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Solve tower and wrench problems by calculating position vectors, twisting power, lever arm distance, and alpha values to optimize performance in mechanical systems.
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Engineering 36 Lab-06Tower &WrenchTwisting Bruce Mayer, PE Licensed Electrical & Mechanical EngineerBMayer@ChabotCollege.edu
Tower Problem • Write Position Vectors r1 & r2 in Component form
Tower Problem Find ||r2|| Find θ between r2 & T ||MO|| due to T
r2sinθLeverArm dist d = r2sinθ TwistingPowerAbout O θ T LoA T LoA
Wrench Problem • Find α for which ||Mbolt|| is • a MINIMUM • a MAXIMUM