Assuming that the length of all horizontal (ab, bc, hi, ij, jk and kl) and vertical (ai, bj and ck) members is 1 m and that p = q = 1kn, determine: the zero-force members, and the force in member ab using the method of joints. is member ab in tension or compression?

If you were designing a bumper for a car, would you prefer it to exhibit elastic or plastic deformation? why? consider the functions of a bumper in both a minor "fender-bender" and a major collision.

Find the minimum film thickness for a journal bearing with the data below. shaft diameter, d-50 mm, clearance ratio, cdratio? 0.001, shaft speed, n 2000 rpm; bearing length. i 200 mm; eccentricity ration, ? -0.55. ( note, cdratio-ca/d) the minimum film thickness is um

A21-tooth spur pinion mates with a 28-tooth gear. the diametral pitch is 3 teeth/in and the pressure angle is 20°, find the following values: the addendum, dedendum, circular pitch, tooth thickness, and base circle diameters.