Equilibrium (Part 1)
Equilibrium (Part 1)
Equilibrium (Part 1)
EQUILIBRIUM
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Equilibrium
Equilibrium is a condition where there is no
change in the state of motion of a body
Static equilibrium
Translational equilibrium
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Conditions of Equilibrium
First Condition of Equilibrium
The net force acting on a body in equilibrium
must be zero
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Equations for Equilibrium
The following equations are typically used in
solving problems in equilibrium:
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Free Body Diagram: Support Reactions
In analysis of rigid bodies in equilibrium,
each type of support give specific type of
reaction:
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Free Body Diagram: Support Reactions
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Free Body Diagram: Support Reactions
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Problem 1
Determine the horizontal and vertical
components of reaction on the beam caused
by the pin at B and the rocker at A as
shown. Neglect the weight of the beam.
Bx = 424 N
By = 405 N
Ay = 319 N
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Problem 2
The homogeneous 6-m bar AB is supported in the vertical
plane by rollers at A and B and by a cable at C. The mass
of the bar is 50 kg. Solve for the reactions of A and B and
tension of C.
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Problem 3
The member shown is pin connected at A and
rests against a smooth support at B . Determine
the horizontal and vertical components of reaction
at the pin A .
Ax = 100 N
Ay = 233 N
NB = 200 N
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Problem 4
The 50-kg homogeneous smooth sphere rests on
the 30o incline A and bears against the smooth
vertical wall B. Calculate the contact forces at A
and B.
RA = 566 N
RB = 283 N
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Problem 5
The 500-kg uniform beam is subjected to the three
external loads shown. Compute the reactions at
the support point O.
Ox = 1.5 kN
Oy = 6.1 kN
MO = 7.6 kN-m CCW
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Problem 6
Determine the horizontal and vertical
components of reaction at the pin A and the
reaction on the beam at C
C = 11.3 kN
Ay = 4 kN
Ax = 8 kN
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Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies
SEATWORK
ECE Department, TUP Manila Statics of Rigid Bodies Timothy M. Amado, ECE 1st Sem
1. Determine the horizontal and vertical components of
reaction on the member at the pin A , and the normal
reaction at the roller B.
Timothy M. Amado
Faculty, Electronics Engineering Department
Technological University of the Philippines – Manila
[email protected]
ECE Department, TUP Manila Statics of Rigid Bodies Timothy M. Amado, ECE 1st Sem