The concrete block weighing 644 lb is elevated by the hoisting mech- anism shown, where the cables are securely wrapped around the re- spective drums. The drums, which are fastened together and turn as a single unit about their mass center at O, have a combined weight of 322 lb and a radius of gyration about O of 18 in. If a constant tension P = 400 lb is maintained by the power unit at A, determine the vertical acceleration of the block and the resultant force on the bearing at O. Solve using; 24" (12" P = 400 lb (a) Two free body diagrams for concrete block and drum. W = 322 lb ko = 18" (b) One system block diagram ( concrete block and drum as one system). 45° A 644 lb

The concrete block weighing 644 lb is elevated by the hoisting mech- anism shown, where the cables are securely wrapped around the re- spective drums. The drums, which are fastened together and turn as a single unit about their mass center at O, have a combined weight of 322 lb and a radius of gyration about O of 18 in. If a constant tension P = 400 lb is maintained by the power unit at A, determine the vertical acceleration of the block and the resultant force on the bearing at O. Solve using; 24" (12" P = 400 lb (a) Two free body diagrams for concrete block and drum. W = 322 lb ko = 18" (b) One system block diagram ( concrete block and drum as one system). 45° A 644 lb

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Chapter7: Dry Friction

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