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Amr719
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I want to know in details what does the centric force meaning
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Discussion Overview
The discussion centers around the meaning of "centric force" in the context of eccentric axial loading in structural mechanics. Participants seek to clarify the term and its implications in relation to forces applied to straight members.
Discussion Character
- Conceptual clarification, Technical explanation
Main Points Raised
- One participant requests a detailed explanation of the term "centric force."
- Another participant notes the need for further context regarding the term's usage.
- A participant provides a definition related to eccentric axial loading, explaining that an eccentric force can be represented as a centric force combined with two couples.
- The same participant elaborates that the eccentric load can be replaced by a load directed along the axis of the member and a couple, defined by the force's magnitude and its distance from the central axis.
- A later reply expresses gratitude for the information provided.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
The discussion does not reach a consensus on the definition of "centric force," as it primarily revolves around clarifying the term and its application without resolving any disagreements.
Contextual Notes
The discussion relies on specific definitions and concepts from structural mechanics, which may not be universally understood without additional context.
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SteamKing
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It's hard to say without some further context. Where did you find this term?
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Amr719
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" General Case of Eccentric Axial Loading :
-Consider a straight member subject equal and opposite eccentric forces
-The eccentric force is equivalent to the system of a centric force & two couples "
That's the context
-Consider a straight member subject equal and opposite eccentric forces
-The eccentric force is equivalent to the system of a centric force & two couples "
That's the context
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Amr719 said:
The passage just means that an eccentrically loaded member can have the eccentric load replaced by the same load directed along the axis of the member plus a couple whose magnitude is equal to the product of the original applied force and the distance between the point of application and the central axis of the member.
See this example:
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Thank you very much!
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