Moment of a Force About Different Points

Moment of a Force
Submitted by Romel Verterra on February 25, 2011 - 11:56pm
Moment is the measure of the capacity or ability of the force to produce twisting or turning effect about an axis. This axis is perpendicular to the plane containing the line of action of the force. The magnitude of moment is equal to the product of the force and the perpendicular distance from the axis to the line of action of the force. The intersection of the plane and the axis is commonly called the moment center, and the perpendicular distance from the moment center to the line of action of the force is called moment arm.
Solution 226 Click here to show or hide the solution
From the figure above, O is the moment center and d is the moment arm. The moment M of force F about point O is equal to the product of F and d.
226 - Moment of force about different points

Submitted by Romel Verterra on February 26, 2011 - 2:14pm
Problem 226 In Fig. P-226 assuming clockwise moments as positive, compute the moment of force F = 200 kg and force P = 165 kg about points A, B, C, and D.
Moment of force F about points A, B, C, and D:
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Moment of force P about points A, B, C, and D: (this means that point A is on the line of action of force P) answer
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answer You can also resolve P to horizontal and vertical components at point E then take the moment of these components at point C. The answer would be the same. Try it.
The moment of resultant about O can be solved actually without the use of Rx and Ry. The sum of the moment effect of each component is the same as the moment effect of the components of resultant. Thus, . Try it. Also, the moment about point O can be found by solving the magnitude and finding the moment arm of the resultant then take the product of the two.
228 Intercepts of the resultant force

Submitted by Romel Verterra on March 8, 2011 - 2:05pm
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Problem 228 Without computing the magnitude of the resultant, compute where the resultant of the forces shown in Fig. P-228 intersects the x and y axes.
227 - Moment of resultant force about a point

Submitted by Romel Verterra on March 2, 2011 - 7:06am
Problem 227 Two forces P and Q pass through a point A which is 4 ft to the right of and 3 ft a moment center O. Force P is 890 N directed up to the left at 30 with the horizontal and force Q is 445 N directed up to the left at 60 with the horizontal. Determine the moment of the resultant of these two forces with respect to O.
to the left of point O
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y-intercept of the resultant
above point O
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229 Y-coordinate of the point of application of the force

Solution 228 Click here to show or hide the solution to the right upward
Problem 229 In Fig. P-229, find the y-coordinate of point A so that the 361-lb force will have a clockwise moment of 400 ft-lb about O. Also determine the X and Y intercepts of the line of action of the force.
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Solution 230 Click here to show or hide the solution Let d = length of member BD dx = 12 ft dy = 16 - 12 = 4 ft
Y-intercept of the line of action of force F
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X-intercept of the line of action of force F
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230 Distance from truss member to truss joint

Problem 230 For the truss shown in Fig. P-230, compute the perpendicular distance from E and from G to the line BD. Hint: Imagine a force F directed along BD and compute its moment in terms of its components about E and about G. Then equate these results to the definition of moment M = Fd to compute the required perpendicular distances. Moment about point E
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231 Force P producing a clockwise moment about the origin

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Problem 231 A force P passing through points A and B in Fig. P-231 has a clockwise moment of 300 ft-lb about O. Compute the value of P.
Solution 231 Click here to show or hide the solution Ratio and proportion
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Moment at point O
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232 Moment of a force about points O and B

Problem 232 In Fig. P-231, the moment of a certain force F is 180 ftlb clockwise about O and 90 ftlb counterclockwise about B. If its moment about A is zero, determine the force.
Solution 232 Click here to show or hide the solution Moment about O Thus, F = 75 lb downward to the right at x = 36.87 and x-intercept at (4, 0). answer
233 A force creating counterclockwise and clockwise moments

Moment about B
Problem 233 In Fig. P-231, a force P intersects the X axis at 4 ft to the right of O. If its moment about A is 170 ftlb counterclockwise and its moment about B is 40 ftlb clockwise, determine its y intercept.
Substitute xFy = 180 to the above equation
Couples
Submitted by Romel Verterra on April 14, 2011 - 10:03pm
Couple is a system of forces whose magnitude of the resultant is zero and yet has a moment sum. Geometrically, couple is composed of two equal forces that are parallel to each other and acting in opposite direction. The magnitude of the couple is given by
Where are the two forces and the forces. Solution 233 Click here to show or hide the solution Resolve force P into components at its x-intercept
is the moment arm, or the perpendicular distance between
Couple is independent of the moment center, thus, the effect is unchanged in the following conditions. The couple is rotated through any angle in its plane. The couple is shifted to any other position in its plane. The couple is shifted to a parallel plane.
Resolve force P into components at its y-intercept
In a case where a system is composed entirely of couples in the same plane or parallel planes, the resultant is a couple whose magnitude is the algebraic sum of the original couples.
245 - Couple in the box

