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Chapter 8, Problem 8.5.20P
A gondola on a ski lift is supported by two bent arms, as shown in the figure. Each arm is offset by the distance b = ISO mm from the line of action of the weight force W. The allowable stresses in the arms are 100 MPa in tension and 50 MPa in shear.
If the loaded gondola weighs 12 kN, what is the minimum diameter roof the arms?
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