Solution Manual for An Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, 3rd Edition

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An’sSolutionsManualtoAccompanyANINTRODUCTIONTOMECHANICALENGINEERING,3RDEDITIONJONATHANWICKERTKEMPERLEWIS

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TableofContentsPreface………………………………………………………………………………………………………..viChapter2.........................................................................................................1Chapter3.......................................................................................................15Chapter4.......................................................................................................55Chapter5.......................................................................................................97Chapter6.....................................................................................................139Chapter7.....................................................................................................191Chapter8.....................................................................................................227

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Chapter 2: Mechanical Design1Chapter 2Solutions

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Chapter 2: Mechanical Design2Problem P2.1:Give three examples of engineered products that must be circular in shapeand explain why. Any ball is not allowed as an answer!Examples include:DVD’sCD’smanhole coversrailroad advance warning signswheel (for flat roads)axlesbullet cross-section (balanced for stable flight)European speed limit signany shape with minimized arc length/surface area for given area/volumeoptimized pressure vessel cross sectionsUS coinlens (part of circle)optimal nozzle/diffuser (no edge effects)optimal capillary tubeoptimal suction cuptraffic circlethrown pot (on potting wheel)

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Chapter 2: Mechanical Design3Problem P2.2:Give three examples of engineered products that must be triangular in shapeand explain why.Examples include:yield signsthe triangle instrumentbilliards rackknife blade (cross-section)supports for finishing wood (pyramids or cones, must come to a point)splitting wedgehandicap ramp viewed from side (to meet code)three equally spaced instances per rotation cam30°-60°-90° or 45°-45°-90° drafting triangleone of six identical pieces that can be assembled into a hexagonchisel point

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Chapter 2: Mechanical Design4Problem P2.3:Give three examples of engineered products that must be rectangular inshape and explain why.Examples include:A size (or any other standard size) sheet of paperfour equally spaced instances per rotation camfootball/soccer field (civil engineered)US speed limit signUS dollar bill

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Chapter 2: Mechanical Design5Problem P2.4:Give three examples of engineered products that must be green in color.Examples includefake plant/turf (imitate actual plant)John Deer product (branding)Cameron Compressor (branding)Green (traffic) lightEuropean recycling binKermit the frog paraphernalia (branding)

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Chapter 2: Mechanical Design6Problem P2.5:Give three examples of engineered products that must be black in color.Examples includeBackground for one way signs and night speed limit signstheater bins/supports (disappears in dark)stealth fighter (better “bounce” characteristics)ninja suit (stealth at night)black paintblack inkbacking for solar water heatingnegative electric cables

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Chapter 2: Mechanical Design7Problem P2.6:Give three examples of engineered products that must be transparent.Examples includeContact lenses (over pupil portion)glasses (spectacles)(camera) lens (any tint causes loss of quality/information)Microscope slide and slide cover

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Chapter 2: Mechanical Design8Problem P2.7:Give three examples of engineered products that have a specific minimumweight, but no specified maximum weight and specify the approximate minimumweight.Examples include:Helium balloon holder (minimum weight will depend upon how many heliumballoons are being held)non-wedge based door stop (minimum weight based on friction coefficient)racecar (minimum weight based on racing regulations)competition bike (minimum weight based on racing regulations)

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Chapter 2: Mechanical Design9Problem P2.8:Give three examples of engineered products that have to be precisely acertain weight, and provide the weight.Examples include:balancing weight for car wheelcoins (weight used to count coins in some automated machines)precious metal coins (weight dictates worth)exercise weights (15 lb weight must be 15 lb)

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Chapter 2: Mechanical Design10Problem P2.9:Give three examples of engineered products that fulfill their designedpurpose by failing or breaking.Examples include:saw stop mechanism (http://www.sawstop.com/)crumple zone in carbumper (foam insert) in carbike helmetfrangible bullets (split up when they hit anything other than flesh) to protectbystandersstress indicating paint has fluorescent dyes capsules that split under knowndeflections(http://www.newscientist.com/blog/invention/2007/10/stress-sensitive-paint.html)Some meds are packaged in glass bottles that you break to openCover on a “pit trap” breaks when weight is appliedFire suppression sprinkler detection device (solder connect melts or glass connectionshatters)

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Chapter 2: Mechanical Design11Problem P2.10:Give three examples of engineered products that are designed to work wellover a million times.Examples include:RoadsBridgesEngine components (if each Otto cycle is a “use”)FusesDoor hinges3-D shutter glasses (the shutters)

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Chapter 2: Mechanical Design12Problem P2.11:List three products that can be used equally well by people with andwithout visual impairments and explain why.Examples include:SilverwareChairsDrinking CupsHeadphonesBedDrawersEmergency response necklace (one button, worn around neck to locate)http://inventorspot.com/articles/one_touch_911_dialer_calls_help_you_30719Sight and sound cross walk guidesFire alarm (day to day use, not installation and maintenance)Automatic doors (and other motion detectors)

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Chapter 2: Mechanical Design13Problem P2.27:For the magnesium camera body shown, provide an explanation for whichprocesses you think were used in its manufacture and why.This was most likely manufactured using a die cast procedure because of the material andgeometric detail in the pieces including a number of inclusions. Certain features could havebeen machined, and some polishing/grinding operations may have been used.
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