Statics and Basic Mechanics

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Statics and Basic Mechanics

• What you forgot from basic physics

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Forces In The General
Vector Quantities
Magnitude and Direction
Statics
Balanced Forces No Acceleration
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External Forces Normal
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External Forces Moments
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Forces Compression
Aspect Ratio Matters
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Forces Tension
Aspect Ratio Doesnt Matter
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Forces Bending
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Carrying Forces (loads)
Tension
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Carrying Forces (loads)
Smooth Surfaces
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Carrying Forces (loads)
Rough Surfaces
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Carrying Forces (loads)
Roller Supports
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Carrying Forces (loads)
Sliding Joints
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Carrying Forces (loads)
Pin Connection
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Carrying Forces (loads)
Fixed Support
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The Basis of Statics
FMa0
SFMa0
SMMa0
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An Example A Pulley
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Examining an Object/Building/Robot
1) How is the weight of the thing supported?
2) How does it change if it is under motion?
3) Other interesting aspects of the device?
Draw a free body diagram of part 1