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‘write the appropriate equations of equilibrium, which can then be
analyzed.
‘Modeling the Action of Forces
Figure 3/1 shows the common types of force application on mechani-
cal aystoms for analysis in two dimensions. Each example shows the
foree exerted on the body to be isolated, by the body to be removed. New-
ton’s third law, which notes the existence of an equal and opposite reac.
tion to every action, must be carefully observed. The force exerted on
‘the body in question by a contacting or supporting member is always in
the sense to oppose the movement of the isolated body which would
‘occur if the contacting or supporting body were removed.
‘MODELING THE ACTION OF FORGES IN TWO-DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS
‘Type of Contact and Force Origin ‘Aion on Body o Be Telated
1. Flexible cable, belt,
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‘Rough surfaces aze
Expable of sapporting
Tangential