REVIEW OF

MEC 30
ENGINEERING
MECHANICS
STATICS
ENGR. KEVIN PAOLO V. ROBLES
ANALYSIS OF FORCES
EXAMPLE

Compute the x and y components of each of the four forces

shown in the figure.
RESULTANT OF FORCES
EXAMPLE
Compute the resultant of the forces in the given figure.
MOMENT OF A FORCE

M = F · d
M = Moment of the Force
F = Force
d = perpendicular distance
of the force from the point
of reference
EXAMPLE
In the figure compute the moment of force F = 200 kg and
force P = 165 kg about points A, B, C, and D .

A F

0.3 m

0.3 m

D P
HOMEWORK
In the figure compute the moment of force F = 200 kg and
force P = 165 kg about points A, B, C, and D .
EQUILIBRIUM OF FORCES

CONCURRENT FORCES

∑Fx = 0 ∑Fy = 0
NON-CONCURRENT FORCES

∑Fx = 0 ∑Fy = 0 ∑Mo = 0

EXAMPLE
The figure represents the concurrent force system acting at
a joint of a bridge truss. Determine the values of P and F to
maintain equilibrium of the forces.
F

105 o
60 o

45 o 300 lb

60 o
400 lb

200 lb
EXAMPLE
The cable and boom shown in the figure support a load of
600 lb. Determine the tensile force T in the cable and the
compressive for C in the boom.
EXAMPLE
Determine the Reactions of the support in the given truss.
D

C
G
4m

3m 3m
A B E F H
3m 3m 3m 3m

50KN 75KN 50KN

EXAMPLE
The truss shown in the figure is supported on roller at A and
hinge at B. Solve for the components of the reactions
ANALYSIS OF STRUCTURES

METHOD OF JOINTS
The assumption that all members of a truss are two
force members carrying axial loads means that the free
body diagram of any joint is a concurrent force

METHOD OF SECTIONS
The principles of equilibrium of non-concurrent force
systems may also be applied to truss analysis through
this procedure
EXAMPLE
Determine the forces in Members CE, BE, and CD through
methods of joints and Methods of Sections.
D

C
G
4m

3m 3m
A B E F H
3m 3m 3m 3m

50KN 75KN 50KN

HOMEWORK
Determine the forces in DG, EG, and EF thourgh Methods of
Sections and the remaining members through Methods of
Joints
D

C
G
4m

3m 3m
A B E F H
3m 3m 3m 3m

50KN 75KN 50KN