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Tutorial Sheet 6 (Equilibrium) MCQ

This document is a tutorial sheet for a GE 201 - Statics course at King Saud University, focusing on equilibrium problems related to civil engineering. It includes multiple-choice questions regarding forces, reactions, and moments in various mechanical systems. The questions cover topics such as gusset plates, beam reactions, pulley systems, and tension forces.

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Tutorial Sheet 6 (Equilibrium) MCQ

This document is a tutorial sheet for a GE 201 - Statics course at King Saud University, focusing on equilibrium problems related to civil engineering. It includes multiple-choice questions regarding forces, reactions, and moments in various mechanical systems. The questions cover topics such as gusset plates, beam reactions, pulley systems, and tension forces.

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Second Semester 1446


Department of Civil Engineering, King Saud University
GE 201 – STATICS
TUTORIAL SHEET- 6
(Equilibrium)
Encircle the correct answer.
The gusset plate is subjected to the forces of three members. The forces are concurrent at point
O. Answer questions 1 and 2.
y

9 kN
A
8 kN
0
45
B

x
O
θ

C
T

1. (CLO2) For the equilibrium of the gusset plate, the angle θ which member C makes
with the x-axis should be near to:
a. 0O
b. 10.5O
c. 20.5O
d. 30.5O

2. (CLO2) The tension force T in member C (in kN) for the equilibrium of the gusset
plate is near to:
a. 8
b. 6.6
c. 9
d. 9.6
2

100 N
300
C
200 N
300 N.m 2m

D
A B
2m 2m 2m

For the beam shown in the figure, there are three reactions: one horizontal (Ax), one vertical
(Ay), and one fixed end moment (MA) at the fixed support at A. Answer questions 3 and 4.

3. (CLO2) The vertical component of the reaction at A (in N) is equal to:


a. 250
b. 200
c. 150
d. 100

4. (CLO2) The fixed end moment at A (in N.m) is near to:


a. 1200
b. 873
c. 600
d. 473

150 N
5. (CLO2) If the pulley system is in equilibrium, the mass (m)
of the hanging cylinder in kg is near to: A 10 cm

a. 30.6
b. 20.6 20 cm
c. 10.6
d. 0.6
B

10 cm

m
3

The system shown in the figure is of smooth pulleys and supports the 100-N weight. In the
condition that each pulley has a self-weight of 10 N. Answer questions 6 and 7.

A C
50 mm

50 mm

50 mm
P
100 N

6. (CLO2) The force P (in N) needed to maintain the system in equilibrium is equal to:
a. 10
b. 15
c. 20
d. 25

7. (CLO2) The cord reactions at A and B ( RA and RB) in N are :


a. 𝑅𝐴 = 60; 𝑅𝐵 = 25
b. 𝑅𝐴 = 60; 𝑅𝐵 = 60
c. 𝑅𝐴 = 25; 𝑅𝐵 = 60
d. 𝑅𝐴 = 25; 𝑅𝐵 = 25

The chain binder is used to secure loads of logs, lumber, pipe, and the like. Answer questions
8 and 9. Assume that the surface under A is perfectly smooth.
4

8. (CLO2) If the tension T1 is 2 kN, the force P (in kN) required on the lever for the
shown position is near to:
a. 0.8
b. 0.6
c. 0.4
d. 0.2

9. (CLO2) If the tension T1 is 2 kN, the corresponding tension T2 (in kN) for the shown
position is near to:
a. 1.9
b. 2.9
c. 3.9
d. 4.9

10. (CLO2) The uniform plank ABC weighs


400N. It is supported by a pin A and a cable
that runs around the pulley D. The tension D
in the cable (in N) is near to:
a. 12
b. 112
c. 212
A B 70◦ C
d. 312

2.5 m 0.5 m

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