A vertical load P = 800 lb applied to the tripod shown in the figure, causes a compressive force of 256 lb in leg AB and a compressive force of 283 lb in leg AC. Determine the force in leg AD and the coordinates xD and zD of its lower D.

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  1. A vertical load P = 800 lb applied to the tripod shown in the figure, causes a compressive force of 256 lb in leg AB and a compressive force of 283 lb in leg AC. Determine the force in leg AD and the coordinates xD and zD of its lower D.

                        Answers: AD = 433 lb; xD = 4ft; zD = 1 ft

                                                  

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of 256 lb in leg AB and a compressive force of 283 lb in leg AC. Determine the force in leg AD and
the coordinates xD and zp of its lower D.
A vertical load P = 800 lb applied to the tripod shown in the figure, causes a compressive force
Answers: AD = 433 lb; XD = 4ft; zD = 1 ft
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Transcribed Image Text:2. of 256 lb in leg AB and a compressive force of 283 lb in leg AC. Determine the force in leg AD and the coordinates xD and zp of its lower D. A vertical load P = 800 lb applied to the tripod shown in the figure, causes a compressive force Answers: AD = 433 lb; XD = 4ft; zD = 1 ft 8 ACES
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