Question: 3 . The draw bridge ( A B ) relies on friction to hold itself in static equilibrium. The counterweight weighs 5 0

3. The draw bridge \( A B \) relies on friction to hold itself in static equilibrium. The counterweight weighs 50 kg and rests on a slope of \(30^{\circ}\) with a static friction coefficient of 0.4. A rope attached at C (\( L /3\) away from one end of the bridge) is used to suspend the bridge AB. The bridge is uniform and has a weight force, W , acting in its centre (i.e. at \(\mathrm{L}/2\)).
You can assume the pulleys at the top are frictionless and are only used to change the direction of the rope.
a. Draw FBDs of the bridge \( A B \) as well as the counterweight
b. If the counterweight is about to slip, determine the normal and friction force
c. Determine the tension in the rope
d. Calculate the maximum weight of the bridge that can be suspended without the weight slipping
[15 marks]
3 . The draw bridge \ ( A B \ ) relies on

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