A horizontal circular platform of radius “R” is supported at three points A, B and C on its circumference. A and B are 90° apart and C is 120° from A. The platform carries a vertical load of 400 kN at its center and one of 100 kN at a point D on the circumference diametrically opposite A. 1. what is the reaction at C in Pound-force? 2. what is the reaction at B in Pound-force? 3. what is the reaction at A in Pound-force?

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A horizontal circular platform of radius “R” is supported at three points A, B and C on its circumference. A and B are 90° apart and C is 120° from A. The platform carries a vertical load of 400 kN at its center and one of 100 kN at a point D on the circumference diametrically opposite A.

1. what is the reaction at C in Pound-force?

2. what is the reaction at B in Pound-force?

3. what is the reaction at A in Pound-force?

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