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Remove the extension arm and replace with a moment of 120 N-m and an 800-lb force at the right end.
800 lb 800 lb
The 800 lb force on the vertical
arm must be resisted by an equal and
opposite force at its base, along with a
CCW moment to keep it in linear and
rotational equilibrium.
800 lb
MC = (800 lb)(0.15 m) = 120 N m
The pair of 800 lb forces create
a clockwise couple that must be
resisted by the
counterclockwise moment
where the arm joins the
a force of 800 lb.
NOTE: This solution is presented in high detail to demonstrate the process of analyzing this type of
member. Following problems include less detail, but use the same basic methodology.
A
C
Vertical
arm