Translational Equilibrium – is in translational Center of Mass – is the point at which all the

equilibrium if the net force is zero mass is considered to be concentrated

Rotational Equilibrium – if the net
torque/moment is zero
*If a body is in equilibrium it will never
accelerate
Static Translation Equilibrium – for motionless
objects that is in equilibrium
Dynamic Translational Equilibrium – for objects
in motion that is still in equilibrium
Clockwise – Positive (+)
C.Clockwise – Negative (-)
Lami’s Theorem – alternate solution for a 3-
Force Equilibrium system
- When three forces acting at a point are
in equilibrium, each force is
proportional to the sine of the angle
between the two other forces
- also the point at which the system can
be balanced.
- For simple symmetrical objects with
uniform density, the center of mass is
located at the centroid.
- If an object has rotational symmetry
about a single point, then that is the
center of mass
- Sometimes the center of mass does not
fall on the object itself
- The center of gravity will be at the same
point as the center of mass IF the
gravitational field is uniform
Kinematics – study of motion of objects without
references to forces

Beam – a structural element that is capable of

withstanding loads as it simply transfers the
loads to the supports

Friction – is a force that resists motion

- It is a reaction to motion

Static Friction – acting on a stationary object

Kinetic Friction – acting on a moving object

- Always less than the maximum static

friction
- Maximum or limiting static friction
occurs when the object is about to
move.
- Friction is independent of the area of
contact.

Belt Friction – friction present between the

cable and the cylinder of the pulley

- the lesser the friction, the pulling force

needed approaches the holding force