Statics Solved Problems

2D static equilibrium | moments | friction | 3D static equilibrium | trusses | frames & machines | centroids & distributed loads | shear force & bending moment diagrams

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​Two Dimensional Static Equilibrium

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​2.1 - Calculate the tension in each cable

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​​2.2 - Calculate the tension in each cable

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​2.3 - Calculate the tension in each cable

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​2.4 - Calculate the tension in each cable

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​2.5 - Determine the mass of the block, assume no friction

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​2.6 - Determine the magnitude force F, assume no friction

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2.7 - Calculate the tension in each cable and determine the unknown masses

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​2.8 Calculate the tension in each cable and determine the unknown masses

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​Moments

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3.1 - Determine the support reactions at A and B

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​3.2 - Determine the support reactions at A and B

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​3.3 - Determine the support reactions at A and B

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​3.4 - Determine the support reactions at A

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​3.5 - Determine the support reactions at A

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​Friction

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4.1 - Determine the max force F that can be applied without the box sipping

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4.2 - Determine the force of friction acting on this box that is at rest on a slope

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4.3 - Determine the maximum angle that the box would remain at rest

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​Three Dimensional Static Equilibrium

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5.1 - A climber is holding onto two ropes that are anchored to an icy slope at points A and B. Determine the tension in each rope. The climber forgot their crampons (spiky shoes) at home like a total mountaineering rookie, so assume no friction. 

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