Engineering Mechanics

Unit III Questions

Q1. April 2008 (2003 pat)
A beam AB of 5 m length is supported as shown in figure. If AD, AE and BF carry equal axial force,
determine the location ‘x’ of load 1000N. [10]

2. April 2008 (2003 pat)

Determine the forces in each cable and reaction at roller D. Refer figure. [6]

3. April 2008 (2003 pat)

Two bars ABC and DBE are pinned together at B. Ends A and D are hinged. Under loading as shown in
figure, determine reaction at A and D. Neglect weight of bars. [6]

4. April 2013 (2012 pat)

State and explain active forces, reactive forces and free body diagram with suitable example. [5]
5. April 2008 (2003 pat)
Explain with neat sketches the following terms relates to space forces: [6]
(1) Representation of force in vector form
(2) Condition of equilibrium for concurrent and parallel forces.
6. April 2008 (2003 pat)
A right angle triangular plate ABC having lengths AB = 400 mm, AC = 300 mm and BC = 300 mm is
having weight 50 N. It is held in equilibrium by means of three parallel wires connected to points A, B
and C in such a way that plate ABC remains in horizontal plane. Determine the tension in three wires.
7. April 2009 (2003 pat)
Knowing that WA = 100 N and θ = 30°, determine the smallest and largest value of WB for which the
system is in equilibrium. Refer figure. [10]

8. April 2009 (2003 pat)

Determine the reaction at supports B and C for the beam ABCD loaded and supported as shown in figure
if W = 1.5 KN/m. [8]

9. April 2009 (2003 pat)

Determine the tension in cable ABD and the reaction at support C as shown in figure for equilibrium. [8]

10. April 2009 (2003 pat)

A 200 kg cylinder is hung by means of two cables AB and AC, which are attached to the top of a vertical
wall. A horizontal force P perpendicular to the wall hold the cylinder in the position shown in figure.
Determine the magnitude of P and the tension in each cable. [8]
11. April 2009 (2008 pat)
Explain with sketches any four types of supports. [4]
12. April 2009 (2008 pat)
Determine the magnitude and direction of the resultant of two forces shown knowing that P = 4 KN and
Q = 8 KN. [6]

13. April 2009 (2008 pat)

A force F acts from point A towards point B in space. Write a vector expression for the force in terms of
co-ordinates of points A and B. [4]
14. April 2009 (2008 pat)
A beam ABCD having self weight 2 KN/m is subjected to additional load as shown in figure. Find the
support reaction at ‘B’ and ‘C’. [6]

15. April 2009 (2008 pat)

A container is supported by three cables that are attached to a ceiling as shown. Determine the weight W
of the container knowing that the tension in cable AD is 4.3 KN. [6]
16. April 2010 (2008 pat)
Two identical prismatic bars each of weight 5N, AB and CD are welded together in the form of T as
shown in Fig. Find angle θ that the CD will make with vertical when vertical load P = 10N is applied at
B. [8]

17. April 2010 (2008 pat)

The tower is held in place by three cables. If the force of each cable acting on the tower is shown in Fig.,
determine the resultant. [10]

18. April 2010 (2008 pat)

Determine the support reactions for beam AB loaded and supported as shown in fig. [8]
19. April 2010 (2008 pat)
A uniform rod of weight W is bent into a circular ring of radius R and is supported by three wires as
shown in fig. Determine the tension in each wire. [10]

20. April 2010 (2008 pat)

If rope BC fails when the tension becomes 50 KN, determine greatest vertical load ‘F’ that can be
applied to the beam AB. Also determine reaction components at A. Refer figure. [6]

21. April 2010 (2008 pat)

The uniform concrete slab has a weight of 5500N. Determine tension in each of the three parallel
supporting cables when the slab is held in horizontal plane as shown in figure. [7]

22. April 2010 (2008 pat)

The maximum allowable value of each of the reactions is 360 N neglecting the weight of the beam;
determine range of values of distance‘d’ for which the beam is safe. Refer figure. [7]
23. April 2010 (2008 pat)
The cable exerts forces FAB = 100 N and FAC = 120 N on the ring at A as shown in figure. Determine
magnitude of the resultant force acting at A. [6]

