is used to hold block The spring clamp of Fig. E into the corner. The force in the spring is F = k(€ – lo), where € is the present length of the spring, lo = 15 mm is the unstretched length of the spring, and k = 5000 N/m is the spring constant. Determine all forces acting on mem- ber ABC of the spring clamp and the force exerted by the spring clamp on the block E. B E 30° 30° 40 mm -20 mm20 mm

is used to hold block The spring clamp of Fig. E into the corner. The force in the spring is F = k(€ – lo), where € is the present length of the spring, lo = 15 mm is the unstretched length of the spring, and k = 5000 N/m is the spring constant. Determine all forces acting on mem- ber ABC of the spring clamp and the force exerted by the spring clamp on the block E. B E 30° 30° 40 mm -20 mm20 mm

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

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Chapter2: Basic Operations With Force Systems

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2.19P: The horizontal boom carries the weight W=108lb at A. The boom is supported by the cables AB and AC....

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