Introduction to

Engineering
Mechanics
Dr. Wayne Whiteman
Director of the Office of Student Services
and Senior Academic Professional
School of Mechanical Engineering

This course is an introduction to learning and applying the

principles required to solve engineering mechanics problems.

School of Mechanical Engineering

Module 3 Learning Outcomes

Express a two-dimensional (2D) force in terms
of rectangular components.
Express a two-dimensional (2D) force in terms
of parallel and perpendicular components.
Apply vector addition to find the
resultant of more than one force

2D Force Representation
Rectangular Components:

2D Force Representation
Parallel and Perpendicular Components:

Vector Addition
Use the Parallelogram Law to find the vector resultant

F F1 F2 etc.
For Example:

F1 40i 30 j lb
and F2 60i 50 j lb
If

Then the resultant is ?

Worksheet

Worksheet 2D Forces
1. Determine the x and y components of the force shown below.
y

x
4
3
F=400 lbs

2. Determine the parallel and perpendicular components to the plane of the force shown below.

Fparallel

F=260 lbs

.G

F
Fperpendicular

12

3. Determine the resultant of the force system shown below.

F=80 lbs

12

P=65 lbs

A
4

S=250 lbs