Thus, y intercept of force P is (0, -8/3). answer
Problem 245 Refer to Fig. 2-24a. A couple consists of two vertical forces of 60 lb each. One force acts up through A and the other acts down through D. Transform the couple into an equivalent couple having horizontal forces acting through E and F.
Solution 245 answer Click here to show or hide the solution
246 - System with couples and forces on it

Problem 246 Determine the resultant moment about point A of the system of forces shown in Fig. P-246. Each square is 1 ft on a side.
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247 - Resultant of couples in a 3-step pulley

Problem 247 The three-step pulley shown in Fig. P-247 is subjected to the given couples. Compute the value of the resultant couple. Also determine the forces acting at the rim of the middle pulley that are required to balance the given system.
Solution 247 Click here to show or hide the solution Solving for the resultant couple
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Solving for equivalent couple acting in the middle pulley Equivalent torque for the lever
The resultant couple is composed of two 63.3 lb forces.
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248 - Broken handwheel replaced by lever to close a gate valve

Problem 248 To close a gate valve it is necessary to exert two forces of 60 lb at opposite sides of a handwheel 3 ft in diameter. Through an accident the wheel is broken and the valve must be closed by a thrusting bar through a slot in the valve stem and exerting a force 4 ft out from the center. Determine the force required and draw a free-body diagram of the bar. answer Solution 248 Click here to show or hide the solution Required couple to close the gate valve
249 - Reactions at the bolts of speed reducer gear box

Problem 249 Fig. P-249 represents the top view of a speed reducer which is geared for a four to one reduction in speed. The torque input at the horizontal shaft C is 100 lbft. The torque output at the horizontal shaft D, because of the speed reduction, is 400 lbft. Compute the torque reaction at the mounting bolts A and B holding the reducer to the floor. Hint: The torque reaction is caused by the unbalanced torque, which is a couple.
R = 120 lb up at A and down at B.
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250 Reaction at the supports of cantilever truss

Problem 250 The cantilever truss shown in Fig. P-250 carries a vertical load of 10.8 kN. The truss is supported by bearing at A and B which exert the forces Av, Ah, and Bh. The four forces shown constitute two couples which must have opposite moment effects to prevent movement of the truss. Determine the magnitude of the supporting forces.
Solution 249 Click here to show or hide the solution The couple resistance at the bolts is equivalent to the difference of torques on each shaft
The given load and AV produce a counterclockwise couple
Since Bh = Ah, the two are clockwise couple.
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251 Two forces producing a couple and a force

Problem 251 A vertical force P at A and another vertical force F at B in Fig. P-251 produce a resultant of 100 lb down at D and a counterclockwise couple C of 200 lbft. Find the magnitude and direction of forces P and F.
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252 Equivalent single force for a force and a couple

Problem 252 A force system consists of a clockwise couple of 480 Nm plus a 240 N force directed up to the right through the origin of X and Y axes at x = 30. Replace the given system by an equivalent single force and compute the intercepts its line of action with the X and Y axes.
Solution 252 Click here to show or hide the solution The figure below shows the given force system
The force system above can be replaced by the following three force system shown below where the two pair into a couple which is the couple 480 Nm. The effect of these forces would be the same as the original system.
Thus, the equivalent single force is 240 N parallel to the given one and at a distance d = 2 m from O. The intercepts of this single force are A(-4, 0) and B(0, 2.31). answer
253-254 Equivalent single force to replace a force and a couple

Problem 253 In Fig. P-253 a system of forces reduces to downward vertical force 400 lb through A plus a counterclockwise couple of 800 lbft. Determine the single force that will produce an equivalent effect.
The two opposing forces above will get canceled, thus, leaving a single force with the same effect as the three forces above which in turn has the same effect to the original system.
of the member, as shown in Fig. P-225. In strength of materials it is learned that the internal stresses are determined from the equivalent axial load and couple into which P may be resolved. Determine the equivalent axial load and couple.
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Solution 255 Problem 254 Rework Prob. 253 if the system reduces to a leftward horizontal force of 300 lb through point A plus a clockwise couple of 750 lbft. Click here to read or hide the solution to Problem 524 Click here to show or hide the solution
255 Equivalent loads to a compression member with eccentric load

Submitted by Romel Verterra on April 21, 2011 - 10:04am
256 Twisting and bending effects

Problem 255 A short compression member carries an eccentric load P = 200 lb situated 2 in. from the axis
Problem 256 A vertical shaft AB is 5 ft long and bolted to a rigid support at its lower end A. At its upper end B is attached a horizontal bar BC which is 2 ft long. At the end of C is applied a force P = 180
lb. Force P is perpendicular to the plane containing points A, B, and C. Determine the twisting effect of P on the shaft AB and the bending effect at point A.
Solution 257 Click here to show or hide the solution Resultant of vertical forces Twisting effect
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Bending effect
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257 Horizontal couple equivalent to vertical forces

