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ENGINEERING MECHANICS
1. INTRODUCTION
Engineering mechanics is the branch of science that considers the motion of bodies and the
effects of forces on that motion. It may be divided into two parts
• Statics: Statics deals with the special case of a body at rest or a body that moves with a
constant velocity.
• Dynamics: Dynamics is further divided into Kinematics and Kinetics. Kinematics is
concerned with rates of change of geometrical quantities in a moving system; it does not
involve the concept of force. Kinetics treats the causes and the nature of motion that results
from specified forces.
1.1. BASIC CONCEPTS
• A particle has a mass, but a size that can be neglected. For example, the size of the
earth is insignificant compared to the size of its orbit and thereafter the earth can be
modeled as a particle when studying its orbital motion.
• A rigid body can be considered as a combination of a large number of particles in which
particles remain at a fixed distance from one another both before and after applying a
load.
2. FORCE
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2.1. RESULTANT OF FORCE
It is possible to find a single force which will have the same effect as that of a number of
forces acting on a body. The single force is called resultant force and the process of finding
out the resultant force is called composition of forces. The reverse of the composition of
forces is called resolution of force.
2.2. PRINCIPLE OF TRANSMISSIBILITY
The state of rest or of motion of a rigid body is unaltered if a force acting on the body is
replaced by another force of the same magnitude and direction but acting anywhere on
the body along the line of action of the applied forces.
Example → Force.
Fig:1
Fig :2
In ORS
R2 = (P + Q cos ) + Q2 sin2
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( )
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R = P2 + Q2 + 2PQ cos
In ORS
RS Q sin
tan = =
OP + PS P + Q cos
Q sin
tan =
P + Q cos
EXAMPLE 1
Two forces of 100 N and 150 N are acting simultaneously at a point. What is the resultant of these
two forces, if the angle between them is 45°?
Solution
First force (F1) = 100 N
Second force (F2) = 150 N
Angle between F1 and F2 (θ) = 45°.
We know that the resultant force,
R = F12 + F22 + 2 F1 F2 cos
R2 = H2 + V2
V
tan =
H
Fig:3
F = FH2 + FV2 ,
FV
tan =
FH
EXAMPLE 2
Determine the resultant of a system of four coplanar concurrent forces as shown in fig. by composition
of forces of resolution.
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Fig:4
Solution.
The x and y components of each force are determined by trigonometry as shown in the
table. The x-components act to the right and y-components act upward and are
F4 60 300 30 -51.96
R = 4.04i – 44.26j kN
R = 44.44 kN.
= tan−1
F y 44.26
= tan−1 −
F x 4.04
= −84.78
EXAMPLE 3
A system of forces is acting at the corners of a rectangular block as shown in Figure.
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Fig:5
Determine the magnitude and direction of the resultant force.
Solution
Given
System of forces
Magnitude of the resultant force
Resolving forces horizontally,
ΣH = 25 – 20 = 5 kN
and now resolving the forces vertically
ΣV = (–50) + (–35) = – 85 kN
Magnitude of the resultant force
EXAMPLE 4
The following forces act at a point (i) 20 N inclined at 30° towards North of East, (ii) 25 N towards
North, (iii) 30 N towards North West, and (iv) 35 N inclined at 40° towards South of West. Find the
magnitude and direction of the resultant force.
Solution
The system of given forces is shown in Fig.
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Fig:6
Magnitude of the resultant force
Resolving all the forces horizontally i.e., along East-West line,
ΣH = 20 cos 30° + 25 cos 90° + 30 cos 135° + 35 cos 220° N
= (20 × 0.866) + (25 × 0) + 30(– 0.707) + 35(– 0.766) N
= – 30.7 N ...(i)
and now resolving all the forces vertically i.e., along North-South line,
ΣV = 20 sin 30° + 25 sin 90° + 30 sin 135° + 35 sin 220° N
= (20 × 0.5) + (25 × 1.0) + (30 × 0.707) + 35 (– 0.6428) N
= 33.7 N ...(ii)
We know that magnitude of the resultant force,
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polygon, taken in order, then their resultant can be represented by closing side of the
polygon in magnitude and direction in the opposite order.
Consider the forces F1 , F2 , F3 and F4 are acting at a point O as shown in Fig. Starting from
the point O, the vector OA represents the force F1 in magnitude (using suitable scales)
and direction. From the tip A, draw vector AB representing the force F2 . Similarly, vector
BC represents the force F3 and vector and vector CD represents force F4 . Join the starting
point O to the end point D giving a vector OD in opposite order. Vector OD represents the
resultant force R = F1 + F2 + F3 + F4 in magnitude and direction as shown in Fig. From the
Fig:7
R1 = F1 + F2 ,
R2 = R1 + F3 = (F1 + F2 ) + F3 ,
R = R2 + R 4 = (F1 + F2 + F3 ) + F4
R = F1 + F2 + F3 + F4
EXAMPLE 5
A particle is acted upon by three forces equal to 50 N, 100 N and 130 N, along the three sides of an
equilateral triangle, taken in order Find graphically the magnitude and direction of the resultant force.
