Mechanical Engineering: Ch 11: Friction (20 of 47) The Wedge: Basic Concept

In this video I will explain the basic concept of a wedge of how it's used and how forces act on a wedge.

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[lamada]

you are absolutely the best lecturer i have ever seen
every time i search for something i find it at you channel

thank you Michel van Biezen

[razzmatazz]

amazing clear explanation. totally learned much more here than my current engineering mechanics class. thank u very much

[svenssonpatrik]

Hi, would it be possible to calculate the needed force to pull out the wedge again. Imagine that there is a roof above A and that we use the wedge to clamp A against the roof. Then with the friction it would need some extra force to release the wedge again. A real life troubble I am dealing with right now.. Thanks for a great explanation video

[karimkhan]

sir = no body on you tube can explain concepts like you = i do not under stand truss - i have seen many lectures = pray explain truss -- thank u sir

[vans]

bro thank you so much! this was the video that made me FINALLY understand these stupid questions! thank you so very much!!

[svrt]

Is the direction of fka correct? It should oppose the sliding right? why is it placed on the same side?

[phamquoctan]

thanks for your videos . Michel van Biezen . it is very useful for me.
please keep doing your work
. From Alex, Charles Darwin University.

[wordsareuneccesary]

If I and when I make money thanks to you I will fund whatever project you want.

[ricjadelacruz]

Sir what if the weight of the wedge is not negligible? What is the FBD of both? Thank you!

[oximeter_xa]

Why is the friction force at block.a is the same.direction as the force.F?

[MiMi-wgjk]

u will save me from failing my course hurhur

[wordsareuneccesary]

Where is the wedges own weight being factored in?

[MariaTeresa-ykyo]

Whats the book's name where I can find those exercises? Pleaseeee :( I need it