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Find the rectangular (scalar) components of a force for two coordinates systems.
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Solve a random oblique triangle for sides and angles.
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Find reactions for a particle in equilibrium
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Find forces required to hold a particle in equilibrium when subjected to a downward load. Directions of the reactions are given.
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3D equilibrium of a particle problem. Rectangular steel plate supported by three cables, dimensions and density given.
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Solve for the internal force in three members of a truss.
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Student is given two points defined symbolically, and must find the equation of the line they define, then use integration to find an equation for the area under the line, bounded by the x-axis and vertical lines through the two points.
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Find the reactions of a rigid body (a truss) at a pin and roller. All loads are either horizontal or vertical.
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Determine frictional force acting on a block on an incline. Coefficients of friction, weight and a horizontal force are given
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Friction
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Friction
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Friction
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Replace two parallel forces with an equivalent single force
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Replace three tangential forces with an equivalent force-couple system acting at the center of a circle.
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Find the centroid of a shape made up of a rectangle and two triangles.
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Friction
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Find the reactions of a rigid body (a triangular plate) at a pin and roller. The load is at an angle.
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Find the tensions is a system of cables supporting two loads.
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Classic machine problem. Find the mechanical advantage of a pair of pliers and the force on the hinge pin.
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Simple truss with a zero-force member
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QuestionUse the method of joints to solve for the forces in a cantilever truss.
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An A-frame structure supporting a load at the top. Simple because both legs are two force bodies.
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Find all forces on a two-part, symmetrical frame supporting a load.
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QuestionFind the mechanical advantage of a pair of 'vice-grip' pliers.
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This just an equilibrium of a particle problem, but posed in context of a joint as a warm-up for the method of joints.
Advice is brief.
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QuestionShear and Bending Moment diagram for a beam with several concentrated loads
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Derive the expressions for the shear and bending moment as functions of $x$ for a cantilever beam with a uniformly varying (triangular) load.
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Determine expressions for internal shear and bending moment as a function of $x$ for a beam with two vertical loads.
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Determine the mechanical advantage of a pair of compound lopping shears.