Question: A rectangular plate is acted upon by the force and couple shown. This system is to be replaced with a single equivalent force. (a) For

A rectangular plate is acted upon by the force and couple shown. This system is to be replaced with a single equivalent force. 

(a) For α = 40°, specify the magnitude and the line of action of the equivalent force.

(b) Specify the value of α if the line of action of the equivalent force is to intersect line CD 12 in. to the right of D.



10 Ib З1ь в. (Зь 16 in.


10 Ib 1 . ( 16 in.

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