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Chapter 4
Force System Resultants

Moment of a Force: Scalar Formulation
The moment of a force, also known as torque, measures the ability of the force to create rotational motion in a body about an axis. It is a vector…
Moment of a Force: Problem Solving
Understanding the scalar formulation of the moment of a force and applying it correctly through problem-solving is crucial in designing and analyzing…
Resultant Moment: Scalar Formulation
When multiple forces act on an object in two-dimensional space, the concept of the net moment can be used to understand the tendency of these forces…
Moment of a Force: Vector Formulation
The moment of force refers to the measure of the rotational tendency of a force. It occurs when a force is applied in such a way that it produces a…
Cartesian Form for Vector Formulation
The Cartesian form for vector formulation is a process to calculate  the moment of force using the position and force vectors. The moment of…
Resultant Moment: Vector Formulation
When a force is applied to an object, the tendency of the object to rotate about a point is known as its moment. If multiple forces are acting on an…
Principle of Moments
The principle of moments, also known as Varignon's theorem, is a fundamental concept in physics and engineering that describes the equilibrium of…
Principle of Moments: Problem Solving
The principle of moments is a fundamental concept in physics and engineering. It refers to the balancing of forces and moments around a point or…
Moment of a Force About an Axis: Scalar
The moment of a force about an axis is a crucial concept in mechanics that helps determine an object's rotational motion around a specific point…
Moment of a Force About an Axis: Vector
When a force is exerted on an object, it can cause that object to rotate about an axis. The moment of a force, also known as torque, measures the…
Couple
A couple is a pair of parallel forces equal in magnitude but in opposite directions. The forces are separated by a perpendicular distance, known as…
Couples: Scalar and Vector Formulation
One might wonder how the captain of a large ship can navigate through the ocean with just a turn of the steering wheel. The answer lies in the…
Equivalent Couples
In mechanical engineering, the concept of equivalent couples plays a crucial role in understanding and analyzing various mechanical systems. Two…
Moment of a Couple: Problem Solving
The moment of couple is an essential concept in physics and engineering, used to calculate the rotational force, or torque, that is created when a…
System of Forces and Couples
In the analysis of structural systems, it is common to encounter members subjected to various forces and couple moments. Simplifying these systems…
Simplification of a Force and Couple System I
The concept of reducing a system of forces and couple moments to an equivalent system is essential in simplifying the analysis of rigid bodies. This…
Simplification of a Force and Couple System: II
In a three-dimensional system, multiple forces can act on an object. These forces can be combined into a single equivalent force, known as the…
Distributed Loads
Distributed loads are a common type of load that engineers and scientists encounter in various practical situations. Distributed loads often refer to…
Load along a Single Axis
In structural engineering, the analysis of beams subjected to varying loads is a critical aspect of understanding the behavior and performance of…
Distributed Loads: Problem Solving
Beams are structural elements commonly employed in engineering applications requiring different load-carrying capacities. The first step in analyzing…
Magnetic Tweezers for the Measurement of Twist and Torque
Single-molecule techniques make it possible to investigate the behavior of individual biological molecules in solution in real time. These techniques…
Force System with Vertical V-Bends: A 3D <em>In Vitro</em> Assessment of Elastic and Rigid Rectangular Archwires
A proper understanding of the force system created by various orthodontic appliances can make treatment of patients efficient and predictable.…
Method and Instrumented Fixture for Femoral Fracture Testing in a Sideways Fall-on-the-Hip Position
Mechanical testing of femora brings valuable insights into understanding the contribution of clinically-measureable variables such as bone mineral…

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