A 550 N cylinder 1.4 m in diameter is lodged between two cross pieces which make an angle of 110° with each other as shown. The length of each cross piece is 1.2 m from A to B and 2.8 m from B to C. Assume that the weight and width of the cross pieces are negligible and that the floor is smooth. Determine the tension in horizontal rope C-C'. A D' D 110° B A'

A 550 N cylinder 1.4 m in diameter is lodged between two cross pieces which make an angle of 110° with each other as shown. The length of each cross piece is 1.2 m from A to B and 2.8 m from B to C. Assume that the weight and width of the cross pieces are negligible and that the floor is smooth. Determine the tension in horizontal rope C-C'. A D' D 110° B A'

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Chapter6: Beams And Cables

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