MIDTERM EXAM

STATICS OF RIGID BODIES

1. Find the tension at the top chord AB.

A. 563.2 N
B. 517.5 N
C. 556.3 N
D. 568.9 N

2. Find the tension at the bottom chord AC.

A. 568.9 N
B. 563.2 N
C. 517.5 N
D. 556.3 N

3. What is the force exerted by the archer at the front hand D?

A. 500 N
B. 540 N
C. 520 N
D. 530 N

Situation 2 – The hook shown in the Figure is subjected to three forces A, B, and C. Force B=4.5 kN,
force A=6 kN, and angle α=30°.

4. Calculate the value of angle θ if the resultant of the three forces is 5.5 kN along the y-axis

A. 30.4°
B. 36.6°
C. 32.8°
D. 34.1°

5. If the resultant force is 12.7 kN and θ =80°, find the force C.

A. 7.24 kN
B. 6.24 kN
C. 8.12 kN
D. 6.88 kN

6. If force C=6.3 kN and θ =45°, what is the resultant force?

Situation 3 – The weight W shown in the Figure is supported by cables AB and AC. In this problem
x1=50 m, x2=70 m, and d=15.5 m.

7. Compute the maximum value of “W” if the tension in the cable must not exceed 195 kN.

A. 98.98 kN
B. 92.54 kN
C. 85.63 kN
D. 90.24 kN

8. If W=85 kN, what is the tension in segment AC?

A. 172.56 kN
B. 160.52 kN
C. 163.82 kN
D. 167.46 kN

9. Compute the total length of the cable.

A. 124.04 meters
B. 128.54 meters
C. 112.47 meters
D. 126.05 meters

Analysis of Structures

 Method of Joints

Situation 4 – A load of W=30 kN is lifted by the boom BCD which makes an angle of 60° with the
vertical as shown in the figure. The pulley is frictionless. Neglect the weight of the boom.

10. Which of the following most nearly gives the angle θ between the cables AC and AD?

A. 60°
B. 30°
C. 45°
D. 35°

11. Which of the following most nearly gives the tension in cable AC?

A. 54.77 kN
B. 25.36 kN
C. 42.43 kN
D. 53.49 kN
12. Which of the following most nearly gives the reaction at B?

A. 25.36 kN
B. 53.49 kN
C. 42.43 kN
D. 54.77 kN

 Method of Sections

Situation 5 – A plane truss is loaded as shown in the figure.

13. Which of the following most nearly gives the reaction at G?

A. 1,324.80 kN
B. 1,131.97 kN
C. 811.01 kN
D. 688.29 kN

14. Which of the following most nearly gives the force in member AH?

A. 2,910.48 N
B. 2,678.47 N
C. 3,115.81 N
D. 2,318.29 N

15. Which of the following most nearly gives the force in member DJ?

A. 2,299.87 N
B. 1,540.43 N
C. 640.00 N
D. 1,083.62 N

Situation 6 – A plane truss is loaded as shown in the figure.

16. Which of the following most nearly gives the reaction B?

A. 5.82 N
B. 19.18 N
C. 10.00 N
D. 15.29 N

17. Which of the following most nearly gives the force in member CD?

A. 10.00 N
 B. 19.18 N
C. 15.29 N
D. 5.82 N

18. Which of the following most nearly gives the force in member FG?

A. 5.82 N
B. 15.29 N
C. 10.00 N
D. 19.18 N

Situation 7 – The transmission tower is subjected to lateral forces as shown in the figure.

19. Find the resultant reaction at support A.

A. 9.2 kN
B. 18.5 kN
C. 15.0 kN
D. 7.9 kN

20. What is the resultant reaction at support B?

A. 9.2 kN
B. 17.6 kN
C. 15.0 kN
D. 11.8 kN

21. What is the force in member FJ?

A. 5.35 kN T
B. 5.35 kN C
C. 3.85 kN T
D. 3.85 kN C

Situation 8 – Refer to the figure below.

22. Find the force in member BC and indicate whether in tension, T, or compression, C.

A. 7.0 kN (T)
B. 14.0 kN (C)
C. 17.4 kN (T)
D. 21.0 kN (C)

23. What is the force in member AC?

A. 34.8 kN (T)
 B. 7 kN (C)
C. 14.0 kN (T)
D. 3.4 kN (C)

24. What is the force in member FH?

A. 14.0 kN (T)
B. 21.2 kN (C)
C. 35.9 kN (C)
D. 10.4 kN (T)

Situation 9 – Refer to the figure below. Diagonals BG, CF, CH, and DG are flexible cables.

25. What is the force in member AF?

A. 2.4 kN
B. 1.4 kN
C. 0.8 kN
D. 2.0 kN

26. Compute for the force in member GH.

A. 2.0 kN
B. 0.5 kN
C. 1.0 kN
D. 1.4 kN

27. What is the force in cable FC?

A. 2.4 kN
B. 1. 0 kN
C. 1.4 kN
D. 2.0 kN

 Method of Members

Situation 10 – A load of 6 kN is supported as shown in the figure. The weight of the pulley is 2 kN.
Neglect the weight of the bars.

28. Which of the following most nearly gives the reaction at D?

A. 8.49 kN
B. 10.00 kN
C. 12.62 kN
D. 15.00 kN
29. Which of the following most nearly gives the reaction at C?

A. 29.65 kN
B. 37.61 kN
C. 24.16 kN
D. 33.40 kN

30. Which of the following most nearly gives the angle that the reaction at C makes with the
horizontal?

A. 19.68°
B. 24.81°
C. 22.85°
D. 16.18°

Situation 11 – A three-hinged arch is shown in the figure.

31. Which of the following most nearly gives the reaction at the right support?

A. 7.22 kN
B. 5.89 kN
C. 16.29 kN
D. 4.17 kN

32. Which of the following most nearly gives the reaction at the left support?

A. 16.29 kN
B. 4.17 kN
C. 5.89 kN
D. 7.22 kN

33. Which of the following most nearly gives the reaction at the internal hinge?

A. 7.22 kN
B. 5.89 kN
C. 16.29 kN
D. 4.17 kN

Situation 12 – The figure shows a portable seat braced by a cable FG. The permissible tension in the
cable is 1,800 N. Surfaces C, D, and E are frictionless.

34. What load W can the seat safely carry?

A. 600 N
 B. 1,200 N
C. 2,400 N
D. 1,800 N

35. If W=1,500 N, what is the reaction at D?

A. 1,200 N
B. 200 N
C. 500 N
D. 800 N

36. If W=1,500 N, what is the reaction at E?

A. 800 N
B. 1,200 N
C. 1,000 N
D. 1,600 N