MECH 211: STATICS OF RIGID BODIES

Chapter 2
Resultant of Force System
2.4 Moment of a Force

Engr. John Philip T. Nadal

Moment of a Force

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Moment of a Force

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Moment of a Force

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Principle of Moments

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Principle of Moments

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Principle of Moments

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Principle of Moments

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Principle of Moments

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Illustrative Problems
1. In the figure shown, assuming clockwise moments as positive, compute the moment of
force F=450 lb and of Force P=360 lb about points A, B, C, and D.

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1. In the figure shown, assuming clockwise moments as positive, compute the moment of
force F=450 lb and of Force P=360 lb about points A, B, C, and D.

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Illustrative Problems
1. In the figure shown, assuming clockwise moments as positive, compute the moment of
force F=450 lb and of Force P=360 lb about points A, B, C, and D.

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Illustrative Problems
1. In the figure shown, assuming clockwise moments as positive, compute the moment of
force F=450 lb and of Force P=360 lb about points A, B, C, and D.

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2. In the figure shown, compute the resultant moment of the two forces, F = 450 N and P
= 360 N about point A.

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Illustrative Problems
2. In the figure shown, compute the resultant moment of the two forces, F = 450 N and P
= 360 N about point A.

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3. In the figure shown, determine (a) the moment of the given force about point B, (b)
and its x-intercept.

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3. In the figure shown, determine (a) the moment of the given force about point B, (b)
and its x-intercept.

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4. Determine the resultant moment of the four forces acting on the rod as in the figure
about point O.

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4. Determine the resultant moment of the four forces acting on the rod as in the figure
about point O.

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