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    Coplanar Force Systems (Section 3.3)

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    This document discusses coplanar force systems and free body diagrams (FBD). It provides instructions on how to draw FBDs, including showing all external forces and identifying known and unknown values. The key equations of equilibrium for static systems are introduced as the sum of the forces in the x and y directions being equal to zero. Examples are presented to demonstrate how to set up and solve the equilibrium equations to find unknown forces using a methodical process of drawing FBDs and writing the associated scalar equations.

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    Coplanar Force Systems (Section 3.3)

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    This document discusses coplanar force systems and free body diagrams (FBD). It provides instructions on how to draw FBDs, including showing all external forces and identifying known and unknown values. The key equations of equilibrium for static systems are introduced as the sum of the forces in the x and y directions being equal to zero. Examples are presented to demonstrate how to set up and solve the equilibrium equations to find unknown forces using a methodical process of drawing FBDs and writing the associated scalar equations.

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    This document discusses coplanar force systems and free body diagrams (FBD). It provides instructions on how to draw FBDs, including showing all external forces and identifying known and unknown values. The key equations of equilibrium for static systems are introduced as the sum of the forces in the x and y directions being equal to zero. Examples are presented to demonstrate how to set up and solve the equilibrium equations to find unknown forces using a methodical process of drawing FBDs and writing the associated scalar equations.

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    COPLANAR FORCE SYSTEMS

    (Section 3.3)

    This is an example of a 2-D or


    coplanar force system. If the
    whole assembly is in
    equilibrium, then particle A is
    also in equilibrium.
    To determine the tensions in
    the cables for a given weight
    of the engine, we need to
    learn how to draw a free body
    diagram and apply equations
    of equilibrium.
    Space Diagram
    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 helps you write the


    equations of equilibrium used to
    solve for the unknowns (usually
    forces or angles).
    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. Include a reference frame.

    Note : Engine mass = 250 Kg FBD at A


    EQUATIONS OF 2-D EQUILIBRIUM

    Since particle A is in equilibrium, the


    net force at A is zero.
    So FAB + FAC + FAD = 0
    A
    or  F = 0
    FBD at A

    In general, for a particle in equilibrium,  F = 0 or


    Fx i + Fy j = 0 = 0 i + 0 j (A vector equation)
    Or, written in a scalar form,
    Fx = 0 and  Fy = 0
    These are two scalar equations of equilibrium. They can be
    used to solve for up to two unknowns.
    EXAMPLE

    Note : Engine mass = 250 Kg FBD at A

    Write the scalar EofE:


    +   Fx = TB cos 30º – TD = 0
    +  Fy = TB sin 30º – 2.452 kN = 0
    Solving the second equation gives: TB = 4.90 kN
    From the first equation, we get: TD = 4.25 kN
    SPRINGS, CABLES, AND PULLEYS

    Spring Force = spring constant * With a


    deformation, or frictionless
    F=k* S pulley, T1 = T2.
    EXAMPLE
    Given: Sack A weighs 20
    lb. and geometry is
    as shown.
    Find: Forces in the
    cables and weight
    of sack B.
    Plan:
    1. Draw a FBD for Point E.
    2. Apply EofE at Point E to
    solve for the unknowns
    (TEG & TEC).
    3. Repeat this process at C.
    EXAMPLE
    (continued)

    A FBD at E should look like the one


    to the left. Note the assumed
    directions for the two cable tensions.

    The scalar E-of-E are:


    +   Fx = TEG sin 30º – TEC cos 45º = 0
    +   Fy = TEG cos 30º – TEC sin 45º – 20 lbs = 0
    Solving these two simultaneous equations for the
    two unknowns yields:
    TEC = 38.6 lb
    TEG = 54.6 lb
    EXAMPLE (continued)

    Now move on to ring C.


    A FBD for C should look
    like the one to the left.

    The scalar E-of-E are:


       Fx = 38.64 cos 45 – (4/5) TCD = 0
       Fy = (3/5) TCD + 38.64 sin 45 – WB = 0

    Solving the first equation and then the second yields


    TCD = 34.2 lb and WB = 47.8 lb .
    GROUP PROBLEM SOLVING
    Given: The car is towed at
    constant speed by the 600
    lb force and the angle  is
    25°.
    Find: The forces in the ropes AB
    and AC.

    Plan:
    1. Draw a FBD for point A.
    2. Apply the E-of-E to solve for the
    forces in ropes AB and AC.
    GROUP PROBLEM SOLVING
    (continued)
    600 lb
    FBD at point A
    A
    25° 30°

    FAB FAC

    Applying the scalar E-of-E at A, we get;


    +  Fx = FAC cos 30° – FAB cos 25° = 0
    +  Fy = -FAC sin 30° – FAB sin 25° + 600 = 0
    Solving the above equations, we get;
    FAB = 634 lb
    FAC = 664 lb
    End of Lecture

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