QUESTION 3 IA cable 54m long is attached between supports at A and B as shown in below figure. The lension at support B is equal to the weight of 23m of cable. The angle of inclination of the cable at B is 31°. B.1.I Determine the height of point A above that of point B. D.1.2 If the cable at A passes over a frictionless pulley to form a backstay at 45° to the horizontal, calculate the reaction at the support. (assume a mass of 22kg/m for the cable) y. 31 ground level

QUESTION 3 IA cable 54m long is attached between supports at A and B as shown in below figure. The lension at support B is equal to the weight of 23m of cable. The angle of inclination of the cable at B is 31°. B.1.I Determine the height of point A above that of point B. D.1.2 If the cable at A passes over a frictionless pulley to form a backstay at 45° to the horizontal, calculate the reaction at the support. (assume a mass of 22kg/m for the cable) y. 31 ground level

Structural Analysis

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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