24. April 2011 (2008 pat)

For the given loading of the beam AB, determine the range of values of the mass of the crate for which
the system will be in equilibrium, knowing that the maximum allowable value of the reactions at each
support is 2.5 kN and the reaction at E must be directed downward. Refer Fig. [8]

25. April 2011 (2008 pat)

A tripod supports a load of 30 kg as shown in Fig. Determine the forces in the legs of the tripod, if the
length of each leg is 5 m and the distance between any two legs at the base in horizontal plane is 3 m. [8]
26. April 2011 (2008 pat)
Determine the magnitude of the resultant and its location with respect to origin O as shown in Fig. [8]

27. April 2011 (2008 pat)

The L-shaped member ACB is supported by a pin support at C and by an inextensible cord attached at A
and B and passing over a frictionless pulley at D. Determine the tension in the cord and the reaction at
C. Refer Fig. [8]

28. April 2011 (2008 pat)

For the given loading of the beam AB, determine the range of values of the mass ‘m’ of the crate for
which the system will be in equilibrium, knowing that the maximum allowable value of the reactions at
each support is 2.5 kN and the reaction at E must be directed downward. Refer Fig. [6]

29. April 2011 (2008 pat)

A vertical load of 50 kg is supported by three rods as shown in Fig. 3 b. Determine the force in each rod
for the co-ordinates of points as below. A(– 4, – 1, 0), B (3, 3, 0), C(3, – 2, 0) and D(0, 0, 6). [7]
30. April 2011 (2008 pat)
The L-shaped member ACB is supported by a pin support at C and by an inextensible cord attached at A
and B and passing over a frictionless pulley at D. Determine the tension in the cord and the reaction at
C. Refer Fig. [7]

31. April 2011 (2008 pat)

Determine the magnitude of the resultant and its location with respect to origin O as shown in Fig. [6]

32. April 2012 (2008 pat)

The 500 N crate is hoisted using the ropes AB and AC. Each rope can withstand a maximum tension of
2500 N before it breaks. If AB always remains horizontal, determine the smallest angle θ to which the
crate can be hoisted. Refer Fig. [6]
33. April 2012 (2008 pat)
Three parallel bolting forces act on the rim of the circular cover plate of radius r = 0.8 m as shown in
Fig. Determine the magnitude and direction of a resultant force equivalent to the given force system and
locate its point of application on the cover plate. [7]

34. April 2012 (2008 pat)

Determine the reaction at A and B for the member ACB loaded and supported as shown in figure when θ
= 30°. [6]

35. April 2012 (2008 pat)

Determine the force developed in cable AB, AC and AD used to support the 40 N crate as shown in
figure. [7]

36. April 2013 (2008 pat)

Spheres A having mass 200 kg held in equilibrium as shown in figure. Determine the normal reactions at
the point of contact. [6]
37. April 2013 (2008 pat)
Three forces are acting on a plate of as shown in fig. Find magnitude and point of application of
resultant force on the plate. [7]

38. April 2013 (2008 pat)

Determine the support reaction for the beam loaded and supported as shown in fig. [6]

39. April 2013 (2008 pat)

An electric pole OA of height 30 m is held by three ropes to a pin at A and anchored at B, C and D as
shown in fig. If the tension in rope AC is 2.6 kN, determine the vertical force P exerted by the pole on
the pin at A. [7]

40. April 2013 (2012 pat)

The motor at B winds up the cord attached to the 65 N crate with a constant speed as shown in fig.
Determine the force in cord CD supporting the pulley and the angle for equilibrium. Neglect the size of
pulley at C. [6]
41. April 2013 (2012 pat)
The boom supports the two vertical loads = 800 N and = 350 N as shown in fig. Determine the tension
in cable BC and component of reaction at A. [6]

42. April 2013 (2012 pat)

A concrete foundation mat in the shape of regular hexagon with 3 m side support column loads as shown
in fig. Determine the magnitude of the additional loads P1and P2 that must be applied at B and F if
resultant of all six loads is to pass through the centre of the mat. [5]

