Solve for the Resultant (Magnitude and Location x) for the parallel force system below. A 3 ft 3 kips 4 ft 10 kips 5 ft -2 kips/ft m B 6 ft
Solve for the Resultant (Magnitude and Location x) for the parallel force system below. A 3 ft 3 kips 4 ft 10 kips 5 ft -2 kips/ft m B 6 ft
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Transcribed Image Text:### Solving for the Resultant Force in a Parallel Force System
In this problem, we will determine the resultant force, along with its magnitude and location, for a given parallel force system.
### Problem Description
The figure provided illustrates a simply supported beam with two point loads and a uniformly distributed load. The beam has supports at points \( A \) and \( B \).
The forces acting on the beam are as follows:
1. A concentrated load of 3 kips located 3 ft from the support at \( A \).
2. A concentrated load of 10 kips located 7 ft from the support at \( A \).
3. A uniformly distributed load of 2 kips/ft acting over a span of 6 ft starting 13 ft from the support at \( A \).
### Force Diagram Explanation
- **Support Points**:
- \( A \): Pin support.
- \( B \): Roller support, located 12 feet from the pin support at \( A \).
- **Loads**:
- **3 kips Load**: Applied vertically downward, located 3 ft from point \( A \).
- **10 kips Load**: Applied vertically downward, located 7 ft from point \( A \).
- **Uniform Load**: Distributed load of 2 kips/ft over a span of 6 ft, starting 13 ft from point \( A \).
### Steps to Solve the Problem
1. **Calculate the Resultant (Magnitude) of the Forces**:
- Sum the concentrated loads.
- Determine the equivalent point load for the uniformly distributed load.
2. **Determine the Position (Location \( x \)) of the Resultant Force**:
- Calculate the moment of each force about point \( A \).
- Compute the resultant moment using the principle of moments.
### Solving for the Magnitude of the Resultant Force
- **Resultant Force from Concentrated Loads**:
\( F_{\text{resultant}} = 3 \text{ kips} + 10 \text{ kips} = 13 \text{ kips} \)
- **Resultant Force from Uniformly Distributed Load**:
\( F_{\text{uniform}} = 2 \text{ kips/ft} \times 6 \text{ ft} = 12 \text{ kips} \)
- **Total Resultant Force**:
\(
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