Example Four tugboats are us ed to bring an ocean liner to its pier. Each tugboat exerts a 5000-lb force in the direction shown. Determine the equivalent force-couple system at the foremast O. Ako determine the angle the resultant force makes with the horizontal as well as the direction of rotation of the moment. 60 3 100 100 70 ft it 1 50 ft 90 ft 100 200 ft - ft ft 110 ft 45°

Example Four tugboats are us ed to bring an ocean liner to its pier. Each tugboat exerts a 5000-lb force in the direction shown. Determine the equivalent force-couple system at the foremast O. Ako determine the angle the resultant force makes with the horizontal as well as the direction of rotation of the moment. 60 3 100 100 70 ft it 1 50 ft 90 ft 100 200 ft - ft ft 110 ft 45°

International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305501607

Author:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

Publisher:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

Chapter2: Basic Operations With Force Systems

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2.96RP: The tensions in the cables supporting the pole are T1=T2=T3=60kN. Replace the cable tensions with an...

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