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The document discusses static equilibrium of particles and free body diagrams. It defines conditions for static equilibrium as requiring the resultant force on a particle to be zero. It also describes how to draw and analyze free body diagrams including different connection types like springs and cables.

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CH 3

The document discusses static equilibrium of particles and free body diagrams. It defines conditions for static equilibrium as requiring the resultant force on a particle to be zero. It also describes how to draw and analyze free body diagrams including different connection types like springs and cables.

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PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY

Department of Civil Engineering

STATICS
(CE211)
CHAPTER 3
Equilibrium of a Particle
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Instructor:
Eng. Abdallah Odeibat
Civil Engineer, Structures , M.Sc.
3.1 CONDITION FOR THE EQUILIBRIUM
OF A PARTICLE
 A particle is said to be in equilibrium if it
remains at rest if originally at rest, or has a
constant velocity if originally in motion. Most
often, however, the term “equilibrium” or, more
specifically, “static equilibrium” is used to
describe an object at rest.

 To maintain equilibrium, it is necessary to


satisfy Newton’s first law of motion, which
requires the resultant force acting on a
particle to be equal to zero . This condition
may be stated mathematically as ∑F=0 2
3.2 THE FREE-BODY DIAGRAM
 A drawing that shows the particle with all the forces
that act on it is called a free-body diagram (FBD).

 To apply the equation of equilibrium, we must account


for all the known and unknown forces (∑ F = 0)
which act on the particle. The best way to do this is
to think of the particle as isolated and “free” from its
surroundings.

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THE FREE-BODY DIAGRAM
(TYPES OF CONNECTIONS)
1. Springs:
If a linearly elastic spring (or cord) of undeformed length
lo is used to support a particle, the length of the
spring will change in direct proportion to the force F
acting on it.
A characteristic that defines the “elasticity” of a spring
is the spring constant or stiffness (k) .

The magnitude of force exerted on a linearly elastic


spring which has a stiffness k and is deformed
(elongated or compressed) a distance s = l- lo,
measured from its unloaded position, is 4
THE FREE-BODY DIAGRAM
(TYPES OF CONNECTIONS)
1. Springs:

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THE FREE-BODY DIAGRAM
(TYPES OF CONNECTIONS)
2. Cables and Pulleys :
all cables (or cords) will be assumed to have negligible
weight and they cannot stretch. Also, a cable can
support only a tension or “pulling” force, and this
force always acts in the direction of the cable.

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PROCEDURE FOR DRAWING A FREE-BODY
DIAGRAM
1. Draw Outlined Shape.
2. Show All Forces.
3. Identify Each Force.

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3.3 COPLANAR FORCE SYSTEMS

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PROCEDURE FOR ANALYSIS
1. Free-Body Diagram

2. Equations of Equilibrium

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3.4 THREE-DIMENSIONAL FORCE
SYSTEMS

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Refer to Page 113 in
Textbook to Review this
chapter

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