The line of action of the axial load P is parallel to the geometric axis of the column AB and intersects the x axis at x 5 0.8 in. Using E 5 29 3 106 psi, determine (a) the load P for which the hori- zontal deflection at the end C is 0.5 in., (b) the corresponding maximum stress in the column.

Aplate clutch has a single pair of mating friction surfaces 250-mm od by 175-mm id. the mean value of the coefficient of friction is 0.30, and the actuating force is 4 kn. a) find the maximum pressure and the torque capacity using the uniform-wear model. b) find the maximum pressure and the torque capacity using the uniform-pressure model.

Determine whether or not it is possible to compress air adiabatically from k to 140 kpa and 400 k. what is the entropy change during this process?

Find the minimum film thickness for a journal bearing with the data below. shaft diameter, d-50 mm, clearance ratio, cdratio? 0.001, shaft speed, n 2000 rpm; bearing length. i 200 mm; eccentricity ration, ? -0.55. ( note, cdratio-ca/d) the minimum film thickness is um