CESTATICS – Statics of Rigid
Bodies
Course Topics FINALS PERIOD
Module 6: Friction (Dry – Horizontal &
MIDTERM PERIOD
Inclined, Belt, Wedge)
Module 1: Introduction of Principles in Statics
Module 7: Centroid and Centers of
Module 2: Resultant and Equilibrium Forces
Gravity
and Moments in Two-Dimensional Systems
Module 8: Area and Mass Moment of
Module 3: Resultant and Equilibrium Forces
Inertia
and Moments in Three-Dimensional Systems
Module 9: Shear and Moment Diagram
Module 4: Beam Analysis and Cables
(Support Reactions)
Module 10: Hydrostatic Forces and
Moving Loads
Module 5: Truss Analysis (Methods of Joint,
RESULTANT OF TWO-DIMENSIONAL FORCES
GIVEN FORCES can be presented in the following forms:
Angled Form Rise-Run Form
Grid Form Cartesian Vector Form
RESULTANT OF TWO-DIMENSIONAL FORCES
COMPOSITION OF FORCES (Compounding of Forces)
process of finding out the resultant force of a number of given forces
METHODS OF FINDING THE RESULTANT FORCE
Graphical Method Geometric Method
Method of Resolution
RESULTANT OF TWO-DIMENSIONAL FORCES
PARALLELOGRAM LAW
graphical method of solving for resultants which states that if two forces,
acting simultaneously on a particle, be represented in magnitude and
direction by the two adjacent sides of a parallelogram; their resultant
may be represented in magnitude and direction by the diagonal of the
parallelogram, which passes through their point of intersection
TRIANGLE LAW
geometric method of solving for resultants by connecting vectors in a
head-to-tail fashion
Both method applies either trigonometric laws below:
Cosine Law Sine Law
RESULTANT OF TWO-DIMENSIONAL FORCES
RESULTANT FORCES can be presented in the following forms:
R = 1041 N R = {576i + 867j} N
Scalar Form Cartesian Vector Form
RESULTANT OF TWO-DIMENSIONAL FORCES
Sample Problem 2.1
The forces F1, F2, and F3 which act on point A of the bracket are specified in three different ways as shown in
the figure below. Determine the x and y (a) Scalar and (b) Cartesian Vector components of each of the three
forces. Also, find the value of the resultant and its angle with respect to the positive x-axis.
RESULTANT OF TWO-DIMENSIONAL FORCES
Sample Problem 2.2
Combine the two forces P and T, which act on the fixed structure at B as shown below, into a single equivalent
force R in (a) Scalar and (b) Cartesian Vector form.
RESULTANT OF TWO-DIMENSIONAL FORCES
Sample Problem 2.3
The 20-N force F acts on a gear tooth as shown below. Resolve F into components acting along lines aa and bb.
RESULTANT OF TWO-DIMENSIONAL FORCES
Sample Problem 2.4
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°?
EQUILIBRIUM OF TWO-DIMENSIONAL FORCES
CONDITION OF EQUILIBRIUM
the term “equilibrium” or, more specifically, “static equilibrium” is used to describe an object at
rest and to be able to maintain equilibrium, it is necessary to satisfy Newton’s first law of
motion, which requires the resultant force acting on a particle to be equal to zero
STEPS IN DRAWING FREE-BODY DIAGRAMS
1. DRAW outlined shape or ISOLATE the body/particle
2. SHOW all forces (active and reactive).
Active Forces – tend to move the particle or body
Reactive Forces – opposes probable impending motion which is in the form of constraints or supports
3. IDENTIFY magnitude and direction of each force.
EQUILIBRIUM OF TWO-DIMENSIONAL FORCES
FREE-BODY DIAGRAM EXAMPLES
Spring Cable and Pulley Smooth/Frictionless
Contact
EQUILIBRIUM OF TWO-DIMENSIONAL FORCES
Sample Problem 2.5
Draw the free-body diagram of the following components of the given force system:
a) Ball
b) Knot C
c) Cable CE
d) Pulley B
e) Spring CD
f) Support A
EQUILIBRIUM OF TWO-DIMENSIONAL FORCES
Sample Problem 2.6
An electric light fixture weighting 15 N hangs from a point C, by two strings AC and BC. The string AC
is inclined at 60° to the horizontal and BC at 45° to the horizontal as shown in the figure. Solve for the
tension forces acting on cables AC and BC using (a) Analytic Method and (b) Lami’s Theorem.
