If the allowable maximum tensile force that the cable can support is 4000 lb, determine the following. a. The maximum distributed load wo in lb/ft that is allowed. b. The resulting tensile forces acting on the supports at A and B, and the resulting tensile force at lowest point on the cable at C. All forces must be expressed in pounds (lb).

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If the allowable maximum tensile
force that the cable can support is
4000 lb, determine the following.
B
B
15 ft
a. The maximum distributed load wo
in Ib/ft that is allowed.
10 ft
b. The resulting tensile forces acting
on the supports at A and B, and
the resulting tensile force at
lowest point on the cable at C. All
forces must be expressed in
pounds (lb).
Wo
25 ft
Transcribed Image Text:If the allowable maximum tensile force that the cable can support is 4000 lb, determine the following. B B 15 ft a. The maximum distributed load wo in Ib/ft that is allowed. 10 ft b. The resulting tensile forces acting on the supports at A and B, and the resulting tensile force at lowest point on the cable at C. All forces must be expressed in pounds (lb). Wo 25 ft
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