A crane is used to lower weights into the sea (density = 1,025 kg/m3) for an underwater construction project. Determine the tension in the rope of the crane due to a rectangular 0.4m x 0.4m x 3m concrete block (density = 2,300 kg/m3) when it is completely immersed in wate

A crane is used to lower weights into the sea (density = 1,025 kg/m3) for an underwater construction project. Determine the tension in the rope of the crane due to a rectangular 0.4m x 0.4m x 3m concrete block (density = 2,300 kg/m3) when it is completely immersed in wate

Name: A crane is used to lower weights into the sea (density = 1,025 kg/m3)
Uploaded: 2022-11-30T03:40:23.000Z
Channel: Bartleby
Description: A crane is used to lower weights into the sea (density = 1,025 kg/m3) for an underwater construction project. Determine the tension in the rope of the crane due to a rectangular 0.4m x 0.4m x 3m concrete block (density = 2,300 kg/m3) when it is compl

International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305501607

Author:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

Publisher:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

Chapter8: Centroids And Distributed Loads

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8.122P: The 12-ft wide quarter-circular gate AB is hinged at A. Determine the contact force between the gate...

See similar textbooks

Similar questions

Determine the force F required to pull up the 3.54m stopper from the drain of a sink if the depth of water is 10 in. Use =0.036lb/in.3 for water and neglect the weight of the chain.
Each of the three gates has a constant width 1: (perpendicular to the paper). Calculate the force P required to maintain each gate in the position shown. Express your answers in terms of b, c, h, and (the weight density of the fluid).
The weight of the cylindrical tank is negligible in comparison to the weight of water it contains (water weighs 62.4lb/ft3). The coefficient of static friction between the tank and the horizontal surface is s. (a) Assuming a full tank, find the smallest force P required to tip the tank, and the smallest s that would allow tipping to take place. (b) If the force P = 200 lb initiates tipping, determine the depth of water in the tank.
Determine the resultant force acting on the elbow of the thin-walled pipe when the pipe carries a uniform internal pressure p0.
The tensions in the cable at points O and B are TO=1200N and TB=1800N. Determine the weight W of the cable.
The center of gravity of the 850-N man is at G. If the man pulls on the rope with a 388-N force, determine the horizontal distance b between the man's feet and G.
The high-pressure water cock is rigidly attached to the support at D. Neglecting the weights of the members, draw the FBD of the entire assembly and count the unknowns.
Show that all diagonal members of the truss carry the same force, and find the magnitude of this force.
The horizontal boom carries the weight W=108lb at A. The boom is supported by the cables AB and AC. The tensions in the cables are TAB=120lb and TAC=160lb. Determine the single force R that is equivalent to three forces acting on the boom at A.
The 12-ft wide quarter-circular gate AB is hinged at A. Determine the contact force between the gate and the smooth surface at B due to water pressure acting on the gate. Use =62.4lb/ft3 for water.
Repeat Prob. 4.152 assuming that the 400-kN force is applied at O instead of L.
A crane is used to lower weights into a lake for an underwater construction project. Determine the tension in the rope of the crane due to a 3-ft-diameter spherical steel block (density = 494 lbm/ft3) when it is (a) suspended in the air and (b) completely immersed in water.