Statics Solved Problems
Statics Solved Problems
Introduction
What is Mechanics?
That science which describes and predicts the conditions of rest
or motion of bodies under the action of forces:
-Mechanics of Fluids
Example:
I want to measure the area of my house and I'm so cheap I
can't afford a tape measure. But my foot is approximatly 1
foot (no pun intended) long. So I measure the length and
width of the house accordingly (47.5 by 26.5 foot lengths).
Find the area.
Goals:
-Replace two or more forces acting on a given particle by a
single force having the same effect as the original (2D and 3D).
Addition of Vectors
Parallelogram Law
P
4
Not for Distribution.
For Instructor's Use Only.
Vectors
2-2
Triangle Rule
P
SCALE 1"= 40 lb
S
Not for Distribution.
For Instructor's Use Only.
Addition of Vectors 2-5
Resultant of Several Concurrent Forces
Law of Sines
In any triangle, the sides are proportional to the sines of the opposite
angles, i.e.,
C a
b
A B
c
Law of Cosines
In any triangle ABC, the square of any side is equal to the sum of the
squares of the other two sides diminished by twice the product of
these sides and the cosine of their included angle, i.e.,
a 2 = b 2 + c 2 − 2bc cos A
b 2 = a 2 + c 2 − 2ac cos B
c 2 = a 2 + b 2 − 2ab cos C
Not for Distribution.
For Instructor's Use Only.
Resultant of Several Concurrent Forces
2-6
Resolution of a Force into Components
b
a
F
F
ø
x
In Summary
The scalar components of Rx and Ry of the resultant R of several
Not for Distribution.
forces acting on a particle are obtained by adding algebraically the
corresponding scalar components of the given forces.
For Instructor's Use Only.
Addition of Forces by Summing X and Y Components
2-13
Example
(a)Determine the x and y components of each of the forces
shown on the stake. (b) Find the magnitude and direction of
the resultant. Units: Lb.
100
200
60°
45°
35°
75
100 lb
75 lb
200 lb
50°
∑F x =0 F4
∑F y =0
F1
F2
F3
F1
F4
F2
100 N
75 N
45 30
12 B 300
40
A E
Review y
F
ø
x
y
z
y
x
Fy = F cos θ y
x Fx = F cos θ x
x Fz = F cos θ z
F = Fx i + Fy j + Fz k
40°
x
30°
50° Y
F
B (0,0,0)
30°
Z X
y N (x2,y2,z2)
M (x1,y1,z1)
F
F=
d
(
dx i + d y j + dz k )
d dy dz
Fx = F x
d Not
F y = Fford Distribution.
F z = F
d
For Instructor's Use Only.
Force Defined by its Magnitude and Two Points on its Line of Action 2-31
Example A (20,60,30)
y
B (10,55,0)
z
D (20, 0, 15)
x
B (24, 6, 36)
z
B (24, 6, 36)
z
760
x
O
z B (7, -1, 4)
∑ Fx = 0
∑ Fy = 0
∑F z =0
z
From a previous solution, D (20, 0, 15)
x
TDA = 0i + 0.971TDA j + 0.243TDA k
TDB = −0.173TDB i + 0.950TDB j − 0.259TDB k
TDC = 0.498TDC i + 0.830TDC j − 0.249TDC k
W= 0i − Wj + 0k
C(45, 40, 0)
x
z
A(10, -20, 40) 20
40
60
D
B
24
18 24
18 C x
z
A
7 D x
z
6
100
P1 x
30°
P2
z
P3
-Equilibrium
y
-Calculating Forces in 3D
350
If Given Angles:
40°
x
30°
z
If Given Points (Distances): y
B (10,55,0)
A (20,60,30)
C (50,50,0)
Introduction
500
600
3
4
C
A B
3 7 5
Goals:
-priniciple of transmissibility
Sign Convention
15
10
15
10
350
A
600 100
350
A
600 100
3
A(-4,1.2)
C(2,1)
B
Fy force
y
Fx force
y
z
y x
y y
Fx force
z z
z x x
Fy force y
y
x
y
z z
z x x
Fz force y x
y y
z z
z x x
Summary
M x = Fz d y − Fy d z
y
M y = Fx d z − Fz d x
M z = Fy d x − Fxd y
Not for Distribution.
