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.

x = 0.678 m
x = 0.508 m
x = 1.005 m
x = 0.712 m
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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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.

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.

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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