MOMENT OF A FORCE

PREPARED BY:
ENGR. ALEXANDER D. CO
Moment of a Force - Scalar Formulation

M z  Fd
Resultant Moment

M z   Fd
Principle of Moments (Varignon's Theorem)
Scalar Notation:
Mo F*dFxdy Fydx

Vector Notation:
Mo  r *F
PROB O1
For each case illustrated in
figure, determine the moment
of the force about point O
PROB 02
Determine the resultant moment
of the four forces acting on the
rod shown in the figure about
point O
PROB 04
Determine the resultant moment
of the four forces acting on the
rod shown in the figure about
point O
PROB 05
If the 1500-lb boom AB, the 200-lb
cage BCD, and the 175-lb man
have center of gravity located at
points G1, G2, and G3, respectively,
determine the resultant moment
produced by all the weights about
point A