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Applications in Engineering Mechanics

This document provides an overview of module 3 of a course on engineering mechanics. It defines multi-force members as structural members subjected to more than two forces and reviews two-force members. It explains that the module will apply 2D equilibrium equations to solve for reactions on structures with interacting bodies, including those with at least one multi-force member. Examples of such structures are given as frames and machines. The document provides learning objectives and outlines the content that will be covered, including identifying multi-force members and practicing equilibrium calculations on sample problems.

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Applications in Engineering Mechanics

This document provides an overview of module 3 of a course on engineering mechanics. It defines multi-force members as structural members subjected to more than two forces and reviews two-force members. It explains that the module will apply 2D equilibrium equations to solve for reactions on structures with interacting bodies, including those with at least one multi-force member. Examples of such structures are given as frames and machines. The document provides learning objectives and outlines the content that will be covered, including identifying multi-force members and practicing equilibrium calculations on sample problems.

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Applications in

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

This course addresses the modeling and analysis of static


equilibrium problems with an emphasis on real world engineering
systems and problem solving.

School of Mechanical Engineering


Module 3 Learning Outcomes
 Define multi-force members
 Review 2-force members
 Apply the 2D equilibrium equations
to solve for the force reactions and
moment reactions acting on
structures with interacting bodies or
parts and containing at least
one multi-force member.
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Structures with interacting bodies or parts and
containing at least one multi-force member.
 Frame
 Stationary structure to support loads
 Example – Step Ladder
 Machine
 Structure containing moving parts
 Designed to transmit and alter the
effect of forces
 Has purpose of doing mechanical work
 Example - Pliers
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Structures containing at least one multi-force
member
 Multi-force members
 Member that is subjected to more
than 2 forces
 2-Force Members
 Review from “Intro to Engineering
Mechanics

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2D Equilibrium Worksheet 2
By=Dy 2 FORCE MEMBERS
Weightless members with force
By application at two frictionless
pins only
 Tension (T) or Compression (C)

 Equilibrium requires
 Equal forces
 Opposite forces
 Collinear forces
Dy
 Shape is not a factor
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Multi-force member

 Member that is subjected to more than 2 forces

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Apply the 2D equilibrium equations to solve for the
force reactions and moment reactions acting on
structures with interacting bodies or parts and
containing at least one multi-force member

 “if a body is in equilibrium, each of


its parts – being a body in its own
right – is also in equilibrium”
[Used with permission from “Engineering Mechanics:
Statics,” McGill/King, 4th Ed, 2003, pg 221]

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Worksheet: Identify the multi-force members and the 2-force
members in the structures below

Used with permission from “Engineering


Mechanics: Statics,” McGill/King, 4th Ed, 2003

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