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Chapter 3: Force System Resultants

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Cross Product

The Cross product of two

vectors A and B
C A B

Magnitude:
C=AB sin
Direction:
C is perpendicular to
both A and B

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Laws of Operation for Cross Product

Commutative law is not valid

A B B A
In fact
A B B A
Scalar Multiplication
A B A B A B A B

Distributive Law

A B D A B A D

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Cartesian Vector Formulation (sec 3.1)

Using general definition,

i j
Magnitude: (i )( j )(sin )
Direction: R.H. Rule k
i j k

i j k i k j ii 0
j k i j i k j j 0
k i j k j i k k 0

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Cross Product of Two Vectors (sec 3.1)

Let A Axi Ay j Az k
B Bxi By j Bz k

i j k
A B Ax Ay Az
Bx By Bz
i ( Ay Bz - Az By )
- j ( Ax Bz - Az Bx )
k ( Ax By - Ay Bx )

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Moment Systems (sec 3.2)

The moment of a force about an axis

(sometimes represented as a point in a
body) is the measure of the forces tendency
to rotate the body about the axis (or point).

The magnitude of the moment is:

M o Fd
Direction R.H. Rule

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Moment Systems of System of Forces (sec 3.2)

Consider a system of Forces F1, F2 and F3

They are at d1, d 2 and d3 from point 0.
CCW M R0 Fd

It is customary to assume CCW

as the positive direction.

Resultant Moment of four Forces:

M Ro 50 N (2m) 60 N (0) 20 N (3sin 30 m)
40 N (4m 3cos 30m)
334 Nm =334 Nm(CW)

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Moment of a Force-Vector Formulation (sec 3.3)

The moment of a Force F about a point O,

M0 r F
r is the position vector of F between O
and any point on the line of action of F

Note :
r sin d for any d,
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Moment of a Force-Vector Formulation (sec 3.3)

Let F Fx i Fy j Fz k
and r rxi ry j rz k
Then,
i j k
M o r F rx ry rz
Fx Fy Fz

The axis of the moment is

perpendicular to the plane that
contains both F and r
The axis passes through point O
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Moment of Force Systems-Vector Formulation (sec 3.3)

Let a system of forces act upon a

body. We like to compute the net
moment of all the forces about the
point O.
Net moment is the sum of moment
of each force F with separate r
M Ro r F

The moment M Ro will have three

components in x, y and z
M Ro M xi M y j M z k

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Problem 3-10 (page 84, Section 3.1-3.3)

3.10 Determine the resultant moment about point B on the

three forces acting on the beam.

Solution:

CCW M RB M B ;
4 3
M RB 375 (11) (500) (5) (500) (0)
5 5
160 cos 30(0) 160 sin 30(0.5)
M RB 6165 lb ft 6.16 kip ft CCW
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Problem 3-20 (page 86, Section 3.1-3.3)

3.20 The cable exerts a 140-N force on the telephone pole as

shown. Determine the moment of this force at the base A of
the pole. Solve the problem two ways, i.e., by using a position
vector from A to C, then A to B.
Solution:
Position Vector:
rAB 6k m rAC 2i -3j m
Force Vector:
(2-0) i (-3-0) j (0-6) k
F 140
(2 0) 2 (3 0) 2 (0-6) 2

40i - 60 j -120k N

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3.20 The cable exerts a 140-N force on the telephone pole as

shown. Determine the moment of this force at the base A of
the pole. Solve the problem two ways, i.e., by using a position
vector from A to C, then A to B.

Solution-Cont
Moment about point A :
MA r F
Use r rAB
i j k
0 0 6
40 -60 -120
0 (-120) - (-60)(6) i - 0(-120)-40(6) j 0(-60)-40(0) k
360i 240j N m
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3.20 The cable exerts a 140-N force on the telephone pole as

shown. Determine the moment of this force at the base A of
the pole. Solve the problem two ways, i.e., by using a position
vector from A to C, then A to B.

Solution-Cont

Use r rAC
i j k
MA 2 -3 0
40 -60 -120
(3) (-120) - (-60)(0) i - 2(-120)-40(0) j 2(-60)-40(-3) k
360i 240j N m

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Section 3.1-3.3 (In-class Exercise)

If the man B exerts a force P=30 lbs on his rope,
determine the magnitude of F the man at C must exert
to prevent pole from tipping.

Solution:
Net moment should be zero

Assume CCW +ve.

30(cos 45)(18) F ( 54 )(12)
F 39.8lb

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Section 3.1-3.3 (In-class Challenge Exercise)

The foot segment is subjected to the pull of the two
plantar flexor muscle. Determine the moment of
each force about the point of contact A on the ground.

