MEG 205 Tutorial Questions
Q1. Determine the n- and t-components of the force F which is exerted by the rod AB on the
crank OA. Evaluate your general expression for F = 100 N and
Q2. The tension in cable AB is 100 N. Determine the moment about O of this tension as applied
to point A of the T-shaped bar. The dimension b is 600 mm.
Q3. A force F of magnitude 60 N is applied to the gear. Determine the moment of F about point
O.
Q4. Compute the moment of the 0.4-lb force about the pivot O of the wall-switch toggle.
Q5. As part of a test, the two aircraft engines are revved up and the propeller pitches are adjusted
so as to result in the fore and aft thrusts shown. What force F must be exerted by the ground on
each of the main braked wheels at A and B to counteract the turning effect of the two propeller
thrusts? Neglect any effects of the nose wheel C, which is turned and unbraked.
Qq1. 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.
Qq2. The access door is held in the open position by the chain AB. If the tension in the chain is
100 N, determine the projection of the tension force onto the diagonal axis CD of the door.
Qq3. The light right-angle boom which supports the 400-kg cylinder is supported by three cables
and a ball and-socket joint at O attached to the vertical x-y surface. Determine the reactions at O
and the cable tensions.
Qq4. A uniform steel ring 60 in. in diameter and weighing 600 lb is lifted by the three cables,
each 50 in. long, attached at points A, B, and C as shown. Compute the tension in each cable.
Qq5. The vertical mast supports the 4-kN force and is constrained by the two fixed cables BC
and BD and by a ball-and-socket connection at A. Calculate the tension in BD. Can this be
accomplished by using only one equation of equilibrium?
Q. The chain binder is used to secure loads of logs, lumber, pipe, and the like. If the tension T1 is
2 kN when θ =30o determine the force P required on the lever and the corresponding tension T 2
for this position. Assume that the surface under A is perfectly smooth.
