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This document contains 258 problems related to analyzing systems of forces and couples. The problems involve determining equivalent forces and couples, resolving forces into axial and torsional components, and calculating reactions at supports. Diagrams show frames, pulleys, valves, and other structures subjected to various force systems. Students are asked to determine equivalent forces, torques, and reactions through calculations and free body diagrams.

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COUPLES

This document contains 258 problems related to analyzing systems of forces and couples. The problems involve determining equivalent forces and couples, resolving forces into axial and torsional components, and calculating reactions at supports. Diagrams show frames, pulleys, valves, and other structures subjected to various force systems. Students are asked to determine equivalent forces, torques, and reactions through calculations and free body diagrams.

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Problem 245
Refer to Fig. 2-24a. A couple consists of two vertical forces of 60 lb each. One force acts up through A and the other
acts down through D. Transform the couple into an equivalent couple having horizontal forces acting through E and F.

Problem 246
Determine the resultant moment about point A of the system of forces shown in Fig. P-246. Each square is 1 ft on a
side.

Problem 247
The three-step pulley shown in Fig. P-247 is subjected to the given couples. Compute the value of the resultant
couple. Also determine the forces acting at the rim of the middle pulley that are required to balance the given system.
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Problem 248
To close a gate valve it is necessary to exert two forces of 60 lb at opposite sides of a handwheel 3 ft in diameter.
Through an accident the wheel is broken and the valve must be closed by a thrusting bar through a slot in the valve
stem and exerting a force 4 ft out from the center. Determine the force required and draw a free-body diagram of the
bar.

Problem 249
Fig. P-249 represents the top view of a speed reducer which is geared for a four to one reduction in speed. The torque
input at the horizontal shaft C is 100 lb·ft. The torque output at the horizontal shaft D, because of the speed
reduction, is 400 lb·ft. Compute the torque reaction at the mounting bolts A and B holding the reducer to the floor.
Hint: The torque reaction is caused by the unbalanced torque, which is a couple.

Problem 250
The cantilever truss shown in Fig. P-250 carries a vertical load of 10.8 kN. The truss is supported by bearing at A and B
which exert the forces Av, Ah, and Bh. The four forces shown constitute two couples which must have opposite
moment effects to prevent movement of the truss. Determine the magnitude of the supporting forces.

Problem 251
A vertical force P at A and another vertical force F at B in Fig. P-251 produce a resultant of 100 lb down at D and a
counterclockwise couple C of 200 lb·ft. Find the magnitude and direction of forces P and F.
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Problem 252
A force system consists of a clockwise couple of 480 N·m plus a 240 N force directed up to the right through the origin
of X and Y axes at θx = 30°. Replace the given system by an equivalent single force and compute the intercepts its line
of action with the X and Y axes.

Problem 253
In Fig. P-253 a system of forces reduces to downward vertical force 400 lb through A plus a counterclockwise couple of
800 lb·ft. Determine the single force that will produce an equivalent effect.

Problem 255
A short compression member carries an eccentric load P = 200 lb situated 2 in. from the axis of the member, as shown
in Fig. P-225. In strength of materials it is learned that the internal stresses are determined from the equivalent axial
load and couple into which P may be resolved. Determine the equivalent axial load and couple.

Problem 256
A vertical shaft AB is 5 ft long and bolted to a rigid support at its lower end A. At its upper end B is attached a
horizontal bar BC which is 2 ft long. At the end of C is applied a force P = 180 lb. Force P is perpendicular to the plane
containing points A, B, and C. Determine the twisting effect of P on the shaft AB and the bending effect at point A.
Problem 257
Replace the system of forces acting on the frame in Fig. P-257 by a resultant R at A and a couple acting horizontally
through B and C.
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Problem 258
Replace the system of forces shown in Fig. P-258 by an equivalent force through O and a couple acting through A and
B. Solve if the forces of the couple are (a) horizontal and (b) vertical.

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