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A useful definition
Free body diagram: A sketch of the outlines shape of the body
isolated from its surrounding. On this sketch all forces and couple
moments that the surrounding exert on the body together with any
support reactions must be shown correctly. Only then applying
equilibrium equations will be useful.
Internal loadings: These internal loading acting on a specific region
within the body can be attained by the Method of Section.
Apply Equilibrium
at this stage
Three Dimensional Loading:
A cut will be made through C and the right part will be studied
= 0.5x180x6
Fc = 6
Fc = 6/9 * 270 = 180N/m
270 9
Example 1.1 (Cont.)
If the cut was made at C and the left part was taken
First a free body diagram for the entire body is made and
equilibrium is applied to get the support reactions.
1215 =0.5x 270x9
270
A c
3 6
A free Body
Diagram of the
entire body
Example 1-2 (Cont.)
A cut will be made at C and the left part will be studied
Example 1-3