c) 3 equations, 3 unknowns. All three equations of equilibrium

can be satisfied i.e. = 0 , = 0 and = 0. So fully
restrained and determinant.
Ay
T
Ax
ME 24600 Engineering Mechanics I Dr. N. Elvin
Fall 2016 Exam 2
PROBLEM 2 (10 Points): An unknown force P acts on the gear-tooth as shown below.
Assume that bearing A provides no axial restraint and bearing B does provide axial restraint.
Calculate the magnitude of force P required to keep the system in equilibrium.

FBD

Bz
z
By y

Bx
Az

Ax

Components of force P are given by

P = [Pcos20;0; -Psin20]

Take moments about the y axis gives: (CCW +)

= cos20 0.1 200 0.08 + 100 0.08 = 0

P = 71N
ME 24600 Engineering Mechanics I Dr. N. Elvin
Fall 2016 Exam 2
PROBLEM 3 (10 Points): The structure shown below is constructed from steel pipe with a
mass per unit length of 4kg/m. Calculate the tension in cable FC.

FBD of AEDCB
W1 = 849.8 = 313.6N
By
T From symmetry x1 = 1m
Bx
W2 = 149.8 = 123.2N

From Table x2 = 2+12/ = 2.64m

x2
Now taking moments about B

= 0 +CCW

W2 sin 30 2 1 1 2 2 = 0
T
Solving gives T = 639N
W1
x1
Alternatively we can find the C.o.M which would be
at
1 1 +2 2
= = 1.46 and then solve the resulting
1 +2
equilibrium equation.
ME 24600 Engineering Mechanics I Dr. N. Elvin
Fall 2016 Exam 2
PROBLEM 4 (15 Points): Calculate all the forces acting on member CDE in the frame below.

FBD of entire Frame

= 0 +CCW 80 9 + 4 = 0

= 180kips

Ay
Ex
Ax
Ey
ME 24600 Engineering Mechanics I Dr. N. Elvin
Fall 2016 Exam 2
FBD of CDE

C
FCB

= 0 +CCW 4 + 9 = 0
4ft 6ft
B
= 80kips

FBD = 0 +CCW sin 6 + 12 = 0

D
4
6 + 80 12 = 0
6ft 5

= 200kips

Ex = 0 +CCW sin 6 + 6 = 0
Ey 4
6 + 80 6 = 0
5

= 100kips or = 100kips