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Unit 2 Equilibrium SP With Answers

This document discusses equilibrium of coplanar force systems. It defines equilibrium as a state where the resultant force and moment are both zero. It introduces free body diagrams to show all external forces acting on a body. It then outlines the equations used for concurrent, parallel, and non-concurrent force systems when analyzing coplanar equilibrium. Finally, it provides 21 sample problems applying these concepts.

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Unit 2 Equilibrium SP With Answers

This document discusses equilibrium of coplanar force systems. It defines equilibrium as a state where the resultant force and moment are both zero. It introduces free body diagrams to show all external forces acting on a body. It then outlines the equations used for concurrent, parallel, and non-concurrent force systems when analyzing coplanar equilibrium. Finally, it provides 21 sample problems applying these concepts.

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Engineering Physics

Unit Two
EQUILIBRIUM OF COPLANAR FORCE SYSTEMS

Definition of Equilibrium

A body is said to be in equilibrium if the resultant of the force system acting on a body is
zero. If the body is in equilibrium, both the resultant moment and resultant moment are zero.

𝐅=0 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐌𝑂 = 0

Free-Body Diagrams (FBD)

The free body diagram (FBD) of a body is a sketch that shows all external forces acting
upon the body. The term free means that all other objects or bodies interacting with the body
should be removed and replaced by forces (called reactions) that they exert on the body.

The accompanying table will serve as a guide in constructing the free-body diagram.

Coplanar Equilibrium Equations:

A. Concurrent Force System

1. Two force equations.

𝐹𝑥 = 0 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐹𝑦 = 0

2. Two moment equations.

𝑀𝐴 = 0 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑀𝐵 = 0

3. One force equation and one moment equation.

𝐹𝑥 = 0 𝑜𝑟 𝐹𝑦 = 0 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑀𝑂 = 0
B. Parallel Force System

1. One force equation and one moment equation

𝐹𝑥 = 0 𝑜𝑟 𝐹𝑦 = 0 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑀𝑂 = 0

2. Two moment equations.

𝑀𝐴 = 0 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑀𝐵 = 0

C. Non-Concurrent Force System

1. Two force equations and one moment equation.

𝐹𝑥 = 0 , 𝐹𝑦 = 0 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑀𝑂 = 0

2. Two moment equations and one force equation

𝑀𝐴 = 0 , 𝑀𝐵 = 0 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐹𝑥 = 0 𝑜𝑟 𝐹𝑥 = 0

3. Three moment equations.

𝑀𝐴 = 0 , 𝑀𝐵 = 0 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑀𝐶 = 0
Supplementary Problems

01. The crate weighing 400 lb is supported by three ropes concurrent at B. Find the forces
in ropes AB and BC is P = 460 lb. (Ans.: TAB = 34.6 lb; TBC = 727 lb)

02. The 1200-kg car is being lowered


slowly onto the dock using hoist A
and a winch C. Determine the forces
in cables BA and BC for the position shown.
(Ans.: TBA = 15.2 kN; TBC = 6.03 kN)

03. A homogeneous 6-m bar AB is supported


in the vertical plane by rollers at A and B
and by a cable at C. The mass of the bar is
50 kg. Determine the roller reactions at A
and B and tension in the cable at C.

04. A frame is fabricated by joining the


three bars with pin at B, C, and D. The
frame is loaded by the 1000-lb force and
the 1200-lb-ft couple. The supports
consist of a pin at A and a roller at E.
Determine the support reaction
components at A and E. (Ans.: Ay = 275 lb;
Ax = 0; RE = 1275 lb)

05. The homogeneous 60-kg disk supported


by the rope AB rest against a rough
vertical wall. Determine the force in the
rope and the reaction at the wall.
(Ans.: N = 441 N; F = 0; T = 735.8 N)
06. The homogeneous, 120-kg wooden beam is suspended from ropes at A and B. A power
wrench applies the 500-N · m clockwise couple to tighten a bolt at C. Determine the
tensions in the ropes. (Ans.: TA = 169.3 N; TB = 1007.9 N)

