Rod AD is supported by two cables as shown. The tension in cable AB is 500 N and in cable AC is unknown. The mass of the crate suspended from point A is m. (a) Determine the length of cables AB and AC. (b) Express the weight of the crate as a Cartesian force vector. (c) Express the tension in cable AB as a Cartesian force vector. (d) Express the tension in cable AC as a Cartesian force vector where its unknown magnitude is represented by FAC (e) Express the force along rod AD as a Cartesian force vector where its unknown magnitude is represented by FAD 20 m 6 m Z 6 m B 12 m 12 m 8 m

Rod AD is supported by two cables as shown. The tension in cable AB is 500 N and in cable AC is unknown. The mass of the crate suspended from point A is m. (a) Determine the length of cables AB and AC. (b) Express the weight of the crate as a Cartesian force vector. (c) Express the tension in cable AB as a Cartesian force vector. (d) Express the tension in cable AC as a Cartesian force vector where its unknown magnitude is represented by FAC (e) Express the force along rod AD as a Cartesian force vector where its unknown magnitude is represented by FAD 20 m 6 m Z 6 m B 12 m 12 m 8 m

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

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305501607

Author:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

Publisher:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

Chapter6: Beams And Cables

Section: Chapter Questions

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