Given: The beam AB is subjected to a uniform load of 200N/m and is supported at A by a hinge and at B by a post BC. If the coefficient of static friction at B and C 0.2 and 0.5 respectively,
Find: Where does slipping occur first at C or B? The force P needed to pull the post out of from under the beam. Assume: Slips on one side and rotates on the other side.
STATICS, Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies
Images from Hibbeler, Statics, 15th ed.
Video by Carmen Muller-Karger, Ph.D
Florida International University
