... using equilibrium in a specific cross-section
Figure 10.2 Hartsuijker & Welleman (2006)
To find the section forces in a certain cross-section a free-body diagram has to be drawn in which the structure is cut at the point of interest. Following, the forces can be solved using the equilibrium of a body. This is treated in chapter 10.2 of the book Engineering Mechanics Volume 1 Hartsuijker & Welleman, 2006, of which the diagrams will be covered in Diagrams. Typically, the sign of section forces is indicated with deformation signs
In general, it is advised to first solve for the support reactions.
General exercises¶
The following exercises can be made with any method of your liking:
- If you’re a TU Delft student, you can practise with the following
exercises - Exercises in chapter 10.5 of the book Engineering Mechanics Volume 1 Hartsuijker & Welleman, 2006, answers are available on this website: 10.2, 10.3
- Hartsuijker, C., & Welleman, J. W. (2006). Engineering mechanics: Volume 1: Equilibrium. In Engineering Mechanics: Volume 1: Equilibrium. Springer Dordrecht. 10.1007/978-1-4020-5483-9