Chat with us, powered by LiveChat A horizontal force of 100 N is required to start a 40-kg block sliding along a horizontal sur- face. What is the coefficient of static friction? - Essayabode

A horizontal force of 100 N is required to start a 40-kg block sliding along a horizontal sur- face. What is the coefficient of static friction?

 

  • Clearly present 
  • The known data
  • The unknowns
  • The formulas needed, and
  • Sketches, where applicable
  • Use consistent units and proper prefixes (Do not switch or convert between USCS and SI)
  • Round off final answers to proper degree of precision or accuracy

MET211 Quiz 4

Time : 30 minutes Full mark : 100 points

Problem 1.

Determine the magnitude and location of the resultant of the force systems shown

image1.png

Solution:

Problem 2.

A horizontal force of 100 N is required to start a 40-kg block sliding along a horizontal sur- face. What is the coefficient of static friction?

Solution:

Problem 3.

Determine the mass of a block if a force of 25 N is required to start it sliding on a horizontal surface (μ = 0.33).

Solution

Problem 4.

Determine the mass m that can be lifted by a rope with three-quarters of a turn around a fixed horizontal shaft (μ = 0.3) if a force of 15 kN is applied to its other end.

image2.png

,

MET211 Statics

Friction

Friction Laws for Dry Surfaces

The following discussion will concern only nonlubricated surfaces.

Motion or impending motion of two surfaces in contact causes a reaction force known as a friction force, F.

This friction force is:

1. Parallel to a flat surface or tangent to a curved surface

2. Opposite in direction to the motion or impending motion

3. Dependent on the force pressing the surfaces together

4. Generally independent of the area of surface of contact

5. Independent of velocity, except for extreme cases not to be considered here

6. Dependent on the nature of the contacting surfaces

Friction Laws for Dry Surfaces

Impending motion means that the object being considered is on the verge of moving

A small additional force would cause motion.

An object said to be in impending motion is not moving, and therefore is in static equilibrium.

A free-body diagram showing all external forces can be drawn.

Coefficients of Friction

Consider the case of a block on a horizontal surface being pushed by a force P so that the block has impending motion to the right.

P: as shown W: weight of the block F: force of friction N: normal force

Coefficients of Friction

When the friction force reaches its maximum value, we still have static equilibrium but the block is on the verge of moving and therefore has impending motion.

In order to describe the friction between two surfaces, we use the relationship between the friction force and the normal force.

The friction force depends on the normal force and is always a fraction of the normal force.

The friction force is therefore expressed as a fraction or portion of the normal force.

This relationship is called the coefficient of friction and is represented by the Greek lowercase letter mu (μ).

Angle of Friction

A second way in which friction is described is by the angle of friction.

In the figure to the right, the friction force Fmax and the normal force N are combined in the resultant R.

The friction angle ϕ (phi) is the angle between N and R.

Considering the right-angle triangle in which ϕ is located, we can write

So

Remember

Angle of Friction

Example:

The 80-N force shown in the figure causes impending motion to the right.

Determine the static coefficient of friction μ

Solution:

N = 400 N↑ and

Belt Friction

The two main assumptions in this section are:

1. A rope, cable, or flat belt is used. (Using a notched belt or a V-belt would require further analysis.)

2. Motion is impending—in the manner of a rope wound around a fixed cylinder so that the rope is starting to slip.

Belt Friction

Consider the simplified case of a rope passed over a fixed cylindrical beam and a force P causing impending motion of the weight upward.

Due to friction, force P will be larger than weight W.

The rope has two different tensions, a large tension (TL) and a small tension (TS).

Belt Friction

The free-body diagram of the portion of rope passing over the cylinder is shown in figure below.

Notice that the friction force is acting in a direction opposite to that of the impending motion of the rope with respect to the cylinder.

A free-body diagram of the rope shows the force of friction on the rope due to the cylinder.

There is impending motion of the cylinder with respect to the rope, so we show the force of the cylinder on the rope.

Belt Friction

For impending slipping, the difference between TL and TS depends on:

1. Coefficient of friction μ

2. Angle of contact θ

The governing equation is

OR

Belt Friction

Example:

The 50-kg mass has impending motion upward when P = 750 N. Determine the coefficient of friction between the rope and the cylinder.

TL = P = 750 N

and

T s = 9.81 ( 50 ) = 490  N

θ = 90° = π/2 rad

Belt Friction

Example:

The 50-kg mass has impending motion upward when P = 750 N. Determine the coefficient of friction between the rope and the cylinder.

Solution Hints

1. The direction of the friction force is always opposite to the impending motion of the object of which you have drawn a free-body diagram. For flat surfaces it is parallel to the surface, and for curved surfaces it is normal to the radius at the point of contact.

