The traffic light below consists of a rigid pole and rigid arms. Since the pole and arms are rigid, the force and moment due to the weight of the traffic lights are transferred to the foundation support at point O. The foundation support at O is embedded securely in the ground.
The traffic light below consists of a rigid pole and rigid arms. Since the pole and arms are rigid, the force and moment due to the weight of the traffic lights are transferred to the foundation support at point O. The foundation support at O is embedded securely in the ground.
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Transcribed Image Text:The traffic light below consists of a rigid pole and rigid arms. Since the pole and arms are rigid, the
force and moment due to the weight of the traffic lights are transferred to the foundation support at
point O. The foundation support at O is embedded securely in the ground.
25
A
35'
25
B
100 lb
100 lb
100 lb
How many total forces and moments is the foundation support at point O capable of exerting on
the pole?
six
three
two
one
660
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