Dec 8, 2020 · How were drawbridges and portcullises used tactically? I was recently asked why medieval castles would have both a drawbridge and a portcullis. After giving an explanation, I …

Suppose the weight of the drawbridge in the figure is supported entirely by its hinges and the opposite shore, so that its cables are slack. The mass of the bridge is 2500 kg.

A uniform drawbridge must be held at a 37∘ angle above the horizontal to allow ships to pass underneath. The drawbridge weighs 45,000 N and is 14.0 m long.

Question: Sir Lancelot rides slowly out of the castle at Camelot and onto a 12.0-m long drawbridge that passes over the moat, as shown on the figure to the right. Unbeknownst to …

Problem 10 (Stabilizing a drawbridge) A drawbridge is being held stationary. This drawbridge is 10 m long and has a mass of 270 kg. It is attached at its base to a stone wall 2.0 m with a hinge. …

Problem 8 (Stabilizing a drawbridge) A drawbridge is being held stationary. This drawbridge is 10 m long and has a mass of 270 kg. It is attached at its base to a stone wall with a hinge. The …

Problem 1 [20 points]: The figures below demonstrate side view of fully raised drawbridge (a) and side view of partially lowered drawbridge (b). As a resident of UK, you decided to live in a …

The figures below demonstrate side view of fully raised drawbridge (a) and side view of partially lowered drawbridge (b). As a resident of UK, you decided to live in a castle and rather than …

Usually, the drawbridge is lowered to a horizontal position so that the end of the bridge rests on the stone ledge. Unfortunately, Lost-a-Lot's squire didn't lower the drawbridge far enough and …

A drawbridge is hinged to rotate about its left end. The length of the drawbridge is 1 1. 5 m and the mass of the drawbridge is 3 4 5. 0 kg A pair of cables that pass through the castle …