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Timetable

week Gr. A Gr. B Main Subject Lecture Topics Tutorials

Saturday Monday
1 17/10 19/10 Statics Force Vectors -1 Introduction
2 24/10 26/10 Statics Force Vectors -2 Force vectors - 2D
3 31/10 2/11 Statics Particle Equilibrium Force vectors - 3D

4 7/11 9/11 Statics Moments and Couples Particle Equilibrium

5 14/11 16/11 Statics Force Couple Resultant Moments and Couples
6 21/11 23/11 Kinematics Rectilinear Motion Force Couple Resultant
7 28/11 30/11 Kinematics Projectile Motion Rectilinear
8 5/12 7/12 Kinematics Curvilinear Motion Projectiles
9 12/12 14/12 Kinetics Force Acceleration Methods Curvilinear
10 26/11 28/12 Kinetics Work Energy Methods / Revision Force-Acceleration
11 2/1/21 4/1/21 Kinetics Impulse Momentum Methods / Revision Work-Energy
12 9/1/21 11/1/21 Kinetics Revision for missed lectures Impulse-Momentum
STATIC EQUILIBRIUM OF A PARTICLE

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CONTENTS
Newton’s Second Law
Bodies and Particles
Static Equilibrium Conditions for particles
Examples of Forces in Mechanics
Free Body Diagram
Solved Examples – 2D
Solved Examples – 3D

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 Newton’s Second Law
  dv
R  ma  m
dt

If the Net External Force acting on an object is equal to zero, i.e. R=0
then

 dv
ma =m =0
dt

v  cons ta nt va lue
Newton’s First Law

 
v 0 v 0
or

The object is moving with a constant velocity

(constant speed and constant direction) and
The object is at rest (equilibrium), and will remain will continue to move so unless an external
at rest unless an external force acts upon it. force acts upon it.
Static Equilibrium Dynamic Equilibrium
Bodies
Bodiesand
andParticles
Particles

Force are concurrent

 289.95 km/h

107,278.87 km/h
1,644.4 km/h
Static Equilibrium Conditions For Particles

R=R x ˆi+R y ˆj  R z kˆ  0
R x =Fx1 +Fx2  ...  0
R y =Fy1 +Fy2  ...  0
R z =Fz1 +Fz2  ...  0

The number of unknowns must not exceed two for 2D

and three for 3D

Special 2D Case
when the total number of forces acting on a particle F2 F1
in 2D is THREE, then an alternative method is the
sine rule. i.e. 3
1  2
F1 F F
= 2 = 3
sin1 sin 2 sin 3
F3
Examples of Forces In Mechanics
The Tension Force of a Rope
The Force of an Elastic Spring
The Normal and Friction Forces
The Weight Force
Tension force due to Ropes / Belts / Chains / Wires / Elastic Spring Force
Cables / Strings
The magnitude of the force of an
elastic spring

Fs=k(L-Lo)
T T T Fs
k spring’s constant
5kg Lo natural length
L stretched (compressed) length

Friction and normal forces due to Rough Surfaces The weight force

f
F N

W=mg
THE
THEFREE
FREEBODY
BODYDIAGRAM
DIAGRAM––2D
2D
A free body diagram, sometimes called a force diagram is a pictorial device, often a rough working
sketch, used by engineers and physicists to analyze the forces and moments acting on an object (particle
or body or a system of both).
C
y

F1 A
F2

 
x F2
B F1
B
W  

F3
R x =F1cosα - F2 cosθ =0
F3
R y =F1sinα+ F2sinθ - W =0
m
or, since they are 3 forces, use
F1 F2 W W
= =
sin  90    sin  90    sin  180     
 0.3m
k2

A
0.4m

k1
B 70 o 40 o

45o
y
N1
F2 =k 2  L2 -L2O  y N2
Fs
50 o 20 o x
N2
A f N1
N 
20 o
70 o
F1 =k1  L1 -L1O  50 o
W
40 o
x 45o
W=mg
45o
70 o 40 o
W
 Solved
Examples

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even try to interpret; they mainly make models.
By a model is meant a mathematical construct
which…describes observed phenomena. The
justification of such a mathematical construct is
solely and precisely that it is expected to work
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 Example-1

The block of weight W=150 N is in static equilibrium. The pulleys are smooth (ideal). The
following is required;
1- The free body diagram of the block,
2- Write down the static equilibrium equations for the block, and
3- Determine the tension T in the cable required for static equilibrium of the block,

