31-40. The weight W of a traveling crane is 20 tons acting as shown in the figure. To prevent the cranefrom tipping to the right when carrying a load P of 20 tons, a counterweight Q is used. Determine the valueand position of Q so that the crane will remain in equilibrium both when the maximum load P is appliedand when the load P is removed.W = 20 tonsP = 20 tonsex * 5' 10

The load acting the crane is given as, P=20 tons.

31-40. The weight W of a traveling crane is 20 tons acting as shown in the figure. To prevent the cran from tipping to the right when carrying a load P of 20 tons, a counterweight Q is used. Determine the valu and position of Q so that the crane will remain in equilibrium both when the maximum load P is applie and when the load P is removed. 20 tons P= 20 tons

31-40. The weight W of a traveling crane is 20 tons acting as shown in the figure. To prevent the cran from tipping to the right when carrying a load P of 20 tons, a counterweight Q is used. Determine the valu and position of Q so that the crane will remain in equilibrium both when the maximum load P is applie and when the load P is removed. 20 tons P= 20 tons

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Chapter10: Virtual Work And Potential Energy

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