Determine the largest weight W which can be supported by the two wires shown. The stresses in wires AB and AC are not to exceed 150 MPa and 100 MPa, respectively. The cross-sectional areas of the two wires are 400 mm2 for wire AB and 200 mm2 for wire AC. Answer must be in kN and please indicate it in your answer. 30° 50° W

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Determine the largest weight W which can be supported by the two wires shown. The
stresses in wires AB and AC are not to exceed 150 MPa and 100 MPa, respectively. The
cross-sectional areas of the two wires are 400 mm2 for wire AB and 200 mm2 for wire AC.
Answer must be in kN and please indicate it in your answer.
30%
50°
Transcribed Image Text:Determine the largest weight W which can be supported by the two wires shown. The stresses in wires AB and AC are not to exceed 150 MPa and 100 MPa, respectively. The cross-sectional areas of the two wires are 400 mm2 for wire AB and 200 mm2 for wire AC. Answer must be in kN and please indicate it in your answer. 30% 50°
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