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Engineering Mechanics Group 5

The document outlines the members of Group Number 5 and discusses mathematical techniques for describing equivalent force bodies, including the conditions for equivalent force systems. It explains concepts such as moment (torque), couples, and the resultant of a rigid body, emphasizing their importance in analyzing motion and equilibrium. Key formulas and definitions related to forces and moments are provided to support the understanding of these concepts.

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Engineering Mechanics Group 5

The document outlines the members of Group Number 5 and discusses mathematical techniques for describing equivalent force bodies, including the conditions for equivalent force systems. It explains concepts such as moment (torque), couples, and the resultant of a rigid body, emphasizing their importance in analyzing motion and equilibrium. Key formulas and definitions related to forces and moments are provided to support the understanding of these concepts.

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GROUP NUMBER 5 MEMBERS

 MOHAMED SELEMANI MILANZ BMME/23/249


 MAHADI MOHAMED HAMISI BMME/23/175
 JOHN BUSORO MAUGO BMME/23/242
 WILHEM ALLBINUS BMME/23/250
 ALOYCE CYRIRI ALOYCE BMME/23/203
 ANSILA PAUL MRAMBA BMME/23/184
 CHIZA PAULO MSIMBA BMME/23/058
 JULIUS PAUL LAURENT BMME/23/182
GROUP NUMBER 5

Use mathematical technique to describe


1:

equivalent force bodies. Here's and


resultant of a rigid body
• Equivalent force systems.
Two forces system are equivalent if they result in the same resultant force and
the same resultant moment and produce the same effect on rigid bodies.
To achieve equivalent ,the following condition must be
• The sum of forces on both systems must be equal (same resultant)
The sum of moments about a point must be equal
=()
whereby =distance of component of force from origin
=component of a force
=Resultant force
=distance of a resultant force from origin
=moment of couple
Moment(torque)
 Is the measure of tendency of a force to cause rotations about a point.
 Mathematical it is given as the product of force and distance from point of rotation.
=
where
M is the moment(torque)
is the distance from the point of rotation (Also known as a lever arm)
is the angle between the direction of the applied force and the lever arm

If the force is applied perpendicular to the lever arm () the formula simplifies to
=
couples

 Is a system of two equal and opposite forces whose line of action do not
coincide ,producing a pure rotational effect without translation
 Moment of couple is the product of the magnitude of one of the forces and the
perpendicular distance between their line of action.
 The torque(or moment) generated by a couple is calculated as

Where
is the magnitude of one of the forces
is the perpendicular distance between the line of action of the two forces(also called the
arm of the couple)
Resultant of a rigid body
 Refers to the combined effect of all forces and moment acting on the body .In
mechanics understanding the resultant is crucial for analyzing the motion and
equilibrium of rigid bodies. Here's breakdown of the concepts involved
 Resultant force: is the vector sum of all external forces acting on the body .It
determine the linear acceleration of the body according to the newton’s second law

 Resultant moment :is the tendency of a force to cause rotation about a point .It is
calculated as
 =
Where
vector from the point of rotation to the point of force application

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