For Instructor's Use Only. x
E D 12" x
26" B
36"
z
C
16" 32"
z x
x
y
3-13
Example
A 300 lb force is applied to F
50°
point A on the edge of the
wide flange beam. Calculate 30°
A (36,72,-6)
the moment at B due to this
force. Units: Lb, in.
B (0,0,0)
Z X
y
z x
z y
z
x
B (10, 3, -5)
z
x
o
z
x
z
o
x
Not for Distribution.
For Instructor's Use Only.
3-15
Example y 2
Determine the moment about D due to 5
the force in wire AB if the force in AB is C
64.2 lb. Units: Lb, ft.
B
A
7 D x
z
6
z
i ×i = j ×i = k ×i =
i×j= j× j = k× j =
i ×k = j ×k = k ×k =
V = P × Q = ( Px i + Py j + Pz k ) × (Qx i + Qy j + Qz k )
= ( Px i ) × (Qx i ) + ( Px i ) × (Qy j ) + ( Px i ) × (Qz k )
+ ( Py j ) × (Qx i ) + ( Py j ) × (Q y j ) + ( Py j ) × (Qz k )
+ ( Pz k ) × (Qx i ) + ( Pz k ) × (Q y j ) + ( Pz k ) × (Qz k )
i j k
V = P × Q = Px Py Pz
Qx Qy Qz
V = ( Py Qz − Pz Qy )i + ( Pz Qx − Px Qz ) j + ( PxQy − Py Qz )k
i j k i j k i j k
Px Py Pz Px Py Pz Px Py Pz
Qx Qy Qz Qx Qy Qz Qx Qy Qz
The position vector always starts at the point you want to find the
moment about and ends anywhere along the axis of the force.
i j k
M = rx ry rz
Fx Fy Fz
Not for Distribution.
For Instructor's Use Only.
Moment of a Force about a Point
3-20
Example
A 300 lb force is applied to F
50°
point A on the edge of the
wide flange beam. Calculate 30°
A (36,72,-6)
the moment at B due to this
force. Use vector products to
solve. Units: Lb, in.
B (0,0,0)
Z X
52" 14"
E D 12" x
26" B
36"
z
C
16" 32"
B (10, 3, -5)
o
z
x
A
7 D x
z
6
O
x
30°
i ⋅i = j ⋅i = k ⋅i =
i⋅j= j⋅ j = k⋅j=
i ⋅k = j ⋅k = k ⋅k =
P ⋅ Q = Px Qx + Py Qy + Pz Qz
Q
P = Px i + Py j + Pz k
Q = Qx i + Qy j + Qz k
P
Px Qx + Py Qy + Pz Qz
cos θ =
PQ
52" 14"
E D 12" x
26" B
36"
z
C
16" 32"
B (10, 3, -5)
o
z
x
A
7 D x
z
6
B (0, 0, 10)
C (14, 0, 14)
z
C (-7, -7, 0)
P P
x x
P
x
POL = P iλOL
52" 14"
E D 12" x
26" B
36"
z
C
16" 32"
B (10, 3, -5)
o
z
x
D (0.2, 0, 0.25)
B (0, 0, 10)
C (14, 0, 14)
z
y
F
Recall,
B
i j k
x M = r × F = rx ry rz
Fx Fy Fz
z
λx λy λz
M BL = rx ry rz
Fx Fy Fz
52" 14"
E D 12" x
26" B
36"
z
C
16" 32"
B
A
z x
3
2
C
A
2'
D
3'
The position vector can start anywhere along the axis and
ends anywhere along the force.
