Static CH 4
Static CH 4
Static CH 4
Problem 4.1
If A, B, and D are given vectors, prove the distributive law for the vector
cross product, i.e
A (B + D) = (A B) + (A D).
Problem 4.5
Problem 4.8
The Snorkel Co.produces the articulating
boom platform that can support weight of
10kN. If the
boom is in the position shown, determine
the moment of this force about points A, B,
and C.
Problem 4.10
The rod on the power control mechanism
for a business jet is subjected to force F.
Determine the moment of this force about
the bearing at A.
Problem 4.14
The towline exerts a force of P= 4
kN at the end of the 20m-long
crane boom. If x=25 m, determine
the position of the boom so that
this force creates a maximum
moment about point O. What is
this moment?
Problem 4.17
Determine the moment of the
force at A about point O.
Express the result as a
Cartesian vector.
Problem 4.21
A force of F = {6i - 2j + 1k} kN produces a moment of
Mo = {4i+ 5j 14k} kN m about the origin of
coordinates, point O. lf the force acts at a point having
an x coordinate of x= 1 m. determine the y and z
coordinates.
Problem 4.27
Determine magnitude of the
moment of the force
F = {50 i -20j-80k} N about
the base line CA of the tripod.
Problem 4.30
If the couple has magnitude 0f 300
N.m, determine the magnitude F of the
couple forces.
Problem 4.32
Three couple moments
act on the pipe
assembly. Determine the
magnitude M3 and the
bend angle so that the
resultant couple is zero.
Problem 4.34
Determine the resultant
couple moment acting on
the beam. Solve the
problem two ways:
(a) sum moments about
point O; and
(b) sum moments about point A.
Problem 4.38
If the magnitude of the
resultant
couple moment is 15
Nm, determine
the magnitude F of the
forces
applied to the wrenches.
Problem4.43
Replace the force system by an
equivalent resultant force and
couple moment at point O.
Problem 4.45
Replace the loading system acting on the
post by an equivalent resultant force and
couple
moment at point O.
Problem 4.47
Replace the force system by a
single force resultant and specify
its point of application,
measured
along the x axis from point O.
Problem4.49
Replace the three forces acting
on the shaft by a single resultant
force. Specify where
the force acts, measured from
end B.
Problem 4.51
Replace the loading
system acting on
the beam by an
equivalent resultant
force and couple
moment at point O.
Problem 4.54
Replace the force system acting on
the frame
by an equivalent resultant force and
specify
where the resultant's line of action
intersects
member AB, measured from point A.
Problem 4.58
A force and couple act on the pipe
assembly. If F1 = 80 N, replace
this system by an equivalent
resultant force and couple moment
acting at O. Express the results in
Cartesian vector form.
Problem 4.60
The building slab is
subjected to four parallel
column loadings.
Determine the equivalent
resultant force and
specify its location (x, y)
on the slab. TakeF1 =20 kN, F2 =50kN
Problem 4.62
Replace the loading by
an equivalent resultant
force and couple
moment acting at point
A.
Problem 4.66
The beam supports
the distributed load
caused by the
sandbags.
Determine the
resultant force
on the beam and
specify its location
measured from
point A.
Problem 4.70
Replace the
distributed
loading by an
equivalent
resultant force
and specify
where its line of
action intersects
member BC,
measured from
C.