Engineering Mechanics
Lami’s Theorem
Lami’s theorem is applied in the static analysis of mechanical and structural systems. The theorem is named after Bernard Lamy. According to this theorem, “if a body is in equilibrium under …
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To isolate a body under consideration from the other bodies in contact and draw all the forces acting on the body. For this, first, the body is drawn and then …
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When several forces of different magnitude and direction act upon a body, they constitute a system of forces. If all the forces in a system lie in a single plane …
Read MoreScalar and Vector Quantities
A quantity is said to be the scalar if it is completely defined by its magnitude alone. Examples: Length, Area and Time etc. A quantity is said to be a …
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