-F
M = Fd ⊥
F
y
-F
x
M = r ×F
z
4” 4”
x x
30 lb
4” 4”
20 lb
6” 6” 30 lb
z 20 lb z
y y
30 lb 21.2 lb
30 lb
4” 4”
x x
4” 4”
6” 6” 21.2 lb
z z
16
75
x
z (5i -6j -4k)
A A
o o
Conclusion:
You can move a force to a new location provided you add in the
appropiate moment.
Not for Distribution.
For Instructor's Use Only.
Resolution of a Given Force into a Force at O and a Couple 3-48
Example 600
Find the equivalent 5
3
force-couple system at point 4
C
A and B on the beam. A B
Units: Lb, ft. 3 7 5
C
A B
3 7 5
C
A B
3 7 5
B
1.00
45° 45°
D A
C
30°
1.35
800
B
1.00
45° 45°
D A
o o
Conclusion:
MO = ∑ r × F ( )
Conclusion:
To move a moment to a o
new location... just do it!
C
A D B
3 4 3 5
E D 12" x
26" B
36"
z
C
16" 32"
o o
o o
100
500
100 A B
C
A B
C
A D B
6' 7'
30°
60 50
52
2.0
45
R R
M1
M1
A
MRO O O
M2
R
Ri M O
ρ=
R2
50 30°
1.5
50
60 50
52
2.0
45
-Equivalent systems
Introduction
A particle remains at rest or continues to move in a straight line with
uniform velocity if the resultant forces acting on it are zero, in other
words:
∑ =0
F
∑M = 0
Goals:
-Master drawing FBDs
-Map (planning what you are going to do)
-Equilibrium in 2D
-Mastering moments about a point
-Two force bodies
-Three force bodies
-Equilibrium in 3D
-Mastering moments about an axis or a line
Rough
Surface
General Approach:
Map:
B
8'
D E
P P
5' 5'
18 60
G
F E
36
36
B C
A
36 36
400
W=100
A B C
Not for Distribution.
8 For Instructor's
8 Use Only.
Sample Free-body Diagrams
4-4
Sample Free-Body Diagrams
P
10 10
B A
30
D
60° 45°
P
C 10 10
B A
30
C 60°
4 3
A B C
Statically Determinate
Statically Indeterminate
120 2000
8’ 6'
100
3
A(-4,1.2)
C(2,1)
B
8 8
30°
300
A A
B B
1.5" 5.5" 3.5" 1.0"
7
D
E
7 7
4.5
F
E
36
36
B C
A
36 36
10 D
45° 45°
C
F2?
F1?
Conclusion:
For any member that is pinned at both ends and no loads
between the ends, the resultant forces must pass through each
other.
F2 F2
B C
100 in 50 in 50 in
Solution 1
900 lb
Solution 2
900 lb
A B C
400
Smooth
Surface
Rough
Surface
45°
2000
800 800
A
B C D
1600
F
P
2000
For 3D problems
z
6
100
B
A
x
z
3
2
C
100
B
A
x
z
3
2
C
C
x
A B
2
E
z
2.5
4
z
6
B
4.0
1.75
O
D
z E
A x
600
D 3
A
C
1
x
3.25
1.5
z
B
2D Equilibrium
Mapping 45°
200
80 80
A
B C D
160
F
200 N 200
3D Equilibrium
3 y
C
3
O 5
C C
Line Distribution
Cable
Introduction 5-1
Area Distribution
Volume Distribution
X=
∑ xA Not ∑ yA
Y =for Distribution.
Z=
∑zA
∑A
∑ A For Instructor's ∑A
Use Only.
