Statics and Mechanics of Materials 2nd. Edition by Ferdinand P. Beer, E. Russell Johnston, Jr., John T. DeWolf, David F. Mazurek | 9780073398167 | 73398160

Mechanics of Materials, Mechanics Statics

Statics and Mechanics of Materials

102 SOLVED PROBLEMS

1 SOLVED PROBLEMS

Question: 15.6

For the beam and loading shown, determine the reaction at the fixed support C. ...

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STRATEGY: The beam is statically indeterminate to ...

Question: 16.3

Using the aluminum alloy 2014-T6 for the circular rod shown, determine the smallest diameter that can be used to support the centric load P = 60 kN if (a) L = 750 mm, (b) L = 300 mm. ...

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STRATEGY: Use the aluminum allowable stress equati...

Question: 12.3

Draw the shear and bending-moment diagrams for the beam and loading shown. ...

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STRATEGY: The beam supports two concentrated loads...

Question: 16.2

Column AB consists of a W10 × 39 rolled-steel shape made of a grade of steel for which σY = 36 ksi and E = 29 × 10^6 psi. Determine the allowable centric load P (a) if the effective length of the column is 24 ft in all directions, (b) if bracing is provided to prevent the movement of the midpoint ...

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STRATEGY: The allowable centric load for part a is...

Question: 16.1

An aluminum column with a length of L and a rectangular cross section has a fixed end B and supports a centric load at A. Two smooth and rounded fixed plates restrain end A from moving in one of the vertical planes of symmetry of the column but allow it to move in the other plane. (a) Determine ...

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STRATEGY: The most efficient design is that for wh...

Question: 15.3

For the uniform beam AB (a) determine the reaction at A, (b) derive the equation of the elastic curve, (c) determine the slope at A. (Note that the beam is statically indeterminate to the first degree.) ...

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STRATEGY: The beam is statically indeterminate to ...

Question: 15.1

The overhanging steel beam ABC carries a concentrated load P at end C. For portion AB of the beam, (a) derive the equation of the elastic curve, (b) determine the maximum deflection, (c) evaluate ymax for the following data: W14 × 68 I = 722 in^4 E = 29 × 10^6 psi P = 50 kips L = 15 ft = 180 in. ...

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STRATEGY: You should begin by determining the bend...

Question: 15.2

For the beam and loading shown determine (a) the equation of the elastic curve, (b) the slope at end A, (c) the maximum deflection. ...

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STRATEGY: Determine the elastic curve directly fro...

Question: 15.5

For the uniform beam and loading shown, determine (a) the reaction at each support, (b) the slope at end A. ...

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STRATEGY: The beam is statically indeterminate to ...

Question: 15.4

For the beam and loading shown, determine the slope and deflection at point B. ...

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STRATEGY: Using the method of superposition, you c...

Question: 4.SP.9

A horizontal load P is applied as shown to a short section of an S10 × 25.4 rolled-steel member. Knowing that the compressive stress in the member is not to exceed 12 ksi, determine the largest permissible load P. ...

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MODELING and ANALYSIS: Properties of Cross Section...

Question: 4.3

A loading car is at rest on a track forming an angle of 25° with the vertical. The gross weight of the car and its load is 5500 lb, and it is applied at a point 30 in. from the track, halfway between the two axles. The car is held by a cable attached 24 in. from the track. Determine the tension in ...

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Free-Body Diagram. A free-body diagram of the car ...