TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF THE PHILIPPINES -MANILA

ENGINEERING MECHANICS COMPETENCY EXAM

NAME. _______________________
Date: NOVEMBER 21, 2014
Instructor: ENGR. L.A. CARRILLO
Instruction:
Give the step by step solution to problem solving
questions
1. A rectangle is 3 in. by 6 in. Determine the polar moment of inertia
and the radius of gyration with respect to a polar axis through one
corner.
a. 54 in4 b. 156 in4
c. 216 in4
d.270 in4

9. As shown in Fig. P-540, two blocks each weighing 20 kN and

resting on a horizontal surface, are to be pushed apart by a 30
wedge. The angle of friction is 15 for all contact surfaces. What
value of P is required to start movement of the blocks? How would
this answer be changed if the weight of one of the blocks were
increased by 30 kN?
a. 5.04 kN
b. 6.75 kN
c. 7.05 kN
d. 7.32 kN

2. Determine the moment of inertia of the T-section shown in Fig. P819 with respect to its centroidal Xo axis.
a. 290.7 in4 b.265.4 in4
c. 245.8 in4 d. 220.1 in4

Figure -6
3. A stone is dropped down a well
and 5 sec later, the sounds of the
splash is heard. If the velocity of sound is 1120 ft/sec (341.376 m/s),
what is the depth of the well? a. 235.65 ft
c. 305.89 ft.
b. 353.31 ft
d. 410.25 ft.
4. A ball is shot vertically into the air at a velocity of 193.2 ft per sec
(58.9 m per sec). After 4 sec, another ball is shot vertically into the
air. What initial velocity must the second ball have in order to meet
the first ball 386.4 ft (117.8 m) from the ground?
a. 35.89 m/s
c. 48.36 m/s
b. 57.12 m/s
d. notg

Linked problems 10 - 12
In the structure shown in Fig. P-006(FR-H), all members are
assumed to be solid rigid members. The system is pinned to the wall
at point A and supported by a roller at point E. Calculate the force on
member 10) BD and the reactions at 11) A and 12) E.
10. BD
a. 432.67 kN
b. 456.89 kN
c. 489.25 kN
d. notg
11. Reactions at A
a. 120 kNb. 160 kN
c.180 kN
d. 216.3 kN
12. Reactions at E
a. 120 kNb. 160 kN
c.180 kN
d. 216.3 kN
Linked problems 13-14
Members AB and BC shown in Fig. F-002(MM) are pinned together
at point B, and are pinned to the floor at points A and C. The
structure supports a pulley at point B with which, a person is hoisting
a 2.0 kN load. Member BC has a weight of 1.6 kN, which may be
considered to act at its center, while AB is made of strong-light
material and has negligible weight. Determine the value of the
external support reactions at A and C
13. Support at A
a. 2.73 kN
b. 3.42 kN
c. 3.54 kN
d. notg
14. Support at C

5. A projectile is fired up the inclined plane at an initial velocity of 15

m/s. The plane is making an angle of 30 from the horizontal. If the
projectile was fired at 30 from the incline, compute the maximum
height z measured perpendicular to the incline that is reached by the
projectile. Neglect air resistance.
a. 3.31 m
b. 3.82 m
c. 6.62 m
d. 7.64 m
6. Find the coordinates of the centroid of the shaded area shown in
Fig. P-724
a. (5.475, 7.236)
b. (7.736, 5.075)
c. (8.245, 5.234)
d. (9.247, 5.234)
7. What weight W is necessary to start the system of blocks shown in
Fig. P-510 moving to the right? The coefficient of friction is 0.10 and
the pulleys are assumed to be frictionless.
a. 29.5 kN
b. 32.4 kN
c. 38.4 kN
d. notg

8. A plank 10 ft long is placed in a horizontal position with its ends

resting on two inclined planes, as shown in Fig. P-530. The angle of
friction is 20. Determine how close the load P can be placed to each
end before slipping impends.
a. 3 ft
b. 6 ft
c. 8 ft
d. 0.76 ft

a. 2.73 kN

b. 3.42 kN

c. 3.54 kN

d. notg

Linked problems 15-20

Use the method of sections to compute for the force in members DF,
EF, and EG of the cantilever truss described in Problem 411 and Fig.
P-411.
DF 350.6 kN T
DE=?
EF 335.4 Knt
CE=?
EG 450 kN C
AC=?

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Problems 18-20
The three-step pulley shown in Fig. P-247 is subjected to the given
couples. Compute the value of the resultant couple. Also determine
the forces acting at the rim of the middle pulley that are required to
balance the given.
CR = 760 lb.in clockwise
F = 63.3 lb
The truss pinned to the floor at D, and supported by a roller at point A
is loaded as shown in Fig. T-06. Determine the force in member CG.
CG = 8.01 kN T

system.