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Unit I : Introduction to Statics

Unit II : Equilibrium

Unit III : Structures

Unit IV : Distributed Forces

Unit V : Friction

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Text Book :

"Engineering Mechanics Statics” SI Version J.L. Meriam, L.G. Kraige, J.N.

Bolton, Wiley India Edition. 8th Edition – Reprint 2018

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Contents
• Introduction
• System Isolation and Free Body Diagram
• Equilibrium Conditions
• Constraints and Statical Determinacy
• Numericals

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Introduction:
• Equilibrium, in physics, the condition of a system when neither its
state of motion nor its internal energy state tends to change with
time.
• Equilibrium, in chemistry, refers to a chemical reaction occurring in
which there is no net change in the concentration of reactants and
products.
• stable, unstable and neutral.
-A book laying flat on a table.
-A ball on top of a spherical object.
-Rolling a ball slightly so it stops soon after the movement begins.

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Introduction:
• Statics
• Necessary and Sufficient Conditions

These Equilibrium conditions are basic in any Structural design.

Translational equilibrium
Rotational equilibrium

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System Isolation and Free Body Diagram:

Modeling
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System Isolation and Free Body Diagram:

Modeling
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Modeling

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Statical Determinacy:

•A rigid body with more external supports than required for

maintaining equilibrium condition is said to be Statically indeterminate.

•A rigid body with minimum number of supports required for

maintaining equilibrium condition is said to be Statically determinate.

•Redundant

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Statical Determinacy:

Example for Statically Example for Statically

determinate structure : indeterminate structure :

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Numerical 3/1:
In the side view of a 25 kg flat – screen television resting on a
40-kg cabinet, the respective centers of mass are labeled G2 and
G1. Assume symmetry into the paper and calculate the normal
reaction force at each of the four casters.

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Numerical 3/1:
Solution

Free Body Diagram

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Numerical 3/1:
Solution

Counter clockwise moment positive.

𝑀 392.4𝑋0.35 245.25𝑋0.6 2𝑁 𝑋0.7 0

𝑁 203.21 𝑁

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Numerical 3/1:
Solution

392.4 245.25 2𝑁 2𝑁 0
𝑁 115.62 𝑁

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Numerical 3/2:
The mass center G of the 1400 – kg rear – engine car is located
as shown in the figure. Determine the normal force under each
tire when the car is in equilibrium. State any assumptions.

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Numerical 3/2:
Solution

Free Body Diagram

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Numerical 3/2:
Solution

𝑀 13734 𝑋 1386 2𝑁𝐵 𝑋 2350 0

𝑁 4050.06 𝑁

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Numerical 3/2:
Solution

13734 2𝑁 2𝑁 0
𝑁 2816.94 𝑁

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Numerical 3/3:
A carpenter carries a 6-kg uniform board as shown. What
downward force does he feel on his shoulder at A ?

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Numerical 3/3:
Solution

Free Body Diagram

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Numerical 3/3:
Solution

58.86 0.9 0.6 0

88.29
88.29
Free Body Diagram

*Upward reaction found is w.r.t the board and the same is

downward on his shoulder.

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Numerical 3/4:
The 450-kg uniform I – beam supports the load shown.
Determine the reactions at the supports.

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Numerical 3/4:
Solution

Free Body Diagram

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Numerical 3/4:
Solution

By inspection, AX = 0

4414.5 X 4 – 2158.2 X 5.6 + 𝐵 X 8 = 0

Free Body Diagram
By= 3717.99 N
𝐴 + 𝐵 = 6572.7 N

‫𝐴؞‬ 2854.71 N
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Numerical 3/5:
Determine the force P required to maintain the 200-kg engine
in the position for which = 30°. The diameter of the pulley at
B is negligible.

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Numerical 3/5:
Solution

Free Body Diagram

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Numerical 3/5:
Solution Given , =Angle CAB = 30°;
From geometry of the given figure
Angle ACB = 75°; Angle ABC = 75°
Choosing Coordinate axis as shown.

𝐹 = P cos 15 1962 cos 30 0

P =1759.08 N

Free Body Diagram

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Numerical 3/12:
The 500-kg uniform beam is subjected to the three external loads
shown. Compute the reactions at the support point O. The x-y plane is
vertical.