07. The 480-kg bent bar ABC of uniform cross section is supported by a pin at A and a vertical
cable at C. Determine the pin reactions and the force in the cable. (Ans.: T = 1568 N; Ay =
3136 N; Ax = 0)

08. The bent beam ABC is attached to a pin at C and rests against a roller support at B.
Neglecting the weight of the beam, find the reactions at B and C caused by the 150-kg load.
(Ans.: RB = 2940 N; Cx = 1766 N; Cy = 883 N)

09. Compute all reactions at the base A of the traffic light


standard, given that the tension in the cable BC is
T = 544 lb; and (b) T =0. The weight of the standard
is negligible compared with the 320-lb weight of the traffic light.
(Ans.: a. Ay = 772.6 lb; Ax = 301.8 lb; CA = 1967 ft-lb; b. Ax = 0; Ay = 320 lb; CA = 2560 ft-lb)

10. The uniform plank ABC weighs 400 N. It is


supported by a pin at A and a cable that runs
around the pulley D. Determine the tension
in the cable and the components of the pin
reaction at A. Note that the tension in the cable
is constant. (Ans.: T = 112.2 N; Ax = 38.4 N; Ay = 182. 4 N)

11. The telephone cable spool weighs 300 lb and


is held at rest on a 40◦ incline by the horizontal
cable. The cable is wound around the inner hub
of the spool and attached to the support at B.
Assume that G, the center of gravity of the spool,
is located at the center of the spool. Find all
forces acting on the spool. (Ans.: T = 148.4 lb; FA = 79.1 lb; NA = 325.2 lb)
12. The homogeneous 40-kg bar ABC is held in position by a horizontal rope attached to end C.
Neglecting friction, determine the tension in the rope.

13. The horizontal force P is applied to the handle of the


puller. Determine the resulting tension T in the chain
if P = 200 N. (Ans.: T = 1072 N)

14. The thin steel plate, weighing 82 lb/ft2, is being lifted slowly by the cables AC and BC.
Compute the distance x and find the corresponding tension in each of the cables

15. The mass of the uniform bar AB is 40 kg. Calculate the couple C required for equilibrium if
(a) θ = 0; and (b) θ =54◦.

16. The 90-kg man, whose center of gravity is at G,


is climbing a uniform ladder. The length of the
ladder is 5 m, and its mass is 20 kg. Friction may be
neglected.
(a) Compute the magnitudes of the reactions at
A and B for x =1.5 m. (Ans.: RA = 647 N; NB = 858 N)
(b) Find the distance x for which the ladder will be ready to fall.
(x = 2.61 m)

17. The homogeneous 18-kg pulley is attached to the bar ABC with a pin at B. The mass of the
bar is negligible. The cable running over the pulley carries a tension of 600 N. Determine
the magnitudes of the support reactions at A and C.(Ans.: RA = 434 N; RC = 985 N)
18. Each of the sandbags piled on the 250-lb uniform beam weighs 12 lb. Determine the
support reactions at A and C. (Ans.: Ax = 0; Ay = 411.1 lb; RC = 342.9 lb)

19. The homogeneous 600-lb plate is suspended from three cables. Determine the force in
each cable. (Ans.: TA = 25.2 lb; TB = 324 lb; TC = 356 lb)

20. A machine operator produces the tension T in the control rod by applying the force P to the
foot pedal. Determine the largest P if the magnitude of the pin reaction at B is limited to
1.8 kN. Neglect the mass of the mechanism. (Ans.: P = 238 N)

21. For the trusses shown below, calculate the


total reactions at the supports. (Ans.: Ax= 2520 lb;
Ay = 1680 lb;
RF = 2520 lb)

(Ans.: Ax = 300 kN; Ay = 200 kN; (Ans.: Ax = 0; Ay = 56.7 kN;


RD = 200 kN) RG = 33.3 kN)

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