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Statics - Assignment 8: MCE 111 Mechanics

This document contains 8 problems related to static friction involving objects on inclined planes, blocks, crates, ladders, wheels, cars, and poles. The problems provide figures and ask the reader to determine minimum forces, maximum angles or distances, and whether objects will slip based on given masses, coefficients of static friction, and applied forces or moments. Solutions require the use of static friction equations and consideration of both frictional and gravitational forces.

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Statics - Assignment 8: MCE 111 Mechanics

This document contains 8 problems related to static friction involving objects on inclined planes, blocks, crates, ladders, wheels, cars, and poles. The problems provide figures and ask the reader to determine minimum forces, maximum angles or distances, and whether objects will slip based on given masses, coefficients of static friction, and applied forces or moments. Solutions require the use of static friction equations and consideration of both frictional and gravitational forces.

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MCE 111 Mechanics

Statics – Assignment 8
Ch.8 Friction

1. The uniform crate has a mass of 150 kg. If the coefficient of static friction between the crate and
the floor is μs = 0.2, determine the smallest mass of the man so he can move the crate. The
coefficient of static friction between his shoes and the floor is μ's = 0.45. Assume the man exerts
only a horizontal force on the crate.

Figure 1

2. Determine the greatest angle so that the ladder does not slip when it supports the 75-kg man in
the position shown. The surface is rather slippery, where the coefficient of static friction at A and
B is .

Figure 2

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3. Crates A and B weigh 200 lb. and 150 lb., respectively. They are connected together with a
cable and placed on the inclined plane. If the angle is gradually increased, determine when the
crates begin to slide. The coefficients of static friction between the crates and the plane are
μA = 0.25 and μB = 0.35.

Figure 3

4. The block brake is used to stop the wheel from rotating when the wheel is subjected to a
couple moment M0 = 360 N.m. If the coefficient of static friction between the wheel and the
block is μs = 0.6, determine the smallest force P that should be applied.

Figure 4

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5. The car has a mass of 1.6 Mg and center of mass at G. If the coefficient of static friction between
the shoulder of the road and the tires is µs = 0.4, determine the greatest slope Ɵ The shoulder can
have without causing the car to slip or tip over if the car travels along the shoulder at constant
velocity.

Figure 5

6. The man having a weight of 200 lb. pushes horizontally on the crate. If the coefficient of static
friction between the 450-lb crate and the floor is μs = 0.3 and between his shoes and the floor is
μ's = 0.6, determine if he can move the crate.

Figure 6

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6. The uniform pole has a weight of 30 lb. and a length of 26 ft. Determine the maximum
distance d it can be placed from the smooth wall and not slip. The coefficient of static friction
between the floor and the pole is μs = 0.3.

Figure 7

8. The block brake consists of a pin-connected lever and friction block at B. The coefficient of
static friction between the wheel and the lever is , and a torque of is applied to the wheel. Determine
if the brake can hold the wheel stationary when the force applied to the lever is
(a) P = 30 N, (b) P = 70 N.

Figure 8

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