A sign of uniform density weighs 320 lb and is supported by a ball-and-socket joint at A and by two cables. Determine the tension in each cable and the components of the support reaction at A. Z D .8 ft 2 ft 4 ft

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A sign of uniform density weighs 320 lb and is supported by a ball-and-socket
joint at A and by two cables. Determine the tension in each cable and the components of the support
reaction at A.
D
2 ft
.8 ft
X
с
3 ft
↓
A
6 ft.
E
4 ft
2 ft
B
5 ft
y
Transcribed Image Text:A sign of uniform density weighs 320 lb and is supported by a ball-and-socket joint at A and by two cables. Determine the tension in each cable and the components of the support reaction at A. D 2 ft .8 ft X с 3 ft ↓ A 6 ft. E 4 ft 2 ft B 5 ft y
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