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MEC1009FS Lect07 Equilibrium 2D FBD

The document discusses equilibrium and free body diagrams, including that a body in equilibrium has zero net force and moment, and free body diagrams isolate a body by showing all external loads. Examples are provided of drawing free body diagrams for problems involving springs, cranes, and bars.

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MEC1009FS Lect07 Equilibrium 2D FBD

The document discusses equilibrium and free body diagrams, including that a body in equilibrium has zero net force and moment, and free body diagrams isolate a body by showing all external loads. Examples are provided of drawing free body diagrams for problems involving springs, cranes, and bars.

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MEC1009F/S

Introduction to Engineering Mechanics

Lecture 7
Equilibrium & 2D
Free Body Diagrams
MK&B 3/1 – 3/2
Equilibrium Conditions MEC1009F/S

A body is in Equilibrium when the resultant of all


loads applied to the body is zero

Force Balance: Σ ⃗ = 0

Moment Balance: Σ =0

Note: All bodies are 3D, but in many engineering problems


forces can be treated/projected in a single 2D plane. This
approach will be used for the majority of problems in this
course, although some 3D problems will be considered.
Modeling the Action of Forces MEC1009F/S
Modeling the Action of Forces MEC1009F/S
Modeling the Action of Forces MEC1009F/S
Modeling the Action of Forces MEC1009F/S
Free-Body Diagrams MEC1009F/S

The free-body diagram is the most important


single step in the solution of problems in
mechanics.
1. Decide which body/system to isolate.
2. Isolate the body/system by drawing a diagram which
represents its complete external boundary.
3. Identify all loads acting on the isolated body/system, i.e.
represent the actions of the contacting and/or attracting
bodies that have been removed to isolate the body/system.
These loads must be in their proper positions on the diagram
of the isolated body/system.
4. Show the choice of coordinate axes directly on the diagram.
Example 1 MEC1009F/S
Example 2 MEC1009F/S
Example 3 MEC1009F/S
Example 4 MEC1009F/S
Example 5 MEC1009F/S

The operator applies a vertical force to the pedal so


that the spring is stretched 37.5 mm and the force in
the short link at B is 100 N. Draw an idealized model
and free body diagram of the foot pedal.
Example 6 MEC1009F/S

Draw a FBD of the crane boom, which is supported by a


pin at A and cable BC. The load of 6250 N is suspended at
B and the boom weighs 3250 N.
Example 7 MEC1009F/S

Draw the free-body diagram of the uniform bar, which


has a mass of 100 kg and a centre of mass at G. The
supports A, B, and C are smooth.

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