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Week 4: Resultant of Parallel Force System

This document discusses calculating the resultant of parallel force systems. It defines a parallel force system as one where all forces are parallel. The magnitude and position of the resultant can be determined using equations that sum the forces and take moments. Distributed loads can also create equivalent point loads. Several examples show how to calculate the resultant and unknown forces for different parallel systems.

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Week 4: Resultant of Parallel Force System

This document discusses calculating the resultant of parallel force systems. It defines a parallel force system as one where all forces are parallel. The magnitude and position of the resultant can be determined using equations that sum the forces and take moments. Distributed loads can also create equivalent point loads. Several examples show how to calculate the resultant and unknown forces for different parallel systems.

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UNIVERSITY OF NUEVA CACERES COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE

Week 4 : Resultant of Parallel Force System

I. Introduction
This is a continuation of the discussion with regard to Force System. In this module, it will be
discussed how to get the resultant of Parallel Force System and Non-concurrent Force System.

II. Objectives
After completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Solve problems to determine the resultant of force system and its components
2. Apply the fundamental concepts in solving for moments and couples
.

III. Resultant of Parallel Force System

A parallel Force System is one in which the action lines of all the forces are parallel. The resultant
of such system is determined when it is known in magnitude, direction, and position. One of the
outstanding differences between the concurrent and parallel force system is that in the former
the position of the resultant is known whereas in the latter it is not.

Figure 3. 1 Parallel Force System

Consider the system of parallel forces S, T and U as shown in Figure 3.1 using x-axis, the magnitude
of the resultant is computed using eq 3.1 and its position is determined by applying the Varignon’s
theorem by taking Moment at O in eq 3.2.

R =∑F +← R = S + T – U ….. eq. 3. 1

Ry = Sy2+ Ty3 – Uy1..... eq. 3. 2

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UNIVERSITY OF NUEVA CACERES COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE

Resultant of Distributed loading


Forces can be point loads which are concentrated at point or location and distributed loads or
force applied over a length or area. Distribution can be uniform or non-uniform.

Figure 3. 2 Uniformly Distributed Loading Figure 3. 3 Uniformly Varying Load

It is shown in Figure 3.2 and 3.3 how to get the equivalent point load of the uniform load and
uniform varying load and its location. If we will based it on its shape, Uniformly Distributed Load
is sometimes called as Rectangular Load and the Uniform Varying load as the Triangular Load.

Example 3.1 Solving the Resultant of Parallel Force System

The four forces shown in the figure are acting on


the beam AB. Determine the magnitude and
position of the resultant.

Solution:

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Example 3.2 Solving the Resultant of Distributed Loading


The beam shown in the figure is subjected to a
uniform varying load of 12kN/m from the left
end to 25kN/m on the right end.
Solution:

Example 3.3 Solving the Resultant of Parallel Force System


The three parallel forces are acting on the truss
shown in the figure. Determine the magnitude
and location of the resultant.

Solution:

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UNIVERSITY OF NUEVA CACERES COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE

Example 3.4 Solving the unknown force given the resultant


The parallel force system yields an upward
resultant force of 55kN acting at 2.7m from the
left end. Determine the value of the fourth force
and its location.
Solution:

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