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The document outlines various engineering mechanics problems related to forces, tensions, and resultant calculations. It includes scenarios involving stakes, trolleys, aircraft forces, spherical balls, cylinders, cables, and towers, requiring the determination of magnitudes and directions of forces. The problems are structured in two modules, with each problem presenting a unique situation to analyze using trigonometry and equilibrium principles.

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GED 1201 Module 1 Tutorials

The document outlines various engineering mechanics problems related to forces, tensions, and resultant calculations. It includes scenarios involving stakes, trolleys, aircraft forces, spherical balls, cylinders, cables, and towers, requiring the determination of magnitudes and directions of forces. The problems are structured in two modules, with each problem presenting a unique situation to analyze using trigonometry and equilibrium principles.

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GED 1201 Engineering Mechanics

Module-I
1. A stake is being pulled out of the ground by means of
two ropes as shown.Knowing that α=30°,determine by
trigonometry (a) the magnitude of the force P so that
the resultant force exerted on the stake is vertical, (b)
the corresponding magnitude of the resultant.

2. A trolley that moves along a horizontal beam is acted


upon by two forces as shown. (a) Knowing that α= 25°,
determine by trigonometry the magnitude of the force
P so that the resultant force exerted on the trolley is
vertical. (b)What is the corresponding magnitude of the
resultant?

3. Determine the x and y components and the resultant of each of the forces shown in the
following figures.
4. The magnitude of resultant force is 400 N. Find the magnitude of F2 and its angle for figure 1.

Figure 1 Figure 2
5. The magnitude of resultant force is 400 N. Find the magnitude of F and its angle for above
figure 2.

6. The weight of the air craft (W) is 500kN, Drag force (D) is 200kN, lifting force (L) is 150kN
and thrust force by the engine (T) is 300kN. Find the resultant force magnitude and direction
if the angle ɵ is10˚.

7. The gusset plate is subjected to the forces of four members. Determine the force in member B
and its proper orientation for equilibrium. The forces are concurrent at point O.
Take F = 12 kN .

8. Two homogeneous spherical balls rest between two vertical walls as shown in figure. The
radius of the smaller ball is 16 cm and weight 1.15 kN. The radius of the larger ball is 24 cm and
weight 3.45 kN. The distance between the walls is 72 cm. Assuming the contact surfaces are
smooth, determine the reactions at A, B and C of figure. All Dimensions in mm.
9. Two cylinders of diameters 60 mm and 30 mm weighing 160 N and 40 N respectively are placed
as shown in figure. Assuming all the contact surfaces to be smooth, find the reactions at A, B and
C . All Dimensions in mm.

10. Determine the tension in cables AB , BC , and CD , necessary to support the 10-kg and 15-kg traffic
lights at B and C , respectively. Also, find the angle u.
11. If the mass of cylinder C is 40 kg, determine the mass of cylinder A in order to hold the
assembly in the position shown.
Module II
1. Knowing that the tension in cable AB is 1425 N,
determine the components of the force exerted on the
plate at B.

2. A frame ABC is supported in part by cable DBE that


passes through a frictionless ring at B. Knowing that the
tension in the cable is 385 N, determine the
components of the force exerted by the cable on the
support at D and E. determine the magnitude and
direction of the resultant of the forces exerted by the
cableatBknowingthatthetensioninthecableis385N.

3. Knowingthatthetensionis510 N in cable AB and 425


N in cable AC, determine the magnitude and direction
of the resultant of the forces exerted at A by the two
cables.
4. The boom OA carries a load P and is supported by two
cables as shown. Knowing that the tension in cable
AB is 183 N and that the resultant of the load P and
of the forces exerted at A by the two cables must be
directed along OA, determine the tension in cable AC.
Determine the magnitude of the load P.

5. 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 AB
is 6 kN.

6. A crate is supported by three cables as shown.


Determine the weight of the crate knowing that
the tension in cable AB is 750 N
7. A transmission tower is held by three guy wires
attached to a pin at A and anchored by bolts at B,
C, and D. If the tension in wire AB is 630 N,
determine the vertical force P exerted by the tower
on the pin at A.

8. Three cables are connected at A, where the forces


P and Q are applied as shown. Knowing that P
as 1200 N, determine the values of Q for which
cable AD is taut.

9. If the balloon is subjected to a net uplift force F of


800 N, then determine the tension developed in
ropes AB, AC, AD. Figure 1
10. The tower is held in place by three cables. If the force
of each cable acting on the tower is shown, determine
the magnitude and coordinate direction angles of the
resultant force. Take x = 20 m, y = 15 m. (Figure 2)

11. If FB = 560 N and FC = 700, determine the magnitude


and coordinate direction angles of the resultant force
acting on the flagpole. (Figure 3)

Figure 3.
12. Determine the vertical force P exerted by the balloon at
A knowing that the tension in cable AC is 444 N.
(Figure 4)

Figure 4.

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