ME 221 Statics Lecture #37 Sections 8.1 – 8.3 ME221 Lecture 36 1 Homework #12 Chapter 8 problems: – 1, 2, 4, 8 & 15 Due Today ME221 Lecture 36 2 No Class Friday, December 5 ME221 Lecture 36 3 Quiz #8 Today Friction problem ME221 Lecture 36 4 Final Exam Section 1 (3:00pm) Monday, 12/8, 3:00 – 5:00pm Section 2 (12:40pm) Wednesday, 12/10, 12:45 – 2:45pm See University policy for multiple exams ME221 Lecture 36 5 Chapter 8 - Friction • Last Lecture – Coulomb Friction • Coefficients – static & kinematic – Friction angle • Today – Wedges ME221 Lecture 36 6 Coulomb Friction (dry friction) • Friction force (ƒ) is proportional to the normal force (N) and opposes motion • Coefficient of friction, m, is the proportionality constant f – Static coefficient, ms – Kinematic coefficient, mk W msN mkN f=P P f ME221 N P Lecture 36 7 Friction: Wedges • Wedges are a simple means for lifting • Again, friction force opposes the motion • FBDs are essential for solving problems – Apply equilibrium equations to FBDs ME221 Lecture 36 8 Friction: Wedges • Wedges may exert large normal forces • Used to lift heavy objects • Also used for splitting – Friction holds wedge in place • May be used in pairs ME221 Lecture 36 9 Wedges • The angle θ is called the wedge angle, and it determines the amount of force P required to raise the weight W, as well as the change in height of the weight as the wedge is driven into place. • In equilibrium (P = 0): ƒ cos θ – N sin θ = 0 • μs = tan θ ME221 Lecture 36 10 Example Problem ME221 Lecture 36 11