Version 1.0, August 31, 2001, Copyright, Hugh Jack 1993-2001

15.2 REACTIONS AND SUPPORTS

 

· These symbols are very important to engineers. Their equivalent is the symbols for resistors, transistors, etc in electrical engineering. They are a way to talk about systems in general terms before investing time and resources designing and building the system.

 

· A subset of these symbols are,

 

 

 

 

 

· Other joints include

  1. - spring
  2. - rod on a smooth surface
  3. - rod on a rough surface
  4. - pin supports
  5. - beams cemented into walls (fixed support)
  6. - ball (3D)
  7. - ball socket
  8. - universal joint
  9. - hinge
  10. - collar and shaft

 

 

 

******* NOTE: Add more on support reactions