The inclined plate shown in the sketch is supported by two hinges, Band C, attached to a vertical wall, and by a cable AD which exerts a force P-1.72 LN at point A. The cable anchor point D. lies in the y. plane. Hinge B can act as a thrus bearing, but C cannot. The weight of the plate acts at its centre (a) (4 marks) Write the force Pas vector components (1) 8 marks) Determine the weight of the plate and the reactions at hinge C 0.06 m 60 mm 12 m -0.06 m 12 m 1. (12 marks total) The inclined plate shown in the sketch is supported by two hinges, B and C, attached to a vertical wall, and by a cable AD which exerts a force P = 1.72 kN at point A. The cable anchor, point D, lies in the y-Z plane. Hinge B can act as a thrust bearing, but C cannot. The weight of the plate acts at its centre G. (a) Write the force P as vector components. (b) Determine the weight of the plate and the reactions at hinge C. 1 m
