The spring clamp of Fig. block Fagainst the floor. The force in the spring is F = k(e – lo), where e is the present length of the spring, lo = 3 in. is the unstretched length of the spring, and k = 240 lb/ft is the spring constant. Determine all forces acting on mem- ber ÁBC of the spring clamp and the force exerted by the spring clamp on the block E. is used to hold the 8 in. D E 8 in. 6 in -6 in.- 6 in.

The spring clamp of Fig. block Fagainst the floor. The force in the spring is F = k(e – lo), where e is the present length of the spring, lo = 3 in. is the unstretched length of the spring, and k = 240 lb/ft is the spring constant. Determine all forces acting on mem- ber ÁBC of the spring clamp and the force exerted by the spring clamp on the block E. is used to hold the 8 in. D E 8 in. 6 in -6 in.- 6 in.

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Chapter6: Beams And Cables

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