A mass M is under tension from wires CD and DE. If CD is 25º from the horizontal while DE is 30º determine the safe value of mass m if the cross sectional areas of the two wires are 80 and 100mm^2 respectively. Maximum allowable stress for wire CD is 30 MPa and wired DE is 40MPa.

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A mass M is under tension from wires CD and DE. If CD is 25º from the horizontal while DE is 30º determine the safe value of mass m if the cross sectional areas of the two wires are 80 and 100mm^2 respectively. Maximum allowable stress for wire CD is 30 MPa and wired DE is 40MPa. 

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