Statics of Rigid Bodies

This course covers the branch of engineering mechanics known as statics which deals with the forces acting on non-moving bodies. The course is in preparation for a higher level of analysis of assemblies and structures. It covers concurrent and non-concurrent forces, operation with the free body concept, equilibrium of co-planar and non-coplanar force system, analysis of trusses, friction force in space, centroids and moments of inertia.

This course covers the branch of engineering mechanics known as statics which deals with the forces acting on non-moving bodies. The course is in preparation for a higher level of analysis of assemblies and structures. It covers concurrent and non-concurrent forces, operation with the free body concept, equilibrium of co-planar and non-coplanar force system, analysis of trusses, friction force in space, centroids and moments of inertia.

Problem 1: Determine the x and y components of each of the forces shown. Problem 2: Compute the x and y components of each of the forces shown. Problem 3: The body of an incline is subjected to the vertical and horizontal forces shown. Find the components of each force along x-y axes oriented parallel and perpendicular to the incline. Problem 4: Referring to the figure shown, determine the components of force F and P along the x-y axes which are parallel and perpendicular to the incline. Pro...