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MOMENT
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FORCE–COUPLE SYSTEMS
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THREE-DIMENSIONAL FORCE SYSTEMS
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Moment and Couple (3D)
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Resultants 3D
Wrench Resultant. When the resultant couple vector M is parallel to the resultant force
R, as shown in Fig., the resultant is called a wrench. By definition, a wrench is positive if the
couple and force vectors point in the same direction and negative if they point in opposite
directions.
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Assignment-1 (Submission date Nov 10, 2025)
1. Replace the two forces and couple by an equivalent couple M and resultant force R at A
2. If the combined moment of two forces about point C is zero, determine
a) The magnitude of the force P
b) The magnitude R of the resultant of the two forces
c) The coordinates x and y of the point A on the rim of the wheel about which the
combined moment of the two forces is a maximum
d) the combined moment MA of the two forces about A
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3. Determine the resultant 𝑅̅ of the three forces and two couples shown. Find the coordinate
X of the point on the x-axis through which 𝑅̅ passes
4. Determine the moment couple acting on the pipe shown below .segment ab is found θ0
below x-y plane , where θ is the last two number of your ID
5. Two forces acting on the hook shown in the figure. Specify the magnitude of F2and its
coordinate directions angles so that the resultant force FR acts along the positive y axis and
has a magnitude of has a magnitude of 800N
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6. The rigid pole and cross-arm assembly of example done previously is shown again here.
Determine the vector expression for the moment of the T tension (a) about point O and (b)
about the pole z-axis (c) about point B. use T the last two digit of your ID number.
7. Determine the force in cable AC and BC, and the strut CD due to the weight of W kg
hanging of point C, where W is the last three number of your Id
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8. Determine the resultant of the system of parallel forces which act on the plate. Solve with
a vector approach
9. The concrete slab supports the six vertical loads shown. Determine the x- and y-coordinates
of the point on the slab through which the resultant of the loading system p
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10. Determine the magnitudes of the components of force F = 56 N acting along and
perpendicular to line AO.
11. Determine the components of F that act along rod AC and perpendicular to it. Point B is
located 3 m along the rod from end C
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