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What are the conditions for equilibrium?
If the resultant force and couple moment are both equal to zero.
What does a free-body diagram represent?
What equation represents equilibrium in terms of forces and moments?
Fx = 0, Fy = 0, MO = 0
For a two-force member to be in equilibrium, the two forces must act in the same direction.
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What is required for a three-force member to be in equilibrium?
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What are the requirements for equilibrium in three dimensions?
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What are the effects of supports on rigid bodies in 2D?
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What is the characteristic of supports for bodies in 3D?
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Study Notes
Conditions for Equilibrium
- A body achieves equilibrium when both resultant force and couple moment equal zero.
- This indicates that the body is in a state of rest or balanced motion.
Free-Body Diagrams
- Forces on a rigid body typically lead to rotation due to non-concurrent forces creating moments.
- For equilibrium: net force ( F = 0 ) (no translation) and net moment ( M_O = 0 ) (no rotation) around any point O.
- Free-body diagrams illustrate an isolated rigid body, highlighting external forces and moments.
- Support reactions arise when translation in a given direction is restricted, resulting in a force acting on the body.
- If rotation is prevented, a couple moment is applied to the body.
Equation for Equilibrium
- Forces within a body can be resolved into x and y components when located in the x-y plane.
- The conditions for equilibrium are expressed as ( F_x = 0 ), ( F_y = 0 ), and ( M_O = 0 ) for any arbitrary point O.
Two and Three Force Members
- Two-force members are in equilibrium only if the forces are equal in magnitude, opposite in direction, and collinear along the connecting line.
- Three-force members must have all forces intersecting at a single point to maintain equilibrium.
Equilibrium in Three Dimensions
- Couple moments at supports (e.g., A, B, C) can be redundant if force reactions alone are sufficient for support.
- A rigid body subjected to three-dimensional forces must have both resultant force and resultant couple moment equal to zero for equilibrium.
- The vector sum of external forces ( \Sigma F ) and moments about any point ( O ) ( \Sigma M_O ) must also equal zero.
Supports for Rigid Bodies in 2 Dimensions
- Definition and characteristics of supports in two dimensions are critical for analyzing equilibrium conditions.
Supports for Bodies in 3-D
- Understanding the role of supports in three-dimensional systems is essential for maintaining static equilibrium and analyzing complex force interactions.
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