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3: Static Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies

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Video introduction to the topics covered in Chapter 3, delivered by Dr. Jacob Moore. YouTube source: https://youtu.be/x_L6S6ohu-k.

  • 3.1: Moment of a Force (Scalar)
    Further explanation of the moment of a force, and the equation for calculating a moment. How to calculate the moment using only scalar quantities, for two- and three-dimensional systems. Includes several worked examples.
  • 3.2: Varignon's Theorem
    Using Varignon's Theorem as an alternative to finding perpendicular distances, in scalar moment calculations. Includes several worked examples.
  • 3.3: Couples
    Definition of a force couple, and calculation of the moment produced by a couple.
  • 3.4: Equilibrium Analysis for a Rigid Body
    Using the definition of static equilibrium to set up equations that allow for the analysis of rigid body systems. Includes several worked examples.
  • 3.5: Chapter 3 Homework Problems


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