Statics/Three-Dimensional Equilibrium

There are six equations expressing the equilibrium of a rigid body in 3 dimensions.

Sum of Forces: $\sum_{}^{} F_x=0$ , $\sum_{}^{} F_y=0$ , $\sum_{}^{} F_z=0$

Sum of Moments: $\sum_{}^{} M_x=0$ , $\sum_{}^{} M_y=0$ , $\sum_{}^{} M_z=0$

To solve three dimensional statics problems:

Resolve force components
Resolve moments about a point
Resolve moments about a line or axis. See Scalar Triple Product

Knowing how to find the Determinate of a matrix can help alot here.

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Last modified on 17 January 2008, at 07:19