Course Objective Statics (ME-106)

To impart theoretical knowledge related to engineering statics and to make students

able to utilize this knowledge in analyzing and solving engineering problems
related to mechanical systems under equilibrium.
Class Learning Outcomes (CLO)
1) To be able to define different theoretical concepts related to statics.
2) To be able to solve different engineering problems based on statics.
3) To be able to calculate the centroid, moment of areas and inertia for bodies under
equilibrium. Text Book
Sessional Marks Distribution Engineering Mechanics Statics
R. C. Hibbeler 12th Edition
1) Mid term test = 30 marks (written or computer based).
2) Assignment = 10 marks (CLO-3 based)
Final Exam
1) Will consist of 4 questions (of at least two parts) with no choice covering the entire course.
2) Examination question pool will consist of class lectures and suggested problems.

Note: Each student will be assessed twice on the basis of above CLOs during the semester. For a good grip on the course
practice as many problems as you can.
There can be many structures in engineering that needs to remain in
Lecture 01 2019
equilibrium and are subjected to statics Week 1
 More Applications Of Statics

Machines & Machine Parts

Industrial Robots Brakes

Electrical Machines Trusses Biomechanics

ENGINEERING: Is concerned with the knowledge of science related to the design
and development of technology & structures that can be utilized for the benefit of the
society. Example sensing technology, manufacturing technology and various machines
& architecture.

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING: Branch of engineering that is concerned with the

knowledge of physical science related to the design, manufacturing and use of
machines, materials and mechanical systems.

MECHANICAL SYSTEM: System consisting of interconnected elements designed to

perform a particular task that can include manipulation of forces & energy. Examples
include linkage system, fuel injection system, ventilation system, suspension system
and energy harvesting machines. Important parameters of a mechanical system includes
natural frequency, stiffness and inertia.

Ingenuity makes a good engineer!

Innovation, Creativity & Inventiveness
Mechanics:
Branch of physical science that deals with the effects of forces on bodies. The body
may or may not remain in state of rest.
Statics:
Branch of mechanics that deals with the
bodies in equilibrium when subjected to
Applications: externally applied forces.
 Vibrations Newton’s First Law of Motion (concept of equilibrium)
 Strength of materials
In the absence of unbalance force a body remains at
 Design of machines
rest or continues to move with a uniform velocity in
 Robotics
a straight line. This law contains the concept of
 Design of truss & Structures
equilibrium of forces which is the main topic of
 Automobile
concern in Statics.
 Aircraft
 Fluid flow Dynamics:
 Electrical machines
 Branch of mechanics that deals with the
Fluid-solid interaction
bodies in motion/accelerations when
subjected to forces
1) Rigid body:
Some Basic Concepts
A body with negligible deformation/deflection when subjected to external forces.
The inter atomic distance (usually 0.1nm to 0.2 nm) remain fixed when the body is
subjected to externally applied forces. Rigid body is a hypothetical concept.
2) Force:
Force is a vector quantity and physically it can be considered as a push or a pull
exerted by one body on another. Force can also have other effects like moment
(bending/turning effect of a force), torque (twisting effect of a force) and couple
(pure rotational effect of a force). Force interactions can occur when direct contact
between two bodies exist and also indirectly for instance gravitational force field,
magnetic force field and electrostatic force field.
3) Force as a Fixed Vector:
A fixed vector is one for which a unique point of application exist in space. If the
point of application is changed the effect of the vector on a body also changes.
Therefore, force vector acting on a deformable body is always considered as a fixed
vector.
4) Force as a Sliding Vector:
A sliding vector has its own unique line of action in space but not a unique point
of application therefore, it can be applied anywhere on its own line of action
without altering its effects on the body. Force vector acting on a rigid body can be
considered as a sliding vector. a
A Rigid
Line a-b = fixed body A F
line of action of
force F

b B
5) Concentrated Force:
F
Force acting at a particular point on a body (idealized concept).
The area over which the force acts remains negligibly small.

6) Distributed Force:
Spread over some region whose dimensions are not negligible. It can be converted
into a concentrated load. It is more realistic approach.
7) Particle:
A body of negligible size but may possess mass is called a particle in
statics. The point at which several forces meet can be considered as a
particle in statics. In some cases (study of geometry of motion) even a
sizable body can be considered as a particle e.g. planetary motion. L
 Types of Force

Contact Forces Non contact Forces

 External Forces Gravitational Force

Tension/Compression/Reactions  Magnetic Force
 Friction Force  Electrostatic Force
 Drag Force (fluid resistance)
 Spring Force
 Normal Force
Spring balance
Measurement of Static Forces: (Force meter)
 Load cells
(electrical strain gage, piezoelectric, hydraulic
pressure and pneumatic type)
 Spring balance Industrial Load Cells
System of Forces
 System of Forces
Coplanar & Collinear Force System: when line of action of all the forces remains
same and all the forces lie within the same plane. F1
F2 F1

F2
Ex: A two force member appearing as a machine or structural component

Coplanar & Concurrent Force System: when line of action of all the forces
intersects at a common point and all forces shares the same plane
Ex: A weight (W) being supported by two or more inclined cables/wires.
T2 T1

Coplanar and Parallel Force System: when line of action of all the
forces remains parallel to each other and all forces lie in the same
W plane. F1 F2 F3

Ex: A beam supporting the load of a roof.

Coplanar Non-concurrent & Non-parallel Force System: when the line of action of
all the forces is neither concurrent and nor parallel to each other but all forces shares
the same plane.
Ex: A man climbing a ladder resting against a smooth
Nw wall and a rough ground.

f
W

NG

Non-coplanar Force Systems: This force system usually appears in 3 dimensional

(3D) problems. The line of action of forces can be concurrent and/or parallel to each
other but the forces will not lie in the same plane as the body itself.

T3 T1
T2
Ex: A disk supported by three
cables/wires & a book lying on a W
table supported by the legs. N4
W N1 N2
N3