Compute minimum value of the horizontal force, Mechanical Engineering

Assignment Help:

Compute minimum value of the horizontal force:

Block A of weight 520N rest on horizontal top of block B having weight of 700N as shown in the figure given below. Block A is tied to support C by cable at 300 horizontally. The coefficient of friction is 0.4 for all the contact surfaces. Compute minimum value of the horizontal force P only to move the block B. How much is the tension in cable then. 

353_Compute minimum value of the horizontal force.png

Sol.: Consider First free body diagram of block A

∑H = 0

µR1 = Tcos30°

0.4R1 = 0.866T

R1 = 2.165T                                                                                                                           ...(i)

∑V = 0

W = R1 + Tsin30°

520 = 2.165T + 0.5T

520 = 2.665T

T = 195.12N                                                                                                                       ...(ii)

Putting in equation (i) we get

R1 = 422.43N                                                                                                                      ...(iii)

Consider First free body diagram of block A

∑V = 0

R2 = R1  + WB

R2 = 422.43 + 700

R2 =1122.43N                                                                                                                     ...(iv)

∑H = 0

P = µR1 + µR2

P = 0.4(422.43 + 1122.43)

P = 617.9N                                                  .......ANS


Related Discussions:- Compute minimum value of the horizontal force

Cooling system, Cooling System: A cooling system is designed to remove a p...

Cooling System: A cooling system is designed to remove a part of heat generated inside the cylinder that may be harmful to engine parts. The heat is produced in the engine cylinde

Planning a retail interior space, Question 1: A good display of the mer...

Question 1: A good display of the merchandise is the result of planning, cooperation and coordinating. A good schedule of work is important for a good design with the use of me

Heat and mass transfer, mathematically example heat conduction through com...

mathematically example heat conduction through composite cylindrical

Steam mass capacity, I have 5000 kg boiler capacity. In flow of 1 m3 gas fl...

I have 5000 kg boiler capacity. In flow of 1 m3 gas flow how much steam I can produce

What is specific gravity?, What is specific gravity? what do you mean by 1p...

What is specific gravity? what do you mean by 1pascal? Concept of pressure difference? Sol) The "specific gravity" of a meterial is the ratio of its density to the density of

Vacuum pressure and absolute pressure - thermodynamics, V acuu m (Or V...

V acuu m (Or Vacuum pressure) (P vacc ): It is pressure of fluid, which is always less than atmospheric pressure. Pressure in a steam condenser is one such examp

Determine the chemical formulate for refrigerant, (a) Draw P-H and T-S diag...

(a) Draw P-H and T-S diagrams for following cases : (3) (i) Cycle with superheated vapour before compression. (ii) Cycle with sub-cooling or under-cooling of refrigerant.

Characterised punching shear failure in bearing capacity, How can punching ...

How can punching shear failure are characterised in bearing capacity? Punching Shear Failure This mode of failure is characterised by large deformations beneath the footing

Standard factory formed insulation on flanges and valves, Q. Standard facto...

Q. Standard factory formed insulation on Flanges and Valves? All fittings are to be insulated with standard factory formed insulation. All joints shall be buttered and sealed.

Write Your Message!

Captcha
Free Assignment Quote

Assured A++ Grade

Get guaranteed satisfaction & time on delivery in every assignment order you paid with us! We ensure premium quality solution document along with free turntin report!

All rights reserved! Copyrights ©2019-2020 ExpertsMind IT Educational Pvt Ltd