VECTOR MECHANICS FOR ENGINEERS: STATICS
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ISBN: 9781260912814
Author: BEER
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Chapter 3.4, Problem 3.122P
In order to unscrew the tapped faucet A, a plumber uses two pipe wrenches as shown. By exerting a 40-lb force on each wrench at a distance of 10 in. from the axis of the pipe and in a direction perpendicular to the pipe and to the wrench, he prevents the pipe from rotating, and thus he avoids loosening or further tightening the joint between the pipe and the tapped elbow C. Determine (a) the angle θ that the wrench at A should form with the vertical if elbow C is not to rotate about the vertical, (b) the force-couple system at C equivalent to the two 40-lb forces when this condition is satisfied.
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VECTOR MECHANICS FOR ENGINEERS: STATICS
Ch. 3.1 - A foot valve for a pneumatic system is hinged at...Ch. 3.1 - 3.2A foot valve for a pneumatic system is hinged...Ch. 3.1 - It is known that a vertical force of 200 lb is...Ch. 3.1 - A 300-N force is applied at A as shown. Determine...Ch. 3.1 - A 300-N force is applied at A as shown. Determine...Ch. 3.1 - An 8-lb force P is applied to a shift lever....Ch. 3.1 - Prob. 3.7PCh. 3.1 - An 11-lb force P is applied to a shift lever. The...Ch. 3.1 - Rod AB is held in place by the cord AC. Knowing...Ch. 3.1 - Rod AB is held in place by the cord AC. Knowing...
Ch. 3.1 - 3.11 and 3.12The tailgate of a car is supported by...Ch. 3.1 - 3.11 and 3.12The tailgate of a car is supported by...Ch. 3.1 - 3.13 and 3.14It is known that the connecting rod...Ch. 3.1 - 3.13 and 3.14It is known that the connecting rod...Ch. 3.1 - Form the vector product P1 P2 and use the result...Ch. 3.1 - The vectors P and Q are two adjacent sides of a...Ch. 3.1 - Prob. 3.17PCh. 3.1 - Prob. 3.18PCh. 3.1 - Prob. 3.19PCh. 3.1 - Prob. 3.20PCh. 3.1 - Before the trunk of a large tree is felled, cables...Ch. 3.1 - The 12-ft boom AB has a fixed end A. 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If the...Ch. 3.4 - To test the strength of a 625 500-mm suitcase,...Ch. 3.4 - Two cables exert forces of 90 kN each on a truss...Ch. 3.4 - Pulleys A and B are mounted on bracket CDEF. 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If the...Ch. 3.4 - 3.141 and 3.142Determine whether the...Ch. 3.4 - 3.141 and 3.142Determine whether the...Ch. 3.4 - Replace the wrench shown with an equivalent system...Ch. 3.4 - Show that, in general, a wrench can be replaced...Ch. 3.4 - Show that a wrench can be replaced with two...Ch. 3.4 - Show that a wrench can be replaced with two...Ch. 3 - A 300-N force P is applied at point A of the bell...Ch. 3 - A winch puller AB is used to straighten a fence...Ch. 3 - A small boat hangs from two davits, one of which...Ch. 3 - Prob. 3.150RPCh. 3 - A single force P acts at C in a direction...Ch. 3 - The 23-in. vertical rod CD is welded to the...Ch. 3 - In a manufacturing operation, three holes are...Ch. 3 - A 260-lb force is applied at A to the rolled-steel...Ch. 3 - Prob. 3.155RPCh. 3 - A 77-N force F1 and a 31-Nm couple M1 are applied...Ch. 3 - Three horizontal forces are applied as shown to a...Ch. 3 - While using a pencil sharpener, a student applies...
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