Cable AB is supported by a truss structure at A and a pin at B. A uniform distributed load is applied to the cable (neglect the weight of the cable). a) Find the curve that defines the shape of the cable. b) Find the maximum tension force in the cable. c) Find the forces in the truss members 1, . 5. Also, state if the members are in tension or compression. A n F, B h tangent D a F1(N) F2 (N) F3 (N) a (N/m) а (m) b (m) т (m) п (m) h (m) 100 150 60 50 40 3 4 3

Cable AB is supported by a truss structure at A and a pin at B. A uniform distributed load is applied to the cable (neglect the weight of the cable). a) Find the curve that defines the shape of the cable. b) Find the maximum tension force in the cable. c) Find the forces in the truss members 1, . 5. Also, state if the members are in tension or compression. A n F, B h tangent D a F1(N) F2 (N) F3 (N) a (N/m) а (m) b (m) т (m) п (m) h (m) 100 150 60 50 40 3 4 3

Structural Analysis

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

Section: Chapter Questions

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