What are Free Body Diagrams?

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One of the most useful aids for solving a statics problem is the free bodydiagram (FBD). A free body diagram is a graphic, dematerialized, symbolicrepresentation of the body (structure, element or segment of an element)in which all connecting 'pieces' have been removed. A FBD is aconvenient method to model the structure, structural element, or segmentthat is under scrutiny. It is a way in which to conceptualize the structure,and its composite elements, so that an analysis may be initialized.
All of the physical attrributes of the structure are removed. This is notcompleted at random, rather with a distinct method. A body, or segment thereof,is represented by a simple single line. Each connection is solely representedby a juncture with distinct properties, or is replaced by a set of forcesand moments which would represent the action at that connection. Internalforces which would be found at a node (connection or joint) can be replacedby representational external forces where that 'part' connectswould connect with the other member in the FBD. All loads are representedas force systems.


The image to the right is a link to a movie which illustrates the way inwhich each of the loads on the structure (in this case the bench) are resolved.It also illustrates how each and every physical load that acts upon thestructure must be represented. This means that all of the loads are replacedby vectors. Even the supports are replaced by single vectors.

Notice how the person, cans and upper shelf dematerialize and are replacedby vectors. The FBD at the end of the movie is not complete. What is missing?
Everything that is needed to solve a force system is includedon the FBD. Free body diagrams may not seem necessary in the relativelysimple current applications, but as problems become more complex, theirusefulness increases.


The following is the process for determining the reaction at the wall fora cantilever beam. A FBD is first drawn of the beam. Next, cut the beamfree from the wall and replace the wall with the forces that were supportingthe beam at the wall before it was cut free. These forces are unknown, butthey are the only forces that can keep the beam in equilibrium. They areidentical to the internal forces in the beam at that point before it wascut. The internal forces in the beam before it was cut free from its supportare also determined when the forces which will keep, or put, the FBD inequilibrium are found.

A fixed support will resist translation in all directionsand rotation (moment). The FBD must show all of these directions. The principlesof equilibrium can always be used to solve a FBD. In the FBD above Sum Fy = 2K and Sum Fx = 0. The 2K forces(load and vertical reaction force) cause a counter-clockwise couple of 10K-FT which must be resisted by a moment on the end of the cut section of10 K-FT acting in a clockwise direction.

This is an illustration of three different structural systems which haveone 100 pound load and one 150 pound load acting on them at exactly thesame point. They are also supported with a roller support at the left andpinned support at the right. Each one could be a structure made of any typeof material.....wood, steel, bamboo, or perhaps paper.


This is a Free Body Diagram of these three systems which has been drawnto represent the force system. Note how all of the internal structure hasbeen removed from this representation. The internal arrangement does notmatter for the determination of the supporting reactions! AND, if the supportingand loading geometries are the same, the external reactions will alswaysremain the same.

The Umbrian Street Lamp
This is a street lamp that is commonly found in Umbria, Italy. It lookslike many lamps found all over the world. The three photos illustrate howthe free body diagram for this structure should be conceived. The firststep is to dematerialize the lamp. Identify the center of the body and drawthis as a straght line. The only identifieable weight is the lamp, so thisis drawn as a vector as indicated. The next step is to determine what isrequired at the other end of the lamp to maintain equilibrium; what is neededto keep the lamp from spinning off into space? These forces (including themoment) are drawn as indicated. What is missing from this illustration?The magnitudes of the moment and force at the left side should be includedin a complete free body diagram.

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The Verona Column
There are many situations in which the exact conditions of the end restraintsare not able to be determined in the first glance. The materiality and relativestiffness of the elements which are being supported/connected provide cluesas to the actual behavior.
This is a thin brick column supporting a wooden canopy at the old castlein Verona, Italy. How is this element connected to the wall below?
Most likely one would model this behavior as a simple connection. The masonrywould have a very difficult time transferring moments since it cannot developthe required tensile half of the couple. The mortar would also most likelyyield if a lateral load of significant force were to be applied. However,one could argue that the column can, and certainly does, resist a smallamount of lateral load. And, due to the force of gravity pulling each brickdown there could be the possibility for the base to begin to resist a moderatemoment as long as the tensile force does not exceed the compressive forcedue to the self-weight of the structure. So, where does this leave the FBD?In the hands of the designer to make a choice on the type of model thathe/she desires.... What is the correct model? It depends.

The Harbor Crane
When confronted with what appears to be a complex prolblem, the first thingto do is to SIMPLIFY!!! Determine the identifiable pieces. Look for significantchanges in the structural morphology. Turn the image upside down if needbe in order to attempt to dematerialze the problem.
In this case, the crane must be divided into at least two recognizable pieces.It has a trussed upper structure (A) and a rigid frame lower structure (B).We can split the structures into these two parts because we can also recognizethat the upper part must be able to rotate while the lower part remains'stable' or at the very least remains in place. Two significantweights, or forces, can be identified acting on part A; the weight of thehoisted load and the large concrete block counter-balance. Notice the relativemagnitudes of the force vectors. If the actual magnitude of forces are unknown, this is one way in which these values can be represented.
Note also that some parts of the actual built form of the crane have been neglected in the upper part. There is a series of machines which occupy the platform above the circular swivel track. These are not really of concern in this anaysis unless they are permanent AND of considerable weight. If they are NOT considered, then their location at the center of the whole crane adds a bit of stability to the overall system. Thus, smaller items which might ormight not be present are usually neglected.
Part B consists of a heavy, solid plate steel rigid frame. It seems to have feet at the bottom of each 'leg' that provide the 'footing.' The free body diagram is drawn passing through the center of gravity of the section. There are times when the location of the center of gravity is actualy unknown. When this is the case, then it is necessary to make a 'best guess' as to its location. Once this is completed, it can be tested asto its 'correctness' by the logic of the resulting diagram. There are times when the Free body diagram does not seem to represent anything close to the built form.
Note that the 'action' on this, the lower frame, consists of both a Forceand a Moment. What created these two seperate forces? Why is there both a moment and a vertical load? Why not only a vertical load? or only a moment? In order to analyze this part of the frame we must consider ALL of the actions which come 'from above.'This is essentially a moment which has been generated by the tendency of the crane to tip. BUT, the vertical load of the bit being moved MUST also at some point get to the ground. It does so through the frame. Try analyzing the frame with assumed values.
What influence does this have on the totalcapacity of the crane? How might this crane fail? What element might failfirst?

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Questions for Thought

How would the FBD be completed for the anchor blocks for Frei Otto'stent structure?

Homework Problems

Additional Reading

Seward, Derek. Understanding Structures. Macmillan Press (London). 1994.pp. 18 - 24.

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