Unaizah College of Engineering Engineering Statics GE 201

Qassim University HW_9

Date Assigned Due Date Course Contents

Wednesday 20/7/1437H Wednesday 7/7/1437H Friction
(27/4/2016G) (4/5/2016G)

1. The coefficients of static and kinetic friction between the 100-kg block and the
inclined plane are 0.30 and 0.20, respectively. Determine (a) the friction force F
with a magnitude of 200 N to the block at rest, (b) the force P required to initiate
motion up the incline from rest, and (c) the friction force F acting on the block if
P = 600 N.

2. If the coefficient of static friction at A is 0.4 and the collar at B is smooth so it only
exerts a horizontal force on the pipe, determine the minimum distance so that
the bracket can support the cylinder of any mass without slipping. Neglect the
mass of the bracket.

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3. Two blocks A and B have a weight of 10 lb and 6 lb, respectively. They are resting
on the incline for which the coefficients of static friction are ɥA = 0.15 and ɥB =
0.25. Determine the incline angle for which both blocks begin to slide. Also find
the required stretch or compression in the connecting spring for this to occur.
The spring has a stiffness of K = 2lb/ft.

4. Determine the smallest lever force P needed to prevent the wheel from rotating
if it is subjected to a torque of M =250 N.m. The coefficient of static friction
between the belt and the wheel is 0.3. The wheel is pin connected at its center,
B.

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5. The simple band brake is constructed so that the ends of the friction strap are
connected to the pin at A and the lever arm at B. If the wheel is subjected to a
torque of M = 80 lb.ft determine the smallest force P applied to the lever that is
required to hold the wheel stationary. The coefficient of static friction between
the strap and wheel is ɥs = 0.5.

6. Block A has a weight of 100 lb and rests on a surface for which ɥs =0.25. If the
coefficient of static friction between the cord and the fixed peg at C is ɥs =0.3. The
weight of the suspended cylinder B WB = 40 lb, show if the block A will slip, tip,
or neither.