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8–50.

The uniform crate has a mass of 150 kg. If the coefficient of

static friction between the crate and the floor is ms = 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 m′s = 0.45. Assume the man exerts only a 2.4 m
horizontal force on the crate. 1.6 m

1.2 m

Solution
Equations of Equilibrium. Referring to the FBD of the crate shown in Fig. a,
+ ΣFx = 0;  P - FC = 0
  S (1)

  + c ΣFy = 0;  NC - 150(9.81) = 0  NC = 1471.5 N

a + ΣMO = 0;  150(9.81)x - P(1.6) = 0 (2)

Also, from the FBD of the man, Fig. b,

 + c ΣFy = 0;  Nm - m(9.81) = 0  Nm = 9.81 m (3)

+ ΣFx = 0;  Fm - P = 0
  S (4)

Friction. Assuming that the crate slips before tipping. Then

FC = ms NC = 0.2(1471.5) = 294.3 N

Also, it is required that the man is on the verge of slipping. Then

Fm = ms′ Nm = 0.45 Nm (5)

Solving Eqs. (1) to (5) using the result of FC,

Fm = P = 294.3 N  x = 0.32 m  Nm = 654 N

m = 66.667 kg = 66.7 kg Ans.

Since x < 0.6 m, the crate indeed slips before tipping as assumed.

Ans:
m = 66.7 kg

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8–54.

Determine the greatest angle X so that the ladder does not

slip when it supports the 75-kg man in the position shown. C
The surface is rather slippery, where the coefficient of static 0.25 m
friction at A and B is ms = 0.3.
G u

2.5 m
2.5 m
SOLUTION
Free-Body Diagram: The slipping could occur at either end A or B of the ladder. We
will assume that slipping occurs at end B. Thus, FB = msNB = 0.3NB .

A B
Equations of Equilibrium: Referring to the free-body diagram shown in Fig. b,
we have

:
+ ©Fx = 0; FBC sin u>2 - 0.3NB = 0
FBC sin u>2 = 0.3NB (1)

+ c ©Fy = 0; NB - FBC cos u>2 = 0

FBC cos u>2 = NB(2)

Dividing Eq. (1) by Eq. (2) yields

tan u>2 = 0.3

u = 33.40° = 33.4° Ans.

Using this result and referring to the free-body diagram of member AC shown in
Fig. a, we have

a + ©MA = 0; FBC sin 33.40°(2.5) - 75(9.81)(0.25) = 0 FBC = 133.66 N

FA - 133.66 sin ¢ ≤ = 0
33.40°
:
+ ©Fx = 0; FA = 38.40 N
2

NA + 133.66 cos ¢ ≤ - 75(9.81) = 0

33.40°
+ c ©Fy = 0; NA = 607.73 N
2

Since FA 6 (FA) max = msNA = 0.3(607.73) = 182.32 N, end A will not slip. Thus,
the above assumption is correct.

Ans:
u = 33.4°

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8–47.

Crates A and B weigh 200 lb and 150 lb, respectively. They B

are connected together with a cable and placed on the
inclined plane. If the angle u is gradually increased,
determine u when the crates begin to slide. The coefficients
D
of static friction between the crates and the plane are
mA = 0.25 and mB = 0.35. A C

SOLUTION
u
Free - Body Diagram. Since both crates are required to be on the verge of sliding
down the plane, the frictional forces FA and FB must act up the plane so that
FA = mANA = 0.25NA and FB = mBNB = 0.35NB as indicated on the free - body
diagram of the crates shown in Figs. a and b.

Equations of Equilibrium. Referring to Fig. a,

a+ ©Fy¿ = 0; NA - 200 cos u = 0 NA = 200 cos u

+Q©Fx¿ = 0; FCD + 0.25(200 cos u) - 200 sin u = 0 (1)

Also, by referring to Fig. b,

a+ ©Fy¿ = 0; NB - 150 cos u = 0 NB = 150 cos u

+Q©Fx¿ = 0; 0.35(150 cos u) - FCD - 150 sin u = 0 (2)

Solving Eqs. (1) and (2), yields

u = 16.3° Ans.

FCD = 8.23 lb

Ans:
u = 16.3°

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8–26.

