Problem 262 | Resultant of Non-Concurrent Force System

$R_x = 750 \sin 60^\circ + 250$

$R_x = 899.52 \, \text{ lb to the right}$
 

$R_y = \Sigma F_y$

$R_y = 750 \cos 60^\circ - 1250$

$R_y = -875 \, \text{ lb}$

$R_y = 875 \, \text{ lb downward}$
 

$R = \sqrt{{R_x}^2 + {R_y}^2}$

$R = \sqrt{899.52^2 + 875^2}$

$R = 1254.89 \, \text{ lb}$
 

$\tan \theta_x = \dfrac{R_y}{R_x}$

$\tan \theta_x = \dfrac{875}{899.52}$

$\theta = 44.21^\circ$
 

$M_{axle} = \Sigma M_{center}$

$M_{axle} = 250(1.25) + 1250(0.5) - 750(1.25)$

$M_{axle} = 0$
 

Thus, R = 1254.89 lb downward to the right at θ_x = 44.21° and passes through the axle.