The boom AB supports a load of W = 720 lb. The boom is supported by a ball-and-socket joint at A and by two cables, BC and BD. Find the tension in each cable and the axial force in the boom, assuming that point C is 4 inches vertically above the position shown in the figure and the other dimensions are unchanged. Neglect the weight of the boom. -9 in. D 8 in.

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The boom AB supports a load of W = 720 lb. The boom is supported by a ball-and-socket joint at A
and by two cables, BC and BD. Find the tension in each cable and the axial force in the boom,
assuming that point C is 4 inches vertically above the position shown in the figure and the other
dimensions are unchanged. Neglect the weight of the boom.
-9 in.-
D
8 in.
12 in.
W = 720 lb
Transcribed Image Text:The boom AB supports a load of W = 720 lb. The boom is supported by a ball-and-socket joint at A and by two cables, BC and BD. Find the tension in each cable and the axial force in the boom, assuming that point C is 4 inches vertically above the position shown in the figure and the other dimensions are unchanged. Neglect the weight of the boom. -9 in.- D 8 in. 12 in. W = 720 lb
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