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Triangular Load
Trapezoidal Load
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 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.
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
downward
clockwise
to the right of A
Problem 237
Determine the resultant of the four parallel forces acting on the rocker arm of Fig. P-
237.
Solution 237
downward
clockwise
to the right of O
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.
Solution 238
Problem 239
The 16-ft wing of an airplane is subjected to a lift which varies from zero at the tip to
360 lb per ft at the fuselage according to w = 90x1/2 lb per ft where x is measured from
the tip. Compute the resultant and its location from the wing tip.
Solution 239
Thus, R = 3840 lb upward at 9.6 ft from the tip of the wing. answer
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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 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.
Solution 240
Problem 241
Locate the amount and position of the resultant of the loads acting on the Fink truss in
Fig. P-241.
Solution 241
downward
Location of resultant
to the right of A
Thus, R = 15 130 N downward at 3.62 m to the right of left support. answer
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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
answer
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.
Solution 243
downward
Moment about point A