Composite Plates and Wires
5-4
First Moment of Areas and Lines
X=
∑ xA Y=
∑ yA Z=
∑zA
∑A ∑A ∑A
Qx = ∑ x A Qy = ∑ y A Qz = ∑ z A
b h bh
h h 3 3 2
Triangle
y y
x
b/2 b/2 b
Semi- 4r π r2
circle 0
3π 2
r
Quarter- y 4r 4r π r2
circle 3π 3π 4
o x
Semi- 4b π ab
ellipse 0
3π 2
b
y
Quarter- 4a 4b π ab
o a x
ellipse 3π 3π 4
a x 3h 4ah
Parabola o 0
5 3
h
Semi- y
3a 3h 2ah
parabola
8 5 3
y = kx 2
Parabolic h
3a ah
3h
spandrel 4 3
10
Not
o
x
for Distribution.
y
For Instructor's
a Use Only.
Centroids of Areas
5-6
Example
Determine the centroid of the plane area. Units: In.
r
8"
4r
y=
3π
1" o
2"
1" 3"
Part Area x y xA yA
X=
∑ xA
∑A
Y=
∑ yA
∑A
x x x
y = kx 2
h h
y o y
x x
b a
Part Area x y xA yA
X=
∑ xA
∑A
Y=
∑ yA
∑A
7"
2"
8"
Part Area x y xA yA
X=
∑ xA
∑A
Y=
∑ yA
∑A
150
15
R= 50
Part Area y yA
Y=
∑ yA
∑A
h 24'
y
x
b
Part Area x xA
X=
∑ xA
∑A
30
c
x
30
40
40 120
Part Area x xA
X=
∑ xA
∑A
z
x
X=
∑ xL Y=
∑ yL Z=
∑ zL
∑L ∑L ∑L
L L L
y
Quarter- 2r
0 πr
Circle o x π
R
α C r sin α
Arc o
α 0 2α r
α
x
r
y 18
Part Length x y xL yL
X=
∑ xL
∑L
Y=
∑ yL
∑L Not for Distribution.
For Instructor's Use Only.
5-15
Example 8 12
A thin steel wire of uniform cross
section is bent into the shape shown.
Determine the distance d to keep it 6
aligned as shown. Units: In.
d
Part Length x y xL yL
X=
∑ xL
∑L
O
1.0 m
y
x
C B x
z
Part Length x y z xL yL zL
X=
∑ xL
∑L
Y=
∑ yL
∑L
Z=
∑ zL
∑L
Not for Distribution.
For Instructor's Use Only.
5-17
Determination of Centroids by Integration
L
X W = ∫ dW dm = xdW
x 0
L
XW = ∫ xdW
0
dW
W
Since the moments in each system must be equal,
L L L
W W W
M M M
∫ xρ dV ∫ yρ dV ∫ zρ dV
Not Yfor
= Distribution.
Z=
0 0
X= 0
ρV ρV ρV
For Instructor's Use Only.
Determination of Centroids by Integration 5-18
Areas y
dA
C
L L L
A A A
Order of Element
l
y y
dy dx
dy
x x
Continuity
y
y y
x=ky ²
x x
l
y
dy
Not for
x
Distribution.
For Instructor's Use Only.
5-21
Example y
Using integration, determine the (b,b)
coordinates of the centroid of the
shaded area.
y=kx²
1 4 x
y = kx3
x
a
Use integration.
y = kx 2
x
a a
A = 2π yL
V = 2π yA
10
x
a a c
1.5-kN/m²
1.6m 1.2m
Conclusion:
-When given a distributed load with the units of force per length
the resultant is equal to the area under the curve.
-When given a distributed load with the units of force per area
the resultant is equal to the volume under the curve.
A B
4' 8' 4'
A B
4' 8' 4'
A B
4' 3' 5' 4'
A B
4' 3' 5' 4'
A 1'
By
Bx
T
A 1'
By
Bx
T
1 2
dy dV
X=
∑ xV
Y=
∑ yV
Z=
∑ zV
∑V ∑V ∑V
L L L
∫ dV ∫ dV
0
∫ dV
0
0
a
3a 2 3
Hemisphere C πa
8 3
h
3h 2 2
πa h
8 3
Semiellipsoid a
of revolution C
x
h
1 2
h πa h
Paraboloid of a 2
3
revolution C
h
h 1 2
4 πa h
a 3
Cone
C
x
h
Pyramid b h 1
abh
C 4 3
Not
a for Distribution.
