Force Systems in Space

Proportion of components
In 3 dimensional force system, we will consider x,y & z coordinate. A force in space has 3 Fx/x=Fy/y=Fz/z=F/d
components, Fx, Fy & Fz.
d= √ x 2+ y 2 + z 2
Resultant of Concurrent Force Systems in Space
Components of the resultant
Rx=ΣFx
Ry=ΣFy
Rz=ΣFz

Magnitude of the resultant

R2=Rx2+Ry2+Rz2

Equilibrium of Concurrent Space Forces

Where: The resultant of all forces is zero
F= Force in space ΣFx=0
Fx, Fy, Fz= components of force F parallel to x,y, & z axes respectively ΣFy=0
Qx, Qy, & Qz = the respective angles Fx, Fy, & Fz components make with the force F. ΣFz=0

The sum of moment is zero

Forces in Space (3D Forces) ΣMx=0
Magnitude of a force F in space ΣMy=0

F=√Fx2+Fy2+Fz2 ΣMz=0

Components of a force in space Moment Of a force abount an axis

Fx=Fcosθx
Fy=Fcosθy
Fz=Fcosθz

Direction cosines
cosθx=Fx/F
cosθy=Fy/ F
cosθz=Fz/F
The component Fx which is parallel axis,it is impossible for fx to rotate the structure about the axis.
From the another point of view we could say that Fx intersects the X axis at infinity and therefore has
no moment arm about the axis. In any event, we conclude that has no moment about a parallel axis.
Therefore, the moment of F about the X axis we obtain,

Mx= Fy. Z – Fz . y

In general, the moment of a force about any axis is due to the components of the force lying in the
plane perpendicular to the axis of moments.

Problem #1. Determine the resultant of the system of concurrent forces having the following
magnitudes and passing through the origin and indicated points: P= 200 lb( +4, +3, +5); Q=400 lb
(+6,-3,-5); F=300 lb (-3,6,-4).

Problem 03. The framework shown in fig. consists of three members AB,AC, and AD whose lower
ends are in the same horizontal plane. A horizontal force of 1000 N acting parallel to the x-axis is
applied at A.

a. Determine the force in each member AB

b. Determine the force in each member AC

c. Determine the force in each member AD

Problem#2.

A force of 100 N is directed from A toward B in the cube.

a. Determine the moment about the x-axis

b. Determine the moment about the y-axis
c. Determine the moment about the z-axis
Problem#4. The points B, C and D of the cantilever framework shown are attached to a vertical wall.
The 400 N load is parallel to the Z axis and the 1200 N load is vertical.

a. Compute the force in member AB

b. Compute the force in member AC Problem#6. The boom BC of the stiff-leg derrick shown in contained in the xy plane. The most AB is
c. Compute the force in member AD vertical and rests in a socket at A. Points A and D are in the same horizontal plane. Points D and E are
in the same vertical plane.

Problem#5. The plate shown carries a load of 1000 KN applied at E and is supported in a horizontal
position by three vertical cable attached at A, B and C.

Compute the tension in each cable.