T B

W
Solution The free body diagram for the The free body diagrams for
A pulley and the block as one each of the block and the
object, pulley

B B B
T T T

T T T T T T T T T

A A A
F F
F
F F F

W=150 N W=150 N W=150 N

 Write down the static equilibrium equations
The block and the pulley treated as two separate objects The pulley and the block as one object,

For the pulley:

T T T T T T
Rx = 0
A R y = 3T -F = 0
Rx = 0
A
F R y = 3T-150 = 0

For the block: T = 50 N

F
Rx = 0
R y =F-150 = 0

Solve to get
F =150 N
W=150 N W=150 N
T = 50 N
 Example-2

The 20 kg box is supported by a cable-pulley system as

The 20The
shown. kg box is supported
pulleys are smoothby (ideal)
a cable-pulley
and havesystem as
shown. The
negligible pulleys
mass. are smooth
Determine (ideal) andofhave
the magnitude the
negligible mass. Determine the magnitude of the F
tensile force F and the angle a required for static
tensile force
equilibrium. F and
How many angle a required
thesolutions for static
do we have?
equilibrium. How many solutions do we have? 75o 

W
Solution
The free body diagram of the wheel

2F

F F
F
F
75o F 75o  x


W=20  9.8 
W=20  9.8 

W
we have three forces, use the sine law y
2F
F 2F 20  9.8 
 
sin  90  75  sin  90    sin  180-75- 
F
10  9.8  sin  90+α 
F=
sin  180-75-α  75  x
sin  90     2 sin  90  75  A
cos   0.517 W=20  9.8 
  58.87
thus
y   58.87 y   58.87
2F 2F
F 10  9.8  sin  90+α 
F=
sin  180-75-α 
75 58.87 75
F=182.6 N
x x
A A 58.87
10  9.8  sin  90+α 
F=
W=20  9.8  sin  180-75-α  W=20  9.8 
F
F=70.3 N
 Similar as Example-2

The 20 kg box is supported by a cable-pulley system as

The 20The
shown. kg box is supported
pulleys are smoothby (ideal)
a cable-pulley
and havesystem as
shown. The
negligible pulleys
mass. are smooth
Determine (ideal) andofhave
the magnitude the
negligible mass. Determine the magnitude of the F
tensile force F and the angle a required for static
tensile force
equilibrium. F and
How many angle a required
thesolutions for static
do we have?
equilibrium. How many solutions do we have? 75o 

The 30 kg box is supported by a cable-pulley system as shown. The pulleys are smooth
(ideal) and have negligible mass. The following is required;
F i. Draw the free body diagram of the equilibrium point of interest, [8 marks]
ii. Write down the static equilibrium equations, [7 marks]
iii. Determine the magnitude of the tensile force F and the angle a required for static
 60 equilibrium. [5 marks]
Question –S2 iv. How many solutions do we have? Explain. [5 marks]
W
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 Example-3

Block A has a mass of 8 kg. Both inclines are smooth, and the system is in static equilibrium.
The pulley C is smooth (ideal). The following is required;
1- the free body diagram of each block,
2- the equations of static equilibrium for each block, and
3- Determine the tension in the cable and the mass of block B.
4- if the inclines are rough can we still solve this problem. Explain
C

30
A

60
 C
Solution
1- the free body diagram of each block
B
y
30
x A y
60 2T
NA
NB T
A
B
30
WB 30 WA=8(9.8)
x
30 60
2- the equations of static equilibrium for each block,

WB T NB 8  9.8  2T NA
   
sin  90  sin  90  60  sin  90  30  sin  90  sin  90  30  sin  90  60 

3- Determine the tension in the cable and the mass of block B.

 Example-4

The 30 kg block is supported at C by a system of five cords. Determine the force in

Thecord
each 30 kg block is supported at C by a system of five cords. Determine the force in
each cord

F
5 3
4
A B

60o E
C
D
30kg
Solution
Point B
TC/B TF/B TA/B
  5 F
sin  180  36.87  sin  180  60  sin  60+36.87  3
TF/B q
F/B
4
TA/B
A/B
q36.8 3
A 7o
60 tan  
B 4
Point C TC/B
  36.87
TB/C TE/C 30  9.8 
 
sin  90  sin  60  90  sin  90+30  TB/C
B/C

TE/C E
E/C
60o
TC/B = TB/C
C
30  9.8 
Solve and get required results D

30kg
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QS-2 (total marks 25)
The system shown in Figure QS-2 is in equilibrium. The weight W of the disk is 30N
i. Draw the free body diagram for points B and C, [8 marks]
ii. Write down the equations of static equilibrium for each point, [6 marks]
iii. Determine the tensions in the cables, and [6 marks]
iv. Discuss the possibility of solving this problem if the weight W of the disk is not given.[5 marks]
 
