
Applied Statics and Strength of Materials (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780133840544
Author: George F. Limbrunner, Craig D'Allaird, Leonard Spiegel
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 4, Problem 4.54SP
A 40-ft ladder weighing 130 lb is pin-connected to the floor at point A and rests against a smooth, frictionless wall at point B, as shown. The ladder forms an angle of 60° with the horizontal floor and support a load of 200 lb located 5 ft from the top end. Calculate the reactions at the top and bottom of the ladder.
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