Two-dimensional rigid-body equilibrium2D
Three-force body
Construct planar free-body diagrams and solve support reactions, stability, and three-force-body conditions.
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Purpose-built 2D FBDThree-force rigid-body explorer
Construct the concurrency point and solve the remaining two force magnitudes.
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Two-dimensional rigid-body equilibrium
Idealization
Ideal supports supply only their permitted reactions; deformation is neglected.
Acceptance check
Check ΣFx = 0, ΣFy = 0, ΣM = 0, plus contact, uplift, sliding, or tipping limits where relevant.