Engineering Mechanics

Chapter-1: Statics
Ref. Book: VECTOR MECHANICS FOR ENGINEERS (Statics
and Dynamics)- Ferdinand P. Beer

Prepared by
Md. Romzan Ali
Lecturer
Dept. of Chemical Engineering
Jashore University of Science & Technology
 Mechanics
• Mechanics can be defined as that science which describes and predicts
the conditions of rest or motion of bodies under the action of forces.
• It is divided into three parts: mechanics of rigid bodies, mechanics of
deformable bodies, and mechanics of fluids
• A rigid body is a combination of a large number of particles occupying
fixed positions with respect to each other.
• The study of elementary mechanics rests on six fundamental
principles based on experimental evidence.
 Fundamental theorem
❑ The Parallelogram Law for the Addition of Forces
 Fundamental theorem
❑ The Principle of Transmissibility
 Fundamental theorem
❑ Newton’s Three Fundamental Laws
 Fundamental theorem
❑ Newton’s Law of Gravitation
Problem- 2.1: Two forces P and Q are applied as
shown at point A of a hook support. Knowing that P
= 75 N and Q = 125 N, determine the magnitude and
direction of their resultant using (a) the
parallelogram law, (b) the triangle rule.
Problem- 2.2: The cable stays AB and AD help support pole
AC. Knowing that the tension is 120 lb in AB and 40 lb in AD,
determine graphically the magnitude and direction of the
resultant of the forces exerted by the stays at A using (a) the
parallelogram law, (b) the triangle rule.
Problem- 2.5 :A stake is being pulled out of the ground by
means of two ropes as shown. Knowing that α = 30°, determine
(a) the magnitude of the force P so that the resultant force
exerted on the stake is vertical, (b) the corresponding
magnitude of the resultant.
Problem- 2.7:A trolley that moves along a horizontal
beam is acted upon by two forces as shown.
Determine the magnitude and direction of the force
P so that the resultant is a vertical force of 2500 N.
Problem- 2.10:Two forces are applied as shown to a
hook support. Knowing that the magnitude of P is 35
N, determine by trigonometry (a) the required angle
a if the resultant R of the two forces applied to the
support is to be horizontal, (b) the corresponding
magnitude of R.
Problem- 2.11:A steel tank is to be positioned in an excavation.
Knowing that α = 20°, determine (a) the required magnitude of
the force P if the resultant R of the two forces applied at A is to
be vertical, (b) the corresponding magnitude of R.
 Homework
Problem- 2.6:A trolley that moves along a horizontal beam is acted upon by two forces
as shown. (a) Knowing that α=25˚, determine the magnitude of the force P so that the
resultant force exerted on the trolley is vertical. (b) What is the corresponding
magnitude of the resultant?
Problem- 2.12: A steel tank is to be positioned in an excavation. Knowing that the
magnitude of P is 500 lb, determine by trigonometry (a) the required angle a if the
resultant R of the two forces applied at A is to be vertical, (b) the corresponding
magnitude of R .