The ramp of a ship has a weight of F Ib acts in the center of gravity at G. The ramp is supported by a pin at point "A" and a smooth surface on "B", If the ramp was in equilibrium, answer the following questions: a. Draw the free body diagram of the ramp AB. b. Determine the cable force at C that is needed to lift the ramp (that makes the reaction at B equals to Zero). c. Determine the horizontal and vertical components of reaction at pin A. Take the values of F (lb)=550, a (deg) and X (ft)= 20 30 F(lb) =550 P(lb)=430 X(ft)=8

The ramp of a ship has a weight of F Ib acts in the center of gravity at G. The ramp is supported by a pin at point "A" and a smooth surface on "B", If the ramp was in equilibrium, answer the following questions: a. Draw the free body diagram of the ramp AB. b. Determine the cable force at C that is needed to lift the ramp (that makes the reaction at B equals to Zero). c. Determine the horizontal and vertical components of reaction at pin A. Take the values of F (lb)=550, a (deg) and X (ft)= 20 30 F(lb) =550 P(lb)=430 X(ft)=8

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

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Chapter10: Virtual Work And Potential Energy

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Problem 10.59P: The weight of the uniform bar AB is W. The stiffness of the ideal spring attached to B is k, and the...

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