Problem 233 In Fig. P-231, a force P intersects the X axis at 4 ft to the right of O. If its moment about A is 170 ft-lb counterclockwise and its moment about B is 40 ft-lb clockwise, determine its y intercept. A a E x 9 6 B Figure P-231, P-232, P-233 Solution 233 * Click here to shaw or hide the solution Resolve force P into components at its x- intercept Mp = 40 2P,=40 Py, =20 Ib - Ma = 170 b 3P, + AP, = 170 aP, + 4(20) = 170 P, =30 Ib Resolve force P into components at its y-intercept M,=170 (340)P. = 170 (34-8)(30) = 170 8 b=8 Thus, y intercept of force P is (0, -8/3). answerProblem 246 Determine the resultant moment about point A of the system of forces shown in Fig. 246, Each square is 1 ft on a side, 80lb 80 Ib 100 Ib 100 Ib 100 Ib 200 Ib Figure P-246 Solution 246 Click here to show or hide the solution M4 = 4Qy — 2Py — 3Pq — 80(2) + 100(/2) 80 Ib 80 Ib Ma = 4(100)() — 2(200)(45 Ma = —560.8 Ib-ft Ma =560.8 Ib-ft clockwise answer 3(200)(z) — 160 + 1003Problem 247 The three-step pulley shown in Fig. P-247 is subjected to the given couples. Cc the value of the resultant couple. Also determine the forces acting at the rim ot middle pulley that are required to balance the given system. 40 Ib Figure P-247 Solution 247 ~ Glick here to show or hide the solution Solving for the resultant couple Cr==C Gr = 40(16) — 30(12) + 60(8) Cr = 760 Ib- in counterclockwise answer Solving for equivalent couple acting in the middle pulley 12F =Cr 12F = 760 F = 63.3 Ib The resultant couple is composed of two 63.3 |b forces. answerRequired couple to close the gate valve 60 Ib 60 Ib C= 60(3) C= 180 lb-ft Equivalent torque for the lever K 4ft T=C 4F = 180 F=45 Ib answer