C H A P T E R 1.

Principles of
Statics
CHAPTER OUTLINE

Engr. Francis M. Mulimbayan

Instructor-in-charge
(BS)AE/(MS) MSE

Fundamental Concepts and

Definitions
Scalar and Vector Quantities
Force Systems

Fundamentals of Statics

Sample Problem 1
The screw eye is subjected to two forces, F1 and
F2. Determine the magnitude and direction of the
resultant force.

Fundamentals of Statics

Sample Problem 2
Resolve the horizontal 600-lb force into
components acting along the u and v axes and
determine the magnitudes of these components.

Fundamentals of Statics

Sample Problem 3
For the system of coplanar forces acting
on the particle as shown determine the
following:
The components of the 300-N force
along u and v axes. (Use Parallelogram
Law)
Magnitude and direction of force F that
must be added for the resultant to have
a magnitude of 250 N directed 25 east
of north. (Use Rectangular Component
method)
Magnitude and direction of minimum force F that must be added for the
resultant to have a magnitude of 250 N. (Use Tip-to-Tail method)
Magnitude and direction of maximum force F that must be added for the
resultant to have a magnitude of 250 N. (Use Tip-to-Tail method)
Magnitude and direction of the minimum resultant R if F to be added is
vertically downward. (Use Tip-to-Tail method)