Block A supports a pipe column and rests as shown on wedge B. Knowing that the coefficient of static friction at all faces of contact is 0.30 and that the angle theta is 45 deg., determine the smallest force P for which equilibrium is maintained.

Block A supports a pipe column and rests as shown on wedge B. Knowing that the coefficient of static friction at all faces of contact is 0.30 and that the angle theta is 45 deg., determine the smallest force P for which equilibrium is maintained.

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Chapter7: Dry Friction

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Block A supports a pipe column
and rests as shown on wedge B.
Knowing that the coefficient of
static friction at all faces of
contact is 0.30 and that the
angle theta is 45 deg., determine
the smallest force P for which
equilibrium is maintained.
3 kN
B.

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