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Equilibrium in 3D Example Note 4 PDF

This document provides an example of determining the magnitude of forces and moments exerted at a joint to maintain equilibrium in three dimensions. It describes a loaded bracket supported at point O and subjected to cable forces. The free body diagram is drawn and the equilibrium equations are applied to solve for the reaction force R, found to be 1.796 kN, and reaction moment M, found to be 0.451 kN-m. These reaction values ensure equilibrium of the loaded bracket in three dimensional space.

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Equilibrium in 3D Example Note 4 PDF

This document provides an example of determining the magnitude of forces and moments exerted at a joint to maintain equilibrium in three dimensions. It describes a loaded bracket supported at point O and subjected to cable forces. The free body diagram is drawn and the equilibrium equations are applied to solve for the reaction force R, found to be 1.796 kN, and reaction moment M, found to be 0.451 kN-m. These reaction values ensure equilibrium of the loaded bracket in three dimensional space.

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3. Equilibrium in Three Dimensions – Part 3 Examples 
by 
Dr. Sushanta Chakraborty 
 
 
Department of Civil Engineering 
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur 
 
 
 
Reference: Engineering Mechanics: Statics 
J. L. Meriam and L. G. Kraige 
 
December 2020 
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Example 3.4 (Ref: Meriam and Kraige Example problem 3/78) 

Determine the magnitude of the force R and couple M exerted by the nut and bolt on the loaded 
bracket at ‘O’ to maintain equilibrium 

 
Figure Reference: Engineering Mechanics: Statics J. L. Meriam and L. G. Kraige 
 

Solution:  

Step 1 Identify the ‘body’ which is the loaded bracket here, supported at ‘O’ rigidly.  

Step 2 Identify the forces and moments (both active and reactive) acting on the body.  

The fixed joint at ‘O’ provides force and moment components as reactions. The cables will apply 
active tensile forces only in the directions of the cables 

Now draw the free‐body diagram (FBD) 

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Step 3 Apply equilibrium equations 

Apply the force equilibrium equations‐ 

Σ𝐹 0  gives  𝑅 1.6 cos 50 0        therefore,  𝑅 1.028 𝑘𝑁 

Σ𝐹 0  gives  𝑅 2.4 cos 30 1.6 sin 50 0     therefore,  𝑅 0.853 𝑘𝑁 

Σ𝐹 0   gives  𝑅 2.4 sin 30 0      therefore,  𝑅 1.2 𝑘𝑁 

Magnitude of the resultant force reaction vector 𝑅 𝑅 𝑅 𝑅 = 1.796 kN 

Now apply the moment equilibrium equations 

Σ𝑀 0  gives  𝑀 2.4 cos 30 0.15 1.6 sin50 0.35 0 

therefore  𝑀 0.1172 𝑘𝑁𝑚 

Σ𝑀 0  gives  𝑀 1.6 cos 50 0.35 0    therefore, 𝑀 0.36 𝑘𝑁𝑚 

Σ𝑀 0  gives  𝑀 1.6 sin 50 0.2 0    therefore, 𝑀 0.245 𝑘𝑁𝑚 

Magnitude of the resultant moment reaction vector 𝑀 𝑀 𝑀 𝑀 = 0.451 kN‐m 

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