Q.4) A basketball player weighing 200 lb hangs on the rim of the basketball hoop shown below. The vertical post ABCD is fixed at support D and weighs 100 lb with its center of gravity at point C. The backboard hoop assembly weighs 60 lb with its and its center of gravity is located at point G. Determine the support reactions at D and forces acting at pins E and F. Neglect the weights of members AE, IF, and IJ. E 0.4 ft

Q.4) A basketball player weighing 200 lb hangs on the rim of the basketball hoop shown below. The vertical post ABCD is fixed at support D and weighs 100 lb with its center of gravity at point C. The backboard hoop assembly weighs 60 lb with its and its center of gravity is located at point G. Determine the support reactions at D and forces acting at pins E and F. Neglect the weights of members AE, IF, and IJ. E 0.4 ft

International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition

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Chapter5: Three-dimensional Equilibrium

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 5.46P: The 80-lb homogeneous plate is supported by a ball-and-socket joint at A, a slider hearing at B, and...

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