D  

A C 60o
    
3   B 45o
4  

 W
 

Figure QS-2
Solution
i. Draw the free body diagram for points B and C, [8 marks]   Point C  
D  
Point B   TD/C
TC/B
TA/C A C 60o
     C 60
3   B 45o
 45 4 45
 
B TB/C
30N
  T
 
T
3 The disk
tan  
4 T T
  36.87

2T=30
T=15 30N
Write down the equations of static equilibrium for each point, [6 marks]

Point B   Point C  
TA/C TC/B
TD/C

36.87 45 C 60
B
45
TB/C
15N 15N

TC/B TA/C 15 TD/C TB/C 15

   
sin  90  36.87  sin  90  45  sin  180-45-36.87  sin  45  sin  90  60  sin  120+45 

i. Determine the tensions in the cables, and [6 marks]

ii. Discuss the possibility of solving this problem if the weight W of the disk is not given.[5 marks]
 Example-5

i- Determine the magnitude of the force P required to

maintain equilibrium of the collar. Consider the rod to be 0.09m
smooth. 90
ii- If we want to replace the force P by a friction force,
then the rod must be rough. What will be the minimum
friction force required to maintain equilibrium and what is
the corresponding static coefficient of friction. 200N
iii- What is the maximum friction force required to 0.4m
maintain the collar in equilibrium

A
P
 0.4 0.09m
tan    4.44
0.09 90

0.09m   tan 1 4.44  77.31o

 200N
0.4m
200 P N
 
0.4m sin  90  sin  77.31  90  sin  180-77.31

P N A
200  
200 sin  167.31 sin  102.69  P

P=200sin167.31= 43.94 N
  77.31
o
A
P 200
N= 200sin102.69 =195.15 N N

N 200
 Example-6

The stuffiness's of the springs are k1=20kN/m and k2=10 kN/m. If the 500 kg block is suspended in the
The stuffiness's
position of the springs
shown, determine are k1=20kN/m
the unstretched, and k2=10
(natural), kN/m.
lengths If the
of the 500 kg block is suspended in the
springs
position shown, determine the unstretched, (natural), lengths of the springs

0. 30 m 0. 24 m

C
A
0. 48 m
k2
0. 25 m k1

500kg
Solution 0. 30 m 0. 24 m y
C
F2
F1
A
k1 k2
0. 48 m

0. 25 m   x
  B
B 2- the triangle BEC
1- the triangle ABD
The angle  500kg The angle  W=mg
0.25 0.48
tan    0.833 tan   2
0.3 0.24
  39.8
  63.435
The spring AB The spring BC
length of the spring in the
length of the spring in the equilibrium position
equilibrium position
L1 =AB= 0.32 +0.252 =0.39 L 2 =BC= 0.482 +0.24 2 =0.536

The force of the spring The force of the spring

F1 =k1  L1 -L o1  =20000  0.39 - L O1  F2 =k 2  L 2 -L o2  =10000  0.536 - L O2 

we have three forces, use the sine law
F1 F2 500  9.8 
  y
sin  90  63.435  sin  90  39.8  sin  180-63.435-39.8 

F1 F2 F2
  5033.7
sin  153.435  sin  129.8 
F1
F1 =5033.7sin  153.435  = 2251.135

F2 =5033.7sin  129.8  = 3867.308

39.8 63.435 x
The force F1 B
F1 =20000  0.39 - L O1 
W=500  9.8 
2251.135 =20000  0.39 - L O1 
L O1 = 0.275 m

F1 =20000  0.39 - LO1 

The force F2
F2 =10000  0.536 - L O2  F2 =10000  0.536 - L O2 
3867.308 =10000  0.536 - L O2 
LO2 = 0.149 m
 Example-7

Collar C is supported by the smooth rod AB, and by a spring whose stiffness is 14 N/m, and
whose natural length is 0.15 . The collar is in static equilibrium in the position shown.
Determine the weight of the collar.

