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3-2 (d) The resultant couple

3-2 (d) The resultant couple

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08 3-2 (d) The resultant couple

Definition

  • The sum of two or more coplanar couples is a single couple whose moment is the algebraic sum of the moments: M=M1+M2+⋯+Mn
  • It is called the resultant couple. If M=0 the couples are in equilibrium.
✍️ Worked examples

Example 17:

  • Three couples act on a plate: 200 N forces with arm 0.8 m (anticlockwise), 500 N forces with arm 2.3 m (clockwise), and 100 N forces with arm 4 cm (clockwise).
  • Find the resultant couple.

Solution:

  • M1=+200×0.8=160 N·m.
  • M2=−500×2.3=−1150 N·m.
  • M3=−100×0.04=−4 N·m.
  • M=160−1150−4=−994 N·m: a clockwise couple of magnitude 994 N·m.

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