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    This document summarizes an engineering mechanics lecture on the equilibrium of particle systems in two dimensions. It introduces key concepts like equilibrium, free body diagrams, and the equations of equilibrium. Examples are provided to demonstrate how to draw free body diagrams, write the scalar equations of equilibrium, and solve static equilibrium problems involving cables, springs, and pulleys. The document emphasizes that free body diagrams and a methodical approach are important for solving static equilibrium problems.

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    Equilibrium of Particle Systems (2D) : 440:221 Intro To Engineering Mechanics: Statics

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    440:221 Intro to Engineering Mechanics: Statics

    Alberto Cuitino, Heather Emady, Sara Salahi, Bereket Yohannes Instructors Juan Ren, Jingjin Xie

    Lecture 4 Equilibrium of Particle Systems (2D)


    Assistants

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    Based on Textbook Material: Engineering Mechanics Statics, R.C. Hibbeler, Pearson 2010.

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    Topics to be covered
    What is equilibrium? How do we find the forces that make a system to be in equilibrium? What is a Free Body Diagram (FBD)? How do we deal with cables, springs and pulleys?

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    Equilibrium

    F=0
    What Forces? Free Body Diagram

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    The what, why and how of a Free Body Diagram (FBD)


    Free Body Diagrams are one of the most important things for you to know how to draw and use.

    What ? - It is a drawing that shows all external forces acting on the particle. Why ? - It is key to being able to write the equations of equilibriumwhich are used to solve for the unknowns (usually forces or angles).

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    The what, why and how of a Free Body Diagram (FBD)


    How ?
    1. Imagine the particle to be isolated or cut free from its surroundings. 2. Show all the forces that act on the particle. Active forces: They want to move the particle. Reactive forces: They tend to resist the motion. 3. Identify each force and show all known magnitudes and directions. Show all unknown magnitudes and / or directions as variables . y
    FBD at A

    FB
    A

    FD

    30 x

    FC = 392.4 N (What is this?)


    Note : Cylinder mass = 40 Kg
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    Free Body Diagram Procedure

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    Example

    FBD of: Sphere Cord CE Knot C

    6 Kg

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    Example

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    Example

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    Equations of 2-D equilibrium


    FBD at A

    y FB 30 x

    Since particle A is in equilibrium, the net force at A is zero. So FB + FC + FD = 0 or F = 0

    FD A

    FC = 392.4 N

    Or, written in a scalar form, Fx = 0 and Fy = 0 These are two scalar equations of equilibrium (E-of-E). They can be used to solve for up to two unknowns.

    In general, for A a particle in equilibrium, F = 0 or + Fy j = 0 = 0i + 0j F of iEngineering, School x Spring 2014


    FBD at A

    (a vector equation)

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    Equations of 2-D equilibrium


    FBD at A y

    FD A

    30 x

    FB

    FC = 392.4 N
    Note : Cylinder mass = 40 Kg

    Write the scalar E-of-E: + Fx = FB cos 30 FD = 0 + Fy = FB sin 30 392.4 N = 0 Solving the second equation gives: FB = 785 N From the first equation, we get: FD = 680 N
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    Solving Problems

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    Example
    Given: Cylinder E weighs 30 lb and the geometry is as shown. Find: Forces in the cables and weight of cylinder F.

    Plan: 1. Draw a FBD for Point C. 2. Apply E-of-E at Point C to solve for the unknowns (FCB & FCD).
    School of Engineering, Spring 2014 3. Knowing FCB , repeat this process at point B.

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    Example (continued)
    FCD
    30

    y x
    15

    FBC 30 lb

    A FBD at C should look like the one at the left. Note the assumed directions for the two cable tensions.

    The scalar E-of-E are: + Fx = FBC cos 15 FCD cos 30 = 0 + Fy = FCD sin 30 FBC sin 15 30 = 0

    Solving these two simultaneous equations for the two unknowns FBC and FCD yields: FBC = 100.4 lb FCD = 112.0 lb
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    Example (continued)
    FBC =100.4 lb
    15

    FBA
    45

    x WF

    Now move on to ring B. A FBD for B should look like the one to the left.

    The scalar E-of-E are: Fx = FBA cos 45 100.4 cos 15 = 0 Fy = FBA sin 45 + 100.4 sin 15 WF = 0 Solving the first equation and then the second yields FBA = 137 lb and WF = 123 lb

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    Springs, Cables and Pulleys

    T1 T2

    Spring Force = spring constant * deformation, or F=k*s


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    With a frictionless pulley, T1 = T2.

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    Conceptual Problem

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    Take-home message
    Equilibrium is the core concept of this course Equilibrium of a particle means that the sum all forces applied to the particle are zero Construction of a FBD is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT Be organized and methodical

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