D B
0.1m

0.08m

A
0.16m 0.06m
Solution D The free body diagram B
0.1m

0.1m 0.06
0.08m cos    0.6
0.08 0.10
tan    0.5 N
0.16   53.13
  26.57 F 
 C

A
0.16m 0.06m
F =k  L-L o   k  DC-L o   14  
0.082  0.16 2  0.15  0.404
W
F=0.404
N

26.57 53.13
W N 0.404
 
sin  180  26.57  53.13  sin  90  26.57  sin  90  53.13

Solve and get unknowns W

 Example-8

If W=100N and k=5 N/m, determine the extensions in the springs D1 and D2. The springs are
If W=100Nwhen
unstretched and k=5 N/m, determine
D1=D2=0. theare
All surfaces smooth. in the springs D1 and D2. The springs are
extensions
unstretched when D1=D2=0. All surfaces are smooth.

k
k W
W

30
Solution
1 k
2 k W
W
y y
N2 30 N1
F2 = k  x 2   5  x 2  F1 = 5  x1 

2 F2 = k  x 2   5  x 2 
1
x 30 x
30
30
W=100 30
W=100
R x2 = 5  x 2  -100sin30 = 0 R x1 = 5  x 2  +100sin30 - 5  x 1  = 0
R y2 = N 2 -100cos30 = 0
R y1 = N1 -100cos30 = 0
or apply
100 N2 5  x 2 
= =
sin90 sin  90+30  sin  90  60 

Solve and get results

 Solved
Examples
3D
Example- 9 z
The tower shown is supported by the three cables as shown.
1- Determine the Cartesian components of each force D  0,0,30 
2- Determine the magnitude of the resultant force.
3- Determine the direction cosines of the resultant force.
4- Is the tower in static equilibrium?
600N
800N

400N

4m C
16m 6m

A y
18m
20m
15m
B
x
 z

D  0,0,30 

z
600N
800N

D  0,0,30  400N

4m C
16m 6m
y
A
18m
-x 20m
15m

B
x

-y 4m C  -6,4,0 
6m
16m

A  16,-18,0  y
18m
20m
15m
B  20,15,0 
x
1- Determine the Cartesian components of each force
F û = u x ˆi + u y ˆj + u z k
ˆ Fx = Fu x Fy = Fu y Fz = Fu z
 16-0  ˆi+  -18-0  ˆj+  0-30  kˆ =u x ˆi + u yˆj + u z k
ˆ
F1 =600 û A/D = Fx1 =249 Fy1 =  280.2 Fz1 =  467.4
 16-0  +  -18-0  +  0-30 
2 2 2

 20-0  ˆi+  15-0  ˆj+  0-30  kˆ =u x ˆi + u y ˆj + u z k

ˆ Fx2 =204.8 Fy2 =153.6 Fz2 =  307.2
F2 =400 û B/D =
 20-0  +  15-0  +  0-30 
2 2 2

F3 =800 û B/D =  -6-0  i+  4-0  j+  0-30  k =u x ˆi + u yˆj + u z kˆ

ˆ ˆ ˆ
Fx3 =  155.2 Fy3 =103.2 Fz3 =  777.6
 -6-0  +  4-0  +  0-30 
2 2 2

sum R x = 299.6 R y = - 23.4 R z = -1552.2

z z
z
D  0,0,30 
D  0,0,30 
D  0,0,30 

800N 600N
600N F3 =800N
F1 =600N 400N 800N

-x F2 =400N 400N
-x -x
30m 30m 30m

-y C -y
-6,4,0  C  -6,4,0  -y C  -6,4,0 

y y y
A  16,-18,0  A  16,-18,0  A  16,-18,0 

B  20,15,0  B  20,15,0 
B  20,15,0  x x
x
2- Determine the magnitude of the resultant force.
R x = 299.6 R y = - 23.4 R z = -1552.2

R = R x ˆi +R y ˆj + R z kˆ = 299.6iˆ - 23.4jˆ - 1552.2kˆ

R= R 2x +R 2y +R 2z = 299.62 +23.42 +1552.2 2 =1581.02 N

3- Determine the direction cosines of the resultant force.


R=Ruˆ

R 299.6 ˆ 23.4 ˆ 1552.2 ˆ
û= = i- j- k = 0.189iˆ - 0.0148j-
ˆ 0.981kˆ = cos ˆi + cos ˆj+ cos kˆ
R 1581.02 1581.02 1581.02
cos =0.189 cos =-0.0148 cos =-0.981

4- Is the tower in static equilibrium?

