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001 Horizontal and vertical componets of planar forces

Problem 001
Problem Determine the x and y components of the forces shown below in Fig P-001.

Solution 001
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∘
Fx1 = 58 cos 30 = 50.23  kN

∘
Fy1 = 58 sin 30 = 29  kN

∘
Fx2 = −50 cos 45 = −35.36  kN

∘
Fy2 = 50 sin 45 = 35.36  kN

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5
Fx3 = −45( ) = −17.31  kN
13

12
Fy3 = −45( ) = −41.54  kN
13

Fx4 = 40  kN

Fy4 = 0

Rectangular Representation
F = F (cos θx i + sin θx j)

∘ ∘
F1 = 58(cos 30 i + sin 30 j) = 50.23i + 29j  kN

∘ ∘
F2 = 50(− cos 45 i + sin 45 j) = −35.36i + 35.36j  kN

5 12
F3 = 45(− i − j) = −17.31i − 41.54j  kN
13 13

F4 = 40i  kN

From the above vector notations, Fx is the coefficient of i and Fy is the coefficient of j.

Calculator Techniques
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The calculator keys here are based on the following CASIO models: fx-570ES, fx-570ES Plus, fx-
115ES, fx-115ES Plus, fx-991ES, and fx-991ES Plus

Technique 1 - Calculator in CMPLX mode: [MODE] → 2:CMPLX

For F1 = 58 kN:
–
58 ∠ 30 = 29√3 + 29i

To get the decimal display, input [S⇔D]

58 ∠ 30 = 50.23 + 29i

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Thus,
Fx1 = 50.23 kN

Fy1 = 29 kN

Note: To enter the ∠ in the operation, input [SHIFT] → [(–)] and the calculator will display the
symbol ∠. If not, that means, you are not yet in CMPLX mode.

For F2 = 50 kN:
– –
50 ∠ (180 - 45) = −25√2 + 25√2i

Press [S⇔D] −35.36 + 35.36i

Thus,
Fx2 = −35.36 kN

Fy2 = 35.36 kN

For F3 = 45 kN:
45 ∠ (180 + tan-1(12/5)) = −
225 540
− i
13 13

Press [S⇔D] −17.31 − 41.54i

Thus,
Fx3 = −17.31 kN

Fy3 = −41.54 kN

Technique 2 - Using Rec. Calculator in COMP mode: [MODE] → 1:COMP

To enter Rec input [SHIFT] → [–] and for comma " , " input [SHIFT] → [ ) ]

Note: For this method, the answer in X and Y are automatically stored to variable X and Y, replacing
any stored values in those variables. To recall the new values, simply input [ALPHA] X or [ALPHA]
Y

For F1 = 58 kN:
Rec(58,30)=
X = 50.23, Y = 29

For F2 = 50 kN:
Rec(50,(180-45))=
X = -35.36, Y = 35.36

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For F3 = 45 kN:
Rec(45,(180+tan-1(12/5))=
X = -17.31, Y = -41.54

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