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Frames Statics

The document discusses free body diagrams (FBDs) for frames and machines. It provides examples of drawing FBDs for individual members of a frame, as well as for connections between members. Force components must be represented with opposite directions on separate FBDs. Vector notation uses plus and minus signs to indicate actions and reactions. The example solves for unknown forces in a frame by drawing FBDs of each member and the whole system, and applying equilibrium equations.

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Frames Statics

The document discusses free body diagrams (FBDs) for frames and machines. It provides examples of drawing FBDs for individual members of a frame, as well as for connections between members. Force components must be represented with opposite directions on separate FBDs. Vector notation uses plus and minus signs to indicate actions and reactions. The example solves for unknown forces in a frame by drawing FBDs of each member and the whole system, and applying equilibrium equations.

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Frames and Machines

Free Body Diagrams: Forces of Interactions


force components must be consistently represented in
opposite directions on the separate FBDs (Ex: Pin at A).
apply action-and-reaction principle (Ex: Ball & Socket at A).
Vector notation: use plus sign for an action and a minus sign
for the corresponding reaction

Pin Connection at A Ball & Socket at A

ME101 - Division III Kaustubh Dasgupta 16


Frames and Machines
Example: Free Body Diagrams
Draw FBD of
(a) Each member
(b) Pin at B, and
(c) Whole system

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Example on Frames and Machines
Compute the horizontal and vertical components of all forces
acting on each of the members (neglect self weight)

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Frames and Machines
Example Solution:
3 supporting members form a
rigid non-collapsible assembly
Frame Statically Determinate Externally
Draw FBD of the entire frame
3 Equilibrium equations are available
Pay attention to sense of Reactions

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Frames and Machines
Example Solution: Dismember the frame
and draw separate FBDs of each member
- show loads and reactions on each member
due to connecting members (interaction forces)

Begin with FBD of Pulley

Then draw FBD of Members BF, CE, and AD


Ax=4.32 kN
Ay=3.92 kN
D=4.32 kN

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Frames and Machines
Example Solution:
FBDs

Ax=4.32 kN
Ay=3.92 kN
D=4.32 kN
CE is a two-force member
Direction of the line joining the two points
of force application determines the direction
of the forces acting on a two-force member.
Shape of the member is not important.
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Frames and Machines
Example Solution:
Find unknown forces from equilibrium

Member BF

Member CE
[Fx = 0] Cx = Ex = 13.08 kN

Checks:

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