Since the resultant force is not zero, then the tower is not in equilibrium

If it is required to maintain static equilibrium by adding a fourth cable what will be

1- the tension in the new cable?, and
2- the direction cosines?
Problems
Draw the free body diagram
for box A and B Draw the free body diagram for the system shown
C

A F

75o
23
B
W

Draw the free body diagram for each block

B B

P P
A A
Draw the free body diagram for the object B

A C

W1 F
30o 60o
  
B W2
rough surface
B
W

5 3
 600N
B 4

10kg
 2m
Draw the free body diagram for the system shown

1m

Draw the free body diagram of the collar A, consider the bar to be smooth
F B

A
r 30
30 A

A
Draw the free body diagram for block A, the surface
is rough.

30o
1- Load P is supported bt cables AB, AC, and AD. Cable AC is B C D
vertical. When you solve for these cable tensions, a
“problem” arises. Describe this problem and. If possible its
physical significance 30 60
A
P=100 N
k2

2- The friction between the collar and its vertical guide is negligible. The lower spring
2-aThe
has friction
stiffness ofbetween
k1=4 N/mthe collar
and and its vertical
an unstretched guide
length is negligible.
L o1=0.2m, whereasThethe
lower spring
0. 30 m 0. 05 m
has a stiffness of k1=4 N/m and an unstretched length L o1=0.2m, whereas the
corresponding properties for the upper spring are k2=3N/m and Lo2=0.15m. Determine
corresponding properties for the upper spring are k2=3N/m and Lo2=0.15m. Determine
k1
d
the mass of the collar if d=0.08m in the equilibrium position
the mass of the collar if d=0.08m in the equilibrium position

3- A 500 N weight is suspended by flexible cables as shown. The A 30o 60o B

following is required;
1- locate the equilibrium point of interest,
2- Draw the FBD of the equilibrium point, C

3- Write down the equilibrium equations, and

4- The tensions in both cables
4- A 500 N force acts at point C as shown. The system is in
A 45o 25o B
equilibrium. The following is required;
a- Draw the free body diagram of ring C
C
b- Write down the equations of static equilibrium
c- The tension in each cables. 60o

500N
0.4m

A C
5- The 5 kg mass is attached to cable ABC as shown.
a- Determine the equilibrium point we need to investigate
0.15m
b- Draw the free body diagram of point B
c- Write down the equations of static equilibrium
B d- Determine the tension in the cable.
5kg
A

6- Two cables are tied together at B and loaded as shown. The following is 30
required;
A- Determine the equilibrium point of interest. B
B- Draw the free body diagram
40 C
C- Write down the equations of static equilibrium
D- The tensions in both cables. 100N
 C
7- The system shown is in equilibrium. The hanging block is 60 kg.
a- Determine the equilibrium points of interest
A B 30
b- Draw the free body diagram for points B and D
c- Write down the equations of static equilibrium for each point 4 5
d- Determine the tensions in the cables 3
D
30
C

W
B
30o
A 8- Determine the required length AB of the spring, so that the 8 kg
8- Determine
block is suspended the in
required lengthshown.
the position AB of the
Thespring,
springssonatural
that the 8 kg
length
is block
0.4m andis suspended
its constantin the position
k=300 N/m. shown. The springs natural length
is 0.4m and its constant k=300 N/m.
8kg
0.3m

9- The 5 kg mass rests on the smooth surface. as shown. The spring’s

constant k=200 N/m. 0.4m

a- Determine the equilibrium point

b- Draw the free body diagram
c- Write down the equations of static equilibrium
d- Determine the unstretched length of the spring. 45o
10- Boom AC exerts on pin C a force F directed along line AC. The angle BCA is
B
90 degrees. The following is required
A- Determine the equilibrium point of interest 55
B- Draw the free body diagram
C- Write down the equations of static equilibrium
D- The force F. C

A 2m 2m C
60 o
11- The system shown is in equilibrium. The A 20
11- The is
following system shown is in equilibrium. The
required; 200N
2m k  50 N / m 1-following is required;
The free body diagram of point B.
B
2- The equations ofdiagram
1- The free body of point B.
static equilibrium.
3-2- The
The equations
springs of static
natural length.equilibrium.
3- The springs natural length.
100 kg

D
12- The system shown is in equilibrium. A 70o
a- Determine the equilibrium points
40o
b- Draw the free body diagram for points B and C
c- Write down the equations of static equilibrium for each point 200 kg
B
d- Determine the weights of blocks E and G C

E G
13- The system shown is in equilibrium.
a- Determine the equilibrium points of interest D
b- Draw the free body diagram for points B and C
c- Write down the equations of static equilibrium for each point
d- Determine the tensions in the cables and the weight W of the block E 30o

A C

5
3
A
4 B G
o
45
3 20kg
4
C
B 5 E

D
12
3
4
14- The system shown is in equilibrium. The
weight of the smooth pully is 200N.
E
a- Determine the equilibrium points of interest
b- Draw the free body diagram for points B and E
G
200N
F c- Write down the equations of static equilibrium for each point
d- Determine the tension in each cable.
 0.75m
15- A 200 kg crate is to be supported by the rope and pulley arrangement shown
and is in equilibrium. The following is required; A
a- Determine the equilibrium point
b- Draw the free body diagram
2.4m P
c- Write down the equations of static equilibrium
d- The magnitude of the force P.

