Problem A For the cable system ABCDE loaded as shown below, determine (a) the magnitude of the vertical force P applied at D, (b) the vertical distance yc and (c) the tension in each cable segment. Assume that the weight of the cable is negligible. 9.5 m A 4 m 12.5 m В' 4 m 14 kN Ус C 4 m 6 kN 7.5 m D P 4 m 441
Problem A For the cable system ABCDE loaded as shown below, determine (a) the magnitude of the vertical force P applied at D, (b) the vertical distance yc and (c) the tension in each cable segment. Assume that the weight of the cable is negligible. 9.5 m A 4 m 12.5 m В' 4 m 14 kN Ус C 4 m 6 kN 7.5 m D P 4 m 441
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For the cable system ABCDE loaded as shown below, determine (a) the magnitude of the vertical
force P applied at D, (b) the vertical distance yc and (c) the tension in each cable segment.
Assume that the weight of the cable is negligible.
9.5 m
A
4 m
12.5 m
В'
4 m
14 kN
Ус
C
4 m
6 kN
7.5 m
D
P
4 m
441
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