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•3–1. Determine the force in each cord for equilibrium of 2m

the 200-kg crate. Cord BC remains horizontal due to the
roller at C, and AB has a length of 1.5 m. Set y = 0.75 m. A

B
C

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3–2. If the 1.5-m-long cord AB can withstand a maximum 2m

force of 3500 N, determine the force in cord BC and the
distance y so that the 200-kg crate can be supported. A

B
C

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3–3. If the mass of the girder is 3 Mg and its center of mass

is located at point G, determine the tension developed in FAB
cables AB, BC, and BD for equilibrium. A

B
45⬚ 30⬚
C D

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*3–4. If cables BD and BC can withstand a maximum

tensile force of 20 kN, determine the maximum mass of the FAB
girder that can be suspended from cable AB so that neither A
cable will fail. The center of mass of the girder is located at
point G. B
45⬚ 30⬚
C D

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•3–5. The members of a truss are connected to the gusset

plate. If the forces are concurrent at point O, determine the
magnitudes of F and T for equilibrium. Take u = 30°.
A O
8 kN
u
45⬚

D
B
T C 5 kN

3–6. The gusset plate is subjected to the forces of four

members. Determine the force in member B and its proper
orientation u for equilibrium. The forces are concurrent at
point O. Take F = 12 kN. A O
8 kN
u
45⬚

D
B
T C 5 kN

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3–7. The towing pendant AB is subjected to the force of

50 kN exerted by a tugboat. Determine the force in each of
the bridles, BC and BD, if the ship is moving forward with D C
constant velocity.
30⬚

20⬚
B

50 kN

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*3–8. Members AC and AB support the 300-lb crate.

Determine the tensile force developed in each member. 3 ft 4 ft

C B

4 ft

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•3–9. If members AC and AB can support a maximum

tension of 300 lb and 250 lb, respectively, determine the 3 ft 4 ft
largest weight of the crate that can be safely supported.
C B

4 ft

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3–10. The members of a truss are connected to the gusset y

plate. If the forces are concurrent at point O, determine the
magnitudes of F and T for equilibrium. Take u = 90°.
9 kN
F
A

5 3 B
4

O u x

3–11. The gusset plate is subjected to the forces of three y

members. Determine the tension force in member C and its
angle u for equilibrium. The forces are concurrent at point O.
Take F = 8 kN. 9 kN
F
A

5 3 B
4

O u x

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*3–12. If block B weighs 200 lb and block C weighs 100 lb,

determine the required weight of block D and the angle u
for equilibrium.

u 30⬚
A

B C
D

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