EQUILIBRIUM OF TWO-DIMENSIONAL FORCES
Sample Problem 2.7
Determine the required length of cord AC in the figure below so that the 8-kg lamp can be suspended
in the position shown. The undeformed length of spring AB is 0.4 m, and the spring has a stiffness of
kAB = 300 N.m. (Hint : F=ks for spring tension)
EQUILIBRIUM OF TWO-DIMENSIONAL FORCES
Sample Problem 2.8
The gusset plate is subjected to the forces of four members. Determine the force in member B and its
proper orientation θ for equilibrium. The forces are concurrent at point O. Take F = 12 kN.
CESTATICS – Statics of Rigid
Bodies
Course Topics FINALS PERIOD
Module 6: Friction (Dry – Horizontal &
MIDTERM PERIOD
Inclined, Belt, Wedge)
Module 1: Introduction of Principles in Statics
Module 7: Centroid and Centers of
Module 2: Resultant and Equilibrium Forces
Gravity
and Moments in Two-Dimensional Systems
Module 8: Area and Mass Moment of
Module 3: Resultant and Equilibrium Forces
Inertia
and Moments in Three-Dimensional Systems
Module 9: Shear and Moment Diagram
Module 4: Beam Analysis and Cables
(Support Reactions)
Module 10: Hydrostatic Forces and
Moving Loads
Module 5: Truss Analysis (Methods of Joint,
MOMENT OF A FORCE TWO-DIMENSIONAL SYSTEMS
MOMENT TYPES
Clockwise Counterclockwise
NOTE:
The sign convention for
moments shall follow
POSITIVE for Clockwise and
NEGATIVE for
Counterclockwise.
VARIGNON’S PRINCIPLE OF MOMENTS (OR LAW OF MOMENTS)
If a number of coplanar forces are acting simultaneously on a particle, the algebraic sum of the
moments of all the forces about any point is equal to the moment of their resultant force about the
same point.
APPROACHES IN MOMENT EVALUATION
Scalar Approach Vector Approach
MOMENT OF A FORCE TWO-DIMENSIONAL SYSTEMS
Sample Problem 2.9
Determine the moment about point O in the given systems.
MOMENT OF A FORCE TWO-DIMENSIONAL SYSTEMS
Sample Problem 2.10
Determine the moment about point O in the given system.
MOMENT OF A FORCE TWO-DIMENSIONAL SYSTEMS
Sample Problem 2.11
Determine the moment about point O in the given system in (a) Scalar and (b) Vector Analysis.
MOMENT OF A FORCE TWO-DIMENSIONAL SYSTEMS
Sample Problem 2.11
Determine the moment about point A in the given system.
CESTATICS – Statics of Rigid
Bodies
Course Topics FINALS PERIOD
Module 6: Friction (Dry – Horizontal &
MIDTERM PERIOD
Inclined, Belt, Wedge)
Module 1: Introduction of Principles in Statics
Module 7: Centroid and Centers of
Module 2: Resultant and Equilibrium Forces
Gravity
and Moments in Two-Dimensional Systems
Module 8: Area and Mass Moment of
Module 3: Resultant and Equilibrium Forces
Inertia
and Moments in Three-Dimensional Systems
Module 9: Shear and Moment Diagram
Module 4: Beam Analysis and Cables
(Support Reactions)
Module 10: Hydrostatic Forces and
Moving Loads
Module 5: Truss Analysis (Methods of Joint,
