Free Body Diagram For Trailer
Free Body Diagram For Trailer
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I am looking for help on creating a Free Body Diagram on the Drag Link of a dump trailer. This drag link assembly reacts to the frame, chassis and the dump body. I can go further in detail if someone can guide me. I appreciate any help.
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RE: Free Body Diagram For Trailer
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: Free Body Diagram For Trailer
Thanks for helping. I hope to get one together for the FEA this afternoon. I have included the assembly of the drag link assembly, and a pic of how it is applied on a dump truck. The left end is attached to a hydraulic cylinder, which lifts the dump body. I really appreciate your help!
RE: Free Body Diagram For Trailer
Please review the kinematics book from your sophomore year in engineering school.
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: Free Body Diagram For Trailer
RE: Free Body Diagram For Trailer
with that said, one of those members appears to be pinned at both ends- meaning it is a two-force member which seen no bending. The FBD for that is very easy.
The other member is a three force member, which is slightly more complicated.
RE: Free Body Diagram For Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkYrymAIzlA "Statics Example: Frames/Machines 2"