Solved: The A-frame is being hoisted into an upright

Chapter 4, Problem 4-54

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QUESTION:

The A-frame is being hoisted into an upright position by the vertical force of F = 80 lb. Determine the moment of this force about the y axis passing through points A and B when the frame is in the position shown.

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QUESTION:

The A-frame is being hoisted into an upright position by the vertical force of F = 80 lb. Determine the moment of this force about the y axis passing through points A and B when the frame is in the position shown.

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The following are given from the question.

The vertical force,  

The moment arm corresponding to the  axis can be calculated as,

                                                                       

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