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    APRIL 2024 CE BOARD EXAM REFRESHER PSAD 2


    INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer for d c
    each of the following questions. Mark only G H
    one answer for each item by shading the box P1
    corresponding to the letter of your choice
    on the answer sheet provided. STRICTLY NO b
    ERASURES ALLOWED. GOOD LUCK. E F
    P2
    K
    NOTE: A times B is represented by A×B or
    A*B. A raised to the power n is b
    expressed as A^n. All problems are 1 C D
    point each. P3
    J
    b
    Situation 1. As shown in the figure, a A I B
    force P acting at an angle of 45º from
    the x-axis along the x-y plane, a a
    prevents the pole weighing 375 N from
    falling. The pole leans against a
    frictionless wall at A. 4. Which of the following gives the
    reaction at B, in kN?
    Given: x = 3.15 m, y = 4 m, z = 3.15 m A. 20.7 C. 12.5
    B. 11.3 D. 25.6
    y
    5. Which of the following gives the force
    P in member AC, in kN?
    A. 12.65 (T) C. 15.36 (T)
    45º B. 12.65 (C) D. 15.36 (C)
    A
    6. Which of the following gives the force
    in member GE, in kN?
    A. 3.44 (C) C. 6.25 (C)
    y B. 6.25 (T) D. 3.44 (T)

    Situation 3. The figure shows a pellet


    about to be fired from a sling. The
    total unstretched length of the rubber
    band is 80 mm. The rubber band
    x elongates 1 mm for every 15 N force.

    z Given: a = 100 mm b = 40 mm

    x B

    1. Determine the value of P, in N.


    A. 82.61 C. 116.82
    B. 165.2 D. 233.63

    2. Determine the reaction at the wall at


    A, in N.
    A. 82.61 C. 116.82
    B. 165.2 D. 233.63 Figure MEC-105

    3. Determine the vertical reaction at B, 7. As the pellet is about to be released,


    in N. how much is the total elongation, in
    A. 314.07 C. 209.80 mm, of the rubber band?
    B. 292.40 D. 314.87 A. 102 C. 204
    B. 62 D. 124
    Situation 2. The tower shown is subjected
    to three forces as follows: 8. What is the force (N) exerted on each
    P1 = 5 kN P2 = 8 kN P3 = 10 kN leg of the rubber band?
    A. 765 C. 930
    Given: B. 1,080 D. 1,530
    a = 5.8 m c = 4.8 m
    b = 3.2 m d = 2.0 m 9. What is the pulling force (N)?
    A. 1,860 C. 1,824
    B. 2,115 D. 912
    APRIL 2024 CE BOARD EXAM REFRESHER PSAD 2
    Situation 4. The spring has a stiffness of 15. If a force P = 12.5 kN can initiate
    k = 800 N/m and an unstretched length tipping, what must be the depth of
    of 200 mm. water in the tank, in meters?
    A. 2.524 C. 3.214
    B. 2.837 D. 3.087

    10. Which of the following most nearly


    gives the force in spring AB, in N?
    A. 400 C. 240
    B. 160 D. 800

    11. Which of the following most nearly


    gives the force in cable BC, in N?
    A. 98 C. 485
    B. 145 D. 242

    12. Which of the following most nearly


    gives the force in cable BD, in N?
    A. 114 C. 286
    B. 571 D. 171

    Situation 5. The tank shown in the figure


    weighs 3.8 kN. In this problem, D =
    1.5 m, H = 3.4 m and q = 55°.

    B A
    D

    13. If the tank is filled with water,


    determine the smallest force P to tip
    the tank, in kN.
    A. 14.25 C. 14.80
    B. 19.65 D. 16.32

    14. If the tank is filled with water,


    determine the smallest coefficient of
    static friction that would allow
    tipping to take place.
    A. 0.168 C. 0.198
    B. 0.254 D. 0.135

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