2. The friction angle ϕ is between the resultant and the normal force.

3. If motion is not impending, then μ ≠ Fmax/N and F and N must be treated as any other two unknowns.

4. Don’t draw a vector triangle without first drawing a free-body diagram showing the same forces.

5. When solving for TL or TS in the equation ln(TL/TS) = μθ, keep in mind that (TL/TS) must be treated as a single term until both sides of the equation are antilogged.

That is, ln TL ≠ TS(μθ). Also remember that θ is in radians.

References

All figures and examples are taken from

APPLIED MECHANICS FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY, EIGHTH EDITION, Keith M. Walker, ISBN 978-0-13-172151-7

image2.png

image3.png

image4.png

image5.png

image6.png

image7.png

image8.png

image9.png

image10.png

image11.png

image12.png

image13.png

image14.png

image15.png

image16.png

image17.png

,

MET211 Statics

Three Dimensional Equilibrium

RESULTANT OF PARALLEL FORCES

A system of parallel forces in three dimensions is shown below.

Gravity is the usual source of parallel forces.

Applications:

The design of column foundation pads

As in two-dimensional statics, a resultant is a single force that has the same effect as the system of forces that it replaces.

The magnitude of the resultant is equal to the algebraic sum of the vertical forces.

RESULTANT OF PARALLEL FORCES

In three-dimensional analysis, the axis appears to be a point. The forces shown in the figure have moments about both the x- and z-axes, but not about the y-axis.

Take moments about the x-axis and using the sign convention of

clockwise moments as negative and

counterclockwise moments as positive

RESULTANT OF PARALLEL FORCES

To visualize the moment direction, imagine yourself looking down the z-axis toward the origin.

RESULTANT OF PARALLEL FORCES

To visualize the moment direction, imagine yourself looking down the x-axis toward the origin.

RESULTANT OF PARALLEL FORCES

Example:

Determine the magnitude and location of the force system shown in Figure. The grid dimension is 1 m.

RESULTANT OF PARALLEL FORCES

Solution:

Step 1. Calculate the resultant, R

Step 2. Draw the side view or z-y plane

Step 3. Equate the moment of R (Rz̅) to all other moments using the moment sign convention.

Step 4. Draw the front view or x-y plane

Step 5. Equate to the other moments.

RESULTANT OF PARALLEL FORCES

Solution:

Step 1. Calculate the resultant, R

RESULTANT OF PARALLEL FORCES

Solution:

Step 2. Draw the side view or z-y plane

RESULTANT OF PARALLEL FORCES

Solution:

Step 3. Equate the moment of R to all other moments using the moment sign convention.

2.9

RESULTANT OF PARALLEL FORCES

Solution:

Step 4. Draw the front view or x-y plane

RESULTANT OF PARALLEL FORCES

Solution:

Step 5. Equate to the other moments.

Rx̅

2.9 m

EQUILIBRIUM OF PARALLEL FORCES

The direction and location of forces are known, so it becomes a matter of writing moment equations about the correct points or axes.

The moment equations give simultaneous equations with two unknowns.

EQUILIBRIUM OF PARALLEL FORCES

Example:

A horizontal plate is represented by the grid in Figure below, where each square has sides 1 ft in length. The plate is supported at A, B, and C and has 20 lb applied as shown. Neglect the weight of the plate and determine the reactions at A, B, and C.

EQUILIBRIUM OF PARALLEL FORCES

Solution:

Draw a side view by looking down the x-axis toward the z-y plane. This is often referred to as “projecting the forces into the z-y plane.”

Draw a front view by looking down the z-axis and viewing the forces in the x-y plane.

Choose one of the three unknown forces—A, for example—and take moments about the point through which it passes in each diagram.

Simultaneous equations with the unknowns B and C are then solved.

EQUILIBRIUM OF PARALLEL FORCES

Solution:

Draw a side view by looking down the x-axis toward the z-y plane. This is often referred to as “projecting the forces into the z-y plane.”

EQUILIBRIUM OF PARALLEL FORCES

Solution:

Draw a front view by looking down the z-axis and viewing the forces in the x-y plane.

EQUILIBRIUM OF PARALLEL FORCES

Solution:

Simultaneous equations with the unknowns B and C are then solved.