Solution:

M A 1 20cos 30(4.5) 20sin 30(4)

118 lb (cw)

M A 2 30cos 30(4.0) 30sin 70(3.5)

140 lb (cw)
M A M A 1 M A 1
258 lb (cw)
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3.4 Principle of Moments (sec 3.4)

The moment of a force is equal to the sum of the moment of the

forces component about a point. (Varginons theorem 1654-1722)

M 0 r F r F1 F2 r F1 r F2

Cable exerts F on pole with moment M A .

F can be slided by the principle of transmissibility
Note M A Fx h Fy b F d
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3.5 Moment of a Force about a specified axis

When the moment of a force F is computed using M 0 =r F,

the axis is perpendicular to r and F.
If we need the moment about other axis still through O, we
can use either scalar or vector analysis.

Here we have F=20 N applied.

Though the typical equation gives
moment with respect to b-axis, we
require it through y-axis.

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3.5 Moment of a Force about a specified axis-2

Step 1. Find M about using cross product.

M o rA F (0.3i 0.4 j ) (20k )
8i 6 j Nm Step 2. Find M about the given axis u A =j.
M y M o u A (0.8i 6 j ) j
6 Nm
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3.5 Moment of a Force about a specified axis-3

The two steps in the previous analysis can be combined with the
definition of a scalar triple product. Since dot product is commutative
If M o r F and M a ua M o then
M a ua r F
i j k

uax i ua y j uaz k rx ry rz
Fx Fy Fz
uax ua y uaz
rx ry rz
Fx Fy Fz

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3.6 Moment of a Couple-1

A couple is defined as two parallel forces with same magnitude and
opposite direction. Net force is zero, but rotates in specified direction.

Couple moments is the moment of the couple.

Sum of the moment is same about any point.
Moment about O,
M rA F rB F
rB rA F r F
Since r does not depend on O, the moment
is same at any point.
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3.6 Equivalent Couples -2

Two couples are equivalent if they produce the same
moment. The forces should be in the same or parallel
planes for two couple to be equivalent.
Couple moments are free vectors. They can be added
at any point P in the body.

There are two couples, with moments M 1 and M 2

M R M1 + M 2
M R r F

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Problem 3-39 (page 95, Section 3.4-3.6)

3.39The bracket is acted upon by a 600-N force at A.

Determine the moment of this force about the y axis.

Solution:
Force Vector:
F 600 (cos 60 i cos 60 j cos45k)
300i 300j 424.26 k N
Position Vector:
r -0.1 i 0.15 k m

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3.39The bracket is acted upon by a 600-N force at A.

Determine the moment of this force about the y axis.

Solution-Cont
Magnitude of the moment along y axis:
M y j (r F)
0 1 0
-0.1 0 0.15
300 300 424.26
=0-1 (-0.1)(424.26)-(300)(0.15) 0
87.4 N m
In cartesian vector form:
M y 87.4 j N m
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Problem 3-54 (page 103, Section 3.4-3.6)

3.54 Two couples act on the frame. If d = 6 ft, determine the
resultant couple moment. Compute the result by resolving
each force into x and y components and (a) finding the
moment of each couple (Eq. 3-14) and (b) summing the
moments of all the force components about point A
Solution:
(a)
M 1 100cos30(6)
519.6 lb ft CW
4
M 2 (150)(4) 480 lb ft CCW
5
M R M 1 M 2 519.6-480
39.6 lb ft CW
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3.54 Two couples act on the frame. If d = 6 ft, determine the

resultant couple moment. Compute the result by resolving
each force into x and y components and (a) finding the
moment of each couple (Eq. 3-14) and (b) summing the
moments of all the force components about point A

Solution-Cont
(b)
CCW M R M B ;
4
M R 100cos30(3) (150)(4) 100cos30(9)
5
M R 39.6 lb ft
39.6 lb ft CW
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Section 3.4-3.6 (In-class Exercise)

Two couples act on the frame. If d = 4ft, find the resultant

couple moment by (a) direct method, and (b) resolving the x
and y components (take moment about A).

Solution:
a. Find the normal distance for
each case first.
M c 40cos 30(4) 60 54 (4)
53.4lb.ft (CW)

M c 40 cos 30(2) 40 cos 30(6)

60 54 (3) 60 53 (7) 60 54 (7) 60 53 (7)
53.4 lb.ft (CW)
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Section 3.4-3.6 (In-class Challenge Exercise)

The meshed gears are subjected to the couple moments shown.
Determine the magnitude of the resultant couple moment and
specify its coordinate direction angles.
Solution:

M 1 50k N.m
M 2 20 cos 20sin 30 i 20 cos 20 cos 30 j
20sin 20 k N.m
= 9.397i 16.276 j 6.840k N.m
M R M1 M 2
9.397i 16.276 j 6.840k 50k N.m
= 9.397i 16.276 j 56.840k N.m

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Section 3.4-3.6 (In-class Challenge Exercise-2)

Solutioncontd.