Problem 257 Replace the system of forces acting on the frame in Fig. P-257 by a resultant R at A and a couple acting horizontally through B and C.
Location of R as measured from point A
Thus the given system is equivalent to downward force of 50 kN at point A and clockwise couple of 220 kNm. The couple is represented by 110 kN horizontal forces at B and C. The force at B is to the right and the force at C is to the left, producing the clockwise couple. answer
Magnitude of horizontal couple at B and C
Resultant of Concurrent Force System

Resultant of a force system is a force or a couple that will have the same effect to the body, both in translation and rotation, if all the forces are removed and replaced by the resultant.
The equation involving the resultant of force system are the following
1. The x-component of the resultant is equal to the summation of forces in the xdirection.
2. The y-component of the resultant is equal to the summation of forces in the ydirection. Resultant of Spatial Concurrent Force System Spatial concurrent forces (forces in 3-dimensional space) meet at a common point but do not lie in a single plane. The resultant can be found as follows:
3. The z-component of the resultant is equal to the summation of forces in the zdirection.
Note that according to the type of force system, one or two or three of the equations above will be used in finding the resultant.
Resultant of Coplanar Concurrent Force System The line of action of each forces in coplanar concurrent force system are on the same plane. All of these forces meet at a common point, thus concurrent. In x-y plane, the resultant can be found by the following formulas:
Direction Cosines
Vector Notation of the Resultant
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011 Resultant of three forces acting in a ring

Submitted by Romel Verterra on September 3, 2010 - 6:47am
Problem 011 Three ropes are tied to a small metal ring. At the end of each rope three students are pulling, each trying to move the ring in their direction. If we look down from above, the forces and directions they are applying are shown in Fig. P-011. Find the net force on the ring due to the three applied forces.
Thus, the net force on the ring is 53.79 lb downward to the left at x = 17.16.
012 Resultant of two velocity vectors

Submitted by Romel Verterra on September 4, 2010 - 12:48pm
Problem 012 Find the resultant vector of vectors A and B shown in Fig. P-012.
The resultant vector R = 41.39 m/sec downward to the right at x = 72.70.
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Solution 012: Component Method Click here to show or hide the solution
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013 Resultant of three forces with angles greater than 90 degree

Submitted by Romel Verterra on September 4, 2010 - 9:11pm
Problem 013 Three vectors A, B, and C are shown in the figure below. Find one vector (magnitude and direction) that will have the same effect as the three vectors shown in Fig. P-013 below.
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014 Solving for force with given resultant

By Sine law
Problem 014 From Fig. P-014, P is directed at an angle from x-axis and the 200 N force is acting at a slope of 5 vertical to 12 horizontal. a. Find P and if the resultant is 500 N to the right along the x-axis. b. Find P and if the resultant is 500 N upward to the right with a slope of 3 horizontal to 4 vertical. c. Find P and if the resultant is zero.
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Part b: The resultant is 500 N upward to the right with a slope of 3 horizontal to 4 vertical
Solution 014 Click here to show or hide the solution Part a: The resultant is 500N to the right along the x-axis By Cosine law of the shaded triangle
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Problem 015 Forces F, P, and T are concurrent and acting in the direction as shown in Fig. P-015. a. Find the value of F and if T = 450 N, P = 250 N, = 30, and the resultant is 300 N acting up along the y-axis. b. Find the value of F and if T = 450 N, P = 250 N, = 30 and the resultant is zero. c. Find the value of and if T = 450 N, P = 250 N, F = 350 N, and the resultant is zero.
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Part c: The resultant is zero Solution 015 The resultant is zero if P and the 200 N force are equal in magnitude, oppositely directed, and collinear. Click here to show or hide the solution Part a: Unknown force and direction with non-zero resultant and
Thus, P = 200 N at = 157.38
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015 Solving for a force and its angle and angle of two forces with given resultant
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Part c: Unknown direction of two forces with zero resultant answer and
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Part b: Unknown force and direction with zero resultant and Equation (1)
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Equation (1) + Equation (2)
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Resultant of Distributed Loads The resultant of a distributed load is equal to the area of the load diagram. It is acting at the centroid of that area as indicated. The figure below shows the three common distributed loads namely; rectangular load, triangular load, and trapezoidal load.
From Equation (1)
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Resultant of Parallel Force System

