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Engineering Mechanics - Part27 PDF
Engineering Mechanics - Part27 PDF
Engineering Mechanics - Part27 PDF
FC = FB = 176.50 lb
and C = 0.5, determine the force P needed to pull the post out from under the
beam. Neglect the weight of the members and the thickness of the beam.
NB = 400 N.
Fx = 0 + ; P – FB – FC = 0 (1)
FB = B NB = 0.2(400) = 80 N (4)
FB 80
From Eq. (3) P 320 N
0.25 0.25
Since FC = 240 N > C NC = 0.5(400) =200 N, slipping at C occurs. Thus the other case
of movement must be investigated.
Fx = 0 + ; P – FB – FC = 0 (a)
FC 200
From Eq. (c) P 266.67 N
0.75 0.75
Obviously, this case occurs first since it requires a smaller value for P.
So P = 266.67 N
Example 7: Blocks A and B have a mass of 3-kg and 9-kg, respectively, and are
connected to weightless links shown in Figure (a). Determine the largest vertical P
that can be applied at the point C without causing any movement. The coefficient
of static friction between the blocks and the connecting surface is s = 0.3.
Fx = 0 + ; FA - 1.155Psin30o = 0;
FA = 0.5774 P (1)
NA = P + 29.43 (2)
Fx = 0 + ; (0.5774 P) - FB = 0;
FB = 0.5774 P (3)
FA = s NA = 0.3 NA (4)
Substituting this result into Eq. 3, we obtain FB = 18.4 N. Since the maximum static
friction force at B is
block B will not slip. Thus, the above assumption is correct. Notice that if the
inequality were not satisfied, we would have to assume slipping of block B and
then solve for P.
Example 8: Determine the largest and smallest values of the force P for which the
system in Fig. (a) will be in static equilibrium. The homogeneous bars AB and BC
are identical, each having a mass of 100 kg. The coefficient of static friction
between the bar at C and the horizontal plane is 0.5.
Solution: It can be concluded that there are seven unknowns [Ax, Ay, Bx, By, NC, FC,
and P] verse six available equilibrium equations (three for each member) plus one
frictional force. So it is type (2) problem. However, finding the largest and
smallest values of P are two separate problems.
Note that the weights of the bars have a tendency to slide C to the right. Therefore,
impending sliding of C to the right corresponds to the smallest P. The largest P
occurs when sliding of C impends to the left; in this case, P must overcome both
the friction and the tendency of the weights to slide C to the right. Consequently,
the only difference between the two problems is the direction of the friction force
at C.
The FBD of the system consisting of both bars is shown in Fig. (b); the two
directions of FC are indicated by dashed lines. The weight of each bar,
MA = 0 +
NC(6 cos 30◦) + P(1.5 sin 30◦) − 981(1.5 cos 30◦) − 981(4.5 cos 30◦) = 0 (a)
MB = 0 +
NC(3 cos 30◦) − 981(1.5 cos 30◦)− P(1.5 sin 30◦) ± 0.5NC(3 sin 30◦) = 0 (b)
where the positive (negative) sign on the last term corresponds to the largest
(smallest) value of P.
largest P = 1630 N
smallest P = 530 N
530 N ≤ P ≤ 1630 N.
Example 9: The uniform 100-lb plank in Fig. (a) is resting on friction surfaces at A
and B. The coefficients of static friction are shown in the figure. If a 200-lb man
starts walking from A toward B, determine the distance x when the plank will start
to slide.
Solution: It can be shown from free-body diagram that there are five unknowns
(NA, FA, NB, FB, and x). On other side we have three equilibrium equations plus two
frictional equations. Therefore it is a Type (2) problem.
When the plank is on the verge of moving, sliding must impend at both A and B.
Impending sliding at A only, or at B only, would be physically impossible.
Because the plank is a rigid body, any movement of end A must be accompanied
by a movement of end B.
Substituting the friction equations, FA = 0.2NA and FB = 0.5NB, and solving Eqs. (a)–
(c) give NA = 163.3 lb, NB = 125.7 lb, and x = 4.34 ft
x = 4.34 ft
Example 10: The spool in Fig. (a) weighs 25 N, and its center of gravity is located
at the geometric center. The weight of block C is 50 N. The coefficients of static
friction at the two points of contact are as shown. Determine the largest horizontal
force P that can be applied without disturbing the equilibrium of the system.
Solution: From the free-body diagrams it can be concluded that there are six
unknowns (FA, NA, FB, NB, NC, and P) with five equilibrium equations (three in body
A and two in body C) plus two frictional forces. So it is type (3) problem.
It is initially not known which of these possibilities represents the actual mode of
impending motion, so there are two possibilities for impending motion (both could
occur simultaneously):
FA = 0.3NA = 0.3(50) = 15 N.
which gives,
FB =0.4NB =0.4(75) = 30 N.
Up to this point, the analysis has determined that sliding impends at A if P =90.0 N
and at B if P =36.0 N. Consequently, the largest force P that can be applied without
disturbing the static equilibrium of the spool is
P = 36.0 N