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STATICS OF RIGID BODIES

A. Course Code / Title : Statics 213 / Statics of Rigid Bodies


B. Module Number : Module 4 - Resultant of Force Systems (Forces in Plane)
(Component Method)
C. Time Frame : 3rd week ( 1.5 hours)
D. Description:
This module looks into the equivalent single force of two or more forces and its
direction.
E. Objectives:
At the end of this module, the learner should be able to :
1. Establish a better understanding of the components of the force.
2. Solve problems on resultant of Concurrent Force Systems using component method.
F. Contents:
 Resultant of Concurrent Force System
The resultant of a force system is defined to be the simplest system that can replace the
original system without changing its external effect on a rigid body.

F2
F1

θ2 θ1
θ3 θ4

F3 F4

Let: R = Resultant
Rx = algebraic sum of all forces along x - axis
Ry = algebraic sum of all forces along y - axis
∠θ = direction of resultant with respect to x - axis

ΣFx = Rx →+
Rx = F1x + F2x + F3x + F4x

ΣFy = Ry ↑+
Ry = F1y + F2y + F3y + F4y

R2 = Rx2 + Ry2
RY
tan  
RX
Problems:
1. Four forces acting on a bolt A as shown, determine the magnitude and the direction of
the resultant.

F2 = 80N

15˚
F1 = 120N

30˚
A 20˚

F4 = 100N

F3 = 110N

Solution:
a. Solve for the components of each force.

F2y = 80 cos 15
F2 = 80N
F2x = 80 sin 15 F1y = 120 sin 30
15˚
F1 = 120N
F1x = 120 cos 30
30˚
A 20˚
F4x = 100 cos20
F4 = 100N

F4y = 100sin 20
F3 = 110N

b. Compute the total horizontal force, Rx:


Rx  Fx  
Rx  F1x  F2 x  F3 x  F4 x
Rx  120 cos 30  80 sin 15  0  100 cos 20
Rx  177.19 N 

c. Compute the total vertical force, Ry:

Ry  Fy  
Ry  F1 y  F2 y  F3 y  F4 y
Ry  120 sin 30  80 cos 15  110  100 sin 20
Ry  6.93 N  6.93 N 

d. Compute the resultant, R, by Pythagorean Theorem and direction, θ:

Rx = 177.19 N
θ

R
Ry = 6.93 N
2 2
R 2  Rx  R y
6.93
2 2 tan  
R  177.19  6.93 177.19
R  177.33 N   2.24

 R  177.33 N @ 2.24 SofE

2. Two cables which have known tension are applied at point B. A third cable used as a guy
wire is also attached at point B. Determine the tension in the third cable so that the resultant
of these three forces will be vertical.

B
5˚
4K
20˚

8K
60 ft

A
80 ft

Given:
Resultant R is vertical
R = Ry
Rx = 0
Required:
Tension, T, in the cable
Solution:
Free-Body Diagram of point B:

B
5°
4K 5
20°
3
4 T
8K

Rx  Fx  
4
Rx  T    4 cos 5  8 cos 25
5
0  0.8T  4 cos 5  8 cos 25
T  14.04 K
G. References:
1. Vector Mechanics for Engineers 10th Edition, Beer, F.P., Johnston, E.R.Jr,
Mazurek, D.F., Cornwell, P.J.2013

2. Engineering Mechanics Statics 13th Edition, Hibbeler, R.C.,2013

3. Engineering Mechanics Statics 14th Edition, Hibbeler, R.C.,2016

4. Engineering Mechanics Statics 3rd Edition, Pytel, A., Kiusalaas, J., 2010

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