A plank 10m long placed in a horizontal position with its end resting on two inclined planes as shown in SE020. The angle of contact is 10 degrees. 1. Determine how close (m) the load P can be placed from point A before slipping impends. 2. Determine how close (m) the load P can be placed from point B before slipping impends.
A plank 10m long placed in a horizontal position with its end resting on two inclined planes as shown in SE020. The angle of contact is 10 degrees. 1. Determine how close (m) the load P can be placed from point A before slipping impends. 2. Determine how close (m) the load P can be placed from point B before slipping impends.
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A plank 10m long placed in a horizontal position with its end resting on two inclined planes as shown in SE020. The angle of contact is 10 degrees.
1. Determine how close (m) the load P can be placed from point A before slipping impends.
2. Determine how close (m) the load P can be placed from point B before slipping impends.
3. If the load P is placed at the center of the plank, determine the maximum angle that the plank makes with the horizontal at which slipping impends.
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10m
60°
30°
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