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Numerical 3/12:
Solution

Free Body Diagram

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Numerical 3/12:
Solution:

𝑀 1.4 𝑋 1.2 4.905 𝑋 2.4 15 3 cos 30 𝑋4.8 𝑀𝑂 0

𝑀𝑂 = 7560 N-m CCW

𝐹 0; 𝑂 3 sin 30 1.5 𝑘𝑁

𝐹 = 0; 1.4 4.905 𝑂 -3cos 30 = 0

OY= 6.103 kN

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Numerical 3/13:
A former student of mechanics wishes to weigh himself
but has access only to a scale A with capacity limited to
400N and a small 80 N spring dynamometer B . With the
rig shown he discovers that when he exerts a pull on the
rope so that B registers 76N , the scale A reads 268N.
What are his correct weight W and mass m?

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Numerical 3/13:
Solution

FBD

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Numerical 3/13:
Solution

𝐹 0; 268 76 𝑊 4 𝑋 76 0

W 648 𝑁
𝑚 66.1𝑘𝑔

FBD
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Numerical 3/19:
When the 0.05kg body is in the position shown, the linear spring is
stretched 10mm. Determine the force P required to break contact
at C . Complete solutions for a) including the effect of the weight
and b) neglecting the weight.

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Numerical 3/13:
Solution

FBD

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Numerical 3/13:
Solution:
Ca𝑠𝑒 𝑖 𝑅 𝑘δ 1750 𝑋 0.01 17.5 𝑁;
𝑀 = 0;
P X 120 +0.49 X 60 – 17.5 X40 = 0
P = 5.59N

Case (ii)
𝑀 = 0;
P X 120 – 17.5 X40 = 0
P = 5.83 N
FBD

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Numerical 3/21:
When on level ground , the car is placed on four individual
scales – one under each tire. The scale readings are 4450 N
at each front wheel and 2950 N at each rear wheel.
Determine the x-coordinate of the mass center G and the
mass of the car.

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Numerical 3/24:
Three cables are joined at the junction ring C.
Determine the tensions in cables AC and BC caused
by the weight of the 30 kg cylinder.

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Numerical 3/30:
The right – angle uniform slender bar AOB has mass m. If friction at
the pivot O is neglected, determine the magnitude of the normal
force at A and the magnitude of the pin reaction at O.

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Numerical 3/31:
Determine the minimum cylinder mass m1 required
to cause loss of contact at A.

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Numerical 3/34:
The small slider A is moved along the circular slot by a
mechanism attached to the back side of the rectangular plate.
For the slider position = 20 shown, determine the normal
forces exerted at the small stops C and D . The unstretched
length of the spring of constant k= 1.6 kN/m is R/3 . The value
of R is 25mm, and the plate lies in a horizontal plane. Neglect
all friction.

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Numerical 3/36:
The tailgate OBC is attached to the rear of a trailer via hinges at O and
two restraining cables AB. The 55 kg tailgate is 100 mm thick with
center of mass at B, which is at midthickness. The crate is centered
between the two cables and has a mass of 90kg with center of mass at
G. Determine the tension T in each cable.

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Numerical 3/49:
The portable floor crane in the automotive shop is lifting 100-
kg engine. For the position shown compute the magnitude of
the force supported by the pin at C and the oil pressure p
against the 80-mm-diameter piston of the hydraulic-cylinder
unit AB.

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Numerical 3/49:

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Numerical 3/49: Solution:

Angle at A = 76.2°
Angle at B = 46.2°
𝑀 = FAB sin 46.2 𝑋 450 981 𝑋 1500 cos 30 0
FAB = 3924 N
Pressure = AB = 781 kPa
𝐹 = 0; 𝐶 3923 cos 76.23 = 0
𝐶 = 937 N
𝐹 = 0;
𝐶 + 981-3924 sin 76.2 0
𝐶 = 2830N FBD

C= 𝐶 𝐶 = 2980N

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Numerical 3/36:
The tailgate OBC is attached to the rear of a trailer via hinges at O and
two restraining cables AB. The 55 kg tailgate is 100 mm thick with
center of mass at B, which is at midthickness. The crate is centered
between the two cables and has a mass of 90kg with center of mass at
G. Determine the tension T in each cable.

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Numerical 3/36:
Solution:

FBD

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Numerical 3/36:
Solution: 𝜃 64°, from geometry

𝑀 539. 55𝑋 525 cos 20 50 sin 20 882.9𝑋 cos 20 𝑋70 0

882.9𝑋sin20𝑋150 2𝑇 cos 64𝑋750 0

T=1343N

FBD
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3/42 The chain binder is used to secure loads of logs, lumber, pipe, and the
like. If the tension T 1 is 2 kN when 0 = 30°, determine the force P required
on the lever and the corresponding tension T2 for this position. Assume that
the surface under A is perfectly smooth.

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