Two traffic signals are attached to the 39-ft support cable at equal intervals as shown. Determine the equilibrium configuration angles a, ß, and y, as well as the tension in each cable segment. 38' A D α B Y 13' 13' 13' B 115 lb PPI C 210 lb

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Two traffic signals are attached to the 39-ft support cable at equal intervals as shown. Determine the equilibrium configuration angles
a, ß, and y, as well as the tension in each cable segment.
38'
A
D
α
Y
В
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a =
i
B =
i
y=
i
TAB=
TBC =
TCD=
i
i
i
13'
B
115 lb
13'
O
O
C
210 lb
lb
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Transcribed Image Text:Two traffic signals are attached to the 39-ft support cable at equal intervals as shown. Determine the equilibrium configuration angles a, ß, and y, as well as the tension in each cable segment. 38' A D α Y В Answers: a = i B = i y= i TAB= TBC = TCD= i i i 13' B 115 lb 13' O O C 210 lb lb lb lb 13'
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