Replace the given force system with a force-couple system acting at: a) point A, and 36 kN 20 kN b) point B. c) If the force system is to be replaced by an equivalent force at an arbitrary point C, how far from A (distance b) 2 m 3m 2 m 94 kN C -B -- - should the force be applied? Answers: (a) 56 kN upwards, 266 kN m, CCW, (b) 56 kN upwards, 126 kN m, CW, (c) b = 4.75 m
Replace the given force system with a force-couple system acting at: a) point A, and 36 kN 20 kN b) point B. c) If the force system is to be replaced by an equivalent force at an arbitrary point C, how far from A (distance b) 2 m 3m 2 m 94 kN C -B -- - should the force be applied? Answers: (a) 56 kN upwards, 266 kN m, CCW, (b) 56 kN upwards, 126 kN m, CW, (c) b = 4.75 m
Chapter2: Loads On Structures
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Replace the given force system with a force-couple system acting at:
a) point A, and
b) point B.
c) If the force system is to
be replaced by an
equivalent force at an
arbitrary point C, how
far from A (distance b)
should the force be
436 kN
20 kN
94 kN-m.
2 m
3 m
2 m
C -B
applied?
Answers: (a) 56 kN upwards, 266 kN m, CCW, (b) 56 kN upwards, 126
kN m, CW, (c) b = 4.75 m
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