Department of Civil Engineering Applied Mechanics
National Taiwan University Fall 2021
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT #5
1. If the coefficient of static friction at A is s 0.4
and the collar at B is smooth so it only exerts a
horizontal force on the pipe, determine the minimum
distance x so that the bracket can support the cylinder
of any mass without slipping. Neglect the mass of the
bracket.
Department of Civil Engineering Applied Mechanics
National Taiwan University Fall 2021
2. 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 s 0.4 ,
determine the greatest slope θ the shoulder can have
without causing the car to slip or tip over if the car
travels along the shoulder at constant velocity.
Department of Civil Engineering Applied Mechanics
National Taiwan University Fall 2021
3. Determine the magnitude of force P needed to
start towing the crate of mass M. Also determine
the location of the resultant normal force acting
on the crate, measured from point A, where M =
40 kg, a = 400 mm, b = 800mm, c = 200 mm, μs =
0.3, d = 3, and e = 4.
Department of Civil Engineering Applied Mechanics
National Taiwan University Fall 2021
4. Determine the maximum force P the connection can
support so that no slipping occurs between the plates.
There are four bolts used for the connection and each
is tightened so that it’s subjected to a tension of 4 kN.
The coefficient of static friction between the plates is μs = 0.4.
Department of Civil Engineering Applied Mechanics
National Taiwan University Fall 2021
5. If the coefficient of static friction at
contacting surface between blocks A and B is
μs, and that between block B and bottom is 2
μs, determine the inclination θ at which the
identical blocks, each of weight W, begin to
slide.
