8
STATICS
Ferdinand P. Beer
E. Russell Johnston, Jr. Friction
Lecture Notes:
J. Walt Oler
Texas Tech University
Contents
Introduction
• In preceding chapters, it was assumed that surfaces in contact were
either frictionless (surfaces could move freely with respect to each
other) or rough (tangential forces prevent relative motion between
surfaces).
• However, the friction forces are limited in magnitude and will not
prevent motion if sufficiently large forces are applied.
• There are two types of friction: dry or Coulomb friction and fluid
friction. Fluid friction applies to lubricated mechanisms. The
present discussion is limited to dry friction between nonlubricated
surfaces.
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• Kinetic-friction force:
Fk = µ k N
µ k ≅ 0.75µ s
Angles of Friction
• It is sometimes convenient to replace normal
force N and friction force F by their resultant R:
Angles of Friction
• Consider block of weight W resting on board with
variable inclination angle θ .
• All applied forces known • All applied forces known • Coefficient of static
friction is known
• Coefficient of static friction • Motion is impending
is known • Motion is impending
• Determine value of
• Determine whether body coefficient of static friction. • Determine magnitude or
will remain at rest or slide direction of one of the
applied forces
∑ Fy = 0 : N - 54 ( 300 lb ) = 0
N = 240 lb
• Calculate maximum friction force and compare
with friction force required for equilibrium. If it is
greater, block will not slide.
Fm = µ s N Fm = 0.25( 240 lb ) = 48 lb
Wedges
Square-Threaded Screws
• Square-threaded screws frequently used in jacks, presses, etc.
Analysis similar to block on inclined plane. Recall friction
force does not depend on area of contact.
Q
tan ( φ s − θ ) = Q = (17.97 kN ) tan 9.4°
W
Q = 2.975 kN
Torque = Q r = ( 2.975 kN )( 5 mm )
( )(
= 2.975 × 103 N 5 × 10 −3 m )
Torque = 14.87 N ⋅ m
R23 − R13
= 23 µ k P
R22 − R12
Belt Friction
• Relate T1 and T2 when belt is about to slide to right.
• Draw free-body diagram for element of belt
∆θ ∆θ
∑ Fx = 0 : ( T + ∆T ) cos − T cos − µ s ∆N = 0
2 2
∆θ ∆θ
∑ Fy = 0 : ∆N − ( T + ∆T ) sin − T sin = 0
2 2
• Combine to eliminate ∆ N, divide through by ∆ θ ,
∆T ∆θ ∆T sin ( ∆θ 2)
cos − µ s T +
∆θ 2 2 ∆θ 2
• In the limit as ∆ θ goes to zero,
dT
− µ sT = 0
dθ
• Separate variables and integrate from θ = 0 to θ = β
T2 T2
ln = µ s β or = e µs β
T1 T1
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M A = 163.1lb ⋅ ft