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    1.2 Resultant of Parallel Force System

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    This document discusses parallel force systems and how to calculate the resultant force and position. It defines a parallel force system as one where all forces act parallel to each other. The magnitude, direction, and position of the resultant can be determined. It also notes that while the position of the resultant is known for concurrent systems, it is not for parallel systems and must be calculated. It provides the equations to calculate the resultant and position based on the sum of forces and moments. An example problem is worked through as well.

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    This document discusses parallel force systems and how to calculate the resultant force and position. It defines a parallel force system as one where all forces act parallel to each other. The magnitude, direction, and position of the resultant can be determined. It also notes that while the position of the resultant is known for concurrent systems, it is not for parallel systems and must be calculated. It provides the equations to calculate the resultant and position based on the sum of forces and moments. An example problem is worked through as well.

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    This document discusses parallel force systems and how to calculate the resultant force and position. It defines a parallel force system as one where all forces act parallel to each other. The magnitude, direction, and position of the resultant can be determined. It also notes that while the position of the resultant is known for concurrent systems, it is not for parallel systems and must be calculated. It provides the equations to calculate the resultant and position based on the sum of forces and moments. An example problem is worked through as well.

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    1.2 Resultant of Parallel Force System

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    This document discusses parallel force systems and how to calculate the resultant force and position. It defines a parallel force system as one where all forces act parallel to each other. The magnitude, direction, and position of the resultant can be determined. It also notes that while the position of the resultant is known for concurrent systems, it is not for parallel systems and must be calculated. It provides the equations to calculate the resultant and position based on the sum of forces and moments. An example problem is worked through as well.

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    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 a system is determined when it is known in magnitude, direction, and position. One of the
    outstanding differences between a concurrent and a parallel force system is that in the former the
    position of the resultant is known by inspection whereas in the latter it is not.
    R = F
    M = M
    R A

     M = Rd
    R

    d=
    M A

    The Principle of Moments: Varignon’s Theorem


    The moment of a force is equivalent to the sum of the moments of its components.

    (clockwise rotation = positive) Mo = F d = Fx y – Fy x

    Fx Fx

    d y
    A B A B
    x
    Fy

    Example 1
    Determine the resultant of the parallel force system acting on the bar AB as shown.

    20 lb 10 lb 40 lb
    2’ 3’ 3’
    A B
    30 lb

    R = F
    R = −20 − 10 + 30 − 40 R = −40 lb
    Counterclockwise rotation : + moment
    M A = − (10 )( 2 ) + ( 30 )( 5 ) − ( 40 )( 8 )
    M A = −190 lb − ft

    dA =
    M A
    =
    −190 lb − ft
    R −40 lb
    dA = 4.75 ft
    Ans. R = 40 lb downward at 4.75 ft from pt. A.

    -1- 930
    Problem Set 2
    1. A parallel force system acts on the lever as shown. Determine the magnitude and position
    of the resultant.

    30 lb 60 lb 20 lb 40 lb

    2’ 3’ 2’ 4’
    A

    2. The beam AB a shown supports a load which varies an intensity of 50 lb/ft to 200 lb/ft.
    Calculate the magnitude and position of the resultant load. Hint: Replace the given loading
    by a uniformly distributed load of 50 lb/ft plus a triangular load varying from zero at A to
    150 lb/ft at B.

    A B

    12’

    3. Find the values of P and F so that the four forces shown produce an upward resultant of
    300 lb acting at 4 ft from the left end of the bar.

    100 lb P F 200 lb
    2’ 3’ 2’
    A

    -2- 930

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