COURSE: BSME

NAME: DE GALA, ALEXTER D. SCORE:

SECTION: GN
Instruction: Analyze and solve the following problems. Answer/s must be supported by a clear
and
A wedge is used to split logs If Ø is the angle of friction between the wedge and the log ,
determine the maximum angle α of the wedge so that will remain embedded in the log

In the figure determine the minimum weight of the block B that will keep it at rest while a force
P starts block A up the incline surface of B. The weight of A is 100lb and the angle of friction for
all surfaces in contact is 15 degrees

In the figure determine the value of P just sufficient to start the 10 degrees wedge under the
400lb block . The angle of friction is 20degrees for all contact surfaces
A rope making 1.25turns around a stationary horizontal drum is used to support a heavy weight.
If the coefficient of friction is 0.4 what weight can be supported by exerting a 50lb force at the
end of the rope?

A rope wrapped twice around a post will support a weight of 400lb when a force of 50lb is
exerted at the end other end. Determine the coefficient of friction.

A boat exerts a pull of 4000lb on its hawser which is wrapped about a capstan on the dock. If the
coefficient of friction is 0.3 how many turns must the hawser make around the capstan so that
the pull at the other end does not exceed 50lb.