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Fundamental Concepts
Idealizations
Three forces act on the ring. Since these
forces all meet at point, then for any force
analysis, we can assume the ring to be
represented as a particle.
Unit-2: Vectors
This electric transmission tower is stabilized by cables that exert forces on the
ower at their points of connection. In this chapter we will show how to express
hese forces as Cartesian vectors, and then determined their resultant
Content
Determine the
magnitude and
direction of the
resultant force.
If FB = 2 kN and the
resultant force acts along
the positive u axis,
determine the magnitude of
the resultant force and the
angle u.
Projections in x,y,z
directions of A
Position Vector
Exercise of Cartesian
vectors
Exercise
The antenna tower is supported by
three cables. If the forces of these
cables acting on the antenna are FB =
520 N FC = 680 N FD = 560 N and
determine the magnitude and
coordinate direction angles of the
resultant
force acting at A.
Unit-3: Equilibrium of a
Particle
Content
Condition for the equilibrium of a
particle
FBD
Coplanar force systems
3D force systems
Exercise-1
If cables BD and BC
can withstand a
maximum
tensile force of 20
kN , determine the
maximum mass of
the
girder that can be
suspended from cable
AB so that neither
cable will fail. The
center of mass of the
girder is located at
point G.
Exercise-2
Exercise-3
Determine the force acting
along the axis of each of the
three struts needed to support
the 500-kg block.
Content
Moment
Cross product
Moment of a force about a specified
axis
Moment of a couple
Simplification of a force and couple
system
Reduction of a simple distributed
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