Statics

2.58 Determine the weight W required to produce a tensile force of 1,560# in cable AB. Also, determine the forces
in BC, BE, and CD.

Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies: Section 2.5

2.59

Determine the support reactions at A and B.

2.60 Construct the appropriate FBDs, and solve for the

support reactions at A and C.

2.61 A bridge spans across a river carrying the loads

shown. Determine the support reactions at A and B.

2.62 Calculate the beam reactions at supports A, C, and

D. Draw all appropriate FBDs.

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