MR 9.379 16.276 + 56.840 N.m

2 2

59.867 N.m=59.9 N.m

cos 1 59.867
9.379
99.0
cos 1 59.867
16.276
106.0
cos 1 59.867
56.840
18.3
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3.7 Movement of a Force on a Rigid Body-1

A single force on a body can cause it to rotate (moment) and translate

(force).

In the first example, the ruler

causes a force F and in addition
a moment M=Fd.

In the example, the ruler

causes a force F and NO
ADDITIONAL
moment.

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3.7 Movement of a Force on a Rigid Body-2

Extend this idea to a general 3-D case. Now, the force can be moved

Force now causes the force at any point 0 and then a couple.

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3.8 Resultant of a Force and Couple System-1

By applying the same concepts we have

FR F
FRx Fx
FRy Fy
FRz F z

M Ro M 0

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3.9 Further Reduction on Force/Couples-1

If resultant force FR and moment M Ro is known then it is possible to

M Ro
reduce them to a single force at P. d=
FR

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3.9 Further Reduction on Force/Couples-2

Concurrent Force Systems

Only equivalent force

Coplanar Force Systems A single force at d from point 0

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3.9 Further Reduction on Force/Couples-2

Parallel Force Systems

Here we have parallel forces and moments that are perpendicular.

Resultant moment (see b): M Ro MC r F
A single force FR = F
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Problem 3-103 (page 124, Section 3.7-3.9)

3.103 The weights of the various components of the truck
shown. Replace this system of forces by an equivalent
resultant force and couple moment acting at point A.
Solution:
Force Summation:
FR Fy ;
FR 3500 5500 1750
=10750lb 110.75lb
Moment Summation:
CCW M RA M A ;
M RA 3500(20) 5500(6) 1750(2)
=99500lb ft 99.5 kip ft
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Problem 3-93 (page 122, Section 3.7-3.9)

3.93 The building slab is subjected to four parallel column
loadings. Determine the equivalent resultant force and specify
its location (x,y) on the slab.
Solution: F
R F; x

FR 30 50 40 20 140kN 140kN
M R x M x ;
-140y 50(3) 30(11) 40(13)
y 7.14m
MR y M y ;
140x 50(4) 20(10) 40(10)
x 5.71m
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Problem 3-69 (page 119, Section 3.7-3.9)

3.69 The gear is subjected to the two forces shown. Replace

these forces by an equivalent resultant force and couple
moment acting at point O.

Solution:
Force Summation:
FRx Fx ;
40
FRx (2.25) 3sin 60 -0.40295 kN
41
FRy Fy ;
9
FRy (2.25) 3sin 60 -1.0061 kN
41
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3.69 The gear is subjected to the two forces shown. Replace

these forces by an equivalent resultant force and couple
moment acting at point O.
Solution-Cont
FR F 2 Rx F 2 Ry
(0.40295) 2 (1.0061) 2 1.08 kN
FRy 1.0061
tan -1
tan -1
68.2
FRx 0.40295
Moment Summation:
CCW M Ro M o ;
M Ro 3sin 60(0.175cos 200 )
40
3cos 60(0.175sin 200 )+ (2.25)(0.175)
41
0.901 kN m CCW
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Section 3.7-3.9 (In-class Exercise)

Replace the force system by an equivalent force and couple

moment at the point A.

Solution:
FR F FR F1 F2 F3
300 100 i 400 100 j
100 50 500 k
400i 300 j 650k N

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Section 3.7-3.9 (In-class Exercise..2)

Solution (contd).

MR MA
rAB F1 rAB F2 rAB F3
i j k i j k
0 0 12 0 0 12
300 400 100 100 100 50
i j k
0 1 12
0 0 500
3100i 4800 j N.m
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Section 3.7-3.9 (In-class Challenge Exercise)

The weights of the various components of the truck are shown.

Replace this system by an equivalent resultant force and specify
its location from point A.

Solution: Equivalent force

FR Fy
F y 1750 5500 3500
10750 lb 10.75 Kips
Location of force
CCW M RA M A
10750(d ) 3500(20) 5500(6) 1750( 2)
d 9.26 ft
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Chapter 3: Force System

Resultantsconcludes

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