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    This document discusses force systems, specifically moments and couples. It defines moment as the force multiplied by the perpendicular distance to the turning point. Moments are measured in newton metres. It also discusses the principle of moments, moments of forces about different points, moments of resultant forces, couples, center of mass, and the principle of transmissibility. It provides examples of calculating moments and equivalent force-couples. The document concludes by defining resultant force as one that has the magnitude and direction of all individual forces and is placed such that it produces an equivalent net moment. It includes problems calculating moments and determining resultant forces.

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    This document discusses force systems, specifically moments and couples. It defines moment as the force multiplied by the perpendicular distance to the turning point. Moments are measured in newton metres. It also discusses the principle of moments, moments of forces about different points, moments of resultant forces, couples, center of mass, and the principle of transmissibility. It provides examples of calculating moments and equivalent force-couples. The document concludes by defining resultant force as one that has the magnitude and direction of all individual forces and is placed such that it produces an equivalent net moment. It includes problems calculating moments and determining resultant forces.

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    This document discusses force systems, specifically moments and couples. It defines moment as the force multiplied by the perpendicular distance to the turning point. Moments are measured in newton metres. It also discusses the principle of moments, moments of forces about different points, moments of resultant forces, couples, center of mass, and the principle of transmissibility. It provides examples of calculating moments and equivalent force-couples. The document concludes by defining resultant force as one that has the magnitude and direction of all individual forces and is placed such that it produces an equivalent net moment. It includes problems calculating moments and determining resultant forces.

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    Lesson 2

    FORCE SYSTEMS
    1.2 Moment and Couple
    Moment
    The moment (or torque) of a force about a
    turning point is the force multiplied by the
    perpendicular distance to the force from the
    turning point.
    Moments are measured in newton metres (Nm).
    Moment = F d
    F = the force in newtons (N)
    d = perpendicular distance in metres (m)
    The Principle of Moments
    • ” When an object is in equilibrium the sum of the
    anticlockwise moments about a turning point must
    be equal to the sum of the clockwise moments.”
    • sum of anticlockwise moments = sum clockwise
    moments
    Moment of force about different
    points
    Moment of resultant force about
    a point
    Two forces P and Q pass through a point A which is 4 m to the right of and
    3 m above a moment center O. Force P is 890 N directed up to the right at
    30° with the horizontal and force Q is 445 N directed up to the left at 60°
    with the horizontal. Determine the moment of the resultant of these two
    forces with respect to O.
    Key points to note:
    • D is the perpendicular distance.
    • Because moment is the product of force (N) and
    distance (m) its unit is N-m
    • Moment also has a rotational direction, being
    either clockwise (CW) or counter-clockwise (CCW)
    depending on the force direction.
    • The sign convention is +ve for CCW and –ve for CW.
    • Moment about an axis is also known as torque.
    Couple
    • A couple is two equal forces which act in opposite
    directs on an object but not through the same
    point so they produce a turning effect.
    • Example – tire wrench
    Center of Mass
    • The centre of mass of an object is the point at
    which all the mass of the object seems to act. In a
    uniform gravitational field this is the same point as
    the centre of gravity of the object which is where
    all the weight of the object seems to act.
    Principle of Transmissibility
    • The concept of couple can be used to “transmit”
    the force that is acting at an offset on a body.
    • If we move the offset force to another point on the
    body, but at the same time we add the equivalent
    moment magnitude that is cause by the offset
    force.
    Problem 1
    A 10N force acts at a perpendicular distance of 0.5 m
    from the turning point. What is the moment of
    force?
    Problem 2
    Calculate the moment cause by force F about:

    a. Point A
    b. Point B
    Problem 3
    Find the equivalent force-couple at point A
    Step 1. Identify equivalent force-
    couple at A
    Step 2. Calculate couple
    Problem 4
    What is the weight of the concrete block required to
    prevent the crane from toppling?
    1.3 RESULTANTS
    The resultant force is one that:
    • Has the resultant magnitude and direction of all the
    individual forces acting on the body.
    • Is placed at a location on the body such that it
    produces a net moment that is equivalent to the
    net moment caused by the individual forces.
    Problem 1
    Problem 2
    Problem 3

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