Academic Integrity: tutoring, explanations, and feedback — we don’t complete graded work or submit on a student’s behalf.

Replace the loading system by an equivalent resultant force and specify where th

ID: 1331229 • Letter: R

Question

Replace the loading system by an equivalent resultant force and specify where the resultant's line of action intersects the horizontal segment of the member measured from A. Assume F1 = 20 kN and F2 = 14 kN. Determine the angle between the resultant force and the x axis. Express your answer using three significant figures. Determine where the resultant's line of action intersects the horizontal segment of the member measured from A Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units.

Explanation / Answer

F = 11.2 i - 11.6i

r = xi + yj

torque due to resultant force F

torque = r x F = 0


           i        j       k


r x F =    x        y       0

            11.2   -11.6     0

r x F = (-11.6x - 11.2y) k


F2y = 14*(3/5) = 8.4 kN


F2x = 14*(4/5) = 11.2 kN

F1y = -20 kN


torque due to F1 & F2


T1 = -20*2 = -40 KNm

T2 = -(11.2*2) + (8.4*6) = 28 k Nm

torque = -12 kNm


(-11.6x - 11.2y) = -12


-11.6x - 11.2y = -12

-11.2y = -12 + 11.6x


y = -(11.6/11.2)x + 12/11.2

y = -1.04x + 1.07

y = mx + c


the force acts at 1.07 m from A   <<<------answer