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2D Equilibrium of Bodies
2D Equilibrium of Bodies
Resultant Force:
Additional Examples
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• Choose coordinates
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Example 3
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Example 4
FBD Exercises
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2D Equilibrium
In 2D two vector EE’s reduce to a system of three scalar EE’s for
components:
Point B cannot lie on a line parallel to axis y that passes through point A.
Nonetheless, the maximum number of independent equations in 2D
remains equal to three, i.e. suitable for finding no more than 3
unknowns. Problem with more unknowns is called statically
indetermined.
Special Equilibrium Cases
Example 2
Example 3
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Example 4
Example 5
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Example 6
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Example 7
Example 8
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Example 9
Three-Force Bodies
Definition: Three-force body is a body with any number of forces
applied at only three points in the absence of applied couples.
Consequences: Resultant forces at two points of forces applications are
concurrent – have lines of action intersection at one point.
Proof: From the opposite: let’s say lines of action do not intersect in
one point. Balance of moments around A. . That
means d has to be zero, i.e. they have to intersect.
Example 1
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Example 2