Given: Members A and B in the structure shown below are not connected to one another, and member A rests on a ball bearing at point O. 2.5 т у 2.5 m
Given: Members A and B in the structure shown below are not connected to one another, and member A rests on a ball bearing at point O. 2.5 т у 2.5 m
Chapter2: Loads On Structures
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I know how this system can balance with two forces (I've done the work for that scenario, but with one?! I am completely stumped.
Transcribed Image Text:Problem #2
Given: Members A and B in the structure shown below are not connected to one another, and
member A rests on a ball bearing at point O.
2.5 m
2.5 т
2.0 m
2.5 m
A
В
4.0 KN
1.5 m
2.5 KN
Transcribed Image Text:Required:
a) Determine if the structure can be balanced with one additional vertical force applied to
the structure.
b) If the structure can be balanced, determine the magnitude and location of this additional
force.
c) Find the resulting reaction at point O.
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