I see two errors in your AB diagram.lc99 said:
Ohh. okay about ABharuspex said:
Ok, maybe I misunderstand the diagram. If it is to be interpreted as a load that is a maximum of 4kN/m in the middle, reducing linearly each side, then I agree with your number. Since it only specified 4kN/m I took the load to be constant.lc99 said:
If you post the link I will take a look, but in this thread I believe you need to includ those reactions.lc99 said:
here is the link. thank you! :)haruspex said:
Ok, I have posted an answer there, and you are making the same mistake in this thread.lc99 said:
A free body diagram is a graphical representation of the forces acting on an object or a system. It is used in statics to analyze the equilibrium of a body or a system by showing all the external forces acting on it.
To draw a free body diagram, you must first identify the object or system and all the external forces acting on it. Then, draw a simplified sketch of the object or system, leaving out any unnecessary details. Finally, draw and label all the forces acting on the object or system, including their magnitude, direction, and point of application.
A frame is a structure that is stationary or fixed, while a machine is a structure that is capable of moving. In a free body diagram, frames are represented by a single point, while machines are represented by multiple points connected by lines to indicate their movement.
The purpose of a free body diagram in statics is to analyze the forces acting on an object or a system and determine whether it is in equilibrium or not. By drawing and analyzing a free body diagram, we can determine the magnitude, direction, and point of application of each force, and use this information to solve for unknown quantities.
No, a free body diagram is only used in statics to analyze the equilibrium of a body or a system. In non-static situations, such as objects in motion, we use other methods such as Newton's laws of motion to analyze the forces acting on the object.
