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L = 465 lb and the support reactions are Ay = 651 lb acting up, Hy = 744 lb acting up and Hx = 0. Noting that the force in member GH = 744 lb (compression), determine if member GI is in tension or compression.

If the crate weighs 200 lb and μs = 0.4 between its base and the inclined surface, determine the smallest force P that will prevent the crate from sliding down the plane.

When calculating the moment created about point A due to the force at B, which is the correct calculation process to use?

The main focus of IR is to solve the ‘______ problem’

Determine the magnitude of the component of the force vector FD = [3 i + 6 j – 2 k] kN that lies parallel to the line connecting the two points A(1, -5, 9) m and B(11, 8, -2) m.

Assuming the crate does not tip, it weighs 846 lbs, and μs = 0.4 between its base and the floor, determine the friction force developed along the base if P = 237 lb.

L = 465 lb and the support reactions are Ay = 651 lb acting up, Hy = 744 lb acting up and Hx = 0. Noting that the force in member GH = 744 lb (compression), is DK is a zero-force member?

The system shown is supported by a pin at A and a roller at E. It is composed of three straight members AC, BE, CD as well as the pulley at C that holds the freely hanging weight. If the vertical reaction at point E is 32 kN (upward), determine the compressive force developed in member CD.

The resultant moment about point A from the three forces shown is clockwise 80 kN-m. Furthermore, the resultant force is {13i -10j} kN. When replacing the system of forces shown with an equivalent single force, where would the equivalent force intersect the beam as measured along the beam from point A? You may neglect the thickness of the beam.

Determine the location of the equivalent resultant force measured along the beam from point A if x = 10 ft.