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The document provides definitions and classifications of key concepts in mechanics, including force, systems of forces, couples, loads, friction, scalars, vectors, free-body diagrams, equilibrium, and types of beams. It categorizes forces into contact and non-contact, and further classifies loads and friction into various types. Additionally, it explains the characteristics of couples and the conditions for equilibrium.

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The document provides definitions and classifications of key concepts in mechanics, including force, systems of forces, couples, loads, friction, scalars, vectors, free-body diagrams, equilibrium, and types of beams. It categorizes forces into contact and non-contact, and further classifies loads and friction into various types. Additionally, it explains the characteristics of couples and the conditions for equilibrium.

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1. Define force & classify them.


Force is a push or pull acting upon an object resulting from its interaction with another
object.
Classification:
- Contact force
- Non-contact force
- Balanced force
- Unbalanced force

2. Classify the system of forces.


Classification:
- Coplanar forces
- Non-coplanar forces
- Concurrent forces
- Non-concurrent forces
- Parallel forces
- Collinear forces

3. Define the couple & write its characteristics.


A couple is a pair of equal and opposite forces whose lines of action do not coincide,
causing a turning effect.
Characteristics:
- Produces rotation without translation
- Net force is zero
- Moment of couple = Force × Distance between forces

4. Define the following:


a) Coplanar force: Forces that lie in the same plane.
b) Non-coplanar forces: Forces that do not lie in the same plane.
c) Concurrent force: Forces that meet at a common point.
d) Non-concurrent force: Forces whose lines of action do not meet at a single point.

5. Define the load & classify them.


Load is the external force applied to a structure.
Classification:
- Point load
- Uniformly distributed load (UDL)
- Uniformly varying load (UVL)

6. Define the friction & classify them.


Friction is the resistive force that opposes the relative motion between two surfaces in
contact.
Classification:
- Static friction
- Dynamic (kinetic) friction
- Rolling friction

7. Define the following:


a) Static friction: Friction force that resists the initiation of motion.
b) Dynamic friction: Friction force acting when objects are in motion.
c) Angle of friction: Angle between the normal reaction and the resultant force of normal
reaction and friction.
d) Limiting friction: Maximum static friction before motion begins.

8. Define Scalar and Vector.


Scalar: Quantity with only magnitude (e.g., mass, temperature).
Vector: Quantity with both magnitude and direction (e.g., force, velocity).

9. What is a free-body diagram?


A Free-Body Diagram (FBD) is a diagram that shows all external forces acting on a single
object, isolating it from the system.

10. Define equilibrium.


A body is in equilibrium when the resultant of all forces and moments acting on it is zero.

11. What are the types of beams?


Types of beams:
- Simply supported beam
- Cantilever beam
- Overhanging beam
- Fixed beam
- Continuous beam

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