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202425A ENSC 016 Machine Problem No. 2

The document outlines instructions for a machine problem assignment in the Statics of Rigid Bodies course at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. It includes tasks related to calculating forces and tensions in various scenarios involving rods and derricks, requiring the use of spreadsheets for data analysis. Students must submit their write-ups in PDF format along with the spreadsheet files by the specified deadline on MS Teams.

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202425A ENSC 016 Machine Problem No. 2

The document outlines instructions for a machine problem assignment in the Statics of Rigid Bodies course at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. It includes tasks related to calculating forces and tensions in various scenarios involving rods and derricks, requiring the use of spreadsheets for data analysis. Students must submit their write-ups in PDF format along with the spreadsheet files by the specified deadline on MS Teams.

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POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

College of Engineering
CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

ENSC 016 STATICS OF RIGID BODIES


1st Semester, AY 2024-2025
MACHINE PROBLEM NO. 2

INSTRUCTIONS: PROBLEM NO. 2

You may use MS Excel or Google Sheets to The position of the 10-kg rod AB is controlled by
accomplish this Machine Problem. the block shown in Figure 2 which is slowly
moved to the left by the force P. Create a
The contents of the write-up are listed below. worksheet or spreadsheet that can be used to
Start each problem on a new page. calculate the magnitude of P for values of x
decreasing from 750 mm to 0 using 50-mm
a) Problem Title
increments. Using appropriate smaller
Write an appropriate title at the top of the
increments, determine the maximum value of P
first page.
and the corresponding value of x. Neglect the
b) Problem Statement
effect of friction.
Summarize the problem statement (in
paragraph form).
c) Results and Discussion
Provide a short discussion of results. Explain
PROBLEM NO. 3
and show your complete solution, including
derivations (if necessary) and equations used.
BOX your final answers. The derrick shown in Figure 3 supports a 2000-kg
d) Problems Encountered crate. It is held by a ball-and-socket joint at A and
Write a paragraph about the problems you by two cables attached at D and E. Knowing that
have encountered in accomplishing this the derrick stands in a vertical plane forming an
Machine Problem. It may involve the angle Ø with the xy plane, create a worksheet or
statement of the problem and/or difficulty of spreadsheet that can be used to calculate the
the problem. Also, narrate how you responded tension in each cable for values of Ø from 0 to
to these problems. 60° using 5° increments. Using appropriate
e) References smaller increments, determine the value of Ø for
Make a list of references (books, internet which the tension in cable BE is maximum.
sources, etc.) used to solve the problems.

Write-up should be written in letter-sized paper


and should be saved in PDF format. All files (PDF,
MS Excel, or Google Sheets) shall be submitted in
your respective MS Teams.

Submission date will be as indicated in the MS


Teams. Late submissions will not be accepted for
whatever reason.

PROBLEM NO. 1

An L-shaped rod’s position is controlled by a


cable attached at B as shown in Figure 1. The rod
supports a load of P = 50 lb, create a worksheet
or spreadsheet to calculate the tension T in the
cable for values of θ from
0 to 120° using 10° increments. Using
appropriate smaller increments, calculate the
maximum tension T and the corresponding value Figure 1
of θ.

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Figure 2

Figure 3

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