The block brake is used to stop the wheel from rotating P

when the wheel is subjected to a couple moment M0 = 1m
360 N # m. If the coefficient of static friction between the 0.4 m
wheel and the block is ms = 0.6, determine the smallest
force P that should be applied. C

B
0.05 m
M0
O
0.3 m

Solution
Equations of Equilibrium. Referring to the FBD of the lever arm shown in Fig. a,

a + ΣMC = 0;  P(1) + FB (0.05) - NB (0.4) = 0 (1)

Also, the FBD of the wheel, Fig. b,

a + ΣMO = 0;  FB (0.3) - 360 = 0  FB = 1200 N

Friction. It is required that the wheel is on the verge to rotate thus slip at B. Then

FB = ms NB;  1200 = 0.6 NB  NB = 2000 N

Substitute the result of FB and NB into Eq. (1)

P(1) + 1200(0.05) - 2000(0.4) = 0

P = 740 N Ans.

Ans:
P = 740 N

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8–14.

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 2.5 ft
and the tires is ms = 0.4, determine the greatest slope u the
shoulder can have without causing the car to slip or tip over G
if the car travels along the shoulder at constant velocity. B

5 ft

A θ
SOLUTION
Tipping:

a + ©MA = 0; - W cos u12.52 + W sin u12.52 = 0

tan u = 1

u = 45°

Slipping:

Q + ©Fx = 0; 0.4 N - W sin u = 0

a + ©Fy = 0; N - W cos u = 0

tan u = 0.4

u = 21.8° Ans. (car slips before it tips)

Ans:
u = 21.8°

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8–33.

The man having a weight of 200 lb pushes horizontally on

the crate. If the coefficient of static friction between the 2 ft
450-lb crate and the floor is ms = 0.3 and between his shoes
and the floor is m′s = 0.6, determine if he can move the P
crate.

3 ft

Solution
Equations of Equilibrium. Referring to the FBD of the crate shown in Fig. a,
+ ΣFx = 0;  FC - P = 0
S (1)
+ c ΣFy = 0;  NC - 450 = 0  NC = 450 lb

a+ ΣMO = 0;  P(3) - 450(x) = 0 (2)

Also, from the FBD of the man, Fig. b,

+ ΣFx = 0;  P - Fm = 0
 S (3)

+ c ΣFy = 0;  Nm - 200 = 0  Nm = 200 lb

Friction. Assuming that the crate slides before tipping. Thus

FC = ms NC = 0.3(450) = 135 lb

Using this result to solve Eqs. (1), (2) and (3)

Fm = P = 135 lb  x = 0.9 ft

Since x < 1 ft, the crate indeed slides before tipping as assumed.

Also, since Fm > (Fm)max = ms ′NC = 0.6(200) = 120 lb, the man slips.

Thus he is not able to move the crate.

Ans:
No

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8–25.

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 B
the smooth wall and not slip. The coefficient of static
friction between the floor and the pole is ms = 0.3.

26 ft

SOLUTION
+ c ©Fy = 0; NA - 30 = 0

NA = 30 lb A

FA = (FA)max = 0.3 (30) = 9 lb

d
:
+ ©F = 0;
x NB - 9 = 0

NB = 9 lb

a + ©MA = 0; 30 (13 cos u) - 9 (26 sin u) = 0

u = 59.04°

d = 26 cos 59.04° = 13.4 ft Ans.

Ans:
d = 13.4 ft

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*8–8.

The block brake consists of a pin-connected lever and 5N m

friction block at B. The coefficient of static friction between
the wheel and the lever is ms = 0.3, and a torque of 5 N # m
is applied to the wheel. Determine if the brake can hold
the wheel stationary when the force applied to the lever is O
150 mm
(a) P = 30 N, (b) P = 70 N.
A P
50 mm
B

SOLUTION 200 mm 400 mm

To hold lever:

a + ©MO = 0; - FB(0.15) + 5 = 0; FB = 33.333 N

Require

33.333 N
NB = = 111.1 N
0.3

Lever,

a + ©MA = 0; PReqd. (0.6) - 111.1(0.2) + 33.333(0.05) = 0

PReqd. = 34.26 N

a) P = 30 N 6 34.26 N No Ans.

b) P = 70 N 7 34.26 N Yes Ans.

Ans:
No
Yes

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