Concurrent Force Systems

1. It is required that the resultant force acting on the eyebolt in the figure shown be directed
along positive x-axis and that F2 have a minimum magnitude. Determine this magnitude,
the angle θ, and the corresponding resultant force.

2. Determine the magnitude of F1 and its direction θ so that the resultant force is directed
vertically upward and has a magnitude of 800 N. 2-39

3. Resolve F1 and F2 into components along the u and v axes.

4. Three cables pull on the pipe such that they create a resultant force having a magnitude of
900 lb. If two of the cables are subjected to known forces, as shown in the figure,
determine the angle of the third cable so that the magnitude of force F in this cable is a
minimum. All forces lie in the x–y plane. What is the magnitude of F?
5. The block shown is acted upon by its weight W=200lb, a horizontal force Q=600lb, and
the pressure P exerted by the inclined plane. The resultant R of these forces is up and
parallel to the incline thereby sliding the block up it. Determine P and R.

Non-coplanar forces
6. The magnitudes of the three forces acting on the plate are T; = 90 kN, T2 = 60 kN, and
T3 = 40 kN. Replace these forces with a single equivalent force R.
7. If , , and = 45°, determine the magnitude and coordinate direction angles of the resultant
force acting on the ball-and-socket joint.

Intro to Equilibrium Conditions

8. Members and support the 300-lb crate. Determine the tensile force developed in each
member.

9. If block weighs and block weighs, determine the required weight of block and the angle
for equilibrium.
10. Determine the unstretched length of spring AC if a force causes the angle for equilibrium.
Cord AB is 2 ft long. Take k = 50 lb/ft.

11. The spring has a stiffness of and an unstretched length of 200 mm. Determine the force in
cables BC and BD when the spring is held in the position shown.

12. Determine the tension developed in cables AB, AC and AD required for equilibrium of
the 300-lb crate.