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Friction slides, sized for screen and print. Flip through them for a five-minute pre-mock refresh, or print the deck for on-paper annotation. Either way, the slides cover Friction at the depth Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) — Board of Civil Engineering tests for the CELE 2026.

Exam context

For the Civil Engineer Licensure Examination, Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) — Board of Civil Engineering tests Engineering Mechanics under a "Core" label, with Friction in the 5th slot across 8 chapters. CELE candidates must clear the 70% weighted average, no sub-test below 50% cut on the 2026 paper, which draws about a meaningful share of Engineering Mechanics questions. Date to watch: May and November 2026.

Friction - Slides

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Title Slide: Friction – Coulomb Theory and Engineering Applications

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Coulomb (Dry) Friction – Definition and Friction Laws

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Angle of Friction and Angle of Repose

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Block on an Inclined Plane – Impending Motion Up and Down

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Worked Example 1 – Block on Incline: Pushing Up and Holding Down

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Wedges – Geometry, Force Analysis, and Self-Locking

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Worked Example 2 – Wedge Lifting a Load

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Belt Friction – The Capstan Equation

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Worked Example 3 – Belt Friction: Wrapping Around a Drum

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The Ladder Problem – Uniform Ladder Against a Smooth Wall

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Worked Example 4 – Ladder Leaning Against a Smooth Wall

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Self-Locking and Mechanical Advantage – Key Concepts

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Friction in Structural and Geotechnical Design – NSCP 2015 and AISC 360 Context

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Common Exam Pitfalls and Problem-Solving Strategy

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Summary of Key Formulas and Quick Reference

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Practice Problems – Challenge Yourself

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Conclusion – Friction in Civil Engineering Practice

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