5- The cables AB and AC are attached to the top of the transmission tower. The tension in cable AC is 8 kN. Determine the required tension T in cable AB such that the net effect of the two cable tensions is a downward force at point A. Determine the magnitude R of this downward force. Ans. 5.68 kN, 10.21 kN 40 m 20 m 40 m 50 m

5- The cables AB and AC are attached to the top of the transmission tower. The tension in cable AC is 8 kN. Determine the required tension T in cable AB such that the net effect of the two cable tensions is a downward force at point A. Determine the magnitude R of this downward force. Ans. 5.68 kN, 10.21 kN 40 m 20 m 40 m 50 m

International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition

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Chapter4: Coplanar Equilibrium Analysis

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