Coplanar Parallel Force System Parallel forces can be in the same or in opposite directions. The sign of the direction can be chosen arbitrarily, meaning, taking one direction as positive makes the opposite direction negative. The complete definition of the resultant is according to its magnitude, direction, and line of action.
Rectangular Load
Triangular Load
Trapezoidal Load
Spatial Parallel Force System The resultant of parallel forces in space will act at the point where it will create equivalent translational and rotational (moment) effects in the system.
placement. The magnitude of the couple is given by
Where F = the magnitude of the two equal opposing forces and d is the perpendicular distance between these forces.
236 Computation of the resultant of parallel forces acting on the lever

Problem 236 A parallel force system acts on the lever shown in Fig. P-236. Determine the magnitude and position of the resultant.
Solution 236 Click here to show or hide the solution In vector notation, the resultant of forces are as follows... downward
Note: Two parallel forces that are equal in magnitude, opposite in direction, and not colinear will create a rotation effect. This type of pair is called a Couple. The placement of a couple in the plane is immaterial, meaning, its rotational effect to the body is not a function of its
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Thus, R = 110 lb downward at 6 ft to the right of A.
Thus, R = 50 lb downward at 4 ft to the right of point O.
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237 Finding the resultant of parallel forces acting on both sides of the rocker arm
238 Finding the resultant of trapezoidal loading

Problem 237 Determine the resultant of the four parallel forces acting on the rocker arm of Fig. P-237.
Problem 238 The beam AB in Fig. P-238 supports a load which varies an intensity of 220 N/m to 890 N/m. Calculate the magnitude and position of the resultant load.
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Thus, R = 3330 N downward at 3.6 m to the left of A.
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239 Resultant of lift on the wing of an airplane

Problem 239 The 16-ft wing of an airplane is subjected to a lift which varies from zero at the tip to 360 lb 1/2 per ft at the fuselage according to w = 90x lb per ft where x is measured from the tip. Compute the resultant and its location from the wing tip.
Thus, R = 3840 lb upward at 9.6 ft from the tip of the wing. Another Solution Click here to show or hide the solution
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the plate is equivalent to the weight of the original plate minus the weight of material cut away. Represent the original plate weight of plate by a downward force acting at the center of the 10 14 in. rectangle. Represent the weight of the material cut away by an upward force acting at the center of the circle. Locate the position of the resultant of these two forces with respect to the left edge and bottom of the plate.
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240 How to locate the centroid of metal plate with circular hole
Problem 240 The shaded area in Fig P-240 represents a steel plate of uniform thickness. A hole of 4-in. diameter has been cut in the plate. Locate the center of gravity the plate. Hint: The weight of
Solution 241 Thus, the centroid is located at 6.8 in. to the right of left edge and 4.9 in. above the bottom edge. answer Click here to show or hide the solution
241 Finding the resultant of vertical forces acting on the Fink truss
Problem 241 Locate the amount and position of the resultant of the loads acting on the Fink truss in Fig. P241.
to the right of A
Thus, R = 15 130 N downward at 3.62 m to the right of left support.
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242 Finding the unknown two forces with given resultant

Problem 242 Find the value of P and F so that the four forces shown in Fig. P-242 produce an upward resultant of 300 lb acting at 4 ft from the left end of the bar.
Solution 242 Magnitude of resultant Click here to show or hide the solution Sum of vertical forces downward
Location of resultant Moment about point A
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243 Finding the magnitude and position of the missing force

Problem 243 The resultant of three parallel loads (one is missing in Fig. P-243) is 13.6 kg acting up at 3 m to the right of A. Compute the magnitude and position of the missing load.
Thus, F = 31.4 kg downward at 2.48 m to the right of left support.
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Resultant of Non-Concurrent Force System

Submitted by Romel Verterra on May 11, 2011 - 3:55pm
The resultant of non-concurrent force system is defined according to magnitude, inclination, and position.
The magnitude of the resultant can be found as follows
Solution 243 Click here to show or hide the solution Sum of vertical forces The inclination from the horizontal is defined by
downward The position of the resultant can be determined according to the principle of moments.
The x-intercept is at 6 m to the left of the origin.
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Where, Fx = component of forces in the x-direction Fy = component of forces in the y-direction Rx = component of thew resultant in x-direction Ry = component of thew resultant in y-direction R = magnitude of the resultant x = angle made by a force from the x-axis MO = moment of forces about any point O d = moment arm MR = moment at a point due to resultant force ix = x-intercept of the resultant R iy = y-intercept of the resultant R
Problem 261 In a certain non-concurrent force system it is found that Fx = -80 lb, Fy = +160 lb, and MO = 480 lbft in a counterclockwise sense. Determine the point at which the resultant intersects the y-axis.
Problem 260 - 261 | Resultant of Non-Concurrent Force System