43. April 2013 (2012 pat)

The rope BC will fail when the tension becomes 50 kN as shown in fig. Determine the greatest load P
that can be applied to the beam At B and reaction at A for equilibrium. [6]

44. April 2013 (2012 pat)

The three cables are used to support the 800 N lamp as shown in fig. Determine the force developed in
each cable for equilibrium. [6]
45. April 2014 (2012 pat)
Find the angle of tilt θ with the horizontal so that the contact force at B will be one –half that at A for the
smooth cylinder. Refer figure. [6]

46. April 2014 (2012 pat)

A 10 KN platform is supported vertically at A, B and C as shown in figure. If it carries a load of 6 KN,
determine the reaction at each support. [6]

47. April 2014 (2012 pat)

Determine the support reaction for the beam loaded and supported as shown in figure. 50 KN force is
inclined at 30° to horizontal. [5]

48. April 2014 (2012 pat)

Three cables are joined at the junction C as shown in figure. Determine the tension in cable AC and BC
caused by the weight of the 30 kg cylinder. [5]
49. April 2014 (2012 pat)
The cable exert forces FAB = 100 N and FAC = 120 N on the ring at A as shown in figure. Determine the
magnitude of the resultant force acting at A. [6]

50. April 2014 (2012 pat)

The uniform 18 kg bar OA is held in position as shown in figure by the smooth pin at O and the cable
AB. Determine the tension in the cable and the reaction at O. [6]

51. April 2015 (2008 pat)

A square foundation supports four loads as shown in figure. Determine magnitude, direction and point of
application of resultant of four forces. [6]
52. April 2015 (2008 pat)
A sphere of weight 100 N and a radius of 200 mm as shown in figure. Determine the reaction at the
points of contact. [6]

53. April 2015 (2008 pat)

For the given loading of the beam AB, determine the range of values of the mass ‘m’ of the crate for
which the system will be in equilibrium, knowing that the maximum allowable values of the reactions at
each support is 2.5 KN and the reaction at E must be directed downward. Refer figure. [6]

54. April 2015 (2008 pat)

A vertical load of 50 kg is supported by three rods DA, DB and DC as shown in figure. Determine the
force in each rod for the co-ordinates of points as shown. A (-4, -1, 0), B (3, 3, 0), C (3, -2, 0) and D (0,
0, 6). [7]

55. April 2015 (2012 pat)

Determine the resultant of the parallel force system which act on the plate as shown in figure. [6]
56. April 2015 (2012 pat)
The boom is intended to support two vertical loads F1 and F2 as shown in figure. If the cable CB can
sustain a maximum load of 1500 N before it fails. Determine the critical loads if F1 = 2F2. Also
determine the reaction at pin support A. [6]

57. April 2015 (2012 pat)

Determine the support reaction of the beam loaded and supported as shown in figure. [5]

58. April 2015 (2012 pat)

The square steel plate has a mass of 1500 kg with mass center at its center G. Calculate the tension in
each of the three cables with which the plate is lifted while remaining horizontal. Refer figure. [6]

59. April 2015 (2012 pat)

The 20 kg homogeneous smooth sphere rests on the two inclines as shown in figure. Determine the
contact forces at A and B. [6]
60. April 2015 (2012 pat)
A beam supports a load varying uniformly from an intensity of ‘w1’ KN/m at left end to ‘w2’ KN/m at
the right end as shown in figure. If the reactions RL = 6 KN and RR = 12 KN. Determine the intensity of
loading w1 and w2. [6]

61. April 2016 (2008 pat)

The uniform concrete slab has a weight of 5500 N. Determine the tension in each of the three parallel
supporting cables when the slab is held in the horizontal plane as shown in figure. [6]

62. April 2016 (2008 pat)

Determine the support reactions for a beam loaded and supported as shown in figure. [6]

63. April 2016 (2008 pat)

A 16 kg triangular plate is supported by three wires as shown in figure. Knowing that a = 200 mm,
determine the tensions in each wire. [7]
64. April 2016 (2012 pat)
The boom is intended to support two vertical loads, F1 and F2 as shown in figure. If the cable CB can
sustain a maximum load of 1500 N before it fails, determine the critical loads F1 and F2 if F1 = 2F2. Also
determine the reaction at A: [6]

