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Statics of Rigid Bodies

The moment of a force is a measure of the


tendency of a force to rotate an object about an
axis.

M = F d
M = moment of a force
F = magnitude of the force applied
d = perpendicular distance of the line of force to a point at the axis
of rotation

The direction of Moment is defined by its moment axis, which is


perpendicular to the plane that contains the force F and its
moment arm d.

The direction of Moment can be established through the use of


right-hand rule, wherein the natural curl of the fingers to the
hand (drawn towards the palm) represent the tendency for
rotation caused by the moment.

The thumb of the right hand gives the directional sense of the Moment.

Right-hand Rule

Examples:

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Example:
The wheelbarrow and its contents have its center of mass at G. If F=100N
and the resultant moment produced by force F and the weight about the axle
A is zero, determine the mass of the wheelbarrow and its contents.

Example:
The tongs are used to grip the ends of the pipe P. if a torque (moment) of 800
lb-ft is needed at P to turn the pipe, determine the cable force F that must be
applied to the tongs. Set =30.

Examples:
In order to pull out the nail at B, the force F exerted on the handle of the
hammer must produce a clockwise moment of 500 lb-in about point A.
Determine the required magnitude of force F.

Example:

MEC30 | Homework#2
Moment of a Force

PROBLEM 1:

PROBLEM 3:

Determine the total moment produced by the forces about point A.

If the man at C exerts a force of F=50kN on his rope, determine the magnitude of the
force P the man at B must exert to prevent the pole from rotating.

PROBLEM 2:

PROBLEM 4:

Determine the total moment produced by the two applied forces (as shown) about
point A.

In order to raise the lamp post from the position shown, the force F on the cable
must create a counterclockwise moment of 1500 lb-ft about point A. Determine
the magnitude of F that must be applied to the cable.
Prepared by: Prof. Barrera

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