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Midterm Exam 1 Questions - Statics | ME 212, Exams of Statics

Material Type: Exam; Class: Statics; Subject: Mechanical and Materials Engr; University: Wright State University-Main Campus; Term: Fall 2006;

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Wright State University ME 212, Fall 2006
Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering
ME 212 STATICS: MIDTERM EXAM 1
Open Book, Closed Notes, Do not write on this sheet, Show all work
1. (25 points) Determine the maximum weight W that can be supported in the position
shown if each chain AC and AB can support a maximum tension of 600 lb before it
fails.
2. (25 points) The pipe is held in place by the vice. If the bolt exerts a force of 50 lb on
the pipe in the direction shown, determine the forces FA and FB that the smooth
contacts at A and B exert on the pipe.
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Wright State University ME 212, Fall 2006 Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering ME 212 STATICS: MIDTERM EXAM 1 Open Book, Closed Notes, Do not write on this sheet, Show all work

  1. (25 points) Determine the maximum weight W that can be supported in the position shown if each chain AC and AB can support a maximum tension of 600 lb before it fails.
  2. (25 points) The pipe is held in place by the vice. If the bolt exerts a force of 50 lb on the pipe in the direction shown, determine the forces FA and FB that the smooth contacts at A and B exert on the pipe.

Wright State University ME 212, Fall 2006 Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering ME 212 STATICS: MIDTERM EXAM 1, CONTINUED

  1. (30 points) Determine the magnitude of the moment of the force F = (50) i + (−20) j + (−80) k N about the base line CA of the tripod.
  2. (20 points) The pole supports a 22-lb traffic light. Determine the moment of the weight of the traffic light about the base of the pole at A.