65. April 2016 (2012 pat)

Three parallel bolting forces act on the rim of the circular cover plate as shown in figure. Determine the
magnitude, nature and point of application of the resultant force with respect to origin O. [6]

66. April 2016 (2012 pat)

Determine reaction at A and B for the beam loaded and supported as shown in figure. [5]

67. April 2016 (2012 pat)

The 30 kg pipe is supported at A by a system of five cords as shown in figure. Determine the force in
each cord for equilibrium. [6]
68. April 2016 (2012 pat)
A 90 N load is suspended from the hook shown in figure. The load is supported by two cables and a
spring having stiffness k = 500 N/m. Determine the force in the cables and the stretch of the spring for
equilibrium. Cable AD lies in the x-y plane and cable AC lies in the x-z plane:

69. April 2016 (2012 pat)

A simply supported beam loaded and supported is as shown in figure. If the reactions at supports are
equal in magnitude, determine the overhang ‘a’. [5]

70. April 2017 (2015 pat)

A cylinder of mass 100 kg rest between the inclined plane as shown in figure. Determine the normal
reaction at A and B. [6]

71. April 2017 (2015 pat)

Four parallel bolting forces act on the rim of the circular cover plate as shown in figure. If the resultant
force 750 N is passing through (0.15 m, 0.1 m) from the origin O, determine the magnitude of forces P1
and P2. [6]
72. April 2017 (2015 pat)
Determine reaction at A and B for the beam loaded and supported as shown in figure. Moments are act at
point C, D and E. [5]

73. April 2017 (2015 pat)

The wall crane is supported by smooth collar at B and Pin at A as shown in figure. If the vertical
component of reaction at A is 10 KN, determine the force P, normal reaction at B and tangential
component of reaction at A. [6]

74. April 2017 (2015 pat)

The square steel plate has a mass of 1800 kg with mass center G as shown in figure. Determine the
tension in each cable so that the plate remains horizontal. [6]

75. April 2017 (2015 pat)

Determine the component of reaction at hinge A and tension in the cable BC as shown in figure. [5]
76. April 2017 (2015 pat)
Three cables are joined at the junction C as shown in figure. Determine the tension in cable AC and BC
caused by the weight of the 30 kg cylinder. [6]

77. April 2017 (2015 pat)

A 90 N load is suspended from the hook shown in figure. The load is supported by two cables and a
spring having stiffness k = 500 N/m. Determine the force in the cables and the stretch of the spring for
equilibrium. Cable AD lies in the x-y plane and Cable AC lies in the z-z plane. [7]

78. April 2017 (2015 pat)

The uniform 18 kg bar OA is held in position shown in figure by the smooth pin at O and the cable AB.
Determine the tension T in the cable and the magnitude and direction of the external pin reaction at O.
[7]

79. April 2017 (2015 pat)

The cables exert forces FAB = 100 N and FAC = 120 N on the ring at A as shown in figure. Determine the
magnitude of the resultant force acting at A. [6]
80. April 2010 (2003 pat)
Horizontal and vertical links are hinged to a wheel and force ‘P’ is applied to the link as shown in figure.
Determine value of ‘P’ and reaction at ‘A’ for equilibrium. [8]

81. April 2010 (2003 pat)

The circular table, 1.8 m in diameter shown in figure, supports a load of 400 N located at point D on a
diameter through the support A, and 300 mm from center on the opposite side of RA The support
reaction RA, RB, RC are equally spaced along the circumference. Determine magnitude of the reactions.
[9]

82. April 2010 (2003 pat)

A 80 kg mass as shown in figure is supported by three wires concurrent at D (2, 0, -1). The wires are
attached to the point A (1, 3, 0), B (3, 3, -4) and C (4, 3, 0). Determine tension in each wire. [9]
83. Dec 2008 (2003 pat.)
Find the reactions at fixed support A and hinged support C for the compound beam ABC with internal
hinge at B as shown in figure. [8]