The y-intercept of the resultant is 6 ft above the origin. answer
Problem 260 The effect of a certain non-concurrent force system is defined by the following data: Fx = +90 kN,Fy = -60 kN, and MO = 360 kNm counterclockwise. Determine the point at which the resultant intersects the x-axis.
Problem 262 | Resultant of NonConcurrent Force System

Problem 262 Determine completely the resultant of the forces acting on the step pulley shown in Fig. P262.
Thus, R = 1254.89 lb downward to the right at x = 44.21 and passes through the axle.
Problem 263 | Resultant of Non-Concurrent Force System

Problem 263 Determine the resultant of the force system shown in Fig. P-263 and its x and y intercepts.
Thus, R = 161.314 lb upward to the right at x = 21.69 and intercepts at (1.668, 0) and (0, 0.671).

Problem 264 Completely determine the resultant with respect to point O of the force system shown in Fig. P-264.
Thus, R = 544.68 N upward to the right at x = 28.25. The intercepts of R are (-4.57, 0) and (0, 2.46).

Problem 265 Compute the resultant of the three forces shown in Fig. P-265. Locate its intersection with X and Y axes.
Thus, R = 957.97 lb downward to the right at x = 32.19. The x-intercept is at 2.90 ft to the right of O and the y-intercept is 1.83 ft above point O.
Righting moment

Overturning moment
Problem 266 Determine the resultant of the three forces acting on the dam shown in Fig. P-266 and locate its intersection with the base AB. For good design, this intersection should occur within the middle third of the base. Does it?
Moment at the toe (downstream side - point B)
Solution 267 Click here to show or hide the solution Location of Ry as measured from the toe
(within the middle third) Thus, R = 27 424.02 lb downward to the right at x = 79.91 and passes through the base at 8.44 ft to the left of B which is within the middle third.

Problem 267 The Howe roof truss shown in Fig. P-267 carries the given loads. The wind loads are perpendicular to the inclined members. Determine the magnitude of the resultant, its inclination with the horizontal, and where it intersects AB.
Thus, R = 10 778.16 N downward to the right at x = 68.2 passing 4.46 m to the right of A.

Problem 268 The resultant of four forces, of which three are shown in Fig. P-268, is a couple of 480 lbft clockwise in sense. If each square is 1 ft on a side, determine the fourth force completely.
Solution 268 Click here to show or hide the solution Let F4 = the fourth force and for couple resultant, R is zero.

Problem 269 Repeat Prob. 268 is the resultant is 390 lb directed down to the right at a slope of 5 to 12 passing through point A. Also determine the x and y intercepts of the missing force F.
Thus,
Assuming F4 is above point O
Solution 269 Click here to show or hide the solution Let F4 = the fourth force
d is positive, thus, the assumption is correct that F4 is above point O. Therefore, the fourth force is 200 lb acting horizontally to the left at 5.8 ft above point O. answer
Resolve F4 into components at the x-axis
Resolve F4 into components at the y-axis
Thus, F4 = 219.32 lb downward to the right at x = 43.15 with x-intercept ix = 3.27 to the right of O, and y-intercept iy = 3.06 ft above point O.

Problem 270 The three forces shown in Fig. P-270 are required to cause a horizontal resultant acting through point A. If F = 316 lb, determine the values of P and T. Hint: Apply MR = MB to determine R, then MR = MC to find P, and finally MR = MD or Ry = Y to compute T.
Solution 270 Click here to show or hide the solution For horizontal resultant, Ry = 0 and Rx = R answer
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Problem 271 The three forces in Fig. P-270 create a vertical resultant acting through point A. If T is known to be 361 lb, compute the values of F and P.
Solution 271 Click here to show or hide the solution For vertical resultant, Rx = 0 and Ry = R answer
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Equilibrium of Force System

Submitted by Romel Verterra on July 13, 2011 - 6:31am
The body is said to be in equilibrium if the resultant of all forces acting on it is zero. There are two major types of static equilibrium, namely, translational equilibrium and rotational equilibrium.
Formulas Concurrent force system
Parallel Force System
Non-Concurrent Non-Parallel Force System
Problem 308 | Equilibrium of Concurrent Force System

Problem 308 The cable and boom shown in Fig. P-308 support a load of 600 lb. Determine the tensile force T in the cable and the compressive for C in the boom.
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Problem 309 A cylinder weighing 400 lb is held against a smooth incline by means of the weightless rod AB inFig. P-309. Determine the forces P and N exerted on the cylinder by the rod and the incline.
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Problem 310 - 311 | Equilibrium of Concurrent Force System

