Engg Mechanics Equilibrium of Concurrent Coplanar Force

EQUILIBRIUM OF CONCURRENT COPLANAR
FORCE SYSTEMS 1
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1] BASIC CONCEPTS:
(a) Definition & Conditions for Equilibrium
(b) Space Diagram & Free Body Diagram (FBD)
(c) A few guidelines for drawing FBD
2] NUMERICAL PROBLEMS:
(a) Solved Examples
(b) Exercise
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Definition:-
If a system of forces acting on a body, keeps the body in a
state of rest or in a state of uniform motion along a
straightline, then the system of forces is said to be in
equilibrium.
ALTERNATIVELY, if the resultant of the force system is

zero, then, the force system is said to be in equilibrium.
Conditions for Equilibrium of
Concurrent Coplanar Force System
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A coplanar concurrent force system will be in

equilibrium if it satisfies the following two conditions:
Y X
i) Fx = 0; and ii) Fy = 0
i.e. Algebraic sum of components of all the forces of the

system, along two mutually perpendicular directions, is
ZERO.
Graphical conditions for Equilibrium 4
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Triangle Law: If three forces are in equilibrium, then, they

form a closed triangle when represented in a Tip to Tail
arrangement, as shown in Fig 1.(a).
F2
F1 Fig 1.(a)
F3 F1
Polygonal Law: If more than three forces are in equilibrium,
then, they form a closed polygon when represented in a Tip
to Tail arrangement, as shown in Fig 1.(b).
F3 F2
F1 Fig 1.(b)
F4 F1
F5
LAMIS THEOREM
If a system of Three forces is in equilibrium, then, each force
of the system is proportional to sine of the angle between the
other two forces (and constant of proportionality is the same
for all the forces). Thus, with reference to Fig(2), we have,
F3 F2
F1 F
2 3
F
Sin Sin Sin

F1
Fig (2)
Note: While using Lamis theorem, all the three forces

should be either directed away or all directed towards the
point of concurrence.
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Space Diagram(SPD):The sketch showing the physical
conditions of the problem, like, the nature of supports provided;
size, shape and location of various bodies; forces applied on
the bodies, etc., is known as space diagram.
Eg. Fig 3 (a) is a space diagram
Cable
P = 2kN
3m
Sphere
30
wall
Fig 3 (a) SPD
Weight of sphere = 0.5 kN
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Free Body Diagram(FBD) : It is an isolated diagram of the
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body being analyzed (called free body), in which, the body is

shown freed from all its supports and contacting
bodies/surfaces. Instead of the supports and contacting
bodies/surfaces, the reactive forces exerted by them on the free
body is shown, along with all other applied forces.
T W=0.5kN
Eg. Fig 3 (b) is a Free Body Diagram. P=2kN
Rw 30
Note: Free Body Diagrams should
be NEAT, LEGIBLE & SUFFICIENTLY
BIG. Only the details required for the
Fig 3(b)
analysis of the problem are to be T = Tension in the cable
Rw = Reaction of the wall
A Few Guidelines for Drawing FBD
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1) Tensile Force: It is a force trying to pull or extend the
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body. It is represented by a vector directed away from the

body.
2) Compressive Force: It is force trying to push or contract
the body. It is represented by a vector directed towards the
body.
3) Reactions at smooth surfaces: The reactions of smooth
surfaces, like walls, floors, Inclined planes, etc. will be normal
to the surface and pointing towards the body.
4) Forces in Link rods/connecting rods: These forces will
be acting along the axis of the rod, either towards or away
from the body. (They are either compressive or tensile in
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5) Forces in Cables (Strings or Chords): These can only be

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tensile forces. Thus, these forces will be along the cable and
directed away from the body.
6) Tension in cables on either side of a smooth pulley will
be equal in magnitude. (Eg. As shown in Fig)
P =40N
40N
EXERCISE PROBLEMS 10
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1] A 10kN roller rests on a smooth horizontal floor and is

held by the bar AC as shown in Fig(1). Determine the
magnitude and nature of the force in the bar AC and
reaction from the floor under the action of the forces
applied on the roller. [Ans:FAC=0.058 kN(T),R=14.98 kN]
7kN
C 45
5kN
A 30
Fig(1)
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2] A 1kN roller resting on a smooth incline as shown in

Fig (2) is held by a cable. If the tension in the cable is
limited to 0.518kN, determine the maximum inclination to
0
which the plane can be raised. [Ans: = 30 wrt Hz.]
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Fig (2)
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3] A 10 kN weight is suspended from a rope as shown in

Fig(3). Determine the magnitude and direction of the least
force P required to pull the rope, so that, the weight is shifted
horizontally by 0.5m. Also, determine, tension in the rope in
its new position. [Ans: P= 2.43 kN, = 14.480 ; T= 9.7kN.]
2m
P

10kN Fig(3).
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4] Three spheres A, B, C of diameters, 500mm, 500mm,
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800mm and weighing 4kN, 4kN, 8kN, respectively, are placed

in a trench as shown in Fig(4). Find the reactions at all contact
points. [Ans: FAC=4.62kN, RA1= 2.46kN, RA2= 7.16kN( )
FBC=?, RB1=?, RB2=? ( ) ]
70 A B 70
650 mm
Fig(4).
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5] Three cylinders A, B, C of diameters, 200mm, 200mm,

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100mm and weighing 400N, 400N, 200N, respectively, are

placed in a trench as shown in Fig(5). Find the reactions at
all contact points. [Ans: FAB=257.11N, FAC=162.50N,
RA1= 459.62N, RA2= 460.06N, RB=306.42N, RC= 182.72N. ]
C B
A
50 40
Fig(5).
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6] Two rollers A and B of same diameter and weight 1000N,
600N, respectively, interconnected by a light weight rod are
placed on smooth planes as shown in Fig(6). Determine the
inclination of the rod and the reaction of the planes.
[Ans : = 23.410,RA = RB = 923.7 N]
B

A
30 30
Fig(6).
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7] Determine the value of P and the nature of the forces in the

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bars for equilibrium of the system shown in Fig(7).

[Ans: P = 3.04 kN, Forces in bars are Compressive.]
60
45 45
75
2kN P
Fig(7).
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8] A cable fixed as shown in Fig(8), supports three loads.

Determine the value of the load W and the inclination of the
segment BC. [Ans: W=25kN, = 54.780]
A
D
30
B 60

C
20 22.5
Loads are in kN
W
Fig(8)

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EQUILIBRIUM OF CONCURRENT COPLANAR

Students | VTU NOTES | QUESTION

ALTERNATIVELY, if the resultant of the force system is

Students | VTU NOTES | QUESTION

A coplanar concurrent force system will be in

i.e. Algebraic sum of components of all the forces of the

Triangle Law: If three forces are in equilibrium, then, they

Note: While using Lamis theorem, all the three forces

body being analyzed (called free body), in which, the body is

body. It is represented by a vector directed away from the

5) Forces in Cables (Strings or Chords): These can only be

1] A 10kN roller rests on a smooth horizontal floor and is

2] A 1kN roller resting on a smooth incline as shown in

3] A 10 kN weight is suspended from a rope as shown in

800mm and weighing 4kN, 4kN, 8kN, respectively, are placed

5] Three cylinders A, B, C of diameters, 200mm, 200mm,

100mm and weighing 400N, 400N, 200N, respectively, are

7] Determine the value of P and the nature of the forces in the

bars for equilibrium of the system shown in Fig(7).

8] A cable fixed as shown in Fig(8), supports three loads.

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