Q.5) Three wires (OA, OB, and OC) support a package as shown. If the maximum tension each wire can support is 0.5 kips, determine the largest mass (measured in slugs) the wires can support in this configuration. All dimensions are given in feet. Z 8' 6' 7.5' 5' B y

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Q.5) Three wires (OA, OB, and OC) support a package as shown. If the maximum tension each
wire can support is 0.5 kips, determine the largest mass (measured in slugs) the wires can support
in this configuration. All dimensions are given in feet.
8'
6'
4'
Z
W
7.5'
B
fc
y
Transcribed Image Text:Q.5) Three wires (OA, OB, and OC) support a package as shown. If the maximum tension each wire can support is 0.5 kips, determine the largest mass (measured in slugs) the wires can support in this configuration. All dimensions are given in feet. 8' 6' 4' Z W 7.5' B fc y
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 Angle made by the AO with horizontal, θ1=tan-1(87.5) =46.847°

Angle made by BO with horizontal, θ2=tan-1(84) =63.435°

Angle made by CO with horizontal, θ3=0

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