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Topic 12. Equivalent System: Distributed Loads

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Topic 12 covers: 1) Explaining an equivalent system; 2) Describing a distributed load; 3) Determining an Equivalent Single Resultant Force and a Resultant Couple Moment from Distributed Loads; 4) Finding the Centroid for rectangular and right triangle-shaped bodies.

Converting distributed loads into an equivalent force and moment is crucial in Statics analysis, as many engineering systems can be effectively modeled as distributed load systems. Mastering these concepts is vital for analyzing complex equilibrium problems and maintaining structural stability under various loading conditions.

Animations are included to demonstrate: 1) how to convert a distributed load into an equivalent force; 2) how to find the centroid for a rectangle and a right triangle.

Extra sheets are provided at the end to review integrals and centroid calculations for simpler geometries, aiding in determining areas when irregular loading shapes are applied to a body.

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Animation to Demonstrate How to Find the Centroid for 1) a Rectangle; 2) a Right Triangle

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Animation to Demonstrate How to Convert a Distributed Load into an Equivalent Force

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Extra Sheets for 1) Integral; 2) Centroid for Simpler Geometry

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This page titled Topic 12. Equivalent System: Distributed Loads is shared under a CC BY-NC-SA license and was authored, remixed, and/or curated by JuEun Lee.

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