RESULTANT OF NON CONCURRENT FORCE SYSTEM

Problem 260
The effect of a certain non-concurrent force system is defined by the following data: ΣFx = +90
kN, ΣFy = -60 kN, and ΣMO = 360 kN·m counterclockwise. Determine the point at which the
resultant intersects the x-axis.

Solution 260

The x-intercept is at 6 m to the left of the origin. answer

Problem 261
In a certain non-concurrent force system it is found that ΣFx = -80 lb, ΣFy = +160 lb, and ΣMO =
480 lb·ft in a counterclockwise sense. Determine the point at which the resultant intersects the y-
axis.

Solution 261
The y-intercept of the resultant is 6 ft above the origin. answer

Problem 262
Determine completely the resultant of the forces acting on the step pulley shown in Fig. P-262.

Solution 262
Thus, R = 1254.89 lb downward to the right at θx = 44.21° and passes through the axle.

Problem 263
Determine the resultant of the force system shown in Fig. P-263 and its x and y intercepts.
Solution 263
Thus, R = 161.314 lb upward to the right at θx = 21.69° and intercepts at (1.668, 0) and (0, -
0.671).

Problem 264
Completely determine the resultant with respect to point O of the force system shown in Fig. P-
264.

Solution 264
Thus, R = 544.68 N upward to the right at θx = 28.25°. The intercepts of R are (-4.57, 0) and (0,
2.46).

Problem 265
Compute the resultant of the three forces shown in Fig. P-265. Locate its intersection with X and
Y axes.

Solution 265
Thus, R = 957.97 lb downward to the right at θx = 32.19°. The x-intercept is at 2.90 ft to the right
of O and the y-intercept is 1.83 ft above point O.

Problem 266
Determine the resultant of the three forces acting on the dam shown in Fig. P-266 and locate its
intersection with the base AB. For good design, this intersection should occur within the middle
third of the base. Does it?

Solution 266
Righting moment

Overturning moment

Moment at the toe (downstream side - point B)

Location of Ry as measured from the toe

(within the middle third)

Thus, R = 27 424.02 lb downward to the right at θx = 79.91° and passes through the base at 8.44
ft to the left of B which is within the middle third.

Problem 267
The Howe roof truss shown in Fig. P-267 carries the given loads. The wind loads are
perpendicular to the inclined members. Determine the magnitude of the resultant, its inclination
with the horizontal, and where it intersects AB.
Solution 267
Thus, R = 10 778.16 N downward to the right at θx = 68.2° passing 4.46 m to the right of A.

Problem 268
The resultant of four forces, of which three are shown in Fig.
P-268, is a couple of 480 lb·ft clockwise in sense. If each
square is 1 ft on a side, determine the fourth force completely.

Solution 268
Let F4 = the fourth force and for couple resultant, R is zero.
Thus,

Assuming F4 is above point O

d is positive, thus, the assumption is correct that F4 is above point O.

Therefore, the fourth force is 200 lb acting horizontally to the left at 5.8 ft above point O.
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Problem 269
Repeat Prob. 268 if the resultant is 390 lb directed down to the right at a slope of 5 to 12 passing
through point A. Also determine the x and y intercepts of the missing force F.

Solution 269
Let F4 = the fourth force
Resolve F4 into components at the x-axis

Resolve F4 into components at the y-axis

Thus, F4 = 219.32 lb downward to the right at θx = 43.15° with x-intercept ix = 3.27 to the right
of O, and y-intercept iy = 3.06 ft above point O.

Problem 270
The three forces shown in Fig. P-270 are required to cause a horizontal resultant acting through
point A. If F = 316 lb, determine the values of P and T. Hint: Apply MR = ΣMB to determine R,
then MR = ΣMC to find P, and finally MR = ΣMD or Ry = ΣY to compute T.
Solution 270
For horizontal resultant, Ry = 0 and Rx = R

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Problem 271
The three forces in Fig. P-270 create a vertical resultant acting through point A. If T is known to
be 361 lb, compute the values of F and P.

Solution 271
For vertical resultant, Rx = 0 and Ry = R
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