EM/APR 2011/MEC111

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UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

FINAL EXAMINATION

COURSE

STATICS

COURSE CODE

MEC111

EXAMINATION

APRIL 2011

TIME

3 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1.

This question paper consists of five (5) questions.

2.

Answer ALL questions in the Answer Booklet. Start each answer on a new page.
Do not bring any material into the examination room unless permission is given by the
invigilator.
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i)
ii)

the Question Paper

an Answer Booklet - provided by the Faculty

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This examination paper consists of 6 printed pages
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QUESTION 1
a)

b)

i)

Describe the difference between scalar and vector quantities. Provide an example for
each type of the above mentioned quantities.

ii)

Explain the Newton's First Law of motion. Sketch an appropriate diagram to assist in
the explanation.
(8 marks)

The car shown in Figure Q1(b) is to be towed using two ropes. Knowing that the resultant
force R = 950 N and is directed along the positive x-axis, sketch a force-triangle to illustrate
the relationship of the forces R, FA and FB. Determine the magnitude of FA and FB .
(12 marks)

Figure Q1(b)

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QUESTION 2
a)

A beam is loaded as shown in Figure Q2(a). Neglecting the reactions at the supports,
determine the equivalent force couple system at point A.
(6 marks)
50 N

100 N

Figure Q2(a)

b)

A horizontal beam is supported by a hinge and a pulley and is loaded as shown in

Figure Q2(b). Neglecting the weight of the beam and the friction of the pulley, determine the
tension in cable ADEB and the component of the reaction at C.
(14 marks)

A
V

80 mm

A\
380 mm
v
150 N
250 mm
<

250 mm
><
><

500 mm
>
Figure Q2(b)

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QUESTION 3
Figure Q3 shows the cross-section area of a beam. Determine:
a)

the location of the centroid, C which is measured from the base of the cross-section area.
(10 marks)

b)

the area moment of inertia of the beam at centroid, C with respect to x'-axis, /*. Also
determine the radius of gyration kx; of the cross-section area with respect to x'-axis.
(10 marks)

t y
i
i

200 mm

4
25 mm

iL

\c
iL

150 mm

*
i

25 mm
Y

'

25 mm

100 mm

Figure Q3

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QUESTION 4
a)

Explain the concepts of equilibrium of two-force member and three-force member. Sketch
appropriate diagrams.
(4 marks)

b)

A truss is subjected to the loadings as shown in Figure Q4(b). Determine the reaction forces
acting at supports A and F, and the forces in members BC, IC and IH. State if the members
are in tension or compression.
(16 marks)

35 kN

Figure Q4(b)

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QUESTION 5
a)

b)

i)

Give one example of static friction and kinetic friction.

ii)

The coefficient of static friction between the surface is 0.35. Determine the angle of
friction.
(4 marks)

The frame structure shown in Figure Q5(b) is subjected to a load of 500 N and 2000 N
respectively at point G.
i)

Draw free body diagram of members BC, CD, DF and AE.

ii)

Determine the components of forces acting on members BC, DF and AE.

(16 marks)

1m
2.5 m

2m

2m

Figure Q5(b)

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