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Problem 310 A 300-lb box is held at rest on a smooth plane by a force P inclined at an angle with the plane as shown in Fig. P-310. If = 45, determine the value of P and the normal pressure N exerted by the plane.
Problem 311 If the value of P in Fig. P-310 is 180 lb, determine the angle at which it must be inclined with the smooth plane to hold 300-lb box in equilibrium.
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Submitted by Romel Verterra on May 25, 2011 - 7:13am
Problem 312 Determine the magnitude of P and F necessary to keep the concurrent force system in Fig. P-312 in equilibrium.
Determine the value of P and E to maintain equilibrium of the forces.
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Problem 313 Figure P-313 represents the concurrent force system acting at a joint of a bridge truss.
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Problem 314 The five forces shown in Fig. P-314 are in equilibrium. Compute the values of P and F.
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Problem 315 The 300-lb force and the 400-lb force shown in Fig. P-315 are to be held in equilibrium by a third force F acting at an unknown angle with the horizontal. Determine the values of F and .
The correct position of F would be as shown below.
Solution 315 Click here to show or hide the solution By Cosine Law

Problem 316 Determine the values of and so that the forces shown in Fig. P-316 will be in equilibrium. answer
Solution 316 Click here to show or hide the solution By Cosine Law answer
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Solution 317 Click here to show or hide the solution From the knot where 400-lb load is hanging
Problem 317 The system of knotted cords shown in Fig. P-317 support the indicated weights. Compute the tensile force in each cord.
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Solution 318 Click here to show or hide the solution At joint B answer

Problem 318 Three bars, hinged at A and D and pinned at B and C as shown in Fig. P-318, form a four-link mechanism. Determine the value of P that will prevent motion.
At joint C
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Problem 319 Cords are loop around a small spacer separating two cylinders each weighing 400 lb and pass, as shown in Fig. P-319 over a frictionless pulleys to weights of 200 lb and 400 lb . Determine the angle and the normal pressure N between the cylinders and the smooth horizontal surface.
Problem 322 | Equilibrium of Force System

Problem 322 The Fink truss shown in Fig. P-322 is supported by a roller at A and a hinge at B. The given loads are normal to the inclined member. Determine the reactions at A and B. Hint: Replace the loads by their resultant.
Solution 319
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Thus, RB = 4618.80 lb at 30 with horizontal
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Problem 323 The truss shown in Fig. P-323 is supported by a hinge at A and a roller at B. A load of 20 kN is applied at C. Determine the reactions at A and B.
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Thus, RA = 21.06 kN down to the left at 34.7 with the horizontal. Another Solution Click here to show or hide the solution
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Problem 324 | Equilibrium of Three-force System

Submitted by Romel Verterra on June 2, 2011 - 11:23pm
Problem 324 A wheel of 10-in radius carries a load of 1000 lb, as shown in Fig. P-324. (a) Determine the horizontal force P applied at the center which is necessary to start the wheel over a 5-in. block. Also find the reaction at the block. (b) If the force P may be inclined at any angle with the horizontal, determine the minimum value of P to start the wheel over the block; the angle P makes with the horizontal; and the reaction at the block.
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Solution 324 Click here to show or hide the solution Part (a)
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Problem 325 | Equilibrium of Three-force System

Problem 325 Determine the amount and direction of the smallest force P required to start the wheel in Fig. P-325 over the block. What is the reaction at the block?
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Submitted by Romel Verterra on June 3, 2011 - 11:07am
Problem 326 The cylinders in Fig. P-326 have the indicated weights and dimensions. Assuming smooth contact surfaces, determine the reactions at A, B, C, and D on the cylinders.
From the FBD of 200 kN cylinder
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Problem 327 Forces P and F acting along the bars shown in Fig. P-327 maintain equilibrium of pin A. Determine the values of P and F.
From the FBD of 400 kN cylinder
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From Equation (1) Solution 328 answer Click here to show or hide the solution

Problem 328 Two weightless bars pinned together as shown in Fig. P-328 support a load of 35 kN. Determine the forces P and F acting respectively along bars AB and AC that maintain equilibrium of pin A.
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Equilibrium of Parallel Force System

Submitted by Romel Verterra on June 25, 2011 - 11:18am
Conditions for Equilibrium of Parallel Forces The sum of all the forces is zero.
The sum of moment at any point O is zero.

