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Engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition by Andrew Pytel and Jaan Kiusalaas – Complete Solutions Manual | Verified Step-by-Step Solutions for All Chapters | Vector Mechanics, Equilibrium, Force Systems, Moments, Centroids, and Friction Problems | Essen

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This Solutions Manual for Engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition by Andrew Pytel and Jaan Kiusalaas provides complete, detailed, and accurate solutions to every problem presented in the textbook. It is designed to help students master the principles of statics through clear, step-by-step problem-solving techniques and detailed illustrations. Covering all key topics in engineering mechanics, this manual includes comprehensive solutions for equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies, analysis of force systems, moments and couples, distributed forces, centroids, centers of gravity, and friction. Each solution is presented logically, demonstrating the application of vector analysis and equilibrium equations essential to engineering design. Ideal for students in Mechanical, Civil, Structural, and Aerospace Engineering, this manual is a perfect companion to classroom instruction. It is particularly useful for exam review, self-study, and assignment verification, helping learners develop a strong conceptual foundation in static equilibrium and force analysis. The step-by-step format ensures that students not only find the correct answers but also understand the reasoning behind each solution. Diagrams, equations, and explanatory notes are clearly laid out, mirroring the structure of the textbook. Whether used alongside lectures or for independent study, this manual supports academic success in core engineering courses. The 4th Edition (Pytel & Kiusalaas) aligns with current academic curricula and includes modern examples drawn from real-world engineering problems. It enhances comprehension of essential concepts such as reaction forces, internal loading, trusses, frames, machines, distributed loads, and the principles of statics used in structural and mechanical analysis. This verified and high-quality solutions manual PDF is widely used by engineering students globally and serves as an indispensable study aid for understanding and mastering engineering mechanics. It saves time, builds problem-solving confidence, and ensures accuracy when solving textbook problems. Whether you are preparing for exams, completing homework, or reinforcing theoretical lessons, this Solutions Manual to Engineering Mechanics: Statics (4th Edition) is your complete and reliable guide.

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, Contents

Chapter 1 ....................................................................................................................... 1

Chapter 2 ..................................................................................................................... 23

Chapter 3 ..................................................................................................................... 64

Chapter 4 ..................................................................................................................... 93

Chapter 5 ................................................................................................................... 199

Chapter 6 ................................................................................................................... 237

Chapter 7 ................................................................................................................... 309

Chapter 8 ................................................................................................................... 361

Chapter 9 ................................................................................................................... 438

Chapter 10 ................................................................................................................. 486




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1.1




1.2

W = ggV = (7850)(9.81) π(0.042)(0.110) = 42.58 N
0.2248 lb
W = 42.58 N × = 9.57 lb (
1.0 N

1.3
4.448 N 0.3048 m
(a) 400 lb·ft = 400 lb·ft × × = 542 N·m (
1.0 lb 1.0 ft
6 m 0.3048 ft 1.0 mi 3600 s
(b) 6 m/s = × × × = 1. 247 mi/h (
s 1.0 m 5280 ft 1.0 h

20 lb × 4.448 N × 1.0 in.2
= 1. 379 × 105 N/m2
(c) 20 lb/in.2 = 1.0 lb
in.2 645.2 × 10—6 m2
= 137.9 kPa (

500 slug 14.593 kg 39.37 in.
(d) 500 slug/in. = × × = 2. 87 × 105 kg/m (
in. 1.0 slug 1.0 m

1.4
30 mi 5280 ft 0.3048 m 1.0 gal
30 mi/gal = × × ×
gal 1.0 mi 1.0 ft 3.785 L
= 12 760 m/L = 12.76 km/L (

1.5
1 m 2 kg · m2 kg · m (m)
(a) E = (1000 kg) 6 s = 18 000 s 2
= 18 000 s2
2
= 18 000 N·m = 18 kN·m (
0.2248 lb 3.281 ft
×
(b) E = 18 000 N·m = 18 000 N·m × 1.0 N 1.0 m
= 13 280 lb·ft (




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1.7




1.8
8 mm 1.0 m 1.0 µs
(a) 8 mm/µs = × × = 8000 m/s (
µs 1000 mm 10—6 s

8000 m 3.281 ft 1.0 mi 3600 s
(b) 8000 m/s = × × × = 17 900 mi/h (
s 1.0 m 5280 ft 1.0 h

1.9




1.10


G
= [A] G2 + [B] [G] [T ]
T2
1 1
) [A] = ( [B] = (
GT 2 T3


1.11
(a) The dimensions of x = At2 — Bvt are
[G] = [A][T 2] — [B][GT —1][T ]
) [A] = [GT —2 ] ( [B] = [1] (dimensionless) (




