Tutorial (1)

Mechanics
Eng. Mohamed Seliem

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Mechanics
Mechanics is the branch of science concerned with the
behaviour of physical bodies when subjected to forces
or displacements , the subsequent effects of the bodies
on their environment, and it divided into 2 categories:
Statics is the branch of mechanics that is concerned

with the analysis of loads (Force and torque or

moment) on physical systems in static equilibrium.
Dynamics is the branch of mechanics that is

concerned with the study of Forces and torques and

their effect on motion.
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Revision
Scalar quantity: represented by magnitude of

the quantity only .

Like(Temperature, Pressure,etc.).
Vector quantity: represented by magnitude of

the quantity and direction of the quantitys

effect.
Like (Velocity, Force,etc.).

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Why we need to study vectors??

From the definition of mechanics we can

conclude that, we always are going to deal

with Force which is considered as a vector
quantity.
1.

2- Dimensional Vector: (X, Y)

2.

3- Dimensional Vector: (X, Y, Z)

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2- Dimensional Vector
(Force)
In order to represent vector into 2- dimension
Find X, and Y components (F = i + j).
Magnitude and Direction (angle) (F = ( f , )) .

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2- Dimensional Vector
(Force)
We have to learn how to transform from on

method to another:
1. From 2nd method to 1st method (resolution)

2. From 1st method to 2nd method (magnitude

and angle forum)

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Vector summation
If we have 2 vectors A and B where

A= i+ j
B= i+ j
Then;
A+B = + )i+ j .

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Problems
In order to solve the 2-D problems you have

to do these steps
1. Draw the free body diagram.
2. Resolve each force into x, y component.
3. We have 2 ways here
1. In case of find the resultant: add x components
with each other and add y components with each
other.
2. In case of equilibrium : apply those 2 equations

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Problem (1)
Knowing that , determine the tension (a) in

cable AC, (b) in rope BC.

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(1) Free body diagram

We have 3 forces affect point C
:

1. Mass = 1200 Ib .

2. Tension in cable CB.

3. Tension in cable CA.

12oo Ib

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(2) Resolution of forces

Mass 1200 Ib does

not need to be
resolved.

sin(5)

Tension
cos(in
) cable CB:
X: sin( )
Y:
Tension in cable CA:
sin(5)
X: cos(5)
Y:
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cos(5)
cos(
)

12oo Ib

sin(
)

(3) Equilibrium equations

cos( ) -

sin(5) = 0

cos(5)- sin( )-12oo = 0

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Problem (2)
Tow cables tied together at C are loaded as

shown. Knowing that Q=60 Ib, determine the

tension (a) in cable AC, (b) in cable BC.

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(1) Free body diagram

We have 3 forces affect point C
:

1. Q = 60 Ib .
2. P =75 Ib.
3. Tension in cable CB.
4. Tension in cable CA.

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c
Q

(2) Resolution of forces

Q= 60 Ib does not need

to be resolved.
P= 75 Ib
X: cos(30)
Y: sin(30)

X:
Y:
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cos(30)

sin(30)

cos(30)
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sin(30)

sin(60)

Tension in cable CB:

X: sin(60 )
Y: cos(60)
Tension in cable CA:

sin(30)

c
Q

cos(30)

cos(60)

(3) Equilibrium equations

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New problem discussion

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Questions ???

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