A Text-book of StaticsUniversity Correspondence College Press, 1894 - 220 pages |
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A. H. ALLCROFT ABCD algebraic sum applied arithmetic mean attached balance base beam bisecting centre of gravity components conditions of equilibrium denote diagonal distance effort equal and opposite equation of moments find the C.G. find the resultant formulæ fulcrum given force Hence horizontal inclined plane intersect length lever line of action LIVY M.A. Lond M.A. Oxon magnitude and direction mechanical advantage middle point move moveable pulleys number of forces parallel forces Parallelogram of Forces particle perpendicular placed point of application polygon position Principle pull pyramid reaction represented in magnitude resolved respectively rest resultant force right angles rigid body rope round scale pan screw sides smooth steelyard straight line string support a weight system of pulleys taking moments Text-Book three forces triangle ABC Triangle of Forces turn vertex vertical w₁ wheel and axle zero
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Page 70 - Prove that the algebraic sum of the moments of two concurrent forces about any point in their plane is equal to the moment of their resultant about the same point.
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Page 127 - Find the ratio of the power to the weight, when there is equilibrium in the system of pulleys in which each pulley hangs by a separate string ; first, neglecting, secondly, taking account of the weights of the pulleys.
Page 11 - If any number of forces acting at a point can be represented in magnitude and direction by the sides of a POLYGON taken in order, they are in equilibrium.
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