A transmission tower is held by three guy wires anchored by bolts at B, C, and D, as shown in Fig. P1.2. If the tension in wire AB is 525 lb, determine the components of the force exerted by the wire on the bolt at B.
A transmission tower is held by three guy wires anchored by bolts at B, C, and D, as shown in Fig. P1.2. If the tension in wire AB is 525 lb, determine the components of the force exerted by the wire on the bolt at B.
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A transmission tower is held by three guy wires anchored
by bolts at B, C, and D, as shown in Fig. P1.2. If the tension
in wire AB is 525 lb, determine the components of the
force exerted by the wire on the bolt at B.

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100 ft
20 ft
25 ft
20 ft
74 ft
60 ft
z
18 ft
X
Fig. P1.2
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