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Varignon Theorem and Solve Problems

The document discusses moment of forces and the method of moments. Some key points: - Moment is the tendency of a force to cause rotation about a point and is calculated as Force x Perpendicular Distance. - The theorem of Varignon states the moment of the resultant of two concurrent forces is equal to the algebraic sum of the moments of the individual forces. - Several example problems are shown applying the method of moments to calculate unknown forces or angles by taking moments about points and setting the sums to zero. Reactions and tensions are determined for beams, bars on rollers, and loads on strings.

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Varignon Theorem and Solve Problems

The document discusses moment of forces and the method of moments. Some key points: - Moment is the tendency of a force to cause rotation about a point and is calculated as Force x Perpendicular Distance. - The theorem of Varignon states the moment of the resultant of two concurrent forces is equal to the algebraic sum of the moments of the individual forces. - Several example problems are shown applying the method of moments to calculate unknown forces or angles by taking moments about points and setting the sums to zero. Reactions and tensions are determined for beams, bars on rollers, and loads on strings.

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Method of moments

Moment of a force with respect to a point:

 Considering wrench subjected to two forces P and Q of equal magnitude. It is


evident that force P will be more effective compared to Q, though they are of
equal magnitude.
 The effectiveness of the force as regards it is the tendency to produce rotation
of a body about a fixed point is called the moment of the force with respect to
that point.
 Moment = Magnitude of the force × Perpendicular distance of the line of action
of force.
 Point O is called moment centre and the perpendicular distance (i.e. OD) is
called moment arm.
 Unit is N.m

Theorem of Varignon:

The moment of the resultant of two concurrent forces with respect to a centre in their
plane is equal to the alzebric sum of the moments of the components with respect to
some centre.

Problem 1:

A prismatic clear of AB of length l is hinged at A and supported at B. Neglecting


friction, determine the reaction Rb produced at B owing to the weight Q of the bar.

Taking moment about point A,


l
Rb  l  Q cos  .
2
Q
 Rb  cos 
2

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Problem 2:

A bar AB of weight Q and length 2l rests on a very small friction less roller at D and
against a smooth vertical wall at A. Find the angle α that the bar must make with the
horizontal in equilibrium.

Resolving vertically,
Rd cos   Q

Now taking moment about A,


Rd .a
 Q.l cos   0
cos 
Q.a
  Q.l cos   0
cos 2 
 Q.a  Q.l cos3   0
Q.a
 cos3  
Q.l
a
   cos 1 3
l

Problem 3:

If the piston of the engine has a diameter of 101.6 mm and the gas pressure in the
cylinder is 0.69 MPa. Calculate the turning moment M exerted on the crankshaft for
the particular configuration.

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Area of cylinder

A (0.1016) 2  8.107 103 m 2
4

Force exerted on connecting rod,

F = Pressure × Area
= 0.69×106 × 8.107×10-3
= 5593.83 N

 178 
Now   sin 1    27.93

 380 

S cos   F
F
S  6331.29 N
cos 

Now moment entered on crankshaft,

S cos   0.178  995.7 N  1KN

Problem 4:

A rigid bar AB is supported in a vertical plane and carrying a load Q at its free end.
Neglecting the weight of bar, find the magnitude of tensile force S in the horizontal
string CD.

Taking moment about A,


MA  0
l
S . cos   Q.l sin 
2
Q.l sin 
S
l
cos 
2
 S  2Q.tan 

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