For the side view :

∑MA = 0

( 3  ft ) B − ( 20  lb ) ( 1  ft ) − ( 2  ft ) C = 0

3 B − 2 C = 20

For the front view:

∑MA = 0

( 2  ft ) B + ( 4  ft ) C − ( 20  lb ) ( 1  ft ) = 0

2 B + 4 C = 20

EQUILIBRIUM OF PARALLEL FORCES

COMPONENTS AND RESULTANTS OF FORCES IN SPACE

The sign convention for each of the x-, y-, and z-axes is shown in Figure

COMPONENTS AND RESULTANTS OF FORCES IN SPACE

Rather than adding the components in two steps, we will solve for R in one step

COMPONENTS AND RESULTANTS OF FORCES IN SPACE

Example:

COMPONENTS AND RESULTANTS OF FORCES IN SPACE

Example:

Resolve a force in space into components in the x-, y-, and z-directions.

Suppose that a 100-lb force in space has coordinates of (8, 4, 2)

COMPONENTS AND RESULTANTS OF FORCES IN SPACE

Example:

Resolve a force in space into components in the x-, y-, and z-directions.

Suppose that a 100-lb force in space has coordinates of (8, 4, 2)

COMPONENTS AND RESULTANTS OF FORCES IN SPACE

Example:

Resolve a force in space into components in the x-, y-, and z-directions.

Suppose that a 100-lb force in space has coordinates of (8, 4, 2)

The x dimension of the box (8) represents

8/9.16 × 100 = 87.4 lb.

EQUILIBRIUM IN THREE DIMENSIONS

Forces in space are noncoplanar, and may be one of the following:

1. Parallel

2. Nonconcurrent: When the forces in three dimensions do not intersect at a common point, they form a noncoplanar, nonconcurrent force system

3. Concurrent : The compressive loads in the legs of a camera tripod

For forces in three dimensions, we have

∑ F x = 0 ∑ M x = 0

∑ F y = 0 ∑ M y = 0

∑ F z = 0 ∑ M z = 0

In a three-dimensional noncoplanar force system, moments are taken about an axis.

NONCONCURRENT, THREE-DIMENSIONAL SYSTEMS

Example:

The crank in the figure has a smooth bearing at B and a ball and socket at D. Calculate all reaction components at B and D.

Note:

A ball and socket can support forces in three directions, that is, Dx, Dy, and Dz, but no moments.

NONCONCURRENT, THREE-DIMENSIONAL SYSTEMS

NONCONCURRENT, THREE-DIMENSIONAL SYSTEMS

NONCONCURRENT, THREE-DIMENSIONAL SYSTEMS

NONCONCURRENT, THREE-DIMENSIONAL SYSTEMS

CONCURRENT, THREE-DIMENSIONAL SYSTEMS

Example:

Determine the tensile load in cable DB and the compressive loads in members AB and BC Neglect the weights of the members.

We will solve this problem by the view method of projecting the forces on a plane.

Find the length of diagonal DB.

CONCURRENT, THREE-DIMENSIONAL SYSTEMS

Example:

Determine the tensile load in cable DB and the compressive loads in members AB and BC Neglect the weights of the members.

We will solve this problem by the view method of projecting the forces on a plane.

Find the length of diagonal DB.

CONCURRENT, THREE-DIMENSIONAL SYSTEMS

CONCURRENT, THREE-DIMENSIONAL SYSTEMS

∑Mz = 0   

CONCURRENT, THREE-DIMENSIONAL SYSTEMS

∑MA = 0

CONCURRENT, THREE-DIMENSIONAL SYSTEMS

∑MC = 0  

References

All figures and examples are taken from

APPLIED MECHANICS FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY, EIGHTH EDITION, Keith M. Walker, ISBN 978-0-13-172151-7

image2.png

image3.png

image4.png

image5.png

image6.png

image7.png

image8.png

image9.png

image10.png

image11.png

image12.png

image13.png

image14.png

image15.png

image16.png

image17.png

image18.png

image19.png

image20.png

image21.png

image22.png

image23.png

image24.png

image25.png

image26.png

image27.png

image28.png

image29.png

image30.png

image31.png

image32.png

image33.png

image34.png

image35.png

image36.png

image37.png

image38.png

image39.png

image40.png

image41.png

image42.jpg

image43.png

Our website has a team of professional writers who can help you write any of your homework. They will write your papers from scratch. We also have a team of editors just to make sure all papers are of HIGH QUALITY & PLAGIARISM FREE. To make an Order you only need to click Ask A Question and we will direct you to our Order Page at WriteDemy. Then fill Our Order Form with all your assignment instructions. Select your deadline and pay for your paper. You will get it few hours before your set deadline.

Fill in all the assignment paper details that are required in the order form with the standard information being the page count, deadline, academic level and type of paper. It is advisable to have this information at hand so that you can quickly fill in the necessary information needed in the form for the essay writer to be immediately assigned to your writing project. Make payment for the custom essay order to enable us to assign a suitable writer to your order. Payments are made through Paypal on a secured billing page. Finally, sit back and relax.

Do you need an answer to this or any other questions?