CESTATICS – Statics of Rigid Bodies

Course Topics
MIDTERM PERIOD FINALS PERIOD
Module 1: Introduction of Principles in Statics Module 6: Friction (Dry – Horizontal &
Inclined, Belt, Wedge)
Module 2: Resultant and Equilibrium Forces
and Moments in Two-Dimensional Systems Module 7: Centroid and Centers of
Gravity
Module 3: Resultant and Equilibrium Forces
and Moments in Three-Dimensional Systems Module 8: Area and Mass Moment of
Inertia
Module 4: Beam Analysis (Support
Reactions) with Pulleys and Cables Module 9: Shear and Moment Diagram

Module 5: Truss Analysis (Methods of Joint, Module 10: Hydrostatic Forces and
Section and Members) Moving Loads
TERMS AND CONCEPTS
BEAM
horizontal or inclined structural member spanning a distance between one or more supports that
functions to carry or resist vertical loads across its longitudinal axis

BEAM vs. GIRDER

All girders are beams, but not all beams are girders.

A Joists
B Beam
C Girders
TERMS AND CONCEPTS
Roof Beam Types
Purlins Rafters
sloped structural members that
a horizontal beam along the
extend from the ridge or hip to
length of a roof, resting on a
the wall plate, downslope
main rafter, directly connected
perimeter or eave, and that are
to the roofing materials
designed to support the roof
deck (usually the top of a truss)
Beam Types by SUPPORT

Cantilever Simply Supported Overhang

Continuous Fixed Ended Propped

TERMS AND CONCEPTS
Support Types and Reactions
TERMS AND CONCEPTS
Beam Loading Types

Uniformly Varying
Equation
Point/Concentrated (Triangular)

Uniformly Distributed Moment/Couple Trapezoidal

TERMS AND CONCEPTS
DISTRIBUTED LOADS
acts over a considerable length or over a determined or specified length measured as force per unit
length (i.e. kN/m, lb/ft)
Uniformly Distributed Non-Uniformly Distributed

EQUIVALENT CONCENTRATED LOADS (ECLs)

the resultant of any distributed load with consideration of the application of the centroid of an area

CENTROID OF AN AREA
the point of concentration of a given body of mass or an area
TERMS AND CONCEPTS
LOCATION OF Equivalent Concentrated Loads
The centroid of an area is being applied in the location of the resultant of distributed loads or ECLs

L/2 L/2

CENTROIDS OF AN AREA (considering degree of slope, )

AREA :

CENTROID : , from higher h

TERMS AND CONCEPTS
PROCEDURE FOR ANALYSIS OF BEAMS (Computation of Support Reactions)
STEP 1: Draw the FBD of the beam with assumed support reaction direction.
STEP 2: Resolve inclined loads into components.
STEP 3: Convert all the distributed loads into their Equivalent Concentrated Load (ECL) or the
resultant of the load with corresponding point of applications.
STEP 4: Apply equilibrium conditions to solve for the unknowns.
((2 )(3)= 3 kN

(2 )(6)= 12 kN
(10 )()= 8 kN

10 kN
4
3
RAX (10 )()= 6 kN

15 kN-m

RAY
RB
Sample Problem 4.1
Solve for the reactions at the support of the given beam and loadings.

RAX

RAY RBY

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Sample Problem 4.2
Solve for the reactions at the support of the given beam and loadings.

RAX

RAY RBY
Sample Problem 4.3
Solve for the reactions at the support of the given beam and loadings.

RAX RBX
RAY RBY
Sample Problem 4.4
Solve for the reactions at the support of the given beam and loadings.

RAX
RBY
RAY
Sample Problem 4.5
Solve for the reactions at the support of the given beam and loadings.

RBX

RAY RBY
Sample Problem 4.6
Solve for the reactions at the support of the given beam and loadings.

MA
RAX

RAY
RBY
Sample Problem 4.7
Solve for the reactions at the support of the given beam and loadings.

RAX
RBX
RAY
RBY
PULLEYS
simple machines made up of a wheel and axle that changes the direction of force making it easier to lift
things with the aid of a rope or wire cables applying equilibrium conditions (Assumption: Frictionless)

COMMON PULLEY TYPES

Fixed Moving Compound

Sample Problem 4.8
In each case, determine the force P required to maintain equilibrium. The block weighs 100 lb.
Sample Problem 4.9
In each case, determine the maximum weight of the block required to maintain equilibrium given P=20kN.
Sample Problem 4.10
Determine the load F(in Newtons) required to maintain equilibrium.
CABLES
used in structures for support and to transmit loads from one member to another commonly in roofs
and bridges where theses form the main load-carrying element in the structure
ASSUMPTIONS IN COMPUTATION OF TENSION CABLES
Cables are perfectly flexible, and inextensible with no resistance to shear or bending.

The force acting in the cable is always tangent to the cable at points along its length.

PROCEDURE OF ANALYSIS FOR TENSION CABLES

STEP 1: Draw the FBD of the whole system and
identify the unknowns.
STEP 2: Apply equilibrium conditions to solve for
SUPPORT REACTIONS.
STEP 3: Apply equilibrium conditions to solve for
TENSION in the cable supports.
(Consider points of concurrence)
STEP 4: Apply equilibrium conditions to check the
values solved.
Sample Problem 4.11
Determine the tension in each segment of the cable and the cable’s total length. Set P=80 lb.
Sample Problem 4.12
The cable supports the loading shown. Determine the magnitude of the horizontal force P so that x B=6 ft.
Sample Problem 4.13
Determine the tension in each segment of the cable. Also, what is the dimension h?
CESTATICS – Statics of Rigid Bodies

Course Topics
MIDTERM PERIOD FINALS PERIOD
Module 1: Introduction of Principles in Statics Module 6: Friction (Dry – Horizontal &
Inclined, Belt, Wedge)
Module 2: Resultant and Equilibrium Forces
and Moments in Two-Dimensional Systems Module 7: Centroid and Centers of
Gravity
Module 3: Resultant and Equilibrium Forces
and Moments in Three-Dimensional Systems Module 8: Area and Mass Moment of
Inertia
Module 4: Beam Analysis (Support
Reactions) with Pulleys and Cables Module 9: Shear and Moment Diagram

Module 5: Truss Analysis (Methods of Joint, Module 10: Hydrostatic Forces and
Section and Members) Moving Loads