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Chapter 3, Problem 3-53

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If the tension developed in each cable cannot exceed 300 lb, determine the largest weight of the crate that can be supported. Also, what is the force developed along strut AD?

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QUESTION:

If the tension developed in each cable cannot exceed 300 lb, determine the largest weight of the crate that can be supported. Also, what is the force developed along strut AD?

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The free body diagram of the crate is as follows:

                                   

The coordinates at point A, B, C and D are , ,   and .

From the figure, the Cartesian vector form at AB is given by,

                                        

 

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