84. Dec 2008 (2003 pat.)

A force of magnitude 280 N is applied to member ABCD, which is supported by a frictionless pin at A
and by the cable CED. The cable passes over a small and smooth pulley at E. If a = 60 mm, determine
the tension in the cable and the reaction at A. Refer figure. [8]

85. Dec 2008 (2003 pat.)

Three forces 20 KN, 30 KN and 40 KN act normal to x-y plane as shown in figure. Find the magnitude,
direction and point of application of resultant force. [8]
86. Dec 2008 (2003 pat.)
A vertical mast OD is having base ‘O’ with ball and socket. Three cables DA, DB and DC keep the mast
in equilibrium as shown in figure. If tension in the cable DA is 100 KN, find tensions in the cables DB,
DC and force in the mast. [8]

87. Dec 2009 (2003 pat.)

Determine reactions at support ‘A’ and ‘B’ for the bracket ACB supporting 330 N force as shown in
figure. [6]

88. Dec 2009 (2003 pat.)

Determine the components of the reactions at ‘A’ and ‘D’ when a force of 24 N directed vertically
downward is applied at ‘B’. Refer figure. [8]

89. Dec 2009 (2003 pat.)

A square foundation mat supports the four column loads as shown in figure. Determine the magnitude
and point of application of the resultant of the four loads. [8]
90. Dec 2009 (2003 pat.)
A 2.4 m long boom is held by a ball-and-socket joint at ‘C’ and by two cable AD and AE. Determine the
tension in each cable. Refer figure. [8]

91. Dec 2009 (2008 pat.)

A uniform wheel of 50 cm diameter and 1 KN weight rests against a rigid rectangular block of thickness
20 cm considering all surfaces smooth, determine
(i) Least pull to be applied through the center of wheel to just turn it over the corner of block
(ii) Reaction of block. [6]

92. Dec 2009 (2008 pat.)

A joist of length 4 m and weighing 200 N is raised by pulling a rope as shown in figure. Determine the
tension ‘T’ induced in the rope and reaction at end A of joist. [6]
93. Dec 2009 (2008 pat.)
Find support reactions for the beam loaded as shown in figure. [8]

94. Dec 2009 (2008 pat.)

A mast of height ‘h’ is supported by three cables AB, AC and AD placed equidistant around the
circumference of circle of radius ‘r’ on the ground level. Determine the resultant of tensions at ‘A’ if
tension in each cable is ‘T’.

95. Dec 2009 (2008 pat.)

How do you convert the uniformly distributed load and uniformly varying load in equivalent point load?
[4]
96. Dec 2009 (2008 pat.)
A square foundation mat supports four columns as shown in figure. Determine magnitude and point of
application of resultant of four loads. [6]

97. Dec 2009 (2008 pat.)

The rail AB of foundry crane is horizontal and is 20 m long. End A is hinged to vertical wall and end B
is tied to a tie rod BC making an inclination of 30° with the rail. The other end C of tie rod is connected
to wall. If a load of 400 N is placed on rail at a distance of 8 m from end A, find the tension produced in
the tie rod and reaction developed at end A. [6]
98. Dec 2010 (2008 pat.)
Find support reactions at support D and E for the beam system as shown in figure. [6]

99. Dec 2010 (2008 pat.)

Two identical rollers each of weight 445 N are supported by an inclined plane and a vertical wall as
shown in figure. Assuming smooth surfaces, find reactions induced at the points of support A, B and C.
[7]

100. Dec 2010 (2008 pat.)

A ball of weight Q = 53.4 N rests in a right-angled trough as shown in figure. Determine forces exerted
on the sides of the trough at D and E if all surfaces are perfectly smooth. [6]

101. Dec 2010 (2008 pat.)

A rectangular plate of negligible weight is held horizontally by four wires of equal length at A, B, C, and
D as shown in figure. A point load of 16 KN acts on the plate at 150 mm from AB and 200 mm from
AD. If the minimum force in any of the wires is 2.2 KN, find forces inn remaining wires. [7]
102. Dec 2011 (2008 pat.)
Knowing that the tension in the cable BC is 145N, determine the resultant of the three forces exerted at
point ‘B’ of beam AB. Refer Figure [6]