For Instructor's
x Use Only.
Centroids of Volumes 5-53
Example
For the machine element
shown, locate the centroid.
Ø26 16
Units: mm.
78
24
40 10
18
z
28 x
20
100
Ø24
20 90
X=
∑ xV
∑V
Y=
∑ yV
∑V
∑ zV Not for Distribution.
Z=
∑V For Instructor's Use Only.
5-54
Example y
For the machine element 2.00
shown, locate the centroid.
Units: in.
4.25
1.75 x
z 4.00
2.25
X=
∑ xV
∑V
Y=
∑ yV
∑V
Z=
∑ zV
∑V Not for Distribution.
For Instructor's Use Only.
5-55
y
Example
25
For the machine element shown,
locate the centroid.
Units: mm.
Ø26
150
20 x
z
100 215
175 75
X=
∑ xV
∑V
Y=
∑ yV
∑V
Z=
∑ zV
∑V
Not for Distribution.
For Instructor's Use Only.
5-56
Summary
Centroids Vs. Center of Masses
Centroids of Lines
X=
∑ xL Y=
∑ yL Z=
∑ zL
∑L ∑L ∑L
Centroids of Areas
X=
∑ xA Y=
∑ yA Z=
∑zA
∑A ∑A ∑A
Centroids of Volumes
X=
∑ xV Y=
∑ yV Z=
∑ zV
∑V ∑V ∑V
Distributed Loads (Force/Length)
2.5-kN/m²
8' 10'
1.5-kN/m²
Pressures (Force/Area)
Frames 18 60
G
F E
36
36
B C
A
36 36
Machines
25 350 550 300
13
A
D
B 20
20
Not for Distribution.
E
C
For Instructor's Use Only.
Introduction 300
6-1
Plane Trusses
P
Trick #1
Trick #2
Trick #3
A
B
C F
10
7 14 7
D
E
A
B
C F
10
7 14 7
A
B
C
D
4 4
A
B
C
D
4 4
1
A D
B C
5 6 7
3 3 3
G F
E
A
Conclusion:
If a bar is in tension, then no matter what FBD you draw it is still
in tension. If a bar is in compression, then no matter what FBD
you draw it is still in compression.
A
B
C F
10
7 14 7
D
A
C
10
A
B
C F
10
7 14 7
FBD- Joint A
FBD- Joint D
D
FBD- Joint C
C
D
4 4
7
D
E
7 7
7
D
E
7 7
4.5
F
E
2
4.5
F
E
D E
700 500
5 5
D E
700 500
5 5
A D
B C
5 6 7
3 3 3
B
200
C 200
28
200
30°
E
3 3 3 3
2 B C D E
A
J F
I H G
3 9 7
7
D
E
7 7
7
D
E
7 7
4.5
F
E
4.5
F
E
D E
700 500
5 5
D E
700 500
5 5
B D
8'
F
4'
A E
5'
10'
C C
B B D D
A E
A E
5
10
B D
6-30
A
Example
For the frame and loading shown,
determine the components of all
B
forces acting on member ABC. 12
Units: Kips, ft.
C
E D
20k
5 5
D
400
E F G
150 200
P
A
B
C Q
D
400
E F G
150 200
36
B C
A
36 36
A B C
400
6-34
Example P 4' 4' 5'
B
M
E
A D
B C
30
60°
C
8 4
C
B
300
A
D
300
5.25
25
25
25
1.50
5.25
25
13
7
A
D
A
B 20
B 20
C F E
C
10
7 14 7
300
D
E
A
B
C F
10
7 14 7
13
A
D
B 20
20
E
C
A
B C
C F
10
7 14 7
C C
B D B
8' B
F
4'
A E A A
5'
10'
A E
5
10
Sign Convention
M M V
C D
A B
40' 80' 40'
C D
A B
4 8 4
A
x
C to D P
A
x
D to B P P
A
x
A B
L
A
x
A B A B
L L
When drawing FBDs, always use the original loading and not the
equivalent.
w w
A B
L
Moment Diagrams:
-Are a plot of moments (note the units).
