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Lecture 11

This document provides an overview and examples of the key concepts in Chapter 5 of the ME 211 Statics course, which covers the equilibrium of rigid bodies. It discusses the conditions for equilibrium in 2D and 3D, how to draw free body diagrams, and the equations used to solve for support reactions and internal forces. Examples are provided to demonstrate how to set up and solve equilibrium problems for rigid bodies with different support conditions.

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Lecture 11

This document provides an overview and examples of the key concepts in Chapter 5 of the ME 211 Statics course, which covers the equilibrium of rigid bodies. It discusses the conditions for equilibrium in 2D and 3D, how to draw free body diagrams, and the equations used to solve for support reactions and internal forces. Examples are provided to demonstrate how to set up and solve equilibrium problems for rigid bodies with different support conditions.

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STATICS (ME 211)

Fall 2021

Lecture 11

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering


Chapter 5: Equilibrium of Rigid Body
• Overview Of Previous Lectures

• Conditions of equilibrium of rigid body

• Support reactions and Free body diagrams

• Equations of Equilibrium in 2D

• Two and Three force members

• Equilibrium in 3D

• Free Body Diagrams in 3D


Chapter 5: Equilibrium of Rigid Body

- Free-body diagram by drawing the outline of the object

- Equilibrium in 2D System, three equations are essential and

sufficient conditions for equilibrium of a rigid body

- Support reactions and their free-body diagram

- Equilibrium of rigid body in 3-D


Equations of Equilibrium
Vector Equations of Equilibrium

Scalar Equations of Equilibrium


 If all the external forces and couple moments are expressed in Cartesian
vector form and substituted into Eqs. 5–5, we have

 Since the i, j, and k components are independent from one another, the
above equations are satisfied provided

(5-6a) (5-6b)

used to solve for at most six unknowns


Constraints and Statical Determinacy
 A rigid body which posses more external supports or
constraint than are necessary to maintain an equilibrium
position called statically indeterminate.
 Supports which can be removed without destroying
equilibrium condition of body are said to be redundant.
Improper Constraints
A stable body requires that the lines of action of the reactive
forces
- do not intersect a common point
- do not intersect a common axis
- and are not parallel to one another.
Improper Constraints
Partial Constrained
If reactive forces are fewer than equation of
equilibrium, then the body is partially constrained
Example 5.15
The homogeneous plate shown in Fig. 5–28a has a mass of 100 kg and is
subjected to a force and couple moment along its edges. If it is supported in
the horizontal plane by a roller at A, a ball-and-socket joint at B, and a cord at
C, determine the components of reaction at these supports.
Example 5.15
The homogeneous plate shown in Fig. 5–28a has a mass of 100 kg and is subjected to a force and
couple moment along its edges. If it is supported in the horizontal plane by a roller at A, a ball-
and-socket joint at B, and a cord at C, determine the components of reaction at these supports.

And

Or
Example 5.17
The boom is used to support the 75-lb flowerpot in Fig. 5–30a. Determine
the tension developed in wires AB and AC
Example 5.17
The boom is used to support the 75-lb flowerpot in Fig. 5–30a. Determine
the tension developed in wires AB and AC
Example 5.19
The bent rod in Fig. 5–32a is supported at A by a journal bearing, at D by
a ball-and-socket joint, and at B by means of cable BC. Using only one
equilibrium equation, obtain a direct solution for the tension in cable BC.
The bearing at A is capable of exerting force components only in the z
and y directions since it is properly aligned on the shaft. In other words,
no couple moments are required at this support.
Problem Sheet for Chapter 5
2D: 5-18; 5-22; 5-31; 5-35; 5-44; 5-56
3D: 5-67; 5-70; 5-72; 5-73; 5-79; 5-81; 5-83; 5-84

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