Eight identical 500 750-mm rectangular plates, each of mass 40 kg, m= are held in a
Chapter 4, Problem 4.59(choose chapter or problem)
Eight identical 500 750-mm rectangular plates, each of mass 40 kg, m= are held in a vertical plane as shown. All connections consist of frictionless pins, rollers, or short links. In each case, determine whether (a) the plate is completely, partially, or improperly constrained, (b) the reactions are statically determinate or indeterminate, (c) the equilibrium of the plate is maintained in the position shown. Also, wherever possible, compute the reactions.
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