Statics Solved Problems

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


​Two Dimensional Static Equilibrium

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​2.1 - Calculate the tension in each cable

​​2.2 - Calculate the tension in each cable

​2.3 - Calculate the tension in each cable

​2.4 - Calculate the tension in each cable

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

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

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

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


​Moments

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3.1 - Determine the support reactions at A and B

​3.2 - Determine the support reactions at A and B

​3.3 - Determine the support reactions at A and B

​3.4 - Determine the support reactions at A

​3.5 - Determine the support reactions at A


​Friction

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

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

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


​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.


​Trusses

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6.1 - Use the method of joints to find the internal force in every member

​6.2 - Use the method of sections to find the internal force in member CE

6.3 - Use the method of joints to find the internal force in every member

6.4 - Use the method of sections to find the internal force in member CD

6.5 - Determine the internal force in this specific member of the truss if each member is 1m long