Engineering Mechanics

STATICS OF RIGID BODIES

BES 210

Activity Title: 3D Force System Date Given:

Code: P3 Date Due:
Total score: 100pts
1. 3D Force Systems (Figures Required)
1.1. Given the following position vectors:

𝑨 𝟏𝟐 𝟏𝟐 𝟎 ;
𝑩 𝟏𝟐 𝟏𝟐 𝟎 ;
𝑪 𝟏𝟐 𝟏𝟐 𝟎 ;
𝐃 𝟎 𝟎 𝟐𝟒

Three forces were applied on position D, one of the force having a magnitude of
500kN is directed to position A, another force with a magnitude of 760kN is
directed to position B, and a 420kN force is directed to position C. Determine the
following:

1.1.1. Direction Cosine of the Forces (5 points each – 3 Forces)

1.1.2. Force Vectors (5points each – 3 Forces)
1.1.3. Resultant Force Vector (5 points)
1.1.4. Resultant Force Unit Vector (5 points)
1.1.5. Resultant Force Magnitude (5 points)

1.2. Given the following Force Vectors:

FORCE VECTOR POSITION VECTOR

𝑭⃑𝑨 𝟎 𝟎 𝟓𝟎 𝑨𝟎 𝟎 𝟎 corner
𝑭⃑𝑩 𝟎 𝟎 𝟏𝟏𝟕 𝑩𝟎 𝟓 𝟎 corner
𝑭⃑𝑪 𝟏𝟎𝟐 𝟏𝟐 𝟕𝟕 𝑪𝟗 𝟎 𝟎 corner
𝑭⃑𝑫 𝟎 𝟎 𝟓𝟎 𝑫𝟐 𝟑 𝟎
𝑬𝟗 𝟓 𝟎 corner

1.1.1. Determine the Direction Cosines of the Moment Arms to from the position
vector E to the points of application of the forces. (5points each – 4 Arms)
1.1.2. Determine the Moment Vector on Position E caused by the forces. (5points)
1.1.3. Determine the Moment Unit Vectors on Position E caused by the all the
forces (5points)
1.1.4. Determine the Magnitude of the moment on Position E caused by all the
forces(5points)
Note: Utilize the Right-Hand Rule in the sign convention.

Instructor: Engr. Dominico Josh A. Cania

 Engineering Mechanics
STATICS OF RIGID BODIES
BES 210

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Instructor: Engr. Dominico Josh A. Cania