(3) The 8000 lb steel tank is lifted by a pair of tongs as shown. Determine the magnitude of the pin force at C and the magnitude and the force at the tip E of the tong BCE. Ans: C=4650 lb, E = 6140 lb 4000 lb 14 in. 4000 lb 45 in. A B 35 in. 55 in. 8000 lb -55 in.-

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(3) The 8000 lb steel tank is lifted by a pair of tongs as
shown. Determine the magnitude of the pin force at C
and the magnitude and the force at the tip E of the tong
BCE.
Ans: C=4650 lb, E = 6140 lb
4000 lb
14 in.
4000 lb
45 in.
A
B
35 in.
55 in.
8000 lb
-55 in.-
Transcribed Image Text:(3) The 8000 lb steel tank is lifted by a pair of tongs as shown. Determine the magnitude of the pin force at C and the magnitude and the force at the tip E of the tong BCE. Ans: C=4650 lb, E = 6140 lb 4000 lb 14 in. 4000 lb 45 in. A B 35 in. 55 in. 8000 lb -55 in.-
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