3. Before the trunk of a large tree is felled, cables AB and BC are attached as shown. Knowing that the tensions in cables AB and BC are 555 N and 660 N, respectively, 7 m Determine the moment about O of the resultant force exerted on the tree by the cables at B. Determine the perpendicular distance from point O to cable AB. 6 m 4.25 m 1 m 0.75 m

3. Before the trunk of a large tree is felled, cables AB and BC are attached as shown. Knowing that the tensions in cables AB and BC are 555 N and 660 N, respectively, 7 m Determine the moment about O of the resultant force exerted on the tree by the cables at B. Determine the perpendicular distance from point O to cable AB. 6 m 4.25 m 1 m 0.75 m

Structural Analysis

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337630931

Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Chapter2: Loads On Structures

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1P

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