Member AB is supported by a cable BC and at A by a square rod which fits loosely through the square hole in the collar fixed to the member as shown. Determine the components of reaction at A and the tension in the cable needed to hold the rod in equilibrium. 3 m 6 m 400 N 300 N x 2 m F: Applied force=F F: Reaction force at A=F(A);components are A(x), A(y), A(z) Tgc :Tension force in cable BC=T(BC) ignore weight of the member AB. moment of tension force Te about point A is M =r®T→r = ?

Member AB is supported by a cable BC and at A by a square rod which fits loosely through the square hole in the collar fixed to the member as shown. Determine the components of reaction at A and the tension in the cable needed to hold the rod in equilibrium. 3 m 6 m 400 N 300 N x 2 m F: Applied force=F F: Reaction force at A=F(A);components are A(x), A(y), A(z) Tgc :Tension force in cable BC=T(BC) ignore weight of the member AB. moment of tension force Te about point A is M =r®T→r = ?