Free Body

Diagram
Presented By Mostafa Mahmood
Definition
s
• FBD is a tool used as means of breaking a complicated problem into
manageable segments, analyzing these simple problems, and then,
usually, putting the information together again.
Benefits of
FBD
• It establishes the directions of reference axes, provides a place to
record the dimensions of the subsystem and the magnitudes and
directions of the known forces, and helps in assuming the directions
of unknown forces.

• The diagram aids in understanding all facets of the problem.

• The diagram allows others to follow your reasoning, showing all

forces.
FBD in 2-D
space
• Given weight of crate = 736N
• Find tension in AB and AC
Reactions and supports
FBD in 2-D
space
FBD in 2-D
space
Reactions and supports in 3-
D
Reactions and supports in 3-
D
FBD in 3-D
space
Determine reaction on screws
FBD in 3-D
space
FBD in 3-D
space
FBD in 3-D
space
Eccentric loading
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