The cable supports a girder which weighs 850 lb/ft. Determine the tension in the cable at points A, B, and C. -100 ft A 40 ft 20 ft B
The cable supports a girder which weighs 850 lb/ft. Determine the tension in the cable at points A, B, and C. -100 ft A 40 ft 20 ft B
Chapter2: Loads On Structures
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Transcribed Image Text:The cable supports a girder which weighs 850 lb/ft.
Determine the tension in the cable at points A, B, and C.
-100 ft
DA
40 ft
20 ft
B
y = Wodx)dx
FH
At point B, take x-0 and y=0 (origin point). Find the function of the cable shape.
1
y =
-( kx² + C1x + C2)
> k=?
FH

Transcribed Image Text:O A) k=212.5
O B) k=250
C) k=425
O D) k=850
O E) k=1700
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