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Statics of Rigid Bodies: Forces & Solutions

The document covers the fundamentals of statics of rigid bodies, focusing on forces as vectors and their resultant. It includes sample problems demonstrating the calculation of force components, magnitude, and direction in various scenarios. The analytical method for solving resultant forces is also presented with detailed solutions.

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Statics of Rigid Bodies: Forces & Solutions

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ENS 161 STATICS of RIGID BODIES

Chapter 1: Statics of Particles


2nd Semester A.Y. 2024 - 2025

Forces as Vectors and Resultants


●​ General
Forces are drawn as directed arrows. The length of the arrow represents the magnitude of the force and
the arrowhead determines its direction. Forces on rigid bodies further have a line of action.

​ Sample Problem: Force Components in Coplanar (2D) Force Systems

1.​ Given a 30° - inclined plane with


a block weighing 100N, as
shown. Assuming the block is in
equilibrium (no downward
motion), find the components of
the gravity force on the block
normal and parallel to the
Figure 1 Inclined Plane
inclined plane.

SOLUTION 1: By geometry, the angle between F and Fn is 30°, and that between F and Fp is 60°.
Using the definition of the trigonometric function sine and cosine, gives,

​ Fn = 100 cos 30° or 86.603 N ; Fp = 100 cos 60° or 50.000 N

Sample Problem: Magnitude and Direction of Force from its Components

2.​ If the components of a certain


force F, referred to the
rectangular coordinate system,
are ​ ​ Fx = - 315 N
and Fy = 245 N, find the
magnitude and direction of F.
Figure 2 Magnitude and Direction of Force F

SOLUTION 2: With the given components of F, use the following equations to solve
2 2 𝐹𝑦
𝑀𝑎𝑔𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑢𝑑𝑒: 𝐹 = 𝐹𝑥 + 𝐹𝑦 and 𝐷𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛: α = 𝑎𝑟𝑐𝑡𝑎𝑛|| 𝐹𝑥 ||

Therefore, F = 399.061 N and α = 37.875°


ENS 161 STATICS of RIGID BODIES
Chapter 1: Statics of Particles
2nd Semester A.Y. 2024 - 2025

Sample Problem: Analytical Method of Solving for the Resultant of a Force System

3.​ Given the four concurrent forces


in the figure. Solve for the
magnitude and direction of the
resultant.

Figure 3 Magnitude and Direction of Resultant

SOLUTION 3: To find the components of the resultant via analytical method, use the following,

2 2 𝑅𝑦
𝑅𝑥 = ∑ 𝐹𝑥 ;​ 𝑅𝑦 = ∑ 𝐹𝑦 ;​ 𝑅 = 𝑅𝑥 + 𝑅𝑦 ;​ θ = 𝑎𝑟𝑐𝑡𝑎𝑛|| 𝑅𝑥 ||

𝑅𝑥 = ∑ 𝐹𝑥 = 𝐹1𝑥 + 𝐹2𝑥 − 𝐹3𝑥 − 𝐹4𝑥 𝑅𝑦 = ∑ 𝐹𝑦 = 𝐹1𝑦 + 𝐹2𝑦 + 𝐹3𝑦 − 𝐹4𝑦

3 1 2 1
𝑅𝑥 = 75 + 70 − 85 − 100𝑐𝑜𝑠60 𝑅𝑦 = 0 + 70 + 85 − 100𝑠𝑖𝑛60
13 2 13 2

𝑅𝑥 = 23. 139 𝑁 → (store exact value to 𝑅𝑥 = 12. 331 𝑁 ↑ (store exact value to B)

A)

Then, substitute stored values to the following equations,


2 2 𝑅𝑦
𝑅 = 𝑅𝑥 + 𝑅𝑦 and θ = 𝑎𝑟𝑐𝑡𝑎𝑛|| 𝑅𝑥 ||

Therefore, R = 26.230 N and θ = 28.052°

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