Problem 329 Two cylinders A and B, weighing 100 lb and 200 lb respectively, are connected by a rigid rod curved parallel to the smooth cylindrical surface shown in Fig. P-329. Determine the angles and that define the position of equilibrium.
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Problem 332 | Equilibrium of Parallel Force System
Problem 332 Determine the reactions for the beam shown in Fig. P-332.
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Problem 333 Determine the reactions R1 and R2 of the beam in Fig. P-333 loaded with a concentrated load of 1600 lb and a load varying from zero to an intensity of 400 lb per ft.
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Problem 334 Determine the reactions for the beam loaded as shown in Fig. P-334.
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Problem 335 The roof truss in Fig. P-335 is supported by a roller at A and a hinge at B. Find the values of the reactions.
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Problem 336 The cantilever beam shown in Fig. P-336 is built into a wall 2 ft thick so that it rests against points A and B. The beam is 12 ft long and weighs 100 lb per ft. Solution 335 Click here to show or hide the solution
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Problem 337 The upper beam in Fig. P-337 is supported at D and a roller at C which separates the upper and lower beams. Determine the values of the reactions at A, B, C, and D. Neglect the weight of the beams.
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Solution 338 Click here to show or hide the solution From FBD of beam CD
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Problem 338 The two 12-ft beams shown in Fig. 3-16 are to be moved horizontally with respect to each other and load P shifted to a new position on CD so that all three reactions are equal. How far apart will R2 and R3 then be? How far will P be from D?
From the figure above, Rc is at the midspan of AB to produce equal reactions R1 and R2. Thus, R2 and R3 are 6 ft apart. answer From FBD of beam AB answer answer

Problem 339 The differential chain hoist shown in Fig. P-339 consists of two concentric pulleys rigidly fastened together. The pulleys form two sprockets for an endless chain looped over them in two loops. In one loop is mounted a movable pulley supporting a load W. Neglecting friction, determine the maximum load W that can just be raised by a pull P supplied as shown.
Thus, P is 8 ft to the left of D.
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Problem 340 - 341 | Equilibrium of Parallel Force System
Problem 340 For the system of pulleys shown in Fig. P-340, determine the ratio of W to P to maintain equilibrium. Neglect axle friction and the weights of the pulleys.
From the lowermost pulley
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Problem 341 If each pulley shown in Fig. P-340 weighs 36 kg and W = 720 kg, find P to maintain equilibrium.
Solution 341 Click here to show or hide the solution From pulley A
From pulley B
From pulley C
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Problem 342 The wheel loads on a jeep are given in Fig. P-342. Determine the distance x so that the reaction of the beam at A is twice as great as the reaction at B.
The reaction at A is twice as the reaction at B
the maximum load P is applied and when the load P is removed.
Solution 343 Click here to show or hide the solution When load P is removed
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Problem 343 The weight W of a traveling crane is 20 tons acting as shown in Fig. P-343. To prevent the crane from tipping to the right when carrying a load P of 20 tons, a counterweight Q is used. Determine the value and position of Q so that the crane will remain in equilibrium both when
There are three equilibrium conditions that can be used for non-concurrent, non-parallel force system.
The sum of all forces in the x-direction or horizontal is zero. or
The sum of all forces in the y-direction or vertical is zero. or
The sum of moment at any point O is zero.
When load P is applied
The three equilibrium conditions can solved up to three unknowns in the system. If the system involves more than three unknowns, it is called indeterminate. Indeterminate structures are beyond the scope of Engineering Mechanics, it is one of the topics in Strength of Materials and Theory of Structures.
Problem 346 | Equilibrium of Non-Concurrent Force System

From Equation (1), Qx = 120, thus,
Problem 346 A boom AB is supported in a horizontal position by a hinge A and a cable which runs from C over a small pulley at D as shown in Fig. P-346. Compute the tension T in the cable and the horizontal and vertical components of the reaction at A. Neglect the size of the pulley at D.
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Substitute Q = 20 tons to Equation (1)
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Equilibrium of Non-Concurrent Force System

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Problem 347 Repeat Problem 346 if the cable pulls the boom AB into a position at which it is inclined at 30 above the horizontal. The loads remain vertical.
Because = 60, T is perpendicular to AB.
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Submitted by Romel Verterra on July 5, 2011 - 10:00pm
Problem 348 The frame shown in Fig. P-348 is supported in pivots at A and B. Each member weighs 5 kN/m. Compute the horizontal reaction at A and the horizontal and vertical components of the reaction at B.
Solution 348 Click here to show or hide the solution Length of DF
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Weights of members
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Problem 349 The truss shown in Fig. P-349 is supported on roller at A and hinge at B. Solve for the components of the reactions.
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Problem 350 Compute the total reactions at A and B for the truss shown in Fig. P-350. answer
Solution 350 Click here to show or hide the solution Thus, up to the left at from horizontal. answer
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Problem 351 The beam shown in Fig. P-351 is supported by a hinge at A and a roller on a 1 to 2 slope at B. Determine the resultant reactions at A and B.
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Click here to show or hide the solution From Equilibrium of Concurrent Force System, three coplanar forces in equilibrium are concurrent.