Solution
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The system of given forces is shown in Fig. First of all, name the forces according to
Bow’s notations as shown in Fig. The 50 N force is named as ab, 100 N force as bc and
Fig:8
Now draw the vector diagram for the given system of forces as shown in Fig and as
discussed below:
• Select some suitable point a and draw ab equal to 50 N to some suitable scale and
• Through b, draw be equal to 100 N to the scale and parallel to the 100 N force of the
space diagram.
• Similarly, through c, draw cd equal to 130 N to the scale and parallel to the 130 N
• Join ad, which gives the magnitude as well as direction of the resultant force.
NOTE: All above methods are different forms of addition of vectors as force is a vector.
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OB Fx
cos x = = ,
OA F
Fig:9
component of F along .x-direction F4 = F cos x
OC Fy
From the triangle OAC cos y = = ,
OA F
component of F along y-direction Fy = F cos x
OC Fz
From the triangle OAD cos x = = ,
OA F
component of F along z-direction Fz = F cos z
The cosines of x , y and z are known as the direction cosine of the force F. The angles
x , y and z are not independent, they are related as cos2 x + cos2 y + cos2 z = 1 . We
5. MOMENTS
r = xi + yj + zk
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Thus,
i j k
Mo = r F = x y z
Fx Fy Fz
( ) ( )
Mo = i yFz − zFy − ( xFz − zFx ) j + xFy − yFx k
In case of problems involving only two dimensions, the force F may be assumed to lie in the
xy-plane. Carrying z = 0 and Fz = 0 , we obtain
(
Mo = xFy − yFx k )
Just as force has a tendency to translate the body, moment has a tendency to rotate the
body about the point.
5.1. DIRECTIONS OF MOMENTS
Clockwise Moment whose effect is to turn or rotate the body, in the same direction in
which the hands of clock move. Anticlockwise Moment whose effect is to turn or rotate
the body, in the opposite direction in which the hands of clock move.
5.1.1. DETERMINATION OF DIRECTIONS
Assume perpendicular distance as hand of clock. Keep the point (one end of perpendicular
distance), about which the moment is to be determined, hinged like hinged end of hands
of a clock. Move the other end of perpendicular distance in the direction of action of force.
Fig:10
1. Anticlockwise
2. Clockwise
3. Clockwise
5.2. VARIGNON’S THEOREM
Moment of a force about any point is equal to the algebraic sum of the moments of the
components of that force about the same point.
Fig:11
Mo = F cos R 2 − F sin R1
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5.3. Couples
The moment produced by two equal, opposite and non-collinear forces is called couple.
It does not produce any translation but produces only rotation. The resultant force of a
couple is zero. The moment of a couple is the product of the magnitude of one of the
forces and the perpendicular distance between their lines of action Fig.
Fig:12
M = F ( a + d) − Fa
M = Fd
The magnitude of the moment of a couple is the same for all points in the plane of the
couple. A couple may be moved anywhere in its plane or a parallel plane without changing
its external effect. The magnitude of a couple is independent of the reference point, and
its tendency to create a rotation will remain constant.
Consider the couple consisting of forces +F and −F acting at points A and B as
shown in Fig Denoting by rA and rB , respectively, the position vectors of the points A and
B, we find that the sum of the moments of the two forces about O is
Fig:13
M = rA F + rB ( −F ) = (rA − rB ) F
Let r = rA + rB ,
Moment of couple M = r F
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Direction of couple M is perpendicular to the plane containing the two forces.
Magnitude of couple, M = fF sin = Fd
M = Fd ,
where d is the distance between the lines of action of +F and F
6. FORCE-COUPLE SYSTEM
introduced a shown in Figure . This type of combination of the force F and the couple M is
called force couple system.
Fig:14
Similarly, any number of forces F1 ,F2 ,F3 , that act on a body may be transferred to a common
point, provided that the couple r1 F1 ,F2 F2 ,r3 F3 , are introduced Fig. The vector
respectively. The forces F1 ,F2 ,F3 , are now concurrent at point O, and their resultant
Fig:15
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The fore-couple system of O may be replaced by a single force R acting along a new line of
action R and Mo are mutually perpendicular Fig. It is applicable in coplanar force system.
Fig:16
7. CONDITIONS OF EQUILIBRIUM
The term equilibrium implies that either the body is at rest or it moves with a constant velocity.
A body is said to be in static equilibrium when the resultant force in it must be zero and the
Fig:17
EXAMPLE 6
Two like parallel forces of 50 N and 100 N act at the ends of a rod 360 mm length. Fluid the magnitude
of the resultant force and the point where it acts.
Solution
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Given
The system of given forces is shown in Fig.
Fig:18
Magnitude of the resultant force
Since the given forces are like and parallel, therefore magnitude of the resultant force,
R = 50+ 100 = 150 N Ans.
Point where the resultant force acts
Let x = Distance between the line of action of the resultant force (R) and A (i.e. AC) in
mm.
Now taking clockwise and anticlockwise moments of the forces about C and equating
the same,
50 × x = 100 (360 – x) = 36 000 – 100 x
or 150x = 36 000
36 000
x = = 240 mm Ans.
