Introduction to Engineering Mechanics

Introduction to Engineering Mechanics Dr. Wayne Whiteman Director of the Office of Student Services and Senior Academic Professional School of Mechanical Engineering

This course is an introduction to learning and applying the principles required to solve engineering mechanics problems.

School of Mechanical Engineering

Module 27 Learning Outcomes Apply the 2D equilibrium equations to solve for the force reactions and moment reactions acting on a body.  Define and recognize two-force members 

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2D Equilibrium Worksheet 2 By By=Dy

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2 FORCE MEMBERS Weightless members with force application at two frictionless pins only 3

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2D Equilibrium Worksheet 2 2 FORCE MEMBERS Weightless members with force application at two frictionless pins only

 Tension (T) or Compression (C)  Equilibrium requires  Equal forces  Opposite forces  Collinear forces

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2D Equilibrium Worksheet 2

Determine the reactions at pin support A and the force in the hydraulic arm BD for the articulate crane shown below. Identify if the hydraulic arm is in compression (C) or tension (T). Neglect the weight of the members.

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