Chapter 5, Problem 77P

To determine

The components of reaction at point A and the tension in the cable needed to hold the rod in equilibrium.

Solution: The tension $T_{BC}$ in the cable BC is $\underset{\_}{1.40\text{kN}}$, the horizontal reaction $A_x$ at point A is $\underset{\_}{800\text{N}}$, the vertical reaction $A_y$ at point A is $\underset{\_}{1.20\text{kN}}$, the moment ${\left(M_A\right)}_x$ at point A along the x direction is $\underset{\_}{600\text{N}\cdot \text{m}}$, the moment ${\left(M_A\right)}_y$ at point A along the y direction is $\underset{\_}{1.20\text{kN}\cdot \text{m}}$, and the moment ${\left(M_A\right)}_z$ at point A along the z direction is $\underset{\_}{2.40\text{kN}\cdot \text{m}}$.

Given information:

• The vertical downward force $F_1$ is 400 N.
• The horizontal force $F_2$ is 200 N.