B
A 25o B
200kg

55o
C 16- For the system shown determine the tension in cable
D
16-and
ACB Forthe
themagnitude
system shown determine
of the the tension
force Q applied at C in cable
Q ACB and the magnitude of the force Q applied at C
750 N

17- The smooth slider B has a smooth pulley mounted to it, around 30 D
which is wrapped a cable that supports weight W=30 N as shown.
The pulley at D is also smooth and member BE is a bar.
a- if a=20o, determine the force in bar BE and the reaction between A B C
the slider and bar AC.
b- Determine the value of a that will provide for the smallest force in a
bar BE, and determine the value of this force W E
18- The system shown is in equilibrium. A block
of18- The W
weight system shown isfrom
is suspended in equilibrium. A block
a 0.25 m long
of weight
cord and twoWsprings
is suspended
of whichfrom
thea 0.25 m long
cord and two
unstreatched springsare
lengths of0.225m.
which the Knowing that
unstreatched lengths are 0.225m. Knowing that 0.29m 0.23m
the constants of the springs are kAB=900N/m
the constants of the springs are kAB=900N/m
and kAD is 300 N/m, determine C
and kAD is 300 N/m, determine
1- the tension in the cord, B
0.08m

2- the weight of in
1- the tension thethe cord,
block. D

2- the weight of the block.

0.165m 0.16m

19- The system shown is in equilibrium. The A 0.07m

natural length of spring AB is 0.175m. The mass
of the block is 40kg. W

What is the tension in cable AC and the natural

length of spring AD?
 0.84m 0.69m

20- The system shown is in equilibrium, determine; D

1-20-
theThe system
value of theshown
weightisW,
in equilibrium, determine;
2-1-
thethe value of thelength
unstretched weight
of W,
the spring. 0.69m
2- the unstretched length of the spring. k=800 N/m

A C

0.36m
3m 4m

B 0.36m W
3W
A C
400N
3m
k AB  20 N / m k BC  30 N / m

21- The system shown is in equilibrium. Determine The mass

B
of21- The D
weight system shown
is 4 kg. is in equilibrium.
The following Determine The mass
is required;
1-of weight
The D is 4diagram
free body kg. The following
of point B.is required;
k BD  40 N / m
2-1- The
The free bodyofdiagram
equations of point B.
static equilibrium.
3-2- The
The equations
natural lengthof for
static equilibrium.
each of the two springs AB and BC.
3- The natural length
4- The stretch in spring BD.for each of the two springs AB and BC.
4- The stretch in spring BD.
D
22- If W=100N and k=5 N/mm, determine the extensions in the springs d1 and d2. The springs
22-
are If W=100Nwhen
unstretched and k=5 N/mm, All
d1=d2=0. determine
surfacesthe smooth. in the springs d1and
areextensions d2. The springs
are unstretched when d1=d2=0. All surfaces are smooth. 1

2 k
k W
W

30

23- If W=100N and k=5 N/mm, determine the extensions in the springs d1 and d2. The springs are
23- If W=100N
unstretched whenand k=5 N/mm,
d1=d2=0. determine
All surfaces arethe extensions in the springs d1 and d2. The springs are
smooth.
unstretched when d1=d2=0. All surfaces are smooth. 1

2 k
k W

k W

30
Equilibrium Problems – 3D
1 - The system shown is in
equilibrium. What are the forces in the
cables shown supporting a 50 kg z
mass. Note that cable BD lies in the
zy- plane.

C  -5, 0, 0 

A  1.5, 0, 0 
D  0, 10, 0 

x y
B  0, 5.67, -2.5 

50kg
2- In order to hold the television tower erect, the
resulting loading exerted on end D must be 20 kN
in the negative z-direction. Determine the tensile z
(tension) force in each cable required to
accomplish this.

D  0, 0, 85 

A  -10, -30, 0 

C  -20, 20, 0 

x B  20, 0, 0 
y