P6 Force Vectors
P6 Force Vectors
⁎ Vector Operations
⁎ Vector Addition of Forces
⁎ Addition of a System of Coplanar Forces
⁎ Cartesian Vectors
⁎ Addition of Cartesian Vectors
⁎ Position Vectors
⁎ Force Vectors Directed Along a Line
⁎ Dot Product
ENGINEERING MECHANICS 1
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Review of the
Basics Vector
Operation
Review basic knowledge in vector operations
including both graphical and algebraic methods.
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REVIEW OF THE BASICS VECTOR OPERATION
Other Important Points
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VECTOR ADDITION OF FORCES
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VECTOR ADDITION OF FORCES
Finding the Components of a Force
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VECTOR ADDITION OF FORCES
Example 1
Answers:
𝐅𝐫 = 213 N
𝝋 = 54.8⁰ from + x-axis
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VECTOR ADDITION OF FORCES
Example 2
Answers:
𝐅𝐮 = 1039 lbs
𝐅𝒗 = 600 lbs
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VECTOR ADDITION OF FORCES
Example 3
Answers:
𝐅 = 245 lb
𝐅𝒓 = 273 lb
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ADDITION OF A SYSTEM OF COPLANAR FORCES
• Rectangular Components.
𝐹𝑥 = 𝐹 cos 𝜃 ; 𝐹𝑦 = 𝐹 sin 𝜃
𝑎 𝑏
𝐹𝑥 = 𝐹 ; 𝐹𝑦 = 𝐹
𝑐 𝑐
• Component Form
F = < 𝐹𝑥 , 𝐹𝑦 > units
• Cartesian Vector Notation
F = ( 𝐹𝑥 𝐢 + 𝐹𝑦 𝐣 ) units
• Finding the Force Resultant
• Just add the components of each vector then get the magnitude.
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ADDITION OF A SYSTEM OF COPLANAR FORCES
Example 4
Answers:
𝐅𝟏 = { -100i + 173j} N
𝐅𝟐 = { 240i - 100j} N
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ADDITION OF A SYSTEM OF COPLANAR FORCES
Example 5
Answers:
𝐹𝑟 = 629 N
𝜽 = 67.9⁰
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ADDITION OF A SYSTEM OF COPLANAR FORCES
Example 6
Answers:
𝐹𝑟 = 485 N
𝜽 = 37.8⁰
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CARTESIAN VECTOR
Example 7
Answers:
𝐅 = { 100i + 100j + 141.4k} N
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CARTESIAN VECTOR
Example 8
Answers:
𝐹𝑟 = 191 lbs
𝛼⁰= 74.8 ⁰
𝛽 = 102 ⁰
𝛾 = 19.6
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CARTESIAN VECTOR
Example 9
Answers:
𝐅 = { 35.4i – 35.4j + 86.6k} N
𝛼 = 69.3⁰
𝛽 = 111⁰
𝛾 = 30⁰
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CARTESIAN VECTOR
Example 10
Answers:
𝐹2 = 700 N
𝛼 = 108 ⁰
𝛽 = 21.8 ⁰
𝛾 = 77.6
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POSITION VECTOR
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POSITION VECTOR
Example 11
Answers:
𝑟 =7m
𝛼 = 115 ⁰
𝛽 = 73.4 ⁰
𝛾 = 31⁰
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FORCE DIRECTED ALONG A LINE
Answers:
𝐅 = { 30i - 20j - 60k} lb
𝛼 = 64.6 ⁰
𝛽 = 107 ⁰
𝛾 = 149⁰
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FORCE DIRECTED ALONG A LINE
Example 13
Answers:
𝐅𝑩 = { -557i + 482j + 139k} N
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FORCE DIRECTED ALONG A LINE
Example 14
The roof is supported by
cables as shown in the
photo. If the cables exert
forces 𝐹𝐴𝐵 = 100 N and
𝐹𝐴𝐶 = 120 N on the wall
hook at A as shown,
determine the resultant
force acting at A. Express
the result as a cartesian
vector
Answers:
𝐅𝑩 = { 151i + 40j - 151k} N
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Prepare
for a
short quiz
next
meeting
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