7-Rigid Body Equilibrium - Parta
7-Rigid Body Equilibrium - Parta
7-Rigid Body Equilibrium - Parta
FBD
GROUP PROBLEM SOLVING
FBD
ATTENTION QUIZ
1. Internal forces are not shown on a free-body diagram because the
internal forces are_____. (Choose the most appropriate answer.)
A) Equal to zero B) Equal and opposite and they do not
affect the calculations
C) Negligibly small D) Not important
FAB
4
4m 5 3
Cx 0.2 m
5m
Cy 2000(9.81)
N
FBD of the beam
4m 5 3
Cx 0.2 m
5m
Cy 2000(9.81) N
1.5m
1.5m
Sample Problem - Table
Given that the table
weighs 50 lbs, what is
the maximum weight
of the person sitting at
it before it tips over?
F5-1: Find Support
Reactions
NC
NA
NB
5.21: Determine the horizontal and vertical
components of reaction at pin A and the tension
developed in cable BC used to support the steel
frame.
5-40: The assembly has a weight of 250 lb and center of
gravity at G1. If it is intended to support a maximum load of
400 lb placed at point G2, determine the smallest
counterweight W that should be placed at B in order to prevent
the platform from tipping over.
5.47: The motor has a weight of 850 lb. Determine
the force that each of the chains exerts on the
supporting hooks at A, B and C. Neglect the size
of the hooks and thickness of the beam.
What’s better? Attaching the rope at A or B? FBD!!!!!
Example: 2D – 2 force and 3 force members:
Understanding the Question
The last part of doing Rigid Body
Equilibrium problems is understanding
what needs solved.
This has to be done by careful
examination and engineering judgment
(for lack of a better word)
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