Determine the magnitude and coordinate direction angles of F3 so that the resultant of the three forces is zero
A blog where I post solutions to the mechanics and statics problems that I encounter. Also many mastering engineering problems will be seen, so users of that program may find this blog interesting. The course uses the Hibbeler Statics textbook and some of the subjects covered include: Cartesian vectors, force resultants, force equilibrium, particle equilibrium, Hooke's Law, vector decomposition, etc. More to be added as those problems and topics are encountered.
Showing posts with label Vector. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vector. Show all posts
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
2_3_e
Determine the angle
between the edges of the sheet-metal bracket.
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2_3_d
A force of F = {-40k} lb acts at the end of the pipe. Determine the magnitudes of the components F1 and F2 which are directed along the pipe’s axis and perpendicular to it.
2_3_c
Determine the angle
between the two cords
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2_3_b
Determine the magnitude of the projected component of r1 along r2, and the projection of r2 along r1.
2_3_a
Cable BC exerts a force of F = 28 N on the top of the flagpole. Determine the projection of this force along the z-axis of the pole.
2_2_c
Determine the position (x, y, 0) for fixing cable BA so that the resultant of the forces exerted on the pole is directed along its axis, from B toward O and has a magnitude of 1 kN. Also, what is the magnitude of force F3?
2_2_b2
Determine the lengths of cords ACB and CO. The knot at C is located midway between A and B.
2_2_a
Determine the length of the connecting rod AB by first formulating a Cartesian position vector from A to B and then determining its magnitude
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2_1_k
The pole is subjected to the force F, which has components acting along the x, y, z axes as shown. If the magnitude of F is 3 kN, and
= 30o and
= 75o, determine the magnitudes of F and Fy.
2_1_j
The mast is subjected to the three forces shown. Determine the coordinate direction angles
of F1 so that the resultant force acting on the mast is zero.
2_1_i
Express each force in Cartesian vector form
2_1_h
Determine the x and y components of F1 and F3
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2_1_g
The upwards acting force of (F1 + F3) kN has to be counter balanced by Fa and Fb. Determine Fa and Fb so that its resultant acts vertically downwards with (F1 + F3) kN
2_1_f
Determine the resultant force and its direction measured from the positive x-axis.
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2_1_a
Problem: Use the trigonometric laws to find the resultant force and determine its angle (clockwise positive angle) relative to the positive x-axis
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Wednesday, September 30, 2015
2: 2-3
If the magnitude of the resultant force is to be 500 N, directed along the positive y-axis, determine the magnitude of F and its direction 
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2: 2-2
If
= 60o and F = 450 N, determine the magnitude of the resultant force and its direction, measured counterclockwise from the positive x-axis
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2: 2-1
Determine the magnitude of the resultant force FR = F1 + F2 and its direction, measured counterclockwise from the positive x-axis
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
3_3_f
Using Cartesian vector analysis, determine the resultant moment of the three forces about the base of the column at A. Take F1 = {400i + 300j + 120 k} N.
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