Chapter 1 to 3: Force System – Coplanar (Resultant and Equilibrium)

Problem 1: Determine the resultant and the inclination of the resultant in x-direction of the three
concurrent forces shown in the figure.

Rx = 25N, Ry = -11.34N, θ=24.4, R=27.5N

Problem 2: The coplanar force system in the figure consists of three forces and one couple. Determine
the equivalent force-couple system with the force acting at point O.

R = 68.3i – 47.9j N, 83.4 N, θ = 35, Cr = 87.4N.m clockwise

Problem 3: The force R is the resultant of the other three concurrent forces shown. Determine P and R.

P = 72.5 N, R = -63.7 N

Problem 4: The homogeneous 60-kg disk supported by the rope AB rests against a rough vertical wall.
Using the given FBD, determine the force in the rope and the reaction at the wall.

T = 735.8 N, Nc = 441 N

Problem 5: Determine the mass of the heaviest uniform bar that can be supported in the position shown
in the figure if the breaking strength of the horizontal cable attached at C is 15kN. Neglect friction.

M = 2850 kg
Seatwork

1.

a) Find the horizontal force P required to turn the wheel weighing 500N over the block 10 cm high
if the radius of the wheel is 25cm.
b) If P will be inclined at an angle of θ, find θ so that P is minimum

2. A structure is composed of a beam hinged supported at the left end and supported by a cable at the
other end with the inclination shown. The weight of the beam is 30 N/m.

a) Compute the tension of the cable in Newton

b) Compute the reaction at the pinned support.

c) Compute the angle formed by the resultant reaction at the pinned support measured from the
horizontal in a counterclockwise direction.

3. Given the four concurrent forces as shown.

a) Compute the horizontal component of the resultant force.

b) Compute the vertical component of the resultant force.

c) Compute the magnitude and direction of resultant force.

Friction

1. Find the value of horizontal force P required to lift the 6 kN block A, assuming the weight of
block B is 2 kN.
2.