Saturday, 1 March 2014

Equilibrium Exam Examples

1) In using the pliers shown in Figure 1 below, 150 N forces are applied to each of the handles.

(i)  Draw the free body diagrams of each element of the pliers clearly showing all the operating forces and moments ( diagram should be neatly drawn )
                                                                                                            [ 8 marks ]
 (ii)  Write down the relevant equations of equilibrium with respect to a suitable axes system of your choice.
                                                                                                            [ 8 marks ]
 (iii)  Determine the magnitude of the forces exerted on the bolt at E as a result of the forces applied on the handles.
                                                                                                            [ 7 marks ]
 (iv)  Carry out further analysis to prove the validity of the results you have obtained in part (iii) above.
                                                                                                            [ 2 marks ]
                                                                                                 Total [ 25marks ]

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