103. Dec 2011 (2008 pat.)

A compound beam is loaded as shown in figure. Find the reactions at the supports ‘A’, ‘D’ and ‘E’. [6]

104. Dec 2011 (2008 pat.)

Three cylinders are piled in a rectangular ditch as shown in figure. The weight of cylinder P, Q and R are
130N, 400N and 200N respectively. The radii of cylinder P, Q and R are 100mm, 150mm and 125mm
respectively. Assuming all surfaces smooth, determine reactions at all points of contact ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’ and
‘D’. [7]

105. Dec 2011 (2008 pat.)

The system of forces acting on a frame is as shown in figure. Calculate the magnitude and direction of
the resultant. Also find the position of resultant with respect to point ‘A’. [6]
106. Dec 2011 (2008 pat.)
The support assembly shown in figure 4.2 is bolted in place ‘B’, ‘C’ and ‘D’ supporting a downward
force of 45N applied at ‘A’. Determine the forces in the members AB, AC and AD. [7]

107. Dec 2012 (2008 pat.)

A square foundation supports four loads as shown in figure. Determine magnitude, direction and point of
application of resultant of four forces. [6]

108. Dec 2012 (2008 pat.)

Two sphere P and Q each of weight 50 N and a radius of 100 mm rest in horizontal channel of width
360 mm as shown in Fig. 3 b. Determine the reaction at the point of contact A, B and C. [7]
109. Dec 2012 (2008 pat.)
Three loads are applied as shown in Fig. 4 a. to a light beam supported by cables attached at B and C.
Neglecting the weight of the beam, determine the range of values of Q for which neither cable becomes
slack when P = 0. [7]

110. Dec 2012 (2008 pat.)

A 200 kg cylinder is hung by means of two cables AB and AC, which is attached to the top of vertical
wall. A horizontal force P perpendicular to the wall holds the cylinder in the position shown in Fig. 4 b.
Determine the magnitude of P and the tension in each cable. [6]

111. Dec 2013 (2008 pat.)

A square foundation supports four loads as shown in figure. Determine magnitude, direction and point of
application of resultant of four forces. [6]
112. Dec 2013 (2008 pat.)
A sphere of weight 100 n and a radius of 200 mm as shown in figure. Determine the reaction at the
points of contact. [7]

113. Dec 2013 (2008 pat.)

Determine the support reaction at A and D for beam AD loaded and supported as shown in figure. [7]

114. Dec 2013 (2008 pat.)

A rectangular plate is supported by three cables at A as shown in figure. Knowing that the tension in
cable AD is 120 N, determine the weight of the plate. [6]

115. Dec 2013 (2008 pat.)

The small ball of mass ‘m’ and its supporting wire AB become a simple pendulum when the horizontal
cord BC is served. Determine the ratio ‘k’ of the tension ‘T’ in the supporting wire immediately after the
cord is cut to that in the wire before the cord is cut. Refer figure. [6]
116. Dec 2013 (2012 pat.)
Determine the magnitude of F1 and F2 so that the particle is in equilibrium. Refer figure. [6]

117. Dec 2013 (2012 pat.)

Determine the reactions at support for the beam loaded and supported as shown in figure. [5]

118. Dec 2013 (2012 pat.)

A concrete foundation mat of 5 m radius supports four equally spaced columns, each of which is located
4 m from the center of the mat. Determine the magnitude and point of application of the resultant of the
four loads as shown in figure. [6]

119. Dec 2013 (2012 pat.)

A 300 mm wooden beam weighing 540 N is supported by a pin and bracket at A and by cable BC. Find
the reaction at A and tension in cable BC. Refer figure. [6]
120. Dec 2013 (2012 pat.)
A rectangular plate is supported by three cables at A as shown in figure. Knowing that the tension in
cable AD is 120 N, determine the weight of the plate. [6]

121. Dec 2013 (2012 pat.)

State and explain ‘two force’ and ‘three force’ principle for equilibrium with sketches. [5]
122. Dec 2015 (2012 pat.)
A simply supported beam AB of span 6 m is loaded and supported as shown in figure. Find the reactions
at support A and B. [6]

