Engineering Mechanics Problems
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The x-coordinate of the centroid of the shaded area in Problem 2 is ______.

2.99

The curve defining the boundary of the shaded area is given by the equation y = kx^______.

1/3

The distributed load is increasing at the rate of ______ lb/ft per foot.

10

At point A, the reaction force is denoted as ______.

<p>RA</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Problem 3, the area A of the shaded region is ______.

<p>60</p> Signup and view all the answers

The intersection point of the curve with the x-axis in the diagram is at ______.

<p>x=0</p> Signup and view all the answers

The length of the beam is ______ ft.

<p>20</p> Signup and view all the answers

The point load at point C is labeled as ______ lb-ft.

<p>1200</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Problem 2, the y-coordinate of the centroid is ______.

<p>13/30</p> Signup and view all the answers

The shear force at x = 6 ft is ______ lb.

<p>-450</p> Signup and view all the answers

The bending moment at x = 6 ft is ______ lb-ft.

<p>-3000</p> Signup and view all the answers

The distributed loads are marked as w(x) = ______.

<p>200 + 10x + x²/4</p> Signup and view all the answers

The distributed load on the beam is ______ lb/ft.

<p>300</p> Signup and view all the answers

The support reaction at A is ______ lb.

<p>1200</p> Signup and view all the answers

The sum of the vertical forces (ΣFy) in equilibrium is ______.

<p>0</p> Signup and view all the answers

The x-coordinate of the centroid is given by x = ______

<p>3a/7</p> Signup and view all the answers

The area A of the shaded region is calculated as A = ______

<p>1/2 π r^2</p> Signup and view all the answers

The formula for calculating Q_x is ______

<p>Q_x = (1/A) ∬_Q x dy dx</p> Signup and view all the answers

The relationship between x and y is described by the equation y = ______

<p>kx^2</p> Signup and view all the answers

A point B on the graph is represented as B = (______, ______)

<p>a, a</p> Signup and view all the answers

The simple beam is supported at points ______ and B.

<p>A</p> Signup and view all the answers

The concentrated load on the beam is ______ kN/m.

<p>7</p> Signup and view all the answers

The total length of the beam from A to B is ______ m.

<p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

Using the method of sections, it's important to calculate the internal ______ force.

<p>shear</p> Signup and view all the answers

The equilibrium equation for the vertical forces is ______.

<p>A_y + B_y -16 - 6 - 15 - 12 = 0</p> Signup and view all the answers

At the section 2 ft to the left of the roller support B, the shear force V is ______ lb.

<p>-10000</p> Signup and view all the answers

The bending moment M at the section 2 ft to the left of the roller support B is ______ lb-ft.

<p>88000</p> Signup and view all the answers

The method used to determine the internal shear and moment in the beam is called ______.

<p>method of sections</p> Signup and view all the answers

A distributed load of ______ lb/ft is applied along the beam.

<p>450</p> Signup and view all the answers

Concentrated forces of ______ lb are applied at point B.

<p>400</p> Signup and view all the answers

The analysis focuses on the section ______ of the beam.

<p>CD</p> Signup and view all the answers

The shear force (V) can be determined by the equation V = ______ - 450x.

<p>2200</p> Signup and view all the answers

The bending moment (M) is given by the formula M = ______ + 2200x - 225x².

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Flashcards

Centroid x-coordinate

The x-coordinate of the centroid of an area, calculated as the first moment of the area about the y-axis divided by the total area

Centroid y-coordinate

The y-coordinate of the centroid of an area. Calculated as the first moment of the area about the x-axis divided by the total area

Centroid coordinates

The x and y coordinates that locate the geometric center of a 2D object or region.

First moment of area

The product of an area element and its distance from a reference axis.

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Centroid formula (x)

x = (1/Area) * integral(x dA over the area).

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Internal Shear Force

The internal force that resists the tendency of a beam to slide or shear at a cross-section.

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Shaded area centroid

The centroid coordinates for a particular area defined by a curve.

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Internal Bending Moment

The internal moment created within a beam when external forces cause it to bend.

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Problem 2 equation

The given equation is y = kx^(1/3), which forms a curved boundary.

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Method of Sections

A technique used to determine internal forces (shear and moment) in a structural member by analyzing a section.

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Problem 3 x and y coordinates

Values are x= 2.99 in; y = 6.74 in.

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Static Indeterminate Beam

A beam where the reactions at supports cannot be determined directly using the equilibrium equations of statics alone.

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Problem 2 & 3: Centroid, A, Qx, Qy

The centroid is dependent on area, moments about the x and y axes (Ax and Ay).

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Beam Section Analysis

Finding shear and moment at a specific point on a beam.

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Equivalent Force of Triangular Load

The single force that represents the effect of a triangular distributed load on a beam. Calculated as half the base times the height of the triangle.

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Method of Sections (Internal Shear)

A method to analyze internal forces (like shear) in beams by cutting through the beam and analyzing the forces on one section.

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Support Reactions (Static Equilibrium)

Vertical forces acting on a beam at its support points to keep it from collapsing vertically. Sum of these forces must balance the total load on the beam.

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Internal Shear Force (Beam)

The force acting internally within a beam that resists the tendency of the part of the beam to shear off from the rest.

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Beam Support Points

The points where a beam is held stable and prevents rotation. Often represented by reactions.

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Reaction at support A (RA)

The upward force at support A of a beam, exerted to counterbalance the downward force from the distributed load and the point load.

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Reaction at support B (RB)

The upward force at support B of a beam, exerted to counterbalance the downward force from the distributed load and the point load.

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Distributed load (w(x))

A load that is spread along a beam. In this case, the load increases linearly from point A to point B.

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Calculating reaction forces

Finding the vertical reaction forces at the supports (RA and RB) involves using the equations of equilibrium (sum of forces in vertical direction = 0, sum of moments about a point = 0).

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Calculating total load on a beam

To calculate the total distributed load on a beam you integrate the load distribution function along the length of the beam.

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Distributed Load

A load that acts uniformly over a length of a beam or structure, spread evenly.

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Shear Force

The internal force that resists the tendency of a beam to slide or shear along its cross-section.

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Bending Moment

The internal force that resists the tendency of a beam to bend or rotate due to applied loads.

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How does the shear force change along the beam?

Shear force changes linearly with the distributed load. It decreases by the amount of the distributed load per unit length.

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Shear Force (at x = 6 ft)

The internal force resisting the tendency of the beam to slide along the cut section at x = 6 ft. Calculated as -450 lb.

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Bending Moment (at x = 6 ft)

The internal moment causing the beam to bend at x = 6 ft. Calculated as -3000 lb-ft.

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Equilibrium

A state where the sum of all forces and moments acting on a body is zero. The body is either held at rest or moving at a constant velocity.

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Free Body Diagram (FBD)

A diagram showing all the forces and moments acting on a body, isolated from its surroundings. Essential to analyze the forces and moments in equilibrium.

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Support Reactions

External forces that a support provides to a beam, preventing it from sliding or collapsing. Calculated in the equilibrium equations. The beam reactions in this example are RA and RB.

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