A fixed crane as shown in Figure 5 has a mass of 2000 kg and used to lift a 4800 kg crate. It is held in place by a pin A and a rocker at B. The center of gravity of the crane is located at C. Compute the components of the reaction at A and B. 4800 kg 3 m 4 m 8 m Figure 5

A fixed crane as shown in Figure 5 has a mass of 2000 kg and used to lift a 4800 kg crate. It is held in place by a pin A and a rocker at B. The center of gravity of the crane is located at C. Compute the components of the reaction at A and B. 4800 kg 3 m 4 m 8 m Figure 5

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Chapter4: Coplanar Equilibrium Analysis

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