Problem 352 A pulley 4 ft in diameter and supporting a load 200 lb is mounted at B on a horizontal beam as shown in Fig. P-352. The beam is supported by a hinge at A and rollers at C. Neglecting
the weight of the beam, determine the reactions at A and C.
From FBD of beam
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Solution 352 Click here to show or hide the solution From FBD of pulley
Solution 353 Thus, up to the right at from horizontal. answer Click here to show or hide the solution Horizontal resistance to sliding

Problem 353 The forces acting on a 1-m length of a dam are shown in Fig. P-353. The upward ground reaction varies uniformly from an intensity of p1 kN/m to p2 kN/m at B. Determine p1 and p2 and also the horizontal resistance to sliding.
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Eccentricity
Foundation pressure (See Dams at CE Review for more information)
Righting moment answer
Overturning moment
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Problem 354 Compute the total reactions at A and B on the truss shown in Fig. P-354.
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Problem 355 Determine the reactions at A and B on the Fink truss shown in Fig. P-355. Members CD and FG are respectively perpendicular to AE and BE at their midpoints.
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Solution 356 Click here to show or hide the solution From right triangles ACD and ACB.
Notice also that triangle ABD is an equilateral triangle of sides 6 m. answer

Problem 356 The cantilever truss shown in Fig. P-356 is supported by a hinge at A and a strut BC. Determine the reactions at A and B.
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tension in the cable and the reactions at the smooth surfaces at A and B.
Solution 357 Click here to show or hide the solution Distance AB
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Problem 357 The uniform rod in Fig. P-357 weighs 420 lb and has its center of gravity at G. Determine the
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Problem 358 A bar AE is in equilibrium under the action of the five forces shown in Fig. P-358. Determine P, R, and T.
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Problem 359 A 4-m bar of negligible weight rests in a horizontal position on the smooth planes shown in Fig. P-359. Compute the distance x at which load T = 10 kN should be placed from point B to keep the bar horizontal.
Solution 360 From the Force Polygon Click here to show or hide the solution
From the Free Body Diagram
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Problem 360 Referring to Problem 359, what value of T acting at x = 1 m from B will keep the bar horizontal. From the Free Body Diagram
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Problem 361 Referring to Problem 359, if T = 30 kN and x = 1 m, determine the angle at which the bar will be inclined to the horizontal when it is in a position of equilibrium. From the Force Polygon
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Moment of a Force About Different Points

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Submitted by Romel Verterra on February 25, 2011 - 11:56pm

Solution 226 Click here to show or hide the solution

226 - Moment of force about different points

Moment of force F about points A, B, C, and D:

Solution 227 Click here to show or hide the solution

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228 Intercepts of the resultant force

227 - Moment of resultant force about a point

to the left of point O

y-intercept of the resultant

229 Y-coordinate of the point of application of the force

to the right downward

Solution 229 Click here to show or hide the solution

x-intercept of the resultant

Y-intercept of the line of action of force F

X-intercept of the line of action of force F

230 Distance from truss member to truss joint

Moment about point G

231 Force P producing a clockwise moment about the origin

Checking (by Geometry):

down to the right from A to B

232 Moment of a force about points O and B

233 A force creating counterclockwise and clockwise moments

Substitute xFy = 180 to the above equation

is the moment arm, or the perpendicular distance between

Resolve force P into components at its y-intercept

245 - Couple in the box

Solution 245 answer Click here to show or hide the solution

246 - System with couples and forces on it

247 - Resultant of couples in a 3-step pulley

Solution 246 Click here to show or hide the solution

The resultant couple is composed of two 63.3 lb forces.

248 - Broken handwheel replaced by lever to close a gate valve

249 - Reactions at the bolts of speed reducer gear box

R = 120 lb up at A and down at B.

250 Reaction at the supports of cantilever truss

Solution 250 Click here to show or hide the solution

The given load and AV produce a counterclockwise couple

Solution 251 Click here to show or hide the solution

Since Bh = Ah, the two are clockwise couple.

251 Two forces producing a couple and a force

252 Equivalent single force for a force and a couple

253-254 Equivalent single force to replace a force and a couple

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255 Equivalent loads to a compression member with eccentric load

256 Twisting and bending effects

Solution 256 Click here to show or hide the solution

Moment about point A answer

257 Horizontal couple equivalent to vertical forces

Location of R as measured from point A

Magnitude of horizontal couple at B and C

Resultant of Concurrent Force System

Vector Notation of the Resultant

Where Solution 011 Click here to show or hide the solution

011 Resultant of three forces acting in a ring

012 Resultant of two velocity vectors

The resultant vector R = 41.39 m/sec downward to the right at x = 72.70.

downward to the right

Solution 013 Click here to show or hide the solution

013 Resultant of three forces with angles greater than 90 degree

014 Solving for force with given resultant