Question

The young tree was bent and has been brought into a vertical position by the three guy cables. If tension at AB = 0, AC = 10 lb, and AD = 15 lb. determine the force and moment acting at the trunk base point o. neglect the weight of the tree.

Answer 1

Answer:

The young tree, originally bent, has been brought into the vertical position by adjusting the three guy-wire tensions to AB = 7 lb, AC = 8 lb, and AD = 10 lb. Determine the force and moment reactions at the trunk base point O. Neglect the weight of the tree.

C and D are 3.1' from the y axis B and C are 5.4' away from the x axis and A has a height of 5.2'

Explanation:

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