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Engineering Mechanics: Statics

This document discusses the concept of equilibrium in statics through examples and problems. It introduces key topics like free body diagrams, cables and pulleys, springs, and using equations of equilibrium to solve static problems. Several example problems are presented and solved step-by-step to determine tensions in cables, stretches in springs, and masses of objects using force and equilibrium equations. Maximum loads on structures are also calculated based on allowable tension limits in supporting members.

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Engineering Mechanics: Statics

This document discusses the concept of equilibrium in statics through examples and problems. It introduces key topics like free body diagrams, cables and pulleys, springs, and using equations of equilibrium to solve static problems. Several example problems are presented and solved step-by-step to determine tensions in cables, stretches in springs, and masses of objects using force and equilibrium equations. Maximum loads on structures are also calculated based on allowable tension limits in supporting members.

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ENGINEERING MECHANICS

STATICS
CHAPTER # 3
‘EQUILIBRIUM OF A PARTICLE’

M. Usama Siddiqui
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engg dept, DSU.

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Equilibrium in 2 dimensions

• For equilibrium,
∑ =0

• In component form,
∑ =0
∑ =0

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FREE BODY DIAGRAM
A drawing that shows the particle isolated and “free” from its
surroundings with all the forces that act on it is called a free-body
diagram (FBD).

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Example 3.1
The sphere in Fig. (a) has a mass of 6 kg and is supported as shown. Draw a free-body diagram
of the sphere, the cord CE, and the knot at C.

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Statics
ELEMENTS
CABLES AND PULLEYS:
• A cable will always have the
same tension
• Cable is assumed to be of
fixed length

SPRINGS:

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Example 3.2
• Determine the tension in cables BA and BC necessary to support the
60-kg cylinder.

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Example 3.2

Solution strategy
Free-Body Diagram
• Establish the x, y axes in any suitable orientation.
• Label all the known and unknown force magnitudes and directions on the diagram.
• The sense of a force having an unknown magnitude can be assumed. In cables, forces are always in tension

Equations of Equilibrium
• Apply the equations of equilibrium, ∑ = 0 and ∑ = 0.
• If more than two unknowns exist and the problem involves a spring, apply = to relate the spring force
to the deformation of the spring.
• Since the magnitude of a force is always a positive quantity, then if the solution for a force yields a negative
result, this indicates its sense is the reverse of that shown on the free-body diagram.

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3-14. Determine the stretch (s) in springs AC and AB for equilibrium of the 2-kg block. The
springs are shown in the equilibrium position.

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Problem 3-14

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Problem 3-14

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3-42. Determine the mass of each of the two cylinders if they cause a sag of d = 0.5 m
when suspended from the rings at A and B. Note that d = 0 when the cylinders are
removed.

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Problem 3-42

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Problem 3-42

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Problem 3-42

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Example 4. If the sack at ‘A’ applies 20 N force, determine the weight of the sack at ‘B’
and the force in each cord needed to hold the system in equilibrium position.

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3-21. If the tension developed in each of the four wires is not allowed to exceed 600 N ,
determine the maximum mass of the chandelier that can be supported.

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Problem 3-21

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Problem 3-21

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Problem 3-21

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Problem 3-21

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Problem 3-21

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Problem 3-26

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Problem 3-26

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Problem 3-26

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Problem 3-26

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Problem 3-26

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Problem 3-26

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Problem 3-26

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