Engineering Mechanics: Statics
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ISBN: 9781118807330
Author: James L. Meriam, L. G. Kraige, J. N. Bolton
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 2.4, Problem 52P
The masthead fitting supports the two forces shown. Determine the magnitude of T which will cause no bending of the mast (zero moment) at point O.
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