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This document contains a 4 question mechanics test from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Polytechnic of Namibia. The test covers topics in statics including determining forces and moments to maintain equilibrium in loaded brackets, using the method of joints to solve for unknown angles in trusses, using the method of sections to solve for forces in truss members, and determining compression forces and air pressures generated in a foot-operated air pump system. The test is worth 25 marks and students have 2 hours to complete it.

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AMC110S Test #2 PDF

This document contains a 4 question mechanics test from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Polytechnic of Namibia. The test covers topics in statics including determining forces and moments to maintain equilibrium in loaded brackets, using the method of joints to solve for unknown angles in trusses, using the method of sections to solve for forces in truss members, and determining compression forces and air pressures generated in a foot-operated air pump system. The test is worth 25 marks and students have 2 hours to complete it.

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POLYTECHNIC OF NAMIBIA

Private Bag 13388, 13 Storch Street, Windhoek, Namibia Tel: +264 (61) 207 9111 Fax: +264 (61) 207 2444
http://www.polytechnic.edu.na

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
Email [email protected] Tel: +264 (61) 207 2514 Fax: +264 (61) 207 2521

Department Of Mechanical Engineering


Applied Mechanics Statics (AMC110S)
Test #2
Date: Duration: Marks: 08/05/2009 2 hours 25

Answer all questions. Question 1. Determine the magnitudes of the force R and the couple M exerted by the nut and bolt on the loaded bracket (Figure Q1) at O to maintain equilibrium [7].

Figure Q1.

Question 2. Using the method of joints for the truss in Figure Q2, determine the value of the angle if the magnitude of the force in member CB is not to exceed 5P. Members AD and BC are horizontal [5].

Figure Q2.

Question 3. Using the method of sections for the loading in Figure Q3, compute the forces in the members BC, CF, CD, DF and EF [7].

Figure Q3.

Question 4. The 250-N force is applied to the foot-operated air pump (Figure Q4). The return spring S exerts a 3-N.m moment on member OBA for this position. Determine the corresponding compression force C in the cylinder BD. If the diameter of the piston in the cylinder is 45 mm, estimate the air pressure generated for these conditions [6].

Figure Q4.

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