123. Dec 2015 (2012 pat.)

Determine the magnitude and direction of a resultant force of a given system as shown in figure and
locate its point of application on the slab: [6]
124. Dec 2015 (2012 pat.)
A sphere weighing 1000 N is placed in a wrench as shown in figure, find the reactions at the point of
contacts: [5]

125. Dec 2015 (2012 pat.)

Determine the magnitude and position of force F so that the force system shown in figure maintains
equilibrium. [6]

126. Dec 2015 (2012 pat.)

If each cable can sustain a maximum tension of 600 N, determine the greatest weight of the bucket and
its contents that can be supported. Refer figure. [6]

127. Dec 2015 (2012 pat.)

Determine the reactions at roller A and pin B for equilibrium of the member ACB as shown in figure.
[5]
128. Dec 2016 (2015 pat.)
Three cables are joined at the junction C as shown in figure. Determine the tension in cable AC and BC
caused by the weight of the 30 kg cylinder. [6]

129. Dec 2016 (2015 pat.)

A 90 N load is suspended from the hook shown in figure. The load is supported by two cables and a
spring having stiffness k = 500 N/m. Determine the force in the cables and the stretch of the spring for
equilibrium. Cable AD lies in the x-y plane and cable AC lies in the x-z plane. [7]

130. Dec 2016 (2015 pat.)

The uniform 18 kg bar OA is held in position shown in figure by the smooth pin at O and the cable AB.
Determine the tension in the cable and the magnitude and direction of the external pin reaction at O. [7]
131. Dec 2016 (2015 pat.)
The cables exert forces FAB = 100 N and FAC = 120 N on the ring at A as shown in figure. Determine the
magnitude of the resultant force acting at A. [6]

132. Dec 2016 (2015 pat.)

Two spheres A and B of diameter 80 mm and 120 mm respectively are held in equilibrium by separate
strings as shown in figure. Sphere B rests against vertical wall. If masses of spheres A and B are 10 kg
and 20 kg, determine the tension in the string and reactions at point of contact. [6]

133. Dec 2016 (2015 pat.)

Four parallel bolting forces act on the rim of the circular cover plate as shown in figure. If the resultant
force 750 N is passing through (0.15m, 0.1m) from the origin O, determine the magnitude of forces P 1
and P2. [6]

134. Dec 2016 (2015 pat.)

Determine the support reaction for the beam loaded and supported as shown in figure. [5]
135. Dec 2016 (2015 pat.)
Three cables are joined at the junction C as shown in figure. Determine the tension in cable AC and BC
caused by the weight of the 30 kg cylinder. [6]

136. Dec 2016 (2015 pat.)

The square steel plate has a mass of 1800 kg with mass center G as shown in figure. Determine the
tension in each cable so that the plate remains horizontal. [6]

137. Dec 2016 (2015 pat.)

Determine the component of reaction at hinge A and tension in the cable BC as shown in figure. [5]

138. Dec 2010 (2008 pat.)

Find the angle of tilt ‘θ’ with the horizontal so that the contact force at ‘B’ will be one-half that at A for
smooth cylinder. [8]
139. Dec 2010 (2008 pat.)
A tower guy is anchored by means of a bolt at ‘A’. The tension in the wire is 2500 N. Determine:
(a) The components Fx, Fy and Fz of the force acting on bolt.
(b) The angle Qx, Qy and QZ defining direction of force. [8]

140. Dec 2010 (2008 pat.)

Determine reactions RA and RB at support A and B of horizontal beam AB due to action of vertical loads
applied as shown in figure. [8]

141. Dec 2010 (2008 pat.)

A square foundation mat supports four columns as shown. Determine magnitude, direction and point of
application of resultant of the four loads, as shown in figure. [8]

142.
The square steel plate has a mass of 1800 kg with mass center at its center G as shown in figure.
Calculate the tension in each of the three cables with which the plate is lifted. [6]
143.
The 20 kg homogeneous smooth sphere rests on the two inclines as shown in figure. Determine the
contact reactions at A and B. [7]

144.
Determine the support reactions for the beam loaded and supported as shown inn figure. [6]

145.
Determine the magnitude and point of application of resultant of the system of parallel forces which act
on the plate as shown in figure. [7]