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Chapter 3.4, Problem 3.107P
A beam supports three loads of given magnitude and a fourth load whose magnitude is a function of position. If b = 1.5 m and the loads are to be replaced with a single equivalent force, determine (a) the value of a so that the distance from support A to the line of action of the equivalent force is maximum, (b) the magnitude of the equivalent force and its point of application on the beam.
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VECTOR MECH...,STAT.+DYNA.(LL)-W/ACCESS
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A...Ch. 3.2 - Prob. 3.62PCh. 3.2 - Prob. 3.63PCh. 3.2 - Prob. 3.64PCh. 3.2 - Prob. 3.65PCh. 3.2 - In Prob. 3.57, determine the perpendicular...Ch. 3.2 - In Prob. 3.58, determine the perpendicular...Ch. 3.2 - In Prob. 3.59, determine the perpendicular...Ch. 3.2 - In Prob. 3.60, determine the perpendicular...Ch. 3.3 - Two 80-N forces are applied as shown to the...Ch. 3.3 - Prob. 3.71PCh. 3.3 - Prob. 3.72PCh. 3.3 - Four pegs of the same diameter are attached to a...Ch. 3.3 - Prob. 3.74PCh. 3.3 - Prob. 3.75PCh. 3.3 - If P = 0 in the figure, replace the two remaining...Ch. 3.3 - 3.77If P = 20 lb in the figure, replace the three...Ch. 3.3 - Prob. 3.78PCh. 3.3 - Prob. 3.79PCh. 3.3 - Shafts A and B connect the gear box to the wheel...Ch. 3.3 - A 500-N force is applied to a bent plate as shown....Ch. 3.3 - Prob. 3.82PCh. 3.3 - Prob. 3.83PCh. 3.3 - A 30-lb vertical force P is applied at A to the...Ch. 3.3 - A worker tries to move a rock by applying a 360-N...Ch. 3.3 - A worker tries to move a rock by applying a 360-N...Ch. 3.3 - The shearing forces exerted on the cross section...Ch. 3.3 - 3.88 A force and a couple are applied as shown to...Ch. 3.3 - Three control rods attached to a lever ABC exert...Ch. 3.3 - A rectangular plate is acted upon by the force and...Ch. 3.3 - While tapping a hole, a machinist applies the...Ch. 3.3 - Prob. 3.92PCh. 3.3 - Replace the 250-kN force P with an equivalent...Ch. 3.3 - A 2.6-kip force is applied at point D of the...Ch. 3.3 - Prob. 3.95PCh. 3.3 - To keep a door closed, a wooden stick is wedged...Ch. 3.3 - A 46-lb force F and a 2120-lbin. couple M are...Ch. 3.3 - Prob. 3.98PCh. 3.3 - 3.99 An antenna is guyed by three cables as shown....Ch. 3.3 - Prob. 3.100PCh. 3.4 - Prob. 3.101PCh. 3.4 - Prob. 3.102PCh. 3.4 - 3.103 Determine the single equivalent force and...Ch. 3.4 - Five separate force-couple systems act at the...Ch. 3.4 - The weights of two children sitting at ends A and...Ch. 3.4 - Three stage lights are mounted on a pipe as shown....Ch. 3.4 - A beam supports three loads of given magnitude and...Ch. 3.4 - A 6 12-in. plate is subjected to four loads as...Ch. 3.4 - 3.109 A 32-lb motor is mounted on the floor. Find...Ch. 3.4 - To test the strength of a 625 500-mm suitcase,...Ch. 3.4 - 3.111 Solve Prob. 3.110, assuming that P = 138...Ch. 3.4 - Prob. 3.112PCh. 3.4 - 3.113 A truss supports the loading shown....Ch. 3.4 - Prob. 3.114PCh. 3.4 - A couple M and the three forces shown are applied...Ch. 3.4 - A machine component is subjected to the forces and...Ch. 3.4 - Prob. 3.117PCh. 3.4 - As follower AB rolls along the surface of member...Ch. 3.4 - A machine component is subjected to the forces...Ch. 3.4 - Two 150-mm-diameter pulleys are mounted on line...Ch. 3.4 - As an adjustable brace BC is used to bring a wall...Ch. 3.4 - In order to unscrew the tapped faucet A, a plumber...Ch. 3.4 - Prob. 3.123PCh. 3.4 - Four forces are applied to the machine component...Ch. 3.4 - A blade held in a brace is used to tighten a screw...Ch. 3.4 - A mechanic uses a crowfoot wrench to loosen a bolt...Ch. 3.4 - Prob. 3.127PCh. 3.4 - Prob. 3.128PCh. 3.4 - Prob. 3.129PCh. 3.4 - Prob. 3.130PCh. 3.4 - A concrete foundation mat of 5-m radius supports...Ch. 3.4 - Prob. 3.132PCh. 3.4 - Three forces of the same magnitude P act on a cube...Ch. 3.4 - A piece of sheet metal is bent into the shape...Ch. 3.4 - Prob. 3.135PCh. 3.4 - Prob. 3.136PCh. 3.4 - Two bolts at A and B are tightened by applying the...Ch. 3.4 - Two bolts at A and B are tightened by applying the...Ch. 3.4 - Prob. 3.139PCh. 3.4 - Prob. 3.140PCh. 3.4 - Prob. 3.141PCh. 3.4 - Prob. 3.142PCh. 3.4 - Replace the wrench shown with an equivalent system...Ch. 3.4 - Prob. 3.144PCh. 3.4 - Show that a wrench can be replaced with two...Ch. 3.4 - Show that a wrench can be replaced with two...Ch. 3 - A 300-N force P is applied at point A of the bell...Ch. 3 - A winch puller AB is used to straighten a fence...Ch. 3 - A small boat hangs from two davits, one of which...Ch. 3 - Prob. 3.150RPCh. 3 - A single force P acts at C in a direction...Ch. 3 - 3.152 A small boat hangs from two davits, one of...Ch. 3 - In a manufacturing operation, three holes are...Ch. 3 - A 260-lb force is applied at A to the rolled-steel...Ch. 3 - The force and couple shown are to be replaced by...Ch. 3 - Prob. 3.156RPCh. 3 - Prob. 3.157RPCh. 3 - While using a pencil sharpener, a student applies...
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