The guy cables AB and AC are attached to the top of the transmission tower. The tension in cable AB is 8 kN. Determine the required tension T in cable AC such that the net effect of the two cable tensions is a downward force at point A. Determine the magnitude R of this downward force: h nd oot ow Mn adi ovodn al il ndi aniloni sda banTlo obutin Init 30 m 20 m B 40 m 50 m TXIX IXIX

The guy cables AB and AC are attached to the top of the transmission tower. The tension in cable AB is 8 kN. Determine the required tension T in cable AC such that the net effect of the two cable tensions is a downward force at point A. Determine the magnitude R of this downward force: h nd oot ow Mn adi ovodn al il ndi aniloni sda banTlo obutin Init 30 m 20 m B 40 m 50 m TXIX IXIX

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Chapter6: Beams And Cables

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Problem 6.64P: The two main cables of the Akashi Kaikyo suspension bridge in Japan have a span L=1990m and a sag...

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