W3 1 Equilibrium
W3 1 Equilibrium
W3 1 Equilibrium
Equilibrium
• Statics deals primarily with the description of
the force conditions necessary and sufficient
to maintain the equilibrium of engineering
structures.
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Free-Body Diagram
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Free-Body Diagram
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Load Characterization
• Concentrated force – a single force in any
direction acting at a point.
L/2 L/2
L L
P = ½(wL)
2/3 (L) 1/3 (L)
L
L
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Steps in Solving
1. Set Reference Axis
2. Draw FBD
3. Solve using the following equations:
R=ΣF=0
M=ΣM=0
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Problem 1
Determine the magnitudes of the forces C and T,
which, along with the other three forces shown, act
on the bridge-truss joint.
1. Set Reference Axis
2. Draw FBD
3. Solve using the
following equations:
R=ΣF=0
M=ΣM=0
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Problem 1
Determine the magnitudes of the forces C and T,
which, along with the other three forces shown, act
on the bridge-truss joint.
1. Set Reference Axis
2. Draw FBD
3. Solve using the
following equations:
R=ΣF=0
M=ΣM=0
Coplanar Concurrent
Force System EESU 12
Problem 1
Determine the magnitudes of the forces C and T,
which, along with the other three forces shown, act
on the bridge-truss joint.
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1. Set Reference Axis T
2. Draw FBD
C
3. Solve using the Fx
following equations:
T1/4 Fy
R=ΣF=0
M=ΣM=0
A B
W = 1000 lb T1
T1/2
y
x 16
1. Set Reference Axis 𝑇=
𝑇
=250 𝑙𝑏
1 T
4
2. Draw FBD
3. Solve using the 𝑅 𝑦 = 𝐹 𝑦 =0∑ C
Fx
following equations: 250 𝑠𝑖𝑛 30 −250+ 𝐹𝑦 =0
𝐹𝑦 = 125 𝑙𝑏 Fy
∑
T1/4
R=ΣF=0 𝑅 𝑥 = 𝐹 𝑥 =0
M=ΣM=0 250 𝑐𝑜𝑠 30 − 𝐹 𝑥 = 0
𝐹 𝑥 =216.5064 𝑙𝑏
𝐹 =√ 1252 +216.5064 2=𝟐𝟓𝟎 𝒍𝒃
T1/2 T1/2 T1/4 T1/4
T1
A B
W = 1000 lb T1
𝑅 𝑦 =∑ 𝐹 𝑦=0
T1/2
𝑇1
𝑇1
𝑇 1 −1000=0 2
=500 𝑙𝑏
4
=250 𝑙𝑏 y
𝑇 1 =1000 𝑙𝑏
x 17
Problem 2
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Problem 3
Determine the magnitude T
of the tension in the
supporting cable and the
magnitude of the force on
the pin at A for the jib crane
shown. The weight of the
uniform beam is 6kN.
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Problem 3
1. Set Reference Axis
2. Draw FBD The weight of the uniform
beam is 6kN.
3. Solve using the y T
pin at A
following equations:
R=ΣF=0 Ax x
Ay
M=ΣM=0
5/2=2.5 m
W=6kN
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Right-Hand Rule:
Positive =
Problem 3 Counterclockwise
Negative = Clockwise
1. Set Reference Axis
2. Draw FBD The weight of the uniform
beam is 6kN.
3. Solve using the y T
pin at A
following equations:
R=ΣF=0 Ax x
Ay
M=ΣM=0
Unknown: Ax, Ay, T 5/2=2.5 m
∑ 𝐹 𝑥 =0 ∑ 𝐹 𝑥 =𝐴𝑥−𝑇𝑐𝑜𝑠25=0(1)
W=6kN
∑ 𝐹 𝑦=0 ∑ 𝐹 𝑦= 𝐴𝑦+𝑇𝑠𝑖𝑛25−6−10=0(2)
∑ 𝑀 𝐴=0 ∑ 𝑀 𝐴 =−6 ∗ ( 2.5 − 0.12 ) − 10 ∗(5 − 1.5 −0.12)
∑ 𝐹 𝑥 =0 ∑ 𝐹𝑨𝒙=𝟏𝟗
W=6kN
𝑥 =𝐴𝑥−𝑇𝑐𝑜𝑠25=0(1)
.𝟎𝟑𝟕𝟏=𝟏𝟗.𝟎𝟒 𝒌𝑵
∑ 𝐹 𝑦=0 ∑ 𝐹𝑨𝒚𝑦==𝟕𝐴𝑦+𝑇𝑠𝑖𝑛25−6−10=0(2)
.𝟏𝟐𝟐𝟖=𝟕 .𝟏𝟐 𝒌𝑵
𝑨=√ 𝑨 𝒙 + 𝑨 𝒚 =𝟐𝟎.𝟑𝟑𝒌𝑵
𝟐 𝟐
𝑻=𝟐𝟏. 𝟎𝟎𝟓𝟐𝒌𝑵=𝟐𝟏. 𝟎𝟏𝒌𝑵
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Problem 4
Determine the
horizontal and
vertical components
of reaction on the
beam caused by the
pin at B and the
rocker at A. Neglect
the weight of the Bx = 424.2641 N
beam. Ay = 319.4954 N
By = 404.7687 N
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Problem 4
1. Set Reference Axis
2. Draw FBD
3. Solve using the
following equations:
R=ΣF=0
M=ΣM=0
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