10-0 8-0" 900 lb 900 lb B 400 lb 68'-0" 12'-0" A 48'-0"

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The transmission tower shown is subjected to a horizontal wind force of 400 lb 
acting at point B. Supported cables transmit a force of 900 Ib at two di erent levels 
acting as shown. Calculate the moment about point A at the base of the tower. 

*Start by drawing the free body diagram. 

10-0
8-0"
900 lb
900 lb
B
400 lb
68'-0"
12'-0"
A
48'-0"
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