Engineering Mechanics: Statics & Dynamics (14th Edition)
14th Edition
ISBN: 9780133915426
Author: Russell C. Hibbeler
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 3.3, Problem 1CP
The concrete wall panel is hoisted into position using the two cables AB and AC of equal length. Establish appropriate dimensions and use an equilibrium analysis to show that the longer the cables the less the force in each cable.
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Engineering Mechanics: Statics & Dynamics (14th Edition)
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