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Equilibrium of Parallel Force Systems

The document discusses static equilibrium of rigid bodies and force systems. It provides definitions and formulas for determining equilibrium conditions and solving for unknown forces and reactions. It includes three example problems, the first determining support reactions of a beam, the second finding angles that define equilibrium of two cylinders connected by a rod, and the third solving for the position and value of a counterweight to maintain equilibrium of a traveling crane both with and without a load.

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Equilibrium of Parallel Force Systems

The document discusses static equilibrium of rigid bodies and force systems. It provides definitions and formulas for determining equilibrium conditions and solving for unknown forces and reactions. It includes three example problems, the first determining support reactions of a beam, the second finding angles that define equilibrium of two cylinders connected by a rod, and the third solving for the position and value of a counterweight to maintain equilibrium of a traveling crane both with and without a load.

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STATICS OF RIGID BODIES

Equilibrium of Force Systems


Statics deals essentially with forces acting
on bodies which are at rest. Such bodies
are said to be in equilibrium. Equilibrium is
the condition where the resultant of the
force system acting on the body is zero.
Equilibrium of Parallel Force Systems

The resultant of a parallel force system is defined by

R = ∑𝑭𝒚 𝑹𝒅 = ∑𝑴

For equilibrium condition


∑𝑭 = 𝟎 ∑𝑴 = 𝟎
Problem 1
Determine the support reactions of the beam shown.

72 kN
48 kN/m

24 kN/m

2m 4m 3m
#⁄ (48)3=72kN
72 kN 24(4)=96kN $
$⁄ (3)=2m
2m
% 96kN 72kN
48 kN/m 2m
72 kN
2m
A 24 kN/m A B
B

2m 4m 3m
2m 4m 3m

RA RB
+ ∑𝑀( = 0 + ∑𝑀& = 0
𝑅& 9 − 72 7 − 96 5 − 72(1) = 0 𝑅( 9 − 72 8 − 96 4 − 72(2) = 0
𝑹𝑨 = 117.333 kN ↑ 𝑹𝑩 = 122.667 ken ↑
To check: +↑ ∑𝐹* = 0
𝑅& + 𝑅( − 72 − 96 − 72 = 0
117.333 + 122.667 − 72 − 96 − 72 = 0
0=0
Problem 2
Two cylinders A and B weighing 200 N and 400 N respectively are connected
by a rigid rod curved parallel to the smooth cylindrical surface shown in the
figure. Determine the angles 𝛼 and 𝜃 that define the position of equilibrium.

+ ∑MC=0
A B
200(rCos𝜃) – 400(rCos𝛼)=0
900 cos𝜃 = 2cos𝛼 → 𝐸𝑞. 1
𝜃 𝛼
𝜃 + 𝛼 = 900 𝜃 =900 - 𝛼 → 𝐸𝑞. 2
200 N 400 N cos(900-𝛼) = 2cos𝛼

A B cos(900-𝛼)=Sin𝛼 → 𝐸𝑞. 3
r r sin 𝜶 =2cos𝜶
900
𝜃 𝛼 +,-.
=2
C /0+.

rCos𝜃 rCos𝛼 tan𝛼 = 2


𝜶 = 𝟔𝟑. 𝟒𝟑𝟓° , 𝜃 = 90° − 63.435°
𝜽 = 𝟐𝟔. 𝟓𝟔𝟓°
Problem 3
The weight W of a traveling crane is 30 kN acting as shown. To prevent the crane from
tipping to the right when carrying a load Q = 30 kN ,a counterweight F is used.
Determine the position and value of F so that the crane will remain in equilibrium both
when the maximum load Q is applied and when the load Q is removed.

F
0.4 m

W = 30 kN

Q = 30 kN

A B

x 2m 4m
F
0.4 m

when Q is applied
W = 30 kN
+ ∑𝑀( = 0
Q = 30 kN F 𝑥 + 2 − 30 0.4 − 30 4 = 0
F (x + 2) = 132 → 𝐸𝑞. 1
B

x 2m 4m
when Q is removed
F + ∑𝑀& = 0
0.4 m
F 𝑥 − 30 2.4 = 0
F 𝑥 = 72 → 𝐸𝑞. 2

From Eq. 1
W = 30 kN
F (x + 2) = 132
F(x) + 2F = 132

From Eq.2, F(x) = 72


A 72 + 2F = 132
F = 30kN
x 2m 4m
for the position of F, use Eq.2
F 𝑥 = 72
30( x ) = 72
x = 2.4m

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