150
EXAMPLE 7
A thin ring of weight 100N and radius 300mm is held against a smooth wall by a 200mm long string
AB Fig. Determine (a) the tension in the string and (b) the reaction at C.
Fig:19
Solution
A free body diagram of ring is drawn as shown in Fig. The forces acting on the ring are
its weight mg, reaction Rc, and tension T of string. For the equilibrium, these three forces
should pass through a common point O.
Summing forces vertically, we have,
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Fig:20
F y = 0 T sin − 100 = 0
T sin θ = 100
100 100
T = =
sin 400 / 500
And tension of string = T = 125 N
Summing forces horizontally, we have
F x = 0 T cos − Rc = 0
Rc = T cos θ
300
R c = 125
500
Rc = 75 N
EXAMPLE 8
Determine the force P required to begin rolling a uniform cylinder of mass m over the obstruction of
height h as shown in fig.
Fig:21
Solution
A free body diagram of cylinder, when the cylinder is about to turn over the corner of the
obstruction, is shown in Fig. Cylinder is in equilibrium under the action of the following
three forces:
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Fig:22
1. weight mg acting vertically downward
2. reaction RA of the point A. The direction of R A is unknown
3. horizontal force P.
For the equilibrium, these three forces should pass through a common point, hence
reaction RA must pass through the point O.
Resolving forces horizontally, we get
F x = 0 P − R A cos = 0
OD r − h 2rh − h2
sin = = , cos = 1 − sin2 =
OA r r
2rh − h2
P = RA
r
Resolving forces vertically, we have
F y = 0 R A sin − mg + R = 0
r − h
mg = R A
r
Eliminating RA from Equations (i) and (ii), we obtain
P 2rh − h2
=
mg r −h
2rh − h2
P = mg
r −h
Method of Moments
This problem can also be solved by taking moments of all the three forces about point A.
M A = 0 P AB = mg AD
P (r − h) = mg r 2 − (r − h)2
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2rh − h2
P = mg
r −h
EXAMPLE 9
A uniform bar with end rollers has a mass of 50 kg and is supported by horizontal and vertical surfaces
and by the wire CD Fig. Determine the tension T in the wire and reaction against the rollers at A and
B.
Fig:23
Solution
A free body diagram of the bar is drawn as shown in Fig. The reaction at each roller is
perpendicular to the surface. T is the tension in wire and 490.5 N is the weight of bar
which acts at the centre G. Note that there are three unknown R A, RB and T which may
be found from the three equations of equilibrium. Summing forces horizontally, we get
Fig:24
Summing forces vertically, we have
F y = 0 R A − 50(9.81) = 0
R A = 50 9.81 = 490.5 N
RA = 490.5 N
Now, taking moment about A
M A
= 0 950.5 AF + T DE − RB BE = 0
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T = 367.80/0.634 = 580.2 N
T = 580.2 N
RA = T = 580.2 N
EXAMPLE 10
Two smooth cylinders, each of weight 1000 N and radius 250 mm are connected at their centres by a
string of length 800 mm and rest upon a horizontal plane, supporting above a third cylinder of weight
2000 N and radius 250 mm as shown in Fig. Find the tension of string and reactions at all contact
points of cylinder B.
Fig:25
Solution
A free body diagram of each cylinder is drawn as shown in Fig. in its relative position to
the others. We begin with cylinder A.
Fig:26
An equilibrium of vertical forces requires,
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AH 5002 − 4002 3 4
Sin = = = cos =
AB 500 5 5
1000 5000
RD = = N
3 3
5
5000
RD = RE = N
3
Equilibrium of Cylinder B
Fig:27
Equilibrium of horizontal forces requires [ Fig.]
F x = 0 T − RD cos = 0
5000 4
T = RD cos =
3 5
4000
T= N
3
Equilateral of vertical forces requires
F y = 0 RG − 1000 − RD sin = 0
5000 3
RG − 1000 − =0
3 5
RG = 2000N
RG = RE = 2000N
8. LAMI’S THEOREM
If three coplanar forces acting at a point be in equilibrium, then each force is proportional to
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Fig:28
Here P, Q & R are the three coplanar forces and , , are three angles
P Q R
= =
sin sin sin
EXAMPLE 11
A string ABCD, attached to fixed points A and D has two equal weights of 1000 N attached to it at B
and C. The weights rest with the portions AB and CB inclined at angles as shown in Fig
Fig:29
Find the tensions in the portions AB, BC and CD of the string, if the inclination of the portion BC with
the vertical is 120°.
Solution
Given
Load at B = Load at C = 1000 N
For the sake of convenience, let us split up the string ABCD into two parts. The system
of forces at joints B and is shown in Fig.
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Fig:30
Let TAB = Tension in the portion AB of the string,
TBC = Tension in the portion BC of the string, and
TCD = Tension in the portion CD of the string.
Applying Lami’s equation at joint B,
TAB TBC 1000
o
= o
=
sin 60 sin150 sin150o
TAB
sin 60 o
=
TBC
sin 30 o
=
1000
sin 30o
( )
…. sin 180o − = sin
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