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, (b) The dimensions of x = Avte—Bt are
[G] = [A][GT —1][T ]e[B][T ]
[B][T ] = [1] ) [B] = [T —1] (
[G] = [A][GT —1][T ] ) [A] = [1] (

1.12

d4y G
= = [G—3]
dx4 G4
c2g [T —2][MG —1] M
y = [G] =
D [FG2] T 2FG2
Substituting [F ] = MGT —2 —see Eq. (1.2b)— we get
c2g y M T2
= = [G 3] Q.E.D.
D T 2G2 MG
Substituting [F ] = MGT —2 —see Eq. (1.2b)— we get
c2g y M T2
= = [G 3] Q.E.D.
D T 2G2 MG

1.13
The argument of the sine function must be dimensionless:
Bx G
= [1] [B][G] = [1] [B] = [FG—2] (
k F
[F ] = [Akx2] = [A][FG—1][G2] [A] = [G—1] (

1.14
550 lb · ft/s
(a) 110 hp = 110 hp × = 60 500 lb ft/s
· (
1.0 hp

(b) 110 hp = 110 hp × 0.7457 kW = 82.0 kW (
1.0 hp

1.15
mAmB (12)(12)
F = G= (6.67 × 10 —11) = 6.003 × 10 8
N
R 2 0.42
W = mg = (12)(9.81) = 117.7 N
F 6.003 × 10—8 8
% of weight = × 100% = × 100% = 5.10 × 10 % (
W 117.7




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1.1
7 0.3048 m
h = (28 000 ft) = 8534 m = 8.534 km
1.0 ft

GMem GMem
On earth: We = At elevation h: W =
R 2e (Re + h)2
R2 63782
W = We e = 170 = 169.5 lb ►
(Re + h)2 (6378 + 8.534)2

1.18

GMm GMe
gm = ge =
2
Rm R e2
gm ________ MmR2 e 1
= 0.07348(6378)
2
= = 0.1658 ≈ Q.E.D.
ge 2
MeR m 6
5.974(1737)2

1.19




1.20
GMem GMem
On earth: We = At elevation h: W =
R 2e (Re + h)2




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, We GMem
W = = GMem (R + h)2 = 10R2
e e
10 (Re + h)2 10R2e
(6378 + h)2 = 10(6378)2 h = 13 790 km (

1.2
1
R = Re + Rm + d = 6378 + 1737 + 384 × 103
= 392.1 × 103 km = 392.1 × 106 m

MeM m —11 5.974 × 1024 (0.07348 × 1024)
F = G = 6.67 × 10
R2 (392.1 × 106)2
20
= 1.904 × 10 N (

1.22

90o
40o
 v
50o


√ 2 3
v= 5 + 32 = 5.83 m/s = tan—1 = 31.0○
5

|v1 + v2| = 5.83 m/s
31.0o

1.23

90o
v1 v2

8 m/s
v1 = 8 sin 40○ = 5.14 m/s ( v2 = 8 sin 50○ = 6.13 m/s (




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, 1.24

240 lb
30o
P
90o
Q

Component parallel to AB : P = 240 cos 30○ = 208 lb (
Component pependicular to AB : Q = 240 sin 30○ = 120 lb (

1.25
u
50o 60o
Pv 70o 20 kN
50o 60o
v Pu

Pv Pu 20
= =
sin 70 ○ sin 50○
sin 60○
sin 60○
Pv = 20 = 22.6 kN (
sin 50○
sin 70○
Pu = 20 = 24.5 kN (
sin 50○
1.26

140o v
5 mi/h
 40o
3 mi/h


Law of cosines: v = 32 + 52 — 2(3)(5) cos 140○ = 7.549 mi/h
5 7.549
Law of sines: = sin = 0.4257 = 25.2○
sin sin 140○

7.55
o
25.2mi/h (




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, 1.27
R
65o 35o
8000 lb 80o
P

P 8000 sin 65○
= P = 8000 = 12 640 lb (
sin 65○ sin 35○ sin 35○

1.28
 R
25o 
80o 10 000 lb
8000 lb

Law of cosines:

R = 80002 + 10 0002 — 2(8000)(10 000) cos 80○
= 11 671 lb (

Law of sines:
11 10 000
10 000 sin = sin 80○ = 0.8438
671 11 671
sin =
sin 80○
= sin—1(0.8438) = 57.54○
8 = 90○ — 25○ — 57.54○ = 7.46○ (

7.46o
11 670 lb




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1.30




1.31

PAB
60o
360 lb 80o
40o P
AC


Law of sines:
360 PAB PAC
= =
sin 80○ sin 40○ sin 60○
360 sin 40○
PAB = = 235 lb (
sin 80○
360 sin 60○
PAC = = 317 lb (
sin 80○




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