The homogeneous bar AB weighing 2000 lb. is supported at either end by a steel cable. Calculate the smallest safe area of each cable if the working stress is 20 000 psi for steel.

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Direction of the assumption of the equilibrium equation must be shown

The homogeneous bar AB weighing 2000 lb. is supported at
either end by a steel cable. Calculate the smallest safe area of
each cable if the working stress is 20 000 psi for steel.
3 ft
2.5 ft
A
B
7 ft
Transcribed Image Text:The homogeneous bar AB weighing 2000 lb. is supported at either end by a steel cable. Calculate the smallest safe area of each cable if the working stress is 20 000 psi for steel. 3 ft 2.5 ft A B 7 ft
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