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sourlemon
Oct14-07, 01:29 PM
1. http://img460.imageshack.us/img460/4458/egrfm3.gif
Convert the system of forces to an equivalent single resultant force and a corresponding couple at C. Find the projection of the couple at C along a line adjoining DE. Sketch the system.

2. Equations related.
Fr = F_{1} + F_{2} + F_{3}
M = r x F

3. Attempt at the problem.
Is this correct?
Fy = F_{3} - F_{1}
Fx = 0
Fz = F_{2}

Then find Fr = \sqrt{Fy^{2} + Fx^{2} + Fz^{2}}

M = r x F.

So does that mean I draw a perpendicular line from C to the line of D and E.