(a) Determine the reactions at A and E if P = 1060 N. The reactions are positive if to the right or up, negative if to the left or down. (b) What is the maximum value which P may have for static equilibrium? Neglect the weight of the structure compared with the applied loads. 2.5 m Answers: Ax= datr Ay= Ex= (a) If P = 1060 N, A E i i Pmax = i 3.9 m B 26, 4360 N y lo D I 3.9 m C Z Z Z N N N (b) The maximum value which P may have for static equilibrium: N

(a) Determine the reactions at A and E if P = 1060 N. The reactions are positive if to the right or up, negative if to the left or down. (b) What is the maximum value which P may have for static equilibrium? Neglect the weight of the structure compared with the applied loads. 2.5 m Answers: Ax= datr Ay= Ex= (a) If P = 1060 N, A E i i Pmax = i 3.9 m B 26, 4360 N y lo D I 3.9 m C Z Z Z N N N (b) The maximum value which P may have for static equilibrium: N

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Chapter10: Virtual Work And Potential Energy

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Problem 10.56P: The stiffness of the ideal spring that is compressed by the slider C is k = 250 N/m. The spring is...

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