-Discontinuities occur at concentrated moments.
Miscellaneous:
-Check your work by noting that you always start and end at zero.
-Always use the original loading and not the equivalent.
4 kips/ft
15 kN 25 kN 20 kN
M
A B
30 kN
Support Reactions C D
A 10 B
3 3 3 3
Support Reactions
A B
3.2 0.8
A B
4 8 4
A B
4 8 4
A B
4 3 5 4
A B
4 3 5 4
B
A
L
B B
A A
A A B
B
A B
Support Reactions
C
3.5 1 2
B
C
Shear Diagrams
Moment Diagrams
Moment Diagrams:
-Are a plot of moments (note the units).
-Discontinuities occur at concentrated moments.
Miscellaneous:
-Check your work by noting that you always start and end at zero.
-Always use the original loading and not the equivalent.
F = µs N
Friction
Coefficient of Static Friction for Dry
Surfaces
Px
No Motion
W
P
Motion Impending
W
Motion
W
Friction
1.2kN
ø
Px
Friction
A B
100kg
D
150kg P
D
150kg P
B)
C
100kg
100
Units: N, mm. C E D
150
S T A T I C S
S T A T I C S
S T A T I C S
S T A T I C S
S T A T I C S
S T A T I C S
S T A T I C S
S T A T I C S
S T A T I C S
S T A T I C S
S T A T I C S
S T A T I C S
S T A T I C S
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10'
P
24.5
50°
x
100
100
B P
B P
B P
B P
C P
C P
C P
B
Not for Distribution. A
For Instructor's Use Only.
8-15
Angles of Friction
W
P
tan φs = μ s
W
P
800
800
800
A B
50°
100
100
If Equilibrium
Px
If Sliding
P
If Tipping
100
Wedges
My
σ=
I
VQ
τ=
Ib
I x = ∫ y 2 dA I y = ∫ x 2 dA
b x
Alternative Solution
y
Alternative Solution
b x
x
h
y
x2
5
y=
3
x = ky 2 (4,3)
Alternative Solution
x = ky 2 (4,3)
Tr
τ=
Jo
J o = I p = ∫ ρ 2 dA = ∫ ( x 2 + y 2 )dA
I x = ∑ (I x + Ad y2 )
I y = ∑ (I y + Ad x2 )
Shape
y y′ 1 3 1
I x′ = bh I y′ = hb3
12 12
x′ 1 1
Rectangle
h I x = bh3 I y = hb3
3 3
x 1
J c = bh(b 2 + h 2 )
b 12
y′ 1 3
I x′ = bh
h
36
Triangle x′
1 3
x
Ix = bh
12
b
y
1
Ix = I y = π r4
r 4
x
Circle
1
Jo = π r 4
2
y
1
Ix = I y = π r4
8
r
Semicircle
1
x Jo = π r 4
o
4
y 1
Ix = I y = π r4
16
Quarter circle
Not for
r Distribution. 1
J = πr 4
I x = ∑ (I x + Ad y2 )
2r
r
I y = ∑ (I y + Ad x2 ) x
2r
2r 2r
Part I Area d Ad 2
I x = ∑ (I x + Ad y2 )
0.60"
I y = ∑ (I y + Ad 2
x )
x
16.00"
0.40"
7.00"
Note:
d is the distance between the property of the part to the new axis.
b is always parallel to the axis you want to find I about.
Part I d Area Ad 2
I y = ∑ (I y + Ad x2 )
x
200
300
Part Ix Iy Area dx dy Ad x2 Ad y2