2 m Fу 3D 2г х Prob. 9-5
Chapter2: Loads On Structures
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Determine the distance y̅ to the center of gravity of the homogeneous rod.
Transcribed Image Text:2 m
Fу 3D 2г
х
Prob. 9-5
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Step 1
Given:
Height of the cable = 2 m
Width = 1 m.
Step 2
Concept:
The point at which the weight is evenly distributed to keep the balance in all sides is called center of gravity.
Step 3
The free body diagram of the element of the rod is given below,
To apply Pythagorean theorem,
Simplifying the equation,
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