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For the structure and loading of Prob. 2.48, determine (a) the value of α for which the tension in cable BC is as small as possible, (b) the corresponding value of the tension.

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Tuntun asked 1 year ago

For the structure and loading of Prob. 2.48, determine (a) the value of α for which the tension in cable BC is as small as possible, (b) the corresponding value of the tension.

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Sazid Ahmad answered 1 year ago

Step: 1

a)
A force triangle is drawn to show the system in equilibrium.
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Step: 2

Apply the law of sines

Consider the following relation as shown below.
 …… (1)
The tension in the cable  will be minimum, if the value of  is maximum.

Therefore, the tension in the cable  will be minimum, when.

 

Step: 3

b)
Tension in the cable BC can be found by substituting 60o for  in equation (1).

Therefore, the tension in the cable BC is.

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