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Lecture 4.1. statics

This document discusses the mechanics of rigid bodies, specifically focusing on three-dimensional force systems. It outlines the procedure for analysis, including drawing free-body diagrams and applying equations of equilibrium to resolve forces into their i, j, k components. Examples and practice exercises are provided to illustrate the application of these concepts in determining forces in various scenarios.

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Lecture 4.1. statics

This document discusses the mechanics of rigid bodies, specifically focusing on three-dimensional force systems. It outlines the procedure for analysis, including drawing free-body diagrams and applying equations of equilibrium to resolve forces into their i, j, k components. Examples and practice exercises are provided to illustrate the application of these concepts in determining forces in various scenarios.

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Mechanics of Rigid

Bodies (Statics)
3.4 Three-Dimensional Force Systems
• In three-dimensional force
system, the forces can be
resolved into their respective
i, j, k components, so that
3.4 Three-Dimensional Force Systems
Procedure for Analysis:
1. Free-Body Diagram.
a. Establish the x, y, z axes in any suitable orientation.
b. Label all the known and unknown force magnitudes and
directions on the diagram.
c. The sense of a force having an unknown magnitude can be
assumed.
3.4 Three-Dimensional Force Systems
Procedure for Analysis:
2. Equations of Equilibrium..
a. Use the scalar equations of equilibrium, ∑Fx=0, ∑Fy=0, ∑Fz=0.
b. If the three-dimensional geometry appears difficult, then first
express each force on the free-body diagram as a Cartesian
vector, substitute these vectors into ∑F=0 then set the i, j, k
components equal to zero.
c. If the solution for a force yields a negative result, this indicates
that its sense is the reverse of that shown on the free-body
diagram.
3.4 Three-Dimensional Force Systems
Example 1:
3.4 Three-Dimensional Force Systems
Solution:
1. Draw the Free-Body Diagram.
3.4 Three-Dimensional Force Systems
Solution:
2. Apply the Equations of
Equilibrium:
3.4 Three-Dimensional Force Systems
Solution:
2. Apply the Equations of
Equilibrium:
3.4 Three-Dimensional Force Systems
Solution:
2. Apply the Equations of
Equilibrium:
Eq.1
Eq.2
Eq.3
3.4 Three-Dimensional Force Systems
Solution:
2. Apply the Equations of
Equilibrium:

The stretch of the spring:


3.4 Three-Dimensional Force Systems
Example 2:
Determine the force in each
cable used to support the
40-lb crate shown in the
figure.
3.4 Three-Dimensional Force Systems
Example 2:
Solution:
1. Draw the Free-Body Diagram.
3.4 Three-Dimensional Force Systems
Example 2:
Solution:
2. Apply the Equations of
Equilibrium.
Express each force in
Cartesian vector form
3.4 Three-Dimensional Force Systems
Example 2:
Solution:
2. Apply the Equations of
Equilibrium.
Express each force in
Cartesian vector form
3.4 Three-Dimensional Force Systems
Example 2:
Solution:
2. Apply the Equations of
Equilibrium.
Express each force in
Cartesian vector form
3.4 Three-Dimensional Force Systems
Example 2:
Solution:
2. Apply the Equations of
Equilibrium.
Equilibrium requires:
3.4 Three-Dimensional Force Systems
Example 2:
Solution:
2. Apply the Equations of Equilibrium.
Equilibrium requires:
3.4 Three-Dimensional Force Systems
Example 2:
Solution:
2. Apply the Equations of Equilibrium.
Equilibrium requires:
3.4 Three-Dimensional Force Systems
Example 2:
Solution:
2. Apply the Equations of Equilibrium.
3.4 Three-Dimensional Force Systems
Practice Exercise:
Determine the tension in each cord used to support
the 100-kg crate shown in the figure.
Determine the force in
each of the three cables
needed to lift the tractor
which has a mass of 8 Mg
Quiz 2:
Determine the force
in each cable
needed to support
the 3500-lb
platform. Set d = 4
ft.

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