Engineering Mechanics - Friction - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Friction - General Questions (Q.No. 2)
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A uniform beam has a mass of 18 kg and rests on two surfaces at points A and B. Determine the maximum distance x to which the girl can slowly walk up the beam before it begins to slip. The girl has a mass of 50 kg and walks up the beam with a constant velocity.
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SHESHADRI said:
1 decade ago
I am not underderstand please explain.
Shubham said:
1 decade ago
Please clearify the solution in a easy manner.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Raveesha said:
1 decade ago
Please give the solution.
Laxman said:
1 decade ago
Please solve this problem step by step sir.
Ani... said:
1 decade ago
Pleas give the complete explanation briefly.
Filip said:
1 decade ago
1st: draw the fbd.
2nd: Summation of Fx and Fy.
3rd: We now have 2 unknowns; Na and Nb.
4th: Use your calculator to get the unknowns.
5th: Sum of moment at B using the beam as the x-axis.
Answer: 0.678 m.
2nd: Summation of Fx and Fy.
3rd: We now have 2 unknowns; Na and Nb.
4th: Use your calculator to get the unknowns.
5th: Sum of moment at B using the beam as the x-axis.
Answer: 0.678 m.
Shyam said:
10 years ago
I can't understand this problem please explain simple logically.
Nikhil said:
9 years ago
I did not understand. Please explain it.
Raj said:
6 years ago
Well said, thanks @Filip.
Raj said:
6 years ago
Well said, thanks @Filip.
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