160 lb 300 lb A 1.75 ft 1.85 ft 6 ft 3 ft
Chapter2: Loads On Structures
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Calculate the magnitude of the pin reaction at A and C.
Neglect the weights of the members

Transcribed Image Text:160 lb
300 lb
A
1.75 ft 1.85 ft
6 ft
3 ft
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Step 1
Draw the free body diagram.
Step 2
Taking moment at A,
Equilibrium of horizontal forces,
Step 3
Equilibrium of vertical forces,
Consider only the member AB.
Taking moment at B
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