Consider a 16ft-long canoe (A-E) shown in Figure 3.1 with two individuals positioned at B and D. respectively. Assume that the buoyant force of the water (po) is uniformity distributed over the length of the canoe as shown below. The weight of the person at B is 200 lb. Assume that the canoe does not move and is in equilibrium. a) Determine the weight of the person at D (Reminder: The canoe is in equilibrium and perfectly horizonal). b) Determine the amplitude of po c) Using the results from parts a) and b), draw the shear and bending moment diagrams between A and E (i.e., along points A, B, C, D, and E). 3 ft- 5 ft W₁ = 200 lb W E Po -8 ft 8 ft

Consider a 16ft-long canoe (A-E) shown in Figure 3.1 with two individuals positioned at B and D. respectively. Assume that the buoyant force of the water (po) is uniformity distributed over the length of the canoe as shown below. The weight of the person at B is 200 lb. Assume that the canoe does not move and is in equilibrium. a) Determine the weight of the person at D (Reminder: The canoe is in equilibrium and perfectly horizonal). b) Determine the amplitude of po c) Using the results from parts a) and b), draw the shear and bending moment diagrams between A and E (i.e., along points A, B, C, D, and E). 3 ft- 5 ft W₁ = 200 lb W E Po -8 ft 8 ft

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

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Chapter7: Dry Friction

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