The press shown below is used to emboss a small metal plate at E. The press is composed of 3 members: handle ABC, link BD, and piston DE that are connected by pins at points A, B, and D. A vertical force of 250 N is applied at point C. Determine: (a) The vertical component of the force exerted on the plate at E and the reactions at pin A. (b) The mechanical advantage of the press. Draw all required FBD's and put units on your answers. 200 mm, A 60° 20° E 400 mm 15⁰

The press shown below is used to emboss a small metal plate at E. The press is composed of 3 members: handle ABC, link BD, and piston DE that are connected by pins at points A, B, and D. A vertical force of 250 N is applied at point C. Determine: (a) The vertical component of the force exerted on the plate at E and the reactions at pin A. (b) The mechanical advantage of the press. Draw all required FBD's and put units on your answers. 200 mm, A 60° 20° E 400 mm 15⁰

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

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Chapter4: Coplanar Equilibrium Analysis

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