Engineering Mechanics: Statics Problem Solutions and Walkthroughs

A blog where I post solutions to the mechanics and statics problems that I encounter. Also many mastering engineering problems will be seen, so users of that program may find this blog interesting. The course uses the Hibbeler Statics textbook and some of the subjects covered include: Cartesian vectors, force resultants, force equilibrium, particle equilibrium, Hooke's Law, vector decomposition, etc. More to be added as those problems and topics are encountered.

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Wednesday, September 16, 2015

3_1_h

Determine the mass of each of the two cylinders if they cause a sag of s = 0.5 m when suspended from the rings at A and B. Note that s = 0 when the cylinders are removed.

3_1_g

A continuous cable of total length 4 m is wrapped around the small pulleys at A, B, C, and D. If each spring is stretched 300 mm, determine the mass m of each block. Neglect the weight of the pulleys and cords. The springs are unstretched when d = 2 m.

3_1_e

The unstretched length of spring AB is 2 m. If the block is held in the equilibrium position shown, determine the mass of the block at D.