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Civil Engineering Equilibrium Problems

The document contains a series of engineering assignments focused on equilibrium in civil engineering, including calculations of contact forces, tensions in cables, and reactions at supports for various structures. Each question is accompanied by a figure for reference, addressing different scenarios involving weights, angles, and forces. The assignments aim to enhance understanding of static equilibrium principles within the context of civil engineering applications.

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Civil Engineering Equilibrium Problems

The document contains a series of engineering assignments focused on equilibrium in civil engineering, including calculations of contact forces, tensions in cables, and reactions at supports for various structures. Each question is accompanied by a figure for reference, addressing different scenarios involving weights, angles, and forces. The assignments aim to enhance understanding of static equilibrium principles within the context of civil engineering applications.

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Gokhale Education Society’s

R.H. Sapat College of Engineering, Management


Studies & Research Nashik.
Department of Civil Engineering

Assignment Number-02
Unit No. 2: Equilibrium
Q.1 The 20 kg homogeneous smooth sphere rests on the two inclines as shown in Fig. Determine
the contact forces at A and B.
Q.2 Determine the magnitude and position of force F so that the force system shown in Fig. 2
maintain equilibrium.
Q.3 Two spheres A and B of diameter 80 mm and 120 mm respectively are held in equilibrium by
separate strings as shown in Fig. 3. Sphere B rests against vertical wall. If masses of spheres
A and B are 10 kg and 20 kg, determine the tension in the string and reactions at point of
contact.

Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3


Q.4 Find the forces in cables AB and CB shown in Fig. 4. The remaining two cables pass over
frictionless pulleys E and F and support masses 1200 kg and 1000 kg respectively.
Q.5 Two cables tied together at C are loaded as shown in Fig. 5. Knowing that W = 190 N,
determine the tension a) In cable AC, b) In cable BC.

Fig. 4 Fig. 5
Q.6 A 300 mm wooden beam weighing 540 N is supported by a pin and bracket at A and by cable
BC as shown in Fig. 6. Find the reaction at A and tension in cable BC.
Q.7 The wall crane is supported by smooth collar at B and pin at A as shown in Fig. 7. If the
vertical component of reaction at A is 10 kN, determine the force P, normal reaction at B and
tangential component of reaction at A.

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Gokhale Education Society’s
R.H. Sapat College of Engineering, Management
Studies & Research Nashik.
Department of Civil Engineering

Q.8 The 500 N crate is hoisted using the ropes AB and AC. Each rope can withstand a maximum
tension of 2500 N before it breaks. If AB always remains horizontal, determine the smallest
angle θ to which the crate can be hoisted. Refer Fig. 8.

Fig. 6 Fig. 7 Fig. 8


Q.9 A force of 150 N acts on the end of beam ABD as shown in Fig. 9. Determine the magnitude
of tension in cable BC to maintain equilibrium.
Q.10 The boom supports the two vertical loads P1 = 800 N and P2 = 350 N as shown in Fig. 10.
Determine the tension in cable BC and component of reaction at A.

Fig. 9 Fig. 10
Q.11 A simply supported beam AB of span 6 m is loaded and supported as shown in Fig. 11. Find
the reactions at support A and B.
Q.12 Determine reaction at A and B for the beam loaded and supported as shown in Fig. 12.
Moments are act at point C, D and E.

Fig. 11 Fig. 12
Q.13 Determine the component of reaction at hinge A and tension in the cable BC as shown in Fig.
13.
Q.14 The beam AB with pin at B and roller A is loaded as shown in the Fig. 14. Determine the
reaction at the supports A and B.

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Gokhale Education Society’s
R.H. Sapat College of Engineering, Management
Studies & Research Nashik.
Department of Civil Engineering

Fig. 13 Fig. 14
Q.14 Determine the reactions at the ends of the beams AB and CD as shown in Fig. 15. Neglect
the self weight of the beams.

Fig. 15
Q.15 Determine the reactions at support A, B, C and D for the compond beam as shown in Fig.
16.

Fig. 16
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