3.1 The structure in Figure 3 is designed so that three cables AC, BD and BE support a rod OAB. Each of the cables is unique. In addition, the rod is pinned to a ball and socket at A. A cylinder of weight 400 kg is attached to the structure as shown in the illustration. Take note of the coordinate system and the geometry of the cables and the rod. 3.1.1 Determine the tension in cables AC, and BD and BE. (Draw a free body diagram). (12) 3.1.2 Determine the x, y and z components of the support reaction force resultant at the ball and socket at O. (3) Figure 3: Simple structure of bent rod supported by a ball and socket and three cable

3.1 The structure in Figure 3 is designed so that three cables AC, BD and BE support a rod OAB. Each of the cables is unique. In addition, the rod is pinned to a ball and socket at A. A cylinder of weight 400 kg is attached to the structure as shown in the illustration. Take note of the coordinate system and the geometry of the cables and the rod. 3.1.1 Determine the tension in cables AC, and BD and BE. (Draw a free body diagram). (12) 3.1.2 Determine the x, y and z components of the support reaction force resultant at the ball and socket at O. (3) Figure 3: Simple structure of bent rod supported by a ball and socket and three cable

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