Determine the smallest force P needed to lift the 3000-lb

Chapter 8, Problem 8-65

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Determine the smallest force P needed to lift the 3000-lb load. The coefficient of static friction between A and C and between B and D is ms = 0.3, and between A and B m s = 0.4. Neglect the weight of each wedge

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QUESTION:

Determine the smallest force P needed to lift the 3000-lb load. The coefficient of static friction between A and C and between B and D is ms = 0.3, and between A and B m s = 0.4. Neglect the weight of each wedge

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Weight of the load  

Coefficient of static friction between A and C and between B and D,

Coefficient of static friction between A and B,

The free body diagram of the wedge B,

                                                 

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