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Unit 3.3 Equilibrium of Parallel Forces (Practice A)

The document outlines the objectives and principles of analyzing the equilibrium of parallel forces, emphasizing the conditions for achieving a zero resultant. It provides equations for equilibrium, including force and moment summations, and presents several problems related to beam reactions and equilibrium positions of connected cylinders. The content is aimed at helping students understand and apply the concepts of parallel force systems in engineering contexts.

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Unit 3.3 Equilibrium of Parallel Forces (Practice A)

The document outlines the objectives and principles of analyzing the equilibrium of parallel forces, emphasizing the conditions for achieving a zero resultant. It provides equations for equilibrium, including force and moment summations, and presents several problems related to beam reactions and equilibrium positions of connected cylinders. The content is aimed at helping students understand and apply the concepts of parallel force systems in engineering contexts.

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Equilibrium of Parallel Forces

Objectives:
At the end of the lesson the student should be
able to:
• Analyze the reactions of the beam with
applied load in a parallel Force system
• Determine the condition necessary to create
a zero resultant
• Apply the equation used in equilibrium of
parallel forces
Equilibrium of Parallel Forces
The conditions for equilibrium of parallel force
systems are determined from the conditions
necessary to create a zero resultant. The resultant of
parallel force system is determined by the equations
R = ΣF
R.d = ΣM
Since equilibrium means a zero resultant,
therefore the independent equations of equilibrium
are ΣF = 0
ΣM = 0
From which only two unknowns may be determined
to hold a parallel force systems in equilibrium.
A force summation may be replaced by a moment
summation. Hence, the equations of equilibrium for
parallel forces may also be expressed by
Σ𝑀𝐴 = 0
Σ𝑀𝐵 = 0
where the moment centers A and B connect a line that is
not parallel to the forces. The equation above is usually
preferred ; the condition ΣF = 0 is reserved for a check.
Problem 1. A beam simply supported at the ends, carries a concentrated load of 300N
and uniformly distributed load weighing 100 N per meter as shown.
Determine the beam reactions.

300N

2m 2m 100 N/m

10 m
R1 R2
Problem 2. Determine the reaction for the beam shown.
Problem 4. Two cylinders A & B, weighing 100N and 200N respectively, are connected by a rigid rod curved
parallel to smooth cylindrical surface shown. Determine the angles & that defined the position of
equilibrium.
Problem 1. A beam simply supported at the ends, carries a concentrated load of 300N
and uniformly distributed load weighing 100 N per meter as shown.
Determine the beam reactions.
Problem 2. Determine the reaction for the beam shown.
Problem 4. Two cylinders A & B, weighing 100N and 200N respectively, are connected by a rigid rod curved
parallel to smooth cylindrical surface shown. Determine the angles & that defined the position of
equilibrium.
Problem 2. Determine the reaction for the beam shown.
Problem 1. A beam simply supported at the ends, carries a concentrated load of 300N
and uniformly distributed load weighing 100 N per meter as shown.
Determine the beam reactions.
Problem 4. Two cylinders A & B, weighing 100N and 200N respectively, are connected by a rigid rod curved
parallel to smooth cylindrical surface shown. Determine the angles & that defined the position of
equilibrium.
Problem 1. A beam simply supported at the ends, carries a concentrated load of 300N
and uniformly distributed load weighing 100 N per meter as shown.
Determine the beam reactions.
Problem 2. Determine the reaction for the beam shown.
Problem 1. A beam simply supported at the ends, carries a concentrated load of 300N
and uniformly distributed load weighing 100 N per meter as shown.
Determine the beam reactions.
Problem 4. Two cylinders A & B, weighing 100N and 200N respectively, are connected by a rigid rod curved
parallel to smooth cylindrical surface shown. Determine the angles & that defined the position of
equilibrium.
Problem 2. Determine the reaction for the beam shown.
Problem 2. Determine the reaction for the beam shown.
Problem 4. Two cylinders A & B, weighing 100N and 200N respectively, are connected by a rigid rod curved
parallel to smooth cylindrical surface shown. Determine the angles & that defined the position of
equilibrium.
Problem 3. The roof truss is supported by a roller at A and a Hinge at B. Find the values of the
reactions.
Problem 4. Two cylinders A & B, weighing 100N and 200N respectively, are connected by a rigid rod curved
parallel to smooth cylindrical surface shown. Determine the angles & that defined the position of
equilibrium.
Problem 2. Determine the reaction for the beam shown.
Problem 1. A beam simply supported at the ends, carries a concentrated load of 300N
and uniformly distributed load weighing 100 N per meter as shown.
Determine the beam